Melben Seafood has always been known for its Crab Bee Hoon. In fact, it has become an institution over the years. The only thing I dread about dining at there is the waiting time. Their queue never seems to cease (even at 9pm)! We thought we had to resign to the fact that there's nowhere else which serves such good quality crabs in the heartland.

BUT…. Lo and behold, we found a gem!

Lately, we uncovered a secret spot where they serve fresh and big crabs that can give Melben a run for their business. I'm not going to divulge its location just in case everybody swamp over to check it out and I slip back to square one - queuing up for crabs again! (Yeah, kick me for being selfish but I'm not going to budge.)

The eatery is well-hidden under a tired-looking HDB block where it will probably go unnoticed if you're not observant enough. It looks like any other coffeeshop with foldable tables, plastic chairs and unremarkable fluorescent lighting. While many seafood joints try to ride on Melben's success and emulate their menu, this eatery offers unique dishes such as their Crab coated with salted egg yoke and butter, Pumpkin Tofu, Fried Brinjal, etc.

Though every fiber in me is urging me to go back again to check out the other specialties, I must get a hold of myself. My quest for good food cannot stop here.

We have made a pact with our eating kakis (our beloved aunt and uncle) to embark on a gastronomic journey starting this weekend to ease the stress of exam-marking. So stay tune for a series of my upcoming gastronomic rumination!