Famous Hangout is an extension of Famous Kitchen, a popular seafood restaurant by the Foo siblings, whose father used to be a chef at the British navy cookhouse in the mid-19th century.
Inspired by his culinary prowess, the siblings and their mother embarked on a gastronomic voyage of their own, birthing a zi char seafood eatery in 1979. Today, the restaurant and its alfresco bar inside the Hong Heng Mansions are veritable destinations for all seafood enthusiasts. It has a menu that unfurls an assortment of lobsters, crabs, and even a supersize seafood pot.
They also offer a rich tapestry of Nanyang dishes like the signature yellow chives char kway teow and the oven-baked volcano chicken that literally erupts in flame at the point of serving (pre-orders necessary for this popular dish).
The bar also recently launched a new bite menu with kueh pie tee duck, salmon gravlax, pizzas, and more to complement the wide selection of craft beers and liquors as well as a happy hour promotion between 5pm and 8pm for anyone who wishes for a well-deserved drink. Written by Hazel Tang
