Chen’s Kitchen is a new casual family-dining concept that offers comfort Chinese-food, integrating Japanese techniques with rich Szechuan flavours. It is opened by famed Michelin Chef Chen Kentaro of Shisen Hanten.
Chef Chen Kentaro hails from a distinguished lineage of chefs in Japan, including his late father who is one of Japan’s greatest Iron Chefs. Despite having little experience in Szechwan cuisine, Chef Chen embarked on a transformative journey to Chengdu. Over there, he studied mandarin and worked under the mentorship of a Szechwan chef. Through this, he had acquired a deep appreciation for Chinese cuisine and the iconic “ma la” flavors.
Chef Kentaro’s signature dish – Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a dish Chef Chen Kentaro grew up enjoying. His signature dish has eight distinctive features that combines harmoniosly together: tingly-numb (麻), spicy (辣), hot (燙), fragrant (揚), crispy (酥), tender (嫩), fresh (鲜), and aromatic (香). He combines soft, silky tofu with ground meat and further adds a fiery blend of fermented bean paste, chilli oil, and Szechwan peppercorns.
Over here at Chen’s kitchen, they serve not one but four innovative variations of Mapo Tofu: Black with Diced A5 Kagoshima Japanese wagyu chuck rib, White with Prawns and Scallops, Jade with Plant-based minced meat with house-blended green Szechwan peppercorns sauce, and Red with Savoury minced pork with fermented broad bean paste sourced from the Pixian District in Chengdu.
The Tze Char Menu
Their menu offers a variety of home-style dishes cooked to order and perfect for sharing in groups. Some menu highlights includes the XXL Szechwan La Zi Ji (S$17.90). This dish features crispy karaage topped with garlic chips and cashews for that added crunch.
Another note-worthy dish is the Poached Fish Fillet in Golden Broth (S$24.90). Delicate poached fish fillets are served in a luxurious golden broth made of Japanese pumpkin, infused with Sichuan peppercorns and fragrant spices.
There are also kid-friendly dishes like Kurobuta Tonkatsu and Yakiniku set meals for young diners.
Grand Opening Promo: Unlimited servings of fried rice
To celebrate the grand opening, diners can enjoy unlimited servings of fragrant Szechwan
Spiced Chahan with Sakura Shrimp (Japanese fried rice) with an order any meat, seafood, or variation of the signature Mapo Tofu to indulge. The grand opening promotion will last till 2 February 2025.
Chen’s Kitchen
290 Orchard Road Paragon, Singapore 238859
Paragon Shopping Centre #B1-43
Opening hours: 11am – 9.30pm daily
