Yan Chuan Roaster Ubi And Kitchener Complex
Peking duck is a world-renowned dish. As one of the cornerstone classic delicacies of Chinese cuisine, this roast duck dish is one which every culinary enthusiast should enjoy. A brief search on Google will yield many recommendations of restaurants – many high-end ones – serving this delightful dish. However, if you are looking for a budget meal to satisfy your cravings for crispy duck skin and moist, tender duck meat, Yan Chuan Roaster is the place to go to. Do note that the photos and video featured in this post are taken at the Kitchener Complex branch. Yan Chuan Roaster Ubi is another branch you can visit.
1. Yan Chuan Roaster Outlets
There are two outlets where you can savour those succulent pieces of Peking duck meat.
Factory and Wholesale Outlet:
3020 Ubi Avenue 2
#01-111/113
Kampong Ubi Industrial Estate
Singapore 408896
Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Restaurant:
809 French Road
#01-43/44/45
Kitchener Complex
Singapore 200809
Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday 10.30 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
2. What’s On The Menu?
Meat lovers would be thrilled to know that Yan Chuan Roaster offers a wide selection of meat, other than Peking duck. There are set meals complete with a bowl of rice (or buns) and a drink for many of us who simply want to have a fuss-free meal (think Tori-Q) before heading back to office.
There are 4 set meals to choose from – the roasted suckling pig set meal is usually unavailable (pre-order might be required). The prices shown in the photo below are accurate as of 25 June 2023. I have been a regular patron for the past few years. The price of the roasted Peking duck set meal was $6.90 a few years back and it was revised to $7.90 last year. It is currently priced at $8.90, which I feel is still a very friendly price point considering the generous portion – a substantial ¼ duck!
Set Menu
| Set A – ¼ Roasted Suckling Pig (includes 2 soft drinks and 2 buns/rice) | Usually unavailable |
| Set B – ¼ Roasted Peking Duck (includes 1 soft drink and 1 bun/rice) | $8.90 |
| Set C – 1/2 Roasted Chicken (includes 1 soft drink and 1 bun/rice) | $8.90 |
| Set D – Roasted Pork Belly (includes 1 soft drink and 1 bun/rice) | $7.90 |
| Set E – Honey Char Siew (includes 1 soft drink and 1 bun/rice) | $7.90 |
| Additional: Soft Drink – $1.80 Rice – $1.20 Bun – $1.20 |
Take Away Menu
| Roasted Peking Duck (Whole) | $22 |
| Roasted Chicken (Small) | $13.80 |
| Roasted Chicken (Big) | $16 |
| Honey Char Siew (1 kg) | $28 |
| Honey Char Siew (500 g) | $14 |
| Roasted Pork Belly (1 kg) | $28 |
| Roasted Pork Belly (500 g) | $14 |
3. The Sights And Sounds Of Chopping (Video Taken At Yan Chuan Roaster)
After you place your order at the cashier, the team of kitchen staff gets to work very promptly. The skillful wielding of the cleaver, the decisive cuts transforming the whole chunk of meat into perfect bite-sizes, the placing of the cut meat on a plate… In no time, your set meal is ready to be collected.
Do enjoy the video below!
4. The Indulgence In A Yan Chuan Roaster Roast Duck Set
The common saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” applies to the picture below. I would, however, like to offer a slight twist. I would say that the picture tantalises a thousand of my taste buds, especially when I am writing this post at 11 p.m. on an almost empty stomach since dinner was almost 4 hours ago.
As you can see, the serving of duck meat is very substantial. The ¼ duck comes with a duck leg as well as meaty chunks. It is indeed meat galore on a plate. The meat is juicy and tender while the most part of the skin is crispy and greasy. The meat can be paired with the savoury sauce and chilli sauce provided. The meal is bound to be a satisfying one for all!
Irresistible, simply irresistible!
If you are feeling especially carnivorous, you can add on other meat like roast pork, roast chicken or honey char siew on top of your ¼ duck.
5. A Slice of Peking Duck History
The origin of Peking Duck dates back to almost six centuries ago. It was said that it first entered the imperial food scene during the Ming Dynasty.
The position as a cook for the Emperor was a highly coveted one – an exceptional cook could even be bestowed the rank of a minister. Cooks from all over the country travelled to Beijing to cook for the Emperor and it was in the palace kitchens that the Peking Duck was first crafted to perfection. However, the recipe was heavily guarded as this dish was fit only for the Emperor. It was not until the fall of the Ching Dynasty that this dish could be enjoyed by the common folks when imperial chefs set up their own restaurants in Beijing.
Traditionally, the preparation of Peking Duck involves a crucial step which is to pump air into the duck to separate the fat from the skin. The whole duck is then hung up to dry before it is roasted in an oven. The result is a gastronomic marvel of tender duck meat and crispy duck skin.
At higher-end restaurants, Peking Duck is almost always served in thin, well-sliced pieces and enjoyed with light pancakes, sliced cucumbers and some sauce.
If you want to enjoy this classic dish without breaking the bank, Yan Chuan Roaster is the place to go!