500 Clemenceau Ave North, #01-19, Newton Food Centre, Singapore 229495
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Toa Payoh Orh Luak
Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lor 4, #01-28, Toa Payoh Lor 4 Food Centre, Singapore 310074
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What is Oyster Omelette?
Singapore oyster omelette (orh luak or oh chien) is a beloved hawker dish of fresh oysters folded into a mixture of beaten eggs and starchy sweet potato flour batter, pan-fried in lard until the edges turn golden and crispy while the centre remains soft and slightly chewy, finished with a tangy-spicy chilli sauce on the side. The combination of crispy, eggy fringe and the gooey, starchy interior is the hallmark of a great orh luak — and the use of lard rather than vegetable oil is non-negotiable for flavour at traditional hawker stalls. Originating from Fujian's Chaoshan coast where oysters are a prized ingredient, the dish was brought to Singapore by Teochew and Hokkien immigrants. Fresh, plump oysters and an extremely hot wok are essential for the best version — a truth known to every local who has lined up at a legendary orh luak stall.