Ah Yat Abalone at Life Centre

WHY GO

The name of the game here is abalone. Large banquet tables set the stage for high rollers to savour this prized mollusc and a plethora of other premium Chinese delicacies.

TATLER TIPS

As the restaurant’s name implies, abalone—in fresh and dried forms—is the culinary headliner.

The size and country of origin of this luxurious gourmand’s delicacy vary according to the size of your budget. Depending on where the mollusc is harvested, you’d find that the abalone yields different nuances and textures. Evergreen Chinese banquet staples like suckling pig, baked crab shell stuffed with bird’s nest and stewed sea cucumber are also major crowd pullers here. Stick to the set menus featuring pricey specialities such as lobster and fish maw, and feast without having to pay a king’s ransom.