Huat Heng Fried Oyster Review: $5 Michelin-Approved Oyster Omelette In Whampoa

Huat Heng Fried Oyster in Whampoa Makan Place

I’m not usually a fan of oyster omelette, AKA orh luak, as I find the dish too starchy. Hence, when I was tasked to visit Huat Heng Fried Oyster, I was a little apprehensive at first. Nonetheless, this Whampoa Makan Place hawker stall garnered a fair share of traction after it was awarded its Michelin Plate, so I headed down with an open mind.

Food at Huat Heng Fried Oyster

There’s only one item listed on the no-frills storefront menu: Fried Oyster Omelette in small ($5), medium ($8), or large ($10).

First, fresh oil is ladled onto the well-seasoned wok. Once sizzling hot, a starchy batter is poured in, followed by the eggs. After stirring in and mixing over high heat, more oil is thrown into the mix, resulting in a savoury mishmash of crispy egg laced with slightly chewy batter bits.

I don’t usually order orh luak as I’m not a huge fan of the starchy taste and texture, so I was pleasantly surprised by Huat Heng Fried Oyster’s rendition. Here, each portion had a good balance of crispy, eggy edges, countered with just the right amount of starch. It wasn’t too starchy or jelak, though it did lean greasy towards the end.

The oysters were also delightfully fresh, sweet, and plump. You don’t get many oysters in the $5 portion, so I’d recommend going for the $8 or $10 serving instead.

The cherry on top was the tangy house-made chilli, which had punchy citrus notes to cut through the greasiness of the fried oyster omelette. It didn’t lean too sweet or spicy, accentuating the briny sweetness of the oyster, and savoury egg bits.

Ambience at Huat Heng Fried Oyster

Huat Heng Fried Oyster is located in Whampoa Makan Place, which isn’t accessible by foot if you’re taking the train. However, there are buses from nearby stations, including Novena and Boon Keng MRT Stations.

The food centre is home to many popular hawkers who’ve been around for many years, so you’ll be able to find other eats to fill up. Get a seat near the outdoor area for more breeze, but do watch out for groups of birds looming n the area.

The verdict

All in all, Huat Heng Fried Oyster serves a decent rendition of orh luak that’s the right mix of crispy, chewy, and savoury. The refreshingly tangy chilli dip added bonus points, elevating the omelette’s flavours and counteracting the greasiness of the otherwise jelak dish. Nonetheless, while it was delicious, I didn’t think the oyster omelette itself was mind-blowingly good, so I’ll only return for a fix if I’m in the area.

If you’re looking for more food in the area, visit our Whampoa food guide. Alternatively, read our latest guide to the new restaurants in Singapore in September 2022!

Address: 90 Whampoa Drive, #01-26, Whampoa Makan Place, Singapore 320090
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 1pm to 10pm
Huat Heng Fried Oyster is not a halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Tan Zi Hui.
This is an independent review by Eatbook.sg