Introducing YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish, a one-of-its-kind concept that serves both suan cai yu and Peking Duck under one roof! One of China’s top 10 pickled fish brands, it has been a crowd favourite since its inception in Shenzhen in 2016. Since then, it has grown from strength to strength, and to date boasts over 60 outlets in China alone. The brand has also expanded overseas to locations such as Chicago, Hong Kong and now Singapore. Its flagship outlet at VivoCity will officially open on 3 August 2023.
Must-try dishes here include the Signature YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish (2 persons $48 / 3-4 persons $68 / 5-6 persons $88). Super tender sliced California White Seabass is cooked alongside sauerkraut that has been fermented for 24 days. As such, the fish takes on a lovely tangy note. The two ingredients are soused in a broth that takes eight hours to simmer and is chockful of essence and nutrients. Swimming in the broth also are spices that are specially sourced from Sichuan, China. The spices impart a fragrance and evoke a tongue-numbing sensation.
YAO YAO is also the first in Singapore to offer gourmands a combination of two flavours in a bowl.Pair the Signature YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish with three different options. Enjoy an east-meets-west creation with the Hong Kong-style Typhoon Shelter Shrimp with Fries. The shrimps and fries are deep-fried to golden-brown perfection. The crunch will be a hit amongst kids and adults! Be whisked away to the province with the Sichuan Poached Fish — the fish is cooked gently so it retains its tenderness. The medley of Sichuan spices imbues the fish with a hot-sour note. Perfect for those who do not take spicy food, the Tomato Fish delivers an interesting interplay of sour and sweet.
Not to be missed is the Insta-worthy XXL Crispy You Tiao ($5)— this light and airy dough fritter spans as long as your arm! It makes the perfect accompaniment to the sauerkraut fish broth.
Other combos are available as well. The last pairing sees the Signature YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish complemented with the succulent Peking Duck that comes accompanied with housemade sesame-mustard sauce and traditional Peking Duck sauce. Prices of YAO YAO Super Combinations start from $53.