Herbal Roast Duck

It was a rather dull and cloudy day today and just as well as I had my two hour facial appointment. By the time I was done, my tummy was saying feed me. There were the usual eateries at Suntec that I could have gone to but I wanted to try something new. Food Republic was a zoo with the weekend crowd and people who were attending the Games Convention. I pushed my way along and went to Marina where my car was parked. Again the usual suspects then I saw Dian Xiao Er and decided that I shall give the eatery a try.
Dian Xiao Er specialises in herbal roast duck, which according the the eatery's website the ducks are Cherry Valley ducks of the finest quality; naturally breed off the lakeside. The ducks are first marinated with a myriad of herbs and spices for hours before roasting. They roast their ducks daily.
I ordered a single serving of roast duck leg with rice as ordering more would definitely lead to wastage. This was my order with a plate of rice and a bowl of soup.The first mouthful of duck with rice, herbal sauce and chili sauce set my taste buds tingling with happiness.The flesh of the duck was succulent and well-infused with the fragrance of Chinese herbs, I could taste five spice and definitely tang gui in the meat and each bite was an explosion of flavours complete with a smooth texture that was a joy. The skin was crisp and not exceedingly fatty.

I ended up finishing the plate of rice and walking out of the eatery satiated. I'd come with friends the next time to try more items on their menu.