New Restaurant At Techlink Canteen

Last month, I shared that Nan Hua Chang has relocated from its old Techlink spot to a new location just across the intersection. If you’re unaware of this move and visit Techlink, you’ll now find Black Rock Steamboat in its place. This new restaurant, managed by Kay Lee Roast, continues to serve Fish Head Steamboat but also offers Char Siu and Roast Duck on the menu.

New Restaurant Brand by Kay Lee Roast

Kay Lee faced a difficult period after being famously acquired by the Aztech Group for a substantial $4 million. The brand expanded rapidly, but poor management ultimately led to its decline. Recently, the group divested the restaurant business, and Kay Lee was taken over by a new team.

This new management has scaled back to focus solely on the flagship stall, aiming to restore the brand to its former glory. Kay Lee also operated the canteen at Techlink, previously in partnership with Nan Hua Chang. When Nan Hua Chang decided to relocate, Kay Lee decided to run the Zi Char themselves and to created Black Rock Steamboat.

Black Rock Steamboat happens to be managed by a friend of mine who has hired an experienced Head Chef, formerly from Ah Yat Seafood. Thanks to his expertise, their menu features more refined Chinese restaurant-style dishes alongside the usual Zi Char favorites. I have been there twice and I found the food very good. It’s certainly worth a try if you are after a Fish Head Steamboat meal in a comfortable air-conditioned environment with ample, easy parking!

In case you’re wondering, “Black Rock” refers to the charcoal used to fire the st...