Spice level warning — Chilli Crab is not what I expected

I underestimated Chilli Crab. The richly coconut-sweet description didn't prepare me for the reality. prawn paste hae ko brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

the cuisine blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan traditions in a unique fusion. The a hawker centre setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. fresh coconut water cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.