Lee Wee & Brothers at JEM (unit #B1-K08, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, phone: +65 6535 6535, operating Monday-Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm) represents a homegrown Singapore brand that began as a single hawker stall in 2000 and has flourished into a respected casual dining concept with 7 halal-certified outlets alongside catering services and creative collaborations. Founders Ben and Mark received culinary tutelage from their mother, mastering traditional techniques of "rempah-making" (spice paste preparation) and "pangang" (grilling) alongside her iconic recipes, enabling them to share authentic local delights with customers throughout Singapore. The brand is best known for its signature Otah (grilled fish cake) and Nasi Lemak (fragrant coconut rice with sambal), which represent the culinary heritage passed down through family tradition and cultural expertise.
The menu features diverse Nasi Lemak variations including versions with Fried Chicken Wing, Ebi Tempura (shrimp tempura), and Honey Glazed Chicken Wing, each paired with fragrant coconut rice, spicy sambal, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy fried onions. The Otah selection encompasses Fish, Squid, Prawn, and Fish Roe options, showcasing versatility while maintaining authentic preparation methods. Lee Wee & Brothers has innovatively teamed with Quorn to offer halal, meat-free alternatives including Nasi Lemak Kosong and Otah Kosong crafted from mycoprotein, expanding accessibility to vegetarian diners without compromising authentic flavors. The restaurant maintains halal certification across all offerings, ensuring Muslim customers can confidently enjoy traditional Singaporean cuisine.
Located at JEM's basement food court with convenient Jurong East MRT access, Lee Wee & Brothers provides casual dining focused on quick, satisfying meals during shopping breaks or office lunch hours. The outlet operates as primarily takeaway-focused service, with seating availability for dine-in customers. With excellent customer ratings of 4.9 out of 5 based on over 1,000 reviews, Lee Wee & Brothers demonstrates consistent quality and customer satisfaction. For diners seeking authentic Singaporean local delights—Otah and Nasi Lemak—prepared using traditional family recipes and certified halal ingredients, Lee Wee & Brothers at JEM delivers genuine, affordable, and consistently excellent representations of Singapore's beloved comfort foods.