Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore

Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore

Scratching your head trying to pull out the best options for your next family gathering? Let us help! From revamped local classics in a refurnished warehouse to an affordable lobster porridge option in Jalan Besar to a glitzy dinner alternative in Fullerton— here are 12 spots that will impress everyone in the fam, even grandma.
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Embedded along the Singapore River, in one of the city's oldest but finest hotels, is this gltitzy restaurant that is great for group celebrations. Start with their yummy Deep-Fried Prawns with Wasabi Mayonnaise ($14 per pax, $29 per portion) and the Crispy Roasted Pork Belly ($14 per pax, $29 per portion) to share. For mains, be sure to order the Simmered Egg Noodles With Lobster And X.O. Chilli Sauce (from $39) for fresh Boston lobster and springy egg noodles simmered in a pork-and-lobster stock. The dish is further accented by their housemade XO chilli sauce that adds a delicious spicy kick!
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Jot this oriental beauty down for lazy group luncheons. Sure to hook you is their super fresh Steamed Cod (from $22) that stars a generous portion of moist and delectably flaky cod fillet steamed with sliced shiitake mushrooms, red dates and dried lily buds in a light soya sauce. Order the well-presented Lobster Dumplings ($10) for naturally-sweet mouthfuls of lobster, prawn, caviar and goji!
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Make a mental note of this spot for casual group dinners in Jalan Besar. Raved about by many is their umami-licious Teochew-style Lobster Porridge ($29.90 for 2 halves, $55 per lobster). Unless you're really craving a lobster feast, the $29.90 option will satisfy. Add on the tender and chewy Pan Fried Kurobuta Pork (from $14.90) coated in an addictive sweet sauce, and get your snack on with their Crispy Lotus Root With Salted Egg ($11.90) for crunchy deep fried renkon chips drizzled in a creamy salted egg yolk sauce.
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Need a spot to meet the in-laws, or perhaps mum's birthday is coming up. Turn to this restaurant on the beautiful grounds of Chijmes for flawless Cantonese cuisine. An absolute must-order is the Steamed Grouper Fillets with Beancurd in XO sauce ($18.80 per pax, $68 for a regular plate) that sees fresh slices of fish topped with the perfect amount of mildly spicy, umami sauce. Other standouts include their crisp Peking Duck (S$37) and fragrant Stir Fried Long Beans ($18) with a nice wok-hei and spice. Yum!
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Set in luxurious Paragon is a swanky restaurant, with exquisite sets, that is perfect for treating the fam. The Executive Set Menu A ($48 per pax) is a six course meal with 2 types of dim sum, Chef's Special Soup of the Day, a delectable pan fried Kurobuta Pork Chop, prawns and dessert. Good for family reunions is the eight-course Golden Palace Set Menu B ($888 for 10 pax) that includes a Roasted Peking Duck and the Crab Meat and Fish Maw Thick Soup in Teochew style. For ala carte options, their yummy Double Boiled Giant Grouper Head with Ginger and Premium Nan Zao ($22/pax) is one that's not to be missed!
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Reserve a table early if you wish to get an unobstructed view of the waterfront— the perfect backdrop to their set dinners (from $118 per pax, minimum 4 pax). Start with the decadent Sautéed Crab Meat with Egg White & Asparagus in Truffle Oil, but look forward to their main event, the signature Roasted Peking Duck, which comes in two parts. The first features the super crispy skin that tastes amazing on its own or when dipped into salt or sugar. The juicy slices of duck meat are then served, to be wrapped in a handmade crepe, and slathered in hoisin sauce for a tinge of sweetness.
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Situated near Orchard MRT, pop by this restaurant for a convenient and casual meal. Great for sharing are the golden-brown pan-fried Pork Dumpling ($4.50 for 3) and the silky Braised Tofu with Crab Roe ($22.80) that pairs brilliantly with white rice. Load up on the simple but tasty Fried Rice with Crab Roe ($22.8) that sees eggy rice buried in rich and creamy crab roe sauce. Wrap your dinner up with the super refreshing Chilled Snow Fungus with Peach Resin ($8.80) or indulge in the Yam Paste Xiao Long Bao ($8.80 for 6pcs) for a sweet finish!
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Fitted with dim lighting and gold finishings, this ostentatious restaurant in Marriott Tang is excellent for business dinners or company lunches. Burppler Casey Tan adores their flakey Deep Fried Taro Dumplings ($10.50 for two) stuffed with creamy scallops and topped with mini abalone. The Siew Mai ($5/2pcs) is especially tasty when paired with their spicy Szechuan chili oil. If anything, be sure to order the quintessential Rice Noodle Roll With Prawns ($5.50) which is generously portioned, with large prawns. For dessert, get the Deep Fried Crispy Durian ($18 for 4pcs) that is both delightfully chewy as it is crispy.
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Easties, note this newly opened diner in Jewel for small group gatherings! For starters, try their soft and fluffy Corn Pancake ($4.90). Good for sharing is the Beef Stew Pot (from $24.90) with an intense in-your-face spice that goes well with the tender beef offal! A must-order is their meaty and succulent Grilled Seabass with Lemongrass ($22.90) rubbed with fragrant dry spices. Pro tip: Ask to have the chilli power served on the side to savour the fish sans spice!
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Mark this chic restaurant housed in the uber snazzy Warehouse Hotel down for future date nights. Crowd favourites include their savoury Truffle & Duck Pie Tee ($19) featuring braised pulled duck and yummy truffle mash and the 24-hour sous vide Kurobuta Char Siew ($19). Great for a fun and interactive date, make your own popiahs with the Classic Popiah Set ($28) that comes comes with four popiah skins with classic toppings and condiments!
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Round up the whole crew and make full use of the Weekend Yum Cha Lunch Set (from $48) and Dinner Set (from $58)! These sets come with a choice of 8 dim sum selections per table, standouts like the peppery Steamed “Bak Kut Teh” Xiao Long Bao, the buttery-sweet Baked “Char Siew” with Pineapple Bun. For mains, look forward to the sweet and sour Prawn in Plum Sauce and the tender Pan-fried Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce.
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Keep this restaurant in mind for special occasions with the fam. Step through the courtyard and be transported to a different time, with tasteful touches of luxe Chinese memorabilia with a modern twist. For starters, get the Deep Fried Homemade Puning Beancurd ($12/portion) with a chive vinegar. Treat the folks to Crispy Fried Sea Cucumber and Shiitake Mushroom with Abalone Sauce ($24/portion). Gorgeously silky, the Wok Fried Kway Teow with Dice Kai Lan and Preserved Radish (from $18) is a wok hei fest. End with the balanced Teochew Tau Suan with Gingko Nuts ($5.20/each) accented with zest from the orange peel.
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