Welcome to Chinatown.

The Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre in Singapore is a food lover’s paradise, with a dizzying array of delicious stalls. It’s home to some of Singapore’s one-Michelin-starred affordable eats and numerous top-rated local delicacies. Each visit feels like a treasure hunt.
Cheng Ji’s Sauce Steamed Pine Fish Head is a favorite of mine, having visited over 20 times. Both my grandmother and I love it and often bring friends along. The fish head is fresh and tender, perfectly complemented by their signature sweet and sour bean sauce. Their dry-fried prawns are also a must-order.
Maria’s Virgin Chicken requires advance booking for the whole chicken due to my grandmother’s age. Zhao Ji’s Hainanese Chicken Rice is quite good, with both the yellow and white chicken being very tender. I usually go for the yellow chicken leg rice, and my friend had one of the best chicken rice experiences here.
An Zhen’s Thin Pancakes are recommended by Michelin. The pancakes are slightly sweet, but you can ask them to reduce the sugar. Their little golden cups are a must-try.
Xi Jie’s Fried Kway Teow has a 20-minute wait, and while it’s quite tasty, it’s not the best I’ve had. Jia Ji’s zongzi (rice dumplings) are quite famous, especially the mung bean and salted egg zongzi, which can rank in the top three. The regular salted egg and pork zongzi must be thoroughly steamed to be delicious.
Quan Neng Qiao Ma Ma’s Laksa has a great flavor, and their Bak Kut Teh (pork rib soup) has a very rich broth. There’s also a video from my visit in 2022. That day, I ate at Yue Lai, one of the best claypot cooking restaurants in Singapore. Mr. Jerald Chua has visited twice, and every dish there is a masterpiece.

preferred the boneless beef short prime rib in soy sauce marinade over the black pork belly. the service was incredible they kept changing our grill and helped us cut the pork belly even tho they were super busy

($65.40) it's quite creamy and milky for 🎂. Got thin lychee taste tbh as it's not strong based even though they put inside Lychee flesh in between for cake.

We love our hawker food {Part II}. Braved through the beer-drinking crowds for these plump and meaty morsels that is so worth checking out for its affordable price and legit native Chinese fare! The handmade xiao long bao with slightly thicker skin boasts an impossibly flavourful broth and juicy meat that we just can’t get enough of.

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Treat yourself to these hearty and comforting Chinese dishes today!

I didn’t realised this Malay food stall at Hong Lim Food Centre has been here for very long since 2002, Dapur F. Faiz serving variety Malay cuisines.

Decided to try this stall after so many years working in Chinatown. I came late lunch time and only a few options left, which mee soto still available.

Their price is consider affordable for now. Their mee soto comes with slices of shredded chicken and noodles. Tasty and enjoyable.

Hide at a corner of this food centre, this dessert stall is popular for their beancurd desserts.

There’s soya drink or beancurds with different ingredients available here.

I definitely would go for my favourite black sesame sauce with their beancurd. Sweet enough even I go with normal sugar level.

Bought the Durian Swiss roll on Wednesday. Was told it can keep for 4 days in the fridge. Had a slice on Thursday and it tasted slightly sourish. Was not convinced hence had another slice on Friday. It was certainly sour. Disappointed.

Here’s a perfect way to celebrate Yum Cha's 24-year journey—bringing back nostalgic dim sum favorites at an irresistible $2.40++ per item! These nine iconic dishes each brought back a unique flavor memory and left us craving more.

Every bite reminded us why these dishes are fan favorites. The Fried Yam with Scallop was crispy with a delicate touch of seafood, while the Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables offered that comforting, melt-in-the-mouth flavor we can't get enough of. For something with a hint of sweetness, the Golden Pumpkin Dumpling and Pumpkin Yam Golden Cake each brought out rich, autumn-inspired flavors.

We also loved the Scallop Roll in Filo Dough—its light, flaky texture balanced beautifully with tender scallop filling. Lucky Tangerine Fried Prawn Balls not only had us admiring their presentation but savoring the burst of prawn flavor with every bite. For a twist, the Otak Siew Mai and Black Garlic Shrimp Dumplings delivered complex flavors, while the Squid Ink Dumpling added a subtle briny depth that was a pleasant surprise.

And the Tea Pot Bun? The pièce de résistance of the anniversary celebration! It was a playful treat with a perfectly fluffy texture that paired wonderfully with Yum Cha's signature tea.

If you’re thinking of trying these, definitely go for one of each—they’re expertly made, nostalgic, and worth every cent.

I cannot resist ordering Xlb when there is one on the menu. Got mine immediately after placing the order. Each dumpling is packed with a spoonful of soup. Lovely when eaten hot but I find the skin a little thick.

These chili crab pan fried buns are a must order!!!
Despite it being tabao-ed, the bottom of the bun was still very crispy. The top of the bun is soft and fluffy and it burst with juice when you bite into it. Lots of crab meat inside but eat with care as there were some shells in mine. Definitely handmade!

Lucky day for me as the queue was not too long!
Noodles are slightly thinner than those from well known restaurants but texture was good and goes well with the soup which was really nice to drink. Beef was a bit too vein-y and tough though. Can’t complain for this price point