Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore
Discover the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore, ranging from fine dining to mid-range and budget-friendly eateries, in this ultimate guide.
- Summer Pavilion
- Crystal Jade Golden Palace
- Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
- 5 ON 25
- Man Fu Yuan
- Peach Garden
- Yellow Pot
- Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
- Empress
- Madame Fan
- Mott 32
- The Dragon Chamber
- Jiang-Nan Chun
- Yan
- Birds of a Feather
- Famous Treasure
- Fu Lin Men
- Roland Restaurant
- Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
- LingZhi Vegetarian Restaurant
- Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
- The Dim Sum Place
The one true go-to cuisine for every occasion and every gathering, there’s no substitute for Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine in Singapore is ultra diverse and comes with a range of regional specialties including Cantonese, Teochew, and the unique Singaporean style of Chinese cuisine, resulting in a fusion of flavours that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Here’s the ultimate list of the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore perfect for every budget:
Best Fine Dining Chinese Restaurants in Singapore
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For six years running, Singapore’s Summer Pavilion has been shining with its Michelin star, serving up genuine Cantonese cuisine in an elegant yet laid-back garden setting that’s perfect for both lunch and dinner.
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Step into this Michelin-starred Cantonese gem and savour seasonal treats like sautéed Dong Xing grouper fillet, the heartwarming double-boiled sea whelk soup with fish maw, and the heavenly braised abalone.
Opening hours: Open daily, 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Address: 7 Raffles Avenue, Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Singapore 039799 (map)
Opening its doors in 2002, Golden Palace stands out in the Crystal Jade family as the one and only Michelin-starred gem across Asia.
What makes it extra special? Well, the restaurant is all about Teochew cuisine.
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Think chilled crab and sugar-coated yam, alongside Cantonese barbecue and seafood.
If you’re up for modern twists, go for the chilled foie gras with sake or the heavenly roasted suckling pig with black truffle.
Plus, there’s an amazing wine cellar for all you aficionados out there too.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat & Sun: 10.30am to 3.30pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: 290 Orchard Road, #05-22 Paragon, Singapore 238859 (map)
Since 1988, Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant has been a crowd-pleaser, regularly grabbing the titles of “Singapore’s Best Restaurants” by Singapore Tatler magazine since 1991 and “Singapore’s Top Restaurants” by Wine & Dine magazine since 1997.
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This swanky 260-seat Chinese joint is just the right amount of modern with a touch of tradition.
As for food, go for the dim sum, lobster mee sua, deep-fried century egg wrapped with minced shrimp, and baked barbecue pork buns.
Opening hours: Mon to Sat: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10pm, Sun: 11am to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10pm
Address: 76 Bras Basah Road, Carlton Hotel, Singapore 189558 (map)
Step into the elegant 5 ON 25, a Chinese restaurant located on the 25th floor of the Andaz hotel, and prepare to savour authentic Cantonese cuisine crafted by Chef Lim Hong Lih.
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The restaurant’s name pays homage to the five taste senses, and the menu is a testament to this sensory experience.
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Be sure to indulge in specialties like the jasmine tea-smoked duck and the fried bird’s nest with Sri Lankan crab meat. On weekends, classic steamed dumplings are a must-try!
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm. Sat & Sun: 11.30am to 1pm, 1.15pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm.
Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 25, Andaz Singapore, Singapore 189354 (map)
With 172 seats, this elegant Michelin-recommended Chinese restaurant in Singapore serves signatures like superior crabmeat bisque and braised Boston lobster with Chinese ramen and more.
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A must-try? The much-raved-about weekend dim sum a la carte buffet, with over 40 dishes to enjoy, including signature dishes and dim sum delicacies.
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Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat & Sun: 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: 80 Middle Road, InterContinental Singapore, Singapore 188966 (map)
Peach Garden doesn’t just offer delicious Chinese food; here, you can enjoy your meal with stunning views of the CBD.
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Take in a bird’s-eye view of the towering skyscrapers and the city streets below through floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
Must-try dishes include steamed dumplings in Sichuan spicy sauce, roasted London duck, baked tiger prawns, steamed fish with preserved bean paste, and more.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 11am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10pm. Sat & Sun: 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Address: #33-01, OCBC Centre, 65 Chulia Street, Singapore 049513 (map)
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Yellow Pot is a restaurant that’s all about clean-eating. Chef Sebastian Goh swears off MSG, artificial flavourings, and additives in his take on innovative Chinese cuisine.
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Here, you can try dishes like roast duck, seared Canadian scallops with Inaniwa thin udon, and Australian beef tenderloin cubes in a fiery black pepper sauce.
Opening hours: Open daily, 12pm to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Address: Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection, 83 Duxton Road, Singapore 089540 (map)
Serving Cantonese delicacies since 1990, Xin Cuisine offers dishes crafted by master chefs from Hong Kong.
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Feast on tea-leaf-infused roast duck, poached seafood rice with crispy rice, stir-fried wagyu beef cubes, crispy roast pork with mustard dip, and of course, dim sum.
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Enhancing the restaurant’s ambiance are intricate wood screens, exuding oriental charm, along with an inviting warm color scheme and plush carpeting in the interior.
Opening hours: Closed on Mon & Tues. Wed to Fri: 11.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Sat & Sun: 11.30am to 1pm, 1.15pm to 3pm, 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Address: 317 Outram Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075 (map)
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Nestled in the iconic Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress is a smart-casual Chinese restaurant that offers private dining options, including alfresco seats with a picturesque river view.
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Delight your taste buds with a delectable menu featuring dishes such as crispy-battered Halibut fillet, seared Angus beef tenderloin cubes, the signature roast platter, plant-based gyoza, and more.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm, Sat & Sun: 11am to 3am, 6pm to 10.30pm
Address: #01-03, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555 (map)
Madame Fan is an elegant restaurant known for its Cantonese classics.
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Here, embark on an experiential journey that is mystical and sensual at the same time, thanks to New Gen Head Chef Pak Chee Yit, with his brand of Cantonese flair executed with a modern touch.
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Highlights on the menu include the steamed soon hock, the braised lobster, and the comforting double-boiled herbal chicken soup.
If you’re in the mood for a drink, their selection of east-meets-west fusion cocktails is sure to please.
And be sure not to miss out on their cocktail dim sum brunch – it makes for the perfect weekend outing!
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat & Sun: 11am to 3.30pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Address: 32 Beach Rd, The NCO Club, Singapore 189764 (map)
Indulge in culinary excellence at Mott 32, where East and West harmonise in Marina Bay Sands.
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Named after New York’s historic Mott Street, where the city’s first Chinese convenience store opened in 1891, Mott 32 combines industrial New York design with classical Chinese decor, with its food expertly prepared using innovative techniques.
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Signature dishes include the apple-wood roasted Peking duck, barbecue Iberico pork with yellow mountain honey, Iberico pork with quail egg, and black truffle siu mai.
Opening hours: Open daily,11.30am to 3.30pm, 5pm to 11pm
Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, B1 – 41 / 42, Singapore 018956 (map)
Tucked away besides a kopitiam, The Dragon Chamber offers unconventional “guerilla-style” cuisine, defying traditional Chinese food norms.
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This hidden gem resurrects forgotten age-old Chinese recipes with unique ingredients, exploring culinary techniques, including nose-to-tail animal preparation.
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If you’re up for it and consider yourself brave of heart, try the Dragon’s Claw, the restaurant’s signature dish, featuring a crocodile foot braised in Chinese herbs, cooked to tender and gelatinous perfection.
Opening hours: Open daily,11.30am to 3.30pm, 5pm to 11pm
Address: 2 Circular Rd, Singapore 049358 (map)
Take a stroll up a fancy marble staircase to reach Jiang-Nan Chun, where comfy leather chairs invite you in.
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This Cantonese restaurant is top-notch, with a mix of old and new flavours that suit any occasion, from work lunches to family gatherings.
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Here, indulge in expertly prepared barbecue meats, double-boiled soups, and seafood dishes. One must-try dish is the wok-fried Australian beef with mushrooms.
And don’t forget the Peking duck – it’s roasted perfectly in a special wood oven, served with fancy caviar, and the chef carves it right at your table for a classy dining experience.
Opening hours: Open daily, 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Address: 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646 (map)
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At YÀN, located in the National Gallery Singapore, foodies can enjoy a blend of traditional and modern Cantonese flavours.
The chefs put their hearts into each dish, offering a mix of classic and contemporary tastes.
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Must-tries include the lobster porridge with clams and puffed rice, the braised ox short ribs with red wine sauce, and the famous Yàn Peking Roast Duck served with homemade crêpes and traditional sides.
It’s a dining experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Cantonese cuisine, making it a classy spot for Chinese food lovers to explore.
Opening hours: Open daily, 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #05-02 National Gallery, Singapore 178957 (map)
Step into the world of redefined Sichuan flavours at Birds of a Feather, a modern Chinese restaurant nestled in Amoy Street.
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Occupying two preserved shophouses, this hip spot evokes the essence of Chengdu – its lush landscapes and cuisine.
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As for the food, it tastefully combines contemporary Western influences with a Sichuan twist, with standout dishes like birds avocado & crab bruschetta, homestyle braised pork belly, and glutinous rice cake rock.
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm. Fri & Sat: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 12am. Sun: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: 115 Amoy St, #01-01, Singapore 069935 (map)
Mid-range Chinese Restaurants in Singapore
Famous Treasure, a stylish retsaurant at the stylish Capitol Singapore, specialises in Nanyang cuisine, which is a fusion of southern Chinese cuisine and Southeast Asian flavours.
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Here, you can savour dishes like wok-fried squid with cincalok and lady’s finger, salt-baked flower crab with rock salt, and roasted Irish Silver Hill duck, all perfectly paired with boutique wines and whiskeys.
Opening hours: Open daily, 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Address: #02-28, Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore 178905 (map)
Fu Lin Men Cantonese Dining, located at the Chinese Swimming Club near East Coast Park, is an under-the-radar spot to explore in the east for an authentic Cantonese dining experience.
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From Hong Kong dim sum and roasted specialties to sizzling wok hei dishes, the menu caters to all things Cantonese.
The restaurant features five private rooms, including a spacious one that can accommodate up to 40 guests, making it perfect for banquets or private parties.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm. Sat & Sun: 10.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm.
Address: 21 Amber Rd, Level 3 Chinese Swimming Club, Singapore 439870 (map)
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Roland, a famous Chinese restaurant in Singapore, has an interesting history dating back to the 1950s.
It all started when founder Mdm Cher Yam Tian cooked Teochew-style steamed crabs.
Her husband wanted something new, so she stir-fried the crabs with tomato sauce and chilli, creating the first chilli crab in Singapore! This became a hit among friends and family, and Mdm Cher started selling it from a push-cart in Bedok.
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The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Roland is known for being the birthplace of Singapore’s chilli crab, and you can enjoy it plus other delicious Chinese dishes here in this massive restaurant with over 100 tables.
Opening hours: Mon to Sat: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm. Sun: 11am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: 89 Marine Parade Central, #06-750, Singapore 440089 (map)
Budget-Friendly Chinese Restaurants in Singapore
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant 瑞春点心餐厅 has been serving delicious dim sum since 1962.
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Although dim sum is usually a morning meal, this restaurant is known for offering it even late at night, making it a popular supper spot.
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They serve a variety of tasty dishes, like salted egg yolk custard bun, char siew bao, drunken chicken in shao xing wine, and many types of dim sum, making it a superb place to go if you’re feeling peckish after a few late night drinks!
Best of all? The restaurant is open till 4am at night!
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 7am to 4am. Closed on Tues
Address: Jalan Besar, 183-191 Jalan Besar Singapore 208882 (map)
Chinese Vegetarian Restaurants in Singapore
LingZhi Vegetarian, known for its innovative Chinese vegetarian cuisine, has been a firm favourite of diners since 1991.
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They’ve redefined vegetarian dining by moving beyond simply preparing mock meats, with a shift to premium organic produce and skilled cooking techniques.
Here, you’ve got to try out dishes like General Tso’ monkey head mushroom, truffle mushroom Bisque, and the vegetarian goose and crispy beancurd skin with pancake.
Opening hours: Open daily, 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Address: #05-01, Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Road, Singapore 238881 (map)
Conveniently located near Novena MRT, Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant is a popular Chinese restaurant that specialises in the vegetarian version of tze char.
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Diners can savour standouts like the tasty grilled housemade mock fish in tomato broth and even vegan ‘chicken’ rice, a plant-based version of one of Singapore’s national dishes.
Opening hours: Open daily, 11.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Address: 103 Irrawaddy Rd, #02-07 Royal Square@Novena, Singapore 329566 (map)
Halal Chinese Restaurants in Singapore
In 2016, The Dim Sum Place opened its first outlet along North Bridge Road, swiftly becoming a well-known halal casual dining destination.
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Here, diners can indulge in Hong Kong-style dim sum and authentic Cantonese dishes, some with a local twist.
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What sets this Muslim-friendly spot apart is the 100% homemade dim sum, with options like the crystal shrimp dumpling, lotus leaf glutinous rice with chicken, deep fried chives & beef dumpling, and salad prawn.
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs: 11am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 11pm. Fri to Sat: 11am to 2am. Sun: 11am to 10.45pm
Address: 791, North Bridge Road, Singapore 198759 (map)
Other ways of exploring Chinese culture in Singapore:
Explore the forgotten local coffee and tea culture beyond modern drinks on this tour. Discover the significance of kopi (coffee) and cha (teas) in the lives of early Singaporean immigrants. And gain a new perspective on your kopi c or teh o, and what makes it special.
Embark on a culinary journey through Nanyang, a region known for its cultural diversity and unique cuisine. This tour offers insight into Singapore’s heritage foods, tracing their Chinese influence and the interplay among dialect groups like Cantonese, Hokkien, and Teochew. Discover the origins of beloved dishes and savour the flavours that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Southeast Asia.
Join Yixing Xuan Teahouse for a tea appreciation workshop encompassing tea fundamentals, from cultivation to taste. Delve into the art and delight of brewing a fine pot of Chinese tea in this immersive experience. And learn all about Chinese tea history and culture like never before.
Step into Singapore’s past and discover life in a bygone era. Visit a vintage coffee roasting factory to uncover the local coffee industry’s history. Explore one of Singapore’s oldest traditional bakeries. Finally, conclude your tour by learning about Chinese ancestral customs and prayer practices from a paper house master.
On this tour, discover the Chinatown’s history through the decades with a knowledgeable guide. Hear tales of early migrants, opium dens, and the area’s former triad influence. Food enthusiasts will also enjoy stops at traditional stalls for delicious Chinese dumplings, egg tarts, soy sauce chicken rice, and more.
Join a tour that embraces the remarkable stories of samsui women and domestic helpers who defied centuries of patriarchy and tradition. Explore their lives, challenges, and the inspiration they provide for today’s young women striving for independence and financial freedom, while gaining another insight into Singapore’s past.
Commonly Asked Questions
Is Chinese food easily available in Singapore?
Singapore offers diverse Chinese dining options from budget to fine dining, catering to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Are these Chinese restaurants suitable for vegetarians?
Singapore’s top Chinese restaurants offer diverse vegetarian options for everyone.
Are reservations required at these Chinese restaurants?
Reserve for peak hours at popular Chinese restaurants for assurance.
Do these Chinese restaurants accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?
Inform staff of allergies/dietary restrictions in advance for suitable accommodations at restaurants.
