Best East in Singapore

Choon Hiang is the spot for old-school charcoal-cooked Hokkien mee and char kway teow. It might not be bursting with intense flavours, but the owners’ generous portions of ingredients and the choice to skip the lard make it a solid Read more…

This place serves up a big plate of noodles that’s saucy and smoky. The noodles soak up all that rich stock and get fried over charcoal, so they come out moist but not too wet. You get pork belly, prawns, Read more…

A decent plate of satay bee hoon. The sauce is medium thick, sweet, and nutty, with big peanut chunks that make it good. Add condiments to make the flavours pop. Read more…

This no-frills joint serves up delicious homemade dim sum at wallet-friendly prices. It’s a cash-only spot with an open-air setup and plenty of fans to keep you cool. Regulars rave about the House Special Prawn Dumpling, Beef Hor Fun, and Read more…

126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi is a dim sum spot popular with the night owls. The menu is practically endless, with tons of dim sum options, including some unique ones you won’t find at other places. With most dishes Read more…

Hui Wei Chilli Ban Mian handmakes their noodles in-house. A visit for their signature chili ban mian did not disappoint. The noodles, delightfully springy, pair perfectly with the spicy, slightly sweet minced meat sauce reminiscent of char kuey teow. Hui Read more…

The second-generation owner-chef of Sik Bao Sin Restaurant adheres strictly to traditional recipe. The ginger chicken is outstanding, featuring tender chicken in a mild chili sauce with zesty pickled ginger shoots. The kale with prawns is also noteworthy. This establishment Read more…

New World Mutton Soup, nestled in Bedok Interchange Food Centre, stands out for its good Teochew-style mutton soup, recognized with a Michelin Plate recommendation. A favourite among discerning food enthusiasts, the stall is celebrated for its dedication to crafting each Read more…

Opened in February 2024, this new spot in Singapore is all about authentic Chinese eats, like herbal chicken claypot and fried skewers. You can mix and match your soup base, pick your favourite chicken, and toss in some extras for Read more…

The soup here is seriously sweet and flavorful—definitely one of the better hotpot Lala options around. The Lala is fresh, and the soup base is on point. It’s the perfect spot for a warm bowl of Lala, especially if you Read more…