It’s hard to replicate the authentic flavours that Hong Kong food has, especially since most restaurants alter the dishes to accommodate the average Singaporean’s palate.
However, after years of expedition, we have finally located the various restaurants that serve the most authentic Hong Kong dishes in Singapore such as cha can ting, pastries and dim sum.
May we present to you — the ten best restaurants for the most authentic Hong Kong Food in Singapore.
Where are the authentic Hong Kong food in Singapore?
1. Legendary Hong Kong
The essence of authentic Hong Kong food doesn’t get any deeper than 茶餐厅 “cha can ting” food.
Situated in Jurong Point’s very own ‘Mong Kok’ Street, it really feels as though you’re transported to Hong Kong. Legendary Hong Kong is the ultimate spot for authentic Hong Kong cuisine. Their extensive menu ranges from all sorts of noodles to roasted meat and pastries to desserts.
We highly recommend their Plain Rice Roll w/ Special Sauce ($5.2), Tomato Baked Rice w Pork Cutlet ($11) and Original Milk Custard ($4.5).
Legendary Hong Kong is also available at Funan and Rochester Park.
Location: 63 Jurong West Central 3, Provisional Unit Jurong Point 2 Shopping Center, #03-80
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-10pm
2. So Good
Savour authentic Hong Kong food in Singapore at an affordable price.
So Good Char Chan Teng serves Hong Kong roast meat, noodles and congee at prices as low as $7.8. Of which, we highly recommend the Curry Beef Brisket Rice ($9.5), Fried Hor Fun with Beef ($13.3) and Shrimp Wanton Noodles ($7.8) for a taste of Hong Kong.
In addition to their dine-in restaurant, So Good also operates a bakery, where you can buy tasty buns and pastries home, such as the bolo buns and cocktail buns.
We recommend dining at their flagship outlet at Midview City because that’s where their best chefs are at. Otherwise, head down to more accessible locations like 111 Somerset, 100AM, Capitol Plaza, Republic Plaza, and i12 Katong.
Location: 26 Sin Ming Ln, #01-121B Midview City, Singapore 573971
Opening hours: 8am-8:30pm
3. Tsui Wah Singapore
Their Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk ($4) is a must order at Tsui Wah.
Freshly baked bun coated in butter and condensed milk, it’s crispy, fluffy, and sinful. We are proud to declare that the Singapore outlets do it better than some branches in Hong Kong. Other Cantonese classics include the Chicken Wings with Sweet Soy Sauce ($11) and the Tsui Wah Signature Pork Chop Bun ($7.5).
Tsui Wah is located at The Heeren, Jewel Changi Airport, JEM and Clarke Quay.
Locations: 260 Orchard Road #02-02 The Heeren, Singapore 238855
Opening hours: 10am-11pm
4. Honolulu Cafe
Honolulu Cafe bakes one of the most authentic Hong Kong Egg Tarts in Singapore.
A flaky, buttery pastry crust, with a smooth and fragrant egg curd that has just the right amount of sweetness. They serve mains as well, consisting of stir-fries, baked rice, and Hong Kong curry rice. It’s not the best, but they do taste like home.
More importantly, they are relatively cheaper at an average price of $10 per dish. It also happens to be one of the more affordable restaurants at Somerset.
In addition to their first store at Somerset, Honolulu Cafe is also located at Westgate.
Location: 176 Orchard Rd, #01-33 F/G, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 10am-9pm
5. Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries
At $2 per piece, Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries serves one of the best Hong Kong egg tarts in Singapore.
They’re flakey, buttery, and the egg custard has the perfect consistency.
Aside from their flagship outlet in Bugis, Leung Sang Hong Kong Pastries is also located at Chinatown and Tiong Bahru.
Location: 247 Victoria St, Singapore 188033
Opening hours: 10am-8pm
6. Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant
Hotpot in Singapore doesn’t get more Cantonese than this.
The tomato and pork broth really gives it that Hong Kong flavour. But their Imperial Drunken Chicken Soup is the crowd’s favourite. Each soup is made daily from scratch and simmers for hours on the stove, for you to complete with choice cuts of meat, succulent seafood, fresh vegetables, and delectable handmade meatballs.
Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant is also located at Great World City.
Location: 2 Orchard Turn, #04-12A, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Opening hours: 11am-3pm, 6-11pm
7. Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen
Crystal Jade took a dip and I’m glad the quality of its food has made a comeback recently. You have to try their bolo buns, an exclusive item to Crystal Jade Palace. It doesn’t have the crispiest skin, but it comes with a generous slab of butter that elevates the entire bun.
They also happen to have the most addictive Bolo Buns in Singapore.
Another underrated item on their dim sum menu is actually the Mini Egg Tarts. Perfectly flakey skin with a moderate hint of butter, smooth egg custard. It might be baked in its mini form, but here’s one thing in life which size doesn’t matter.
Location: 3 Temasek Blvd, #B1-112, Singapore 038983
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm
Sat-Sun: 10:30am-10pm
8. Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine
An appropriate name considering how fine Imperial Treasure’s dim sum is. It’s one of the most authentic in Singapore, and its elegant decors and soothing ambience only add on to the dining experience.
Classics such as Steamed Prawn Dumpling ‘Ha Kau’ ($7.2) and Steamed Pork Rib with Black Bean Sauce ($6.3) is a must get. But, we also highly recommend getting their Baked Barbecue Pork Pastry ($6.3), which features tender char siew enveloped by a flaky, buttery crust and the Beancurd Skin Roll with Superior Broth ($6.6) which is light on the palate.
Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine used to be open in Guoco Tower, but now has two outlets remaining at ION Orchard and Marina Bay Sands.
Location: Orchard Turn, #03-05 ION Orchard, 2, Singapore 238801
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:30am-3pm, 6-11pm
Saturday: 11 am-3pm, 6-11pm
Sunday: 10:30am-3pm, 6-11pm
9. Kam’s Roast
Founded in Hong Kong, Kam’s Roast specializes in roast meat, specifically roasted duck. There’s a huge difference between Hong Kong and Singapore roast meat which we can’t really explain, but all you have to know is that you’re in for a real good treat.
Their Signature Roast Duck has a crispy and juicy skin with tender meat. We’re not kidding when we say that the juices from the meat and sauce literally burst in your mouth when you take a bite. Their char siew is also another item to die for. Using premium Iberico pork, it had a good flavor as well as the perfect ratio of fats to meat.
Aside from Jewel Changi Airport, Kam’s Roast also has branches at Junction 8 and ION Orchard.
Location: 78 Airport Blvd., #02 – 210, Singapore 819666
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Subn: 10am-10pm
10. Legendary Cart Noodles
Part of the Legendary Hong Kong brand, Legendary Cart Noodles specializes in Hong Kong cart noodles. It’s a lot cheaper than Nerdy Noodles. And honestly, it tastes more authentic. The catch is that the presentation isn’t there. There aren’t Hong Kong-themed seatings and decor, but rather a small booth beside the stall with only a couple of tables.
Location: 63 Jurong West Central 3, #03-89 Jurong Point, Singapore, 648331
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-10pm
11. Champion Bolo
Purists might attack us for including this. I mean $5 for a bolo bun?
But, you’re not just paying for the food. You’re paying for the experience — the two-story cafe is pretty vibey to chill at.
The bun itself was also pretty good. It’s fluffy, it’s fragrant… and really generous on the butter. My only gripe is that the crust is a little too hard, albeit crispy (9/10 on the authenticity scale for us).
Location: 92 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088513
Opening hours:
Monday: Closed
Tue- Sun: 11am- 7pm
12. Keming Bing Sat
With over 140 outlets across Hong Kong and mainland China, there’s no doubt Keming Bing Sat deserves a spot on this list. Their first Singapore outpost opened this year, with the same iconic dishes on their menu, including: Char Siew Rice ($10.9), their Iced Bear Series, and Signature Snack Platter ($8.8) that comprises curry fishballs, chee cheong fun, and more.
Location: 8 Orchard Rd, B2-01, Plaza, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
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