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Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore

Charm* — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:11:23 +0000

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The List: Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore

Summer Pavilion
“While nothing is perfect, a dining experience at Summer Pavilion can come close to it…”
Golden Peony Chinese Restaurant
“The roll was wonderfully crispy – it just disintegrated into shards when you bit into it…”
Hai Tien Lo Chinese Restaurant
“Definitely one of the best restaurants in Singapore, ever.”
Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
“If there is one Cantonese restaurant in Singapore that can truly claim to be authentic, the one that serves food that would melt the cockles of a triad mobster’s heart, then it is probably Wah Lok”
Lei Garden Chinese Restaurant
“I absolutely love their special double-boiled soup of fish maw, sea cucumber and various herbs – the unusual jelly-ish textures from the maw and sea cucumber absorb the flavours of the broths and herbs fantastically”
Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant
“A landmark in the local Chinese dining scene”
Jade Chinese Restaurant
“The foie gras-infused chicken consommé with fresh crabmeat was a hit: a creamy dream of subtle flavours and a silky consistency”
Taste Paradise Chinese Restaurant
“Sometimes paradise is to be found in the unlikeliest of places, as is the case for this upmarket Chinese outfit, smack in the heart of Chinatown”
Hua Ting Chinese Restaurant
“every dish in Hua Ting is well thought out and expertly cooked”
Imperial Herbal Chinese Restaurant
“Put aside the eclectic decor and the waiting time, focus on the food, and you will definitely emerge satisfied, and perhaps a little healthier.”
Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
“rather than the usual minced meat ball of indiscernible flavour, each little parcel was stuffed with succulent chunks of moist meat”
My Humble House
“the wok-grilled pork rib in champagne reduction was stunning, a really chewy, manly, knaw-it-off the bone dish.”
Cherry Garden Chinese Restaurant
“While Cherry Garden’s elegant and modern Oriental decor attracts suited executives at lunch and couples looking for a Chinese restaurant with a romantic ambience for dinner, it is its authentic Cantonese fare that keeps me coming back.”
Club Chinois
“Elegant brush paintings, beautiful waitresses in graceful qipaosa concept which I absolutely love”
Majestic Restaurant
“Normally whenever I see that perfectly good food has been given the ‘modern twist’ or ‘fusion’ treatment I recoil in horror, but I have to admit that Majestic almost won me over”
Dragon City Sichuan Chinese Restaurant
“I love food that has an element of tradition and authenticity about it”
Grand Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
“Hangzhou duck soup is dark, forbidding and rich, while the quintessentially Shanghainese xiao long bao were soft, dense and meaty.”
Hai Xiang Chinese Restaurant
“It is always wonderful to discover a restaurant that far exceeds my expectations”
Pine Court Chinese Restaurant
“Situated as it is on the 35th floor of the Meritus Mandarin, the Pine Court Chinese Restaurant commands fantastic views over the city”
Hung Kang Teo Chew Restaurant
“This is a restaurant that is consistently good, and three generations of Hung Kang diners can testify to this”
Jiang Nan Chinese Cuisine
“A dish of eel (one of my favourite fish) was grilled until crisp and drizzled with black bean sauce in a yam basket: firm, rich, gelatinous and fatty – absolutely superb”
Kippo
Space @ My Humble House
Lao Beijing Chinese Restaurant
Legends Garden Chinese Restaurant
Ling Zhi Vegetarian Restaurant
Long Beach Marina Seafood
Madame Butterfly
Made in China – Chinese Cuisine
Man Fu Yuan Chinese Restaurant
Min Jiang Chinese Restaurant
Min Jiang @ One North Chinese Restaurant
Noble House
Peach Blossoms
Peach Garden Chinese Restaurant
Peony Jade Chinese Restaurant
Prima Tower Revolving Chinese Restaurant
Princess Terrace Cafe
Crystal Jade Golden
Crystal Jade Jiang Nan
Crystal Jade La Mien Xiao Long Bao
Crystal Jade Macau Cafe
Crystal Jade Palace
Din Tai Fung
Quayside Seafood Restaurant
Shang Palace
Si Chuan Dou Hua
Silk Road
Soup Restaurant
Sze Chuan Court Chinese Restaurant
Teahouse @ China Square
Teochew City Seafood
The Paramount Chinese Restaurant
Tien Court Chinese Restaurant
Tung Lok Restaurant
Tung Lok Seafood Restaurant

Jade Chinese Restaurant

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:30:22 +0000

The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square
Tel: 6877 8188
Operating Hours: Lunch: 11.30am – 3pm Dinner: 6.30pm – 11 pm

Overall, the menu is classic Chinese cuisine, with hit-and-miss infusions of Western flavours. The foie gras-infused chicken consommé with fresh crabmeat was a hit: a creamy dream of subtle flavours and a silky consistency. The wok-fried lobster in spiced lemon cream sounds good, but the pointlessly ‘imaginative’ smattering of muesli bits – sliced almonds, walnuts and raisins – really ruined the dish for me. Desserts are far more successful East-West blends, and tastefully presented in Tung Lok’s signature style – at once classic and contemporary.

Golden Peony Chinese Restaurant

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:29:18 +0000

Level 3, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Two Temasek Boulevard
Tel: 6432 7482 / 6432 7488
Operating Hours: Lunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm – 10:30pm

While the decor of Golden Peony is subdued and modern, the fare is traditional Cantonese with modern twists, and the service is very much what you would expect from a classic high-end Chinese restaurant. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful if you want recommendations. I went with a trio of appetizers: a deep-fried prawn roll topped with century and salted eggs; a prawn dumpling, and siew mai with scallop. The roll was wonderfully crispy – it just disintegrated into shards when you bit into it, and the prawn filling was very tasty, and paired well with the salty, strangely-coloured eggs. The prawn dumpling was a touch disappointing – too similar to the roll perhaps – but the siew mai, or open dumpling, was beautiful, delicate and sweet. For mains, the roasted pork ribs served with a sweet and sour sauce satisfied my carnivorous urges, and its sauce was beautifully bolstered with addition of some strong mustard – yum.

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:10:12 +0000

Level 2, Carlton Hotel, 76 Bras Basah Road
Tel: 6311 8188 / 9
Operating Hours: Lunch: 11.30am – 3pm (Mon -Sat) 11am – 3pm (Sun & PH) Dinner: 6.30pm – 11pm

If there is one Cantonese restaurant in Singapore that can truly claim to be authentic, the one that serves food that would melt the cockles of a triad mobster’s heart, then it is probably Wah Lok. The best way to taste a good representative selection of the food is to order a spread of dim sum (lunch only), and for mains go for an array of braised, baked and steamed items. None will disappoint. The unusual combination of soy-marinated chicken and roast duck on a bed of jellyfish strips, simply dressed with just a hint of pungent sesame oil, is simple, unusual, delicate and tasty. The braised winter melon topped with a fat, fresh scallop and pumpkin sauce is refined, bitter-sweet and delectable; while the baked barbecue pork buns – crisp crust with a soft, sweet filling – are a joy to sink your teeth into. Also worth a mention is the amazingly delicate, melt-in-the-mouth pastry of the baked egg tarts. The head waiter recommended we have a dish of asparagus baked in a light cheddar cheese sauce with bacon bits – it was ok, but disconcertingly out of place. Go for the Cantonese fare for a truly fulfilling meal.

Taste Paradise Chinese Restaurant

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:06:44 +0000

48-49 Mosque Street
Tel: 6226 2959
Operating Hours: Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Mon – Sun) Dinner: 6pm – 10.30pm (Mon – Sun)

Sometimes paradise is to be found in the unlikeliest of places, as is the case for this upmarket Chinese outfit, smack in the heart of Chinatown. Barely a year old, this restaurant has already acquired a solid base of regulars with its time-honoured Cantonese cuisine and contemporary dishes that incorporate European and Japanese influences. Live seafood prepared in a variety of ways comes strongly recommended: I had the Australian lobster on the advice of my waiter, and my god it was good – so moist it dripped juice on even the gentlest attempt to tug it from its shell, and anointed with nothing more than soft, pungent steamed garlic and a drizzle of soy sauce. For the more adventurous, the restaurant’s tanks house a myriad of strange and delicious sea creatures such as Venus clams and the highly venomous stonefish, and the kitchen’s endeavours with meat and poultry are equally competent. Peking duck – crisp-skinned, sticky and moist within – is carved stagily atop a trolley at tableside: a benchmark for Chinese restaurants everywhere. The baked lamb cutlet in red wine sauce, whilst entirely out of place, was nonetheless perfectly pink and succulent. Apart from these premium dishes that display how elegant dishes can be comforting, seemingly plain dishes also showcase the chef’s considerable skills. A creamy-crunchy dish of fried aubergine with pork floss was terrific, and the ubiquitous fried rice was how it always should be but hardly ever is – crunchy-soft, well-seasoned, and not at all greasy – stellar examples of how comfort food can have its place in fine dining.

Summer Pavilion Chinese Restaurant

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:02:37 +0000

Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue
Tel: 6434 5286 / 6337 8188
Operating Hours: Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm

While nothing is perfect, a dining experience at Summer Pavilion can come close to it: with its sophisticated fare, spacious sunlit dining room, and little details such as fresh floral arrangements for the table, everything here provides an aura of calm, luxurious elegance. I went with my waitress’s seasonal recommendation of the venomous stone fish (its spines were removed, and its flesh was delicate, firm and white) and a piquant mantis prawn, delicately seasoned and sauced to complement its sea-fresh flavour. After those winners I have to say I felt the more contemporary dish of stuffed zucchini flowers with minced chicken was rather bland and pointless, but this was more than made up for by the tender wok-fried fillet of beef. It was shown to us in its entirety, steaming with beefy wok ‘hei’, before being meticulously portioned onto plates by our waitress – worthy of its status as a signature dish of the restaurant. , The wait staff – at all levels – are a joy to interact with, being anticipative and friendly, but never intrusive or overly familiar.

Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:01:44 +0000

Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant

A landmark in the local Chinese dining scene, this restaurant stands out for beautiful, light Cantonese fare. Of particular note is an interesting selection of herbal dishes that vary with the seasons – ranging from cleansing soups to more hearty dishes – created in conjunction with the respected local medicine hall Eu Yan Sang. I’m afraid though that I was feeling a little indulgent on the night I went – so I went for their signature lobster sashimi: like sweet, opaline, lobster-y jewels – followed by a lobster noodle soup: spectacular. Other good dishes included some tangy sweet and sour pork and a wonderful dish of juicy abalone with fish maw and broccoli. Do save room for dessert though: the almond beancurd here – with or without the accompaniment of bird’s nest – is a soft, creamy, subtle delight..

Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant

The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road
Tel: 6725 3288 / 6733 8888
Operating Hours: Lunch: Noon – 2.30pm Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm

HAI TIEN LO, Pan Pacific Singapore

Charm* — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:41:12 +0000

HAI TIEN LO, Pan Pacific Singapore

The prestigious Hai Tien Lo restaurant continues to woo new diners twenty years on, as well as satisfy the regulars. And, with a spanking new decor, a new chef at the helm, and new menu offerings, it looks set to continue to do so. Classic Chinese dishes are given a western twist, such as the classic, and very complicated, “Buddha Jumps Over The Wall” soup, this one made with a luxurious – but perhaps a touch misplaced – addition of aromatic black truffles, and is plated very elegantly in a western style. Some things never change though; the breathtaking views of the Singapore skyline, and the heart of the cuisine here, which remains Cantonese. Like any self-respecting high end Cantonese restaurant, the menu includes shark’s fin soup, Imperial Swift’s bird’s nest soup and many other dishes featuring expensive luxury ingredients: but the humbler dishes are in my view better, and, of course, much cheaper: go for some of the roast items like barbecued pork, or the less common dishes like the roasted crispy chicken flavoured with nam yee (preserved taro curd) – much better than ropy old dried shark’s fin. Also recommended is the fragrant fried rice served in a young coconut – the fruit imparted a delicious, exotic note and a tender texture to the dish: delicious. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Singapore, ever.

HAI TIEN LO, Pan Pacific Singapore

37th Floor Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore
Tel: 6826 8338 / 6336 8111
Operating Hours: Lunch: Noon – 2.30pm (Mon – Sat) Brunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Sun) Dinner: 6.30pm – 10 pm

Cuisine Type:
Cantonese

Signature Dishes

Crispy Soft Shell Crab coated with Butter, Milk & Lemon Sauce
Pan-fried Foie Gras with Scallops & crispy Suckling Pig Skin
Stir-fried Diced Fish and Crab Meat in Fresh Milk & Egg White
Baked Cod Fillet with Fermented Beancurd & Asparagus

Dress Code
Smart Casual

Operating Hours
Lunch: 12noon to 2.30pm (Weekdays)
Dinner: 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Daily)
Weekend A La Carte Buffet Brunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm (Weekends and Public Holidays)

Tel: (65) 6826 8240

Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar @ Purvis Street, Singapore

Charm* — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:32:14 +0000

Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar
#01 -02, 36 Purvis Street, Tel: 6837 1468
Operating Hours: Lunch: Noon – 3pm Dinner: 6.30pm – 11 pm

In my view the best Italian restaurant in town, Garibaldi always exceeds my expectations in everything except the eponymous biscuit department. Its use of Italian seasonal ingredients is simply inspired; green and white asparagus, tomatoes, treviso, Sicilian citrus and white Alba truffles (but once a year) are all treated simply and respectfully. For starters this time, I went for the allo zafferano – Australian spanner crab, a bizarre looking creature I had only seen once before, in Japan, with avocado, orange and saffron sauce: light, refreshing and heady with the inimitable taste of saffron. My friend went for the moscardini in umido – baby Venetian octopus stewed with tomatoes and served on garlic bruschetta -, the octopus smooth as soft cheese, and the tomatoes rich and pulpy – a real bite of Italy. My main of pan-fried duck breast was served perfectly pink and well-rested with wonderful sweet, sticky and tart counterpoints provided by the balsamic vinegar and strawberries. The menu had nine desserts on that night — all of which prompted heavy breathing just upon reading— but I went for that ever-popular classic, the fondente al cioccolato – a molten chocolate fondant – paired with that great friend of chocolate, the hazelnut: in luscious, creamy gelato form. The practiced, attentive service left nothing to be desired, and the interesting Italian wine list had some wonderful Super Tuscans. If only they had served their namesake’s biscuits, it would have been perfect.