10 makan places in Chinatown that even the elderly people approve

Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:35 pm

Some Singaporeans might only visit Chinatown during Chinese New Year, but that’s not all this historic place is known for! Many of the food places there are as authentic as they can get, and even if you have dull tastebuds, the explosion of flavours when you makan the dishes below will tell you just how good they are! Check out our shortlisted places where even your ah ma will have tears at the corner of her eyes from how good the food is!

Yum Cha
20 Trengganu Street (Off Temple Street) #02-01
Mon – Fri 11:00 – 23:00; Sat – Sun & Public Holidays 09:00 – 23:00

This Chinese restaurant is immensely popular at all times, not just during CNY. Their daily high tea buffet will definitely capture the hearts of dim-sum lovers!

Lee Tong Kee Ipoh Hor Fun Restaurant
278 South Bridge Road
Mon 10:00 – 15:30, Wed – Sun 10:00 – 20:30

When you are here, the obvious choice is to try out their signature dish – Ipoh Hor Fun. It is one of the very few remaining places in Singapore that really serves the dish in all authencity – no need to visit Ipoh!

Majestic Chinese Restaurant
31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road, 089845
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:45AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM

Much as its name promises, the dishes are really something. The dim sum served here is top-notch – try the custard buns or their crispy and tender roasted pork!

Katong Keah Kee Fried Oysters
7 Smith Street
11am – 2am (Mon-Thurs), 11am -3am (Fri-Sun)

Located in the relatively new Chinatown food street, the orh lua is crispy on the outside – a complete contrast to the tender and fresh oysters.

Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge
7 Smith Street
11am – 2am (Mon-Thurs), 11am -3am (Fri-Sun)

Similarly located in the Chinatown food street (which has lots of other super good picks by the way), the famous claypot frog porridge from Geylang has opened a stall here and caters to customers who aren’t fond of visiting the crowded Geylang.

 

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
67 Temple St., Singapore 058611, Singapore
Sunday – Saturday: 0:30 – 21:39

Serving authentic desserts, this is the place to visit if you are looking for something sweet after all your heavy meals. The Mango with Pomelo and Sago is not to be missed.

Eight Treasures Vegetarian Restaurant
282 South Bridge Road, Singapore
Everyday: 10:00 – 21:00

Aptly located right next to the iconic Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, this vegetarian restaurants offers everyone, not just temple-goers, a culinary experience. You will find out that vegetarian options (eight treasures vegetable dish) can taste as good as meat!

Hock Lam Beef Noodles
22 China St, Singapore
Daily: 09:00 – 20:00

Besides its signature beef noodles, this restaurant also allows you to add portions of beef on top of your other dishes – perfect for carnivores.

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken rice
Maxwell Road Hawker Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184, Singapore
Everyday: 11am to 8pm

Of course, you can’t miss the most famous food place in Singapore. Maxwell is a local favourite for affordable, delicious (and famous) dishes of all kinds – try the famed Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken rice.

Jin Hua Sliced Fish Bee Hoon 
Maxwell Road Hawker Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184, Singapore
Everyday: 11am to 8.30pm

The fishhead beehoon soup is definitely worth waiting for – you might have to wait quite a while as the chef only cooks three pots at a time.

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