Yum Cha Chinatown

Let's check this out! Yum Cha is bringing Chinese traditions beyond the dining table with Mahjong Social Fridays, Dim Sum Catering, and a Workplace Campaign, combining good food, social fun and a touch of nostalgia in a lively setting.

The mahjong-themed setup in this photo definitely sets the mood, with colorful traditional-inspired props, playful signage and plenty of photo opportunities.

Yum Cha Mahjong Social Fridays Mahjong-Themed Setup

Launching on 28 August 2026, Yum Cha’s Mahjong Social Fridays will take place every Friday from 2pm to 6pm at its Chinatown flagship at 20 Trengganu Street. Held in the restaurant’s private room, the sessions welcome both experienced players and beginners, with participants able to register with friends or individually and be matched according to their experience level. Beginners can also pick up the game with guidance from Yum Cha’s staff. Best of all, there are no monetary stakes, making it a relaxed and social way to enjoy a traditional game with friends while soaking in the atmosphere at Yum Cha.

Yum Cha Mahjong Social Fridays Table Setup

Priced at S$38++ per person, the four-hour Mahjong Social Fridays experience includes exclusive use of a mahjong table, a six-piece dim sum set, dessert and freshly brewed Chinese tea. It’s a fuss-free way to gather with friends, enjoy some dim sum and spend an afternoon playing mahjong in a relaxed setting.

Yum Cha Mahjong Social Fridays Dim Sum Sets

Choose between two delicious dim sum sets and enjoy your Mahjong Social Friday with tasty bites, refreshing Chinese tea and good company. Whether you prefer steamed favourites or crispy delights, there’s something to enjoy while you play!

Yum Cha Mahjong Social Fridays Dim Sum Sets

Besides the Social Fridays, Yum Cha is also taking “Dim Sum Beyond the Dining Room”, bringing its handcrafted dim sum experience into homes, workplaces and celebrations across Singapore. Its catering offerings range from mini buffets and full buffet spreads to canapé receptions, while larger celebrations can also enjoy live stations, where chefs prepare dishes freshly on-site and interact more closely with guests. 

Longevity Theme

They also feature auspicious classics like the Longevity Buns, or Shou Tao, a traditional Chinese symbol representing longevity, good fortune and blessings. Beautifully crafted in the shape of peaches, these buns make a meaningful addition to birthday celebrations and milestone occasions.

Longevity Buns

From safari-themed children’s birthday parties and intimate 80th birthday celebrations to corporate appreciation events and weddings, Yum Cha’s catering service is designed to suit a wide range of occasions, bringing its signature dim sum experience wherever the celebration takes place.

Safari Theme

The safari-themed setup brings a playful jungle touch to celebrations, with an adorable orangutan adding to the fun atmosphere.

Safari Theme

The safari theme continues with this adorable lion plushie, adding a cute and playful touch to the celebration setup.

Safari-Themed Lion Plushie Decoration

These adorable colourful character-shaped buns would be such a cute and playful addition to a children’s party, adding a fun touch that little ones will love.

Cute Character-Shaped Buns for Children’s Party

The Double Happiness Lotus Seed Bun is a fitting choice for weddings and joyous celebrations, featuring the auspicious “Double Happiness” symbol that represents love, harmony and marital bliss.

Double Happiness Lotus Seed Bun

Yum Cha’s Mini Buffets make celebrations easy and fuss-free, withelections tailored to different occasions. From the Kids Mini Buffet with adorable children’s baos to the Wedding Mini Buffet, Longevity Mini Buffet and Classic Mini Buffet, there’s something for birthdays, weddings, family gatherings and corporate events. I love how the menu adds a touch of tradition while still keeping things convenient, perfect when you want to spend more time enjoying the celebration and less time worrying about the food.

Mini Buffet

Yum Cha @ Chinatown
Location: 20 Trengganu Street (off Temple Street), #02-01, Singapore 058479

Fu Yuan Teochew Dining Greenwood 小馥苑

 A visit to Fu Yuan for their Teochew cuisine and Chinese New Year menu brought us to their second outlet, located in Bukit Timah. Having previously dined at Fu Yuan at Clarke Quay, I already had a good impression of their service and dining atmosphere.

Xiao Fu Yuan @ Greenwood Avenue

Upon entering this outlet, the warmly lit space and modern furnishings created a welcoming and comfortable environment. 

Dining Settings

They also offer private dining rooms for those who prefer a more intimate setting.

Private Room Dining

Like many Chinese restaurants during the festive season, Yu Yuan presents its own Lunar New Year set menu.

Fu Yuan Lunar New Year Set Menu

We began our Teochew-style dining with the Pan-Fried Oyster Omelette, enjoying its delightful texture paired with generously plump oysters.

Teochew Style Pan-Fried Oyster Omelette 潮州蚝煎

Fu Yuan also celebrates Cantonese flavours with their Grilled Black Char Siew. Expertly charcoal-grilled, it had a smoky caramelised crust with tender, flavourful meat inside, a true delight for lovers of classic Cantonese cuisine.

Grilled Kurobuta Black Char Siew 秘制黑豚猪叉烧 - $22

For live prawns, we had the Typhoon Shelter style, generously covered with fragrant garlic that was simply irresistible.

Live Prawn Typhoon Shelter 避风塘炒虾 - $38

There are several cooking styles available for the lobster, and we had the Creamy Pumpkin Boston Lobster. 

Creamy Pumpkin Boston Lobster 金瓜奶油波士顿龙虾 - $16 / 100g

The sauce was rich, creamy and addictive, so good that we found ourselves going back for more even without the lobster.

Must Eat!

The Crispy ‘Bing Chuan’ Brinjal is made using brinjals sourced from high-altitude, cool-climate regions, resulting in a firmer and lower-moisture texture. This gave the dish an extra crispy crunch while retaining the brinjal’s natural sweetness.

Cripsy 'Bing Chuan' Brinjal 脆皮冰川茄子 - $20

The Live Marble Goby Pan-Fried with Teochew-style Shark Cartilage Soup was cooked fresh to order. The fish was crispy on the outside and tender within, paired beautifully with the clean, delicate umami flavours of the rich soup, a true showcase of freshness.

Live Marble Goby Pan-Fried with Shark Cartilage Soup Teochew Style 潮州半煎煮鲨鱼骨汤笋壳 

Wok-Fried Preserved Radish ‘Hor Fun’ is a staple in Teochew cuisine, and this rendition was both fragrant and well executed. The flat rice noodles were expertly tossed in the wok over high heat, giving them a slight char and that unmistakable wok hei aroma. Bits of preserved radish were evenly distributed throughout the dish, adding bursts of savoury sweetness and a gentle crunch that elevated the texture. Each strand of hor fun was coated in flavour without being overly oily, making it a comforting yet satisfying dish that perfectly reflects the essence of traditional Teochew home-style cooking.

Wok-Fried Preserved Radish 'Hor Fun' 潮州菜脯河粉 - $24 / $48

We also had a double-boiled soup featuring French Poulet, salted vegetables and pig’s stomach. 

Double-Boiled Salted Vegetable Pig's Stomach Soup Stuffed with French Poulet 
潮式咸菜猪肚炖安心鸡汤 - $108 / Sharing Pot 共享锅

The broth delivered a harmonious balance of savoury richness and subtle sweetness, with layered, complex flavours from the slow cooking process.

Served Individually 

Of course, we had the Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng and joyfully tossed it to usher in the Lunar New Year.

Prosperity Abalone Yusheng 发财鲍鱼捞起 - $68 / $108

To end the meal, we enjoyed the Mashed Taro Orh Nee, Teochew-style sweet soup with peach gum, and chilled herbal jelly Gui Ling Gao.

Desserts - Mashed Taro 'Orh Nee' 潮州芋泥, Teochew Style Sweet Soup with Peach Gum 潮州桃胶清汤, Chilled Herbal Jelly 'Gui Ling Gao' 潮州桃胶清汤. 

Overall, Fu Yuan’s standard of food quality remains consistently impressive. It is an ideal place to celebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends.

Fu Yuan Teochew Dining Greenwood 小馥苑
Location: 24 Greenwood Avenue Singapore 289221
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Du Du Yue Cai 嘟嘟粤菜

The striking romantic pink signboard and matching pink menu have been making waves on social media. Du Du Yue Cai, located in Eunos, now occupies the former space of Hae! Claypot @ Eunos (Prawn & Lala). Interestingly, it’s still helmed by the same owner, just with a refreshed direction. As the hotpot/steamboat trend slowly cools off, they have pivoted to serving comforting Cantonese cuisine instead

Du Du Cantonese Cuisine

Enjoy Guangzhou’s Top 26 award-winning authentic Cantonese cuisine. Savour three years’ worth of celebrated flavours, crafted with the heartbeat of home including Singapore’s first Crispy Orh Luak. 

They are also encouraging diners to join their membership programme, where you can enjoy exclusive perks from birthday rewards to member-only prices and more.

Membership Perks

Since it’s highly raved about, we ordered their Singapore’s 1st Crispy Orh Luak. Served in a pan, it came with generous oysters layered over an ultra-thin, crispy egg base.

Singapore 1st Crispy Orh Luak 新加坡首创酥脆蚝煎 - $19.80 / $23.80

The pairing of the crispy egg base with the soft, plump oysters created a delightful contrast in texture. The dish’s presentation was lifted with a sprinkle of chopped spring onions, adding a pop of colour.

Du Du's Recommendation

The dishes were served in rustic earthen claypots. We tried the beef strips with Japanese sauce, and the flavours were spot on, a fragrant mix of chilli, spring onions, onions, and garlic. Each piece of meat was well coated and thoroughly infused with its savoury marinade.

Beef Strips with Japanese Sauce 日式牛肋条 - $21.80 / $24.80

Another highly raved item is the Baked Yellow Croaker Fish with Lantern Chilli. The preparation with lantern chilli gave it a wonderful depth of flavour, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tender, delicate flesh of the fish.

Baked Yellow Croaker Fish with Lantern Chilli 灯笼椒焗黄花鱼 - $33.80 / $39.90

Pork Collagen Soup with Lotus Roots & Peanuts sounded close to heart, reminiscent of comforting dishes from mum’s kitchen. While the ingredients were ample, the flavour fell short for me as the soup tasted rather bland.

Pork Collagen Soup with Lotus Roots & Peanuts 胶原花生莲藕汤 - $20.90 / $24.90

The Creamy Salted Egg Corn came as a pleasant surprise. The glistening coating on each kernel immediately caught my eye, and the flavour turned out to be incredibly addictive. The golden-yellow corn was cut into smaller sections along the stem, making it easy to enjoy while soaking up all that rich, savoury salted egg goodness.

Creamy Salted Egg Corn 奶油咸蛋皇玉米 - $9.60 / $10.90

The Pork Trotter Vinegar was genuinely satisfying. Its sweet and tangy gravy paired perfectly with a bowl of rice, making it incredibly comforting. The pork trotters were braised and simmered until tender, soaking up all the rich flavours. A hearty dish that not only warms the soul but also gives you a good dose of collagen.

Pork Trotter Vinegar 猪脚醋 - $13.80 / $16.80

With the selection of dishes we picked from the menu, it felt like a fresh and interesting way to enjoy zi char together. Gathering around these claypot and Cantonese dishes made the experience even more special, especially when shared with friends and family.

Our Order

The dishes were served impressively fast, arriving one by one in quick succession. Just as we were settling in and enjoying our dinner, the staff surprised us with a small glass of chilled green bean soup for each of us, a thoughtful and refreshing touch to end the meal.

Dessert

Du Du Yue Cai 嘟嘟粤菜
Location: 29 Eunos Ave 6, Singapore 409619

Empire Chinese Cuisine (formerly Phoenix Garden) 帝國軒

If you remember Phoenix Garden at Parkway Parade, it’s now Empire Chinese Cuisine. Established in 2020, this fine dining spot showcases exquisite Cantonese and Teochew dishes crafted by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, delivering refined flavours and top-notch culinary artistry.

Empire Chinese Cuisine

Our first dish, Wok-fried Beef Cubes with Wholegrain Yellow Mustard Sauce, was beautifully plated with shredded carrots and cabbage. Each beef cube was evenly coated with just the right amount of mustard sauce, flavourful without overpowering, offering a mild kick of spice that complemented the tender beef perfectly.

Wok-fried Beef Cubes with Wholegrain Yellow Mustard Sauce 芥末籽酱爆牛肉粒 - $24.00

The Shark’s Cartilage Soup with Fresh Fishmaw required a 15-minute wait but was worth every second. Smooth, rich, and slightly gluey in texture, it was deeply satisfying and polished off the fastest among all the dishes a true crowd favourite at our table.

Shark‘s Cartilage Soup with Fresh Fishmaw 鲨鱼软骨花胶汤 - $19

We also had the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Morel Mushrooms, which similarly required a 15-minute wait. The broth was nourishing and flavourful, with tender chicken pieces and earthy morel mushrooms enhancing its depth, a comforting classic done right.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Morel Mushrooms 羊肚菌炖鸡汤 - $11.80

Wok-fried Prawns with Egg White and Black Truffle Oil was a beautifully executed dish that reminded me of one we used to enjoy at Prima Tower. The truffle aroma paired harmoniously with the subtle sweetness of the egg white and the natural seafood sweetness from the prawns.

Wok-fried Prawns with Egg White and Black Truffle Oil 黑松露油蛋白炒虾球 - $26.00

The presentation was elevated with fine cuts of kailan stalks, adding a refreshing touch of green to the dish.

Wok-Fried Prawn

Homemade Spinach Tofu with Wild Mushrooms earned our unanimous nods of approval. The tofu was silky smooth, pairing beautifully with the earthy wild mushrooms and vibrant vegetables. 

Homemade Spinach Tofu with Wild Mushrooms 野菌扒菠菜豆腐 - $19.00

What a simple yet delightful combination done right.

Yummy!

Not many places serve Fried Bitter Gourd Strips with Salted Egg Yolk, so this was an interesting find. The taste was a pleasant blend of savoury and crisp bitterness, though the presentation was rather plain and could use a touch of refinement.

Fried Bitter Gourd Strips with Salted Egg Yolk Puree 咸蛋黄炸凉瓜条 - $10.00

For the carbs, we had the Stewed Mee Pok Noodles with Eggplant in XO Chilli Sauce. The mee pok was noticeably narrower than the usual type and was topped with slices of eggplant that we almost mistook for pork belly. The accompanying sauce was savoury and comforting, evoking a nostalgic flavour reminiscent of old-school canteen days.

Stewed Mee Pok Noodles with Eggplant in XO Chilli Sauce XO 酱茄子焖面卜 - $22

A comforting meal at Empire Chinese Cuisine, perfect for anyone craving refined yet homely Chinese flavours done with finesse and heart.

Empire Chinese Cuisine (formerly Phoenix Garden) 帝國軒
Location: Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Road, #02-13/13A, Singapore 449269
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Fook Kin

Fook Kin collaborates with The Muttons  (Class 95 FM DJs), Fat Boys and Roast Paradise. While this joint is famous for their roast meats.

Their interior is nostalgic and will take you back in time. with the metal grated folding gates, hanging birdcage lightings, old school floor tiles and cement walls.

Fook Kin

It can never go wrong ordering their Char Siew and Roasted Pork at Fook Kin. I must agree that they are Fook Kin awesome! The cuts of both types of meat were uniform and has a good ratio of fats to lean meat. 

The Char Siew was shining and alluring. It has a good caramelised coating together with its slightly charred edges, bringing out the 

Mix Platter (Med 300g) - $30

The Mee Pok is simple but worthy of attention. The pale looking bowl of Mee Pok may appeal to be lacklustre but tossing together in its seasonings and marinated minced meat, it was surprisingly delicious. Not forgetting the pork lard and cucumber that gave the crunchy texture to our bowl.

Mince Meat Mee Pok - $3

The Caramelised Char Siew was sweeter than what we usually had from the roast meat stall. The Charcoal flavour meat was juicy and succulent. It strikes a good balance between the sweet savoury and smoky flavours. 

Sweet Savoury Char Siew

Look at these thick cuts of pork belly. The crispy skin that crackles in our mouths was the bomb! Dipped them into the chilli for additional flavour.

Crackling Pork Belly

Packed with Truffle Fragrance, the bowl of Truffle Wanton Mee comprised of 3 fried wantons, a few stalks of greens and of course the glistering gold-dusted Char Siew. Their springy noodles were tossed with seasonings and truffle oil.

Truffle Wanton Mee - $13.80

Charcoal Roast Duck was decadent with the semi-sweet herbal sauce without being too overwhelming. The roast duck was surprisingly good with the herbal notes and was not gamey. It was juicy!

Charcoal Roast Duck 1/4 Lower - $22

Their Siew Mai is nothing out of the ordinary. Perhaps if you may want to focus more on their core food than these dim sums.

Shrimp & Chicken Siew Mai - $4.80

Their BBQ Pork Bun has the conventional Char Siew instead. It tasted quite ordinary to me and on a sweeter side.

BBQ Pork Bun (2 PCs) - $4.80

While at the payment counter, Yes! We made a payment that's why they said they Fook Kin Love Us.

Payment Counter

They offer patrons for free beverages in exchange Instagram posts and we got ours. The service was great with servers being attentive and jovial. You can really feel the passion.

Overall, if you are into Roasted Meat and have a little more to splurge, Fook Kin can be of consideration.

Free Drinks

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Fook Kin
Location: 111 Killiney Rd, Singapore 239553
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