Wok hei-infused goodness
Delivers from $3.50: • Keng Eng Kee Seafood • Kok Sen Restaurant • Sum Kee • Uncle Leong Seafood • Wan He Lou • Yu Cun Curry Fish Head
Delivers from $6: • Ban Leong Wah Hoe • Tan Ser Seng Herbs Restaurant
Delivers from $10: • Ming Kitchen Seafood Restaurant
Zi char is one of those things that never fails to warm the hearts of Singaporeans. We can order delivery from the same restaurant countless times and yet never get bored of it, simply because there are just so many dishes to choose from!
It’s no wonder, therefore, some of us have a go-to zi char place that we always order from for a delicious, comforting meal. We’ve done the search for you and found 10 zi char restaurants with islandwide delivery fees as low as $3.50 that you can satiate your zi char cravings with.
1. Ban Leong Wah Hoe: old-school favourites
With origins dating back to 1986, Ban Leong Wah Hoe is a long-established yet relatively hidden gem in Upper Thomson. Most customers usually return here for their irresistible Prawn Paste Chicken 虾酱鸡 (from $9.60) and Chilli Crab 辣椒螃蟹 (from $124.80). Meanwhile, seafood lovers will enjoy their Stir-Fried La La 啦啦 (from $18). A must-try is also their wok hei-infused Birthday Noodle 寿面 (from $12). Take note, it doesn’t necessarily have to be someone’s birthday to try it! With delivery fees starting from $8, you can feast on your zi char favourites from here.
2. Keng Eng Kee Seafood: nostalgic flavours & classic zi char dishes
Now, Keng Eng Kee Seafood is another one of those zi char big names which need no introduction. Even if you haven’t tried their dishes, chances are you have heard about their unique creation — the savoury and aromatic Coffee Pork Ribs (from $20). Their Moonlight Horfun (from $9) also takes the spotlight for its aesthetic plating. Other must-haves include their highly-raved Chilli Crab (from $86), Black Pepper Crab (from $86) and Golden Pearl Roll (Mingzhu Roll) (from $16). All of which you can enjoy with delivery fees from $5.
3. Kok Sen Restaurant: that one popular zi char shop along Keong Saik road
Now into its third generation, Kok Sen has been around for almost 50 years. The restaurant specialises in Cantonese classics such as Black Bean Sauce with Fish Meat (from $17.60) and Big Prawns Hor Fun (from $23.35). Their Curry Fish Head (from $41.40) and Prawn Paste Chicken (from $15.30) are crowd-pleasers too, which you can have delivered with a fee of $5 onwards.
4. Ming Kitchen Seafood Restaurant
Now, this zi char delivery from Ming Kitchen Seafood is one of higher SES… With delivery fees from $10 onwards, you can indulge in an array of premium yet affordable seafood cuisine.
At the moment, their online shop only has their CNY offerings available, such as the Joyous Set (from $220.80) which comes with their signature zi char dishes. From Herbal Prawns to Teochew Style Steamed Red Grouper, Fragrant Chinese Preserved Meat Rice and more, make the most of the 15 days in the lunar new year to get both your zi char and CNY essentials fix in!
5. Sum Kee: Salted egg goodness & crab galore
Delivering islandwide from just $5, Sum Kee prides itself as one of the best traditional zi char restaurants in Singapore. Savour on unique dishes such as their famous Ultraman Chicken (from $15), Pumpkin Tofu (from $16), and Spanish Pork Ribs (from $39.50). Popular staples include their XO Sum Lor Horfun XO (from $14) and Hokkien Mee from $8), amongst others.
6. Tan Ser Seng Herbs Restaurant: the perfect nourishment soups
With delivery fees starting from $6, Tan Ser Seng Herbs Restaurant is where you should go for nourishing herbal soups. Their signature Claypot Turtle Soup (from $31.10) is certainly an acquired taste, but they also have your usual herbals soups such as Ginseng Black Chicken Soup ($16.80) and Cordyceps Chicken ($16.80). As an add-on, you can also get the Cucumber In Vinaigrette ($5.80) or Aged Preserved Raddish Omelette ($9.10).
7. Uncle Leong Seafood: affordable seafood & zi char
Uncle Leong Seafood claims itself to be the best place to go to for crabs. The big name in seafood cuisine is most popular for their Shimmering Sand Crab Delight ($88) as well as Chilli Crab ($88). The Claypot Crab Bee Hoon Soup ($86) is a recommended option for those who enjoy thick vermicelli noodles in a milky broth. For those of you who are slightly more adventurous, try their Wasabi Mayonnaise Prawn (from $25) or Wok-fried Prawn in Pineapple Sauce (from $25). Delivery fees start from $5.
8. Wan He Lou: famed lobster porrridge
Offering the best of Chinese cuisine, Wan He Lou is the culinary brainchild of Chef Lau Siaw Dee. Their most popular dish is none other than the Signature Lobster Porridge (from $42), which features fresh lobster and an umami-rich broth. Or if you aren’t a fan of porridge, then try the Lobster Bee Hoon Soup ($42) instead. Expect an equally flavourful and satisfying broth. Other popular dishes include the hearty Pan Fried Kurobuta Pork (from $15.90) as well as the plant-based Sweet & Sour Phuture Meat ($15.80). Get your zi char delivery sent to your doorstep from just $3.50.
9. Yu Cun Curry Fish Head: Food King good!
If you’re ever craving for something warm and comforting, Yu Cun Curry Fish Head is the place to go. Their signature Claypot Curry Fish Head ($40.80) never fails to hit the spot with its spicy notes and generous portion. Seafood fans can also look forward to their Seafood with Chili Crab Sauce ($37.08) which features crayfish, lala and prawns with luscious chilli crab sauce. Meanwhile, there’s the Red Beancurd Fried Pork (from $16.68) and Honey Garlic Chicken (from $13.30) for meat lovers too. Get these irresistible dishes delivered to you from just $5!