This Retro Cha Chaan Teng Has Handmade Dim Sum From $2

Bao Fa Cha Chaan Teng has affordable dim sum in Tai Seng

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If you’re in the mood for some dim sum, visit Bao Fa Cha Chaan Teng. With retro vibes that evoke 80s Hong Kong, this Tai Seng eatery may impress you with its wide range of handmade dim sum.

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Prices for the dim sum here start from just $2—items that cost that much include the Char Siew So and Crispy Egg Tart.

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While you’re there, be sure to try their Bao Fa’s King Har Gow ($5.30), which is widely praised for its silky skin and succulent prawn filling. The Bao Fa’s Queen Siew Mai ($4.80), with its mix of tender pork and juicy prawn, is similarly worth ordering.

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We’ve also seen many order the XO Fried Carrot Cake ($6.50), said to be stir-fried till crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. Its appeal is elevated by the fragrant, savoury XO sauce that ties the dish together nicely.

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Bao Fa Cha Chaan Teng also offers Hong Kong-style dishes. For heartier dishes, opt for mains such as the Macaroni w/ Soup & Luncheon Meat ($5.80), Pork Ribs Rice ($5.80), Baked Chicken & Tomato Rice ($9.80) and more.

There are also more overtly “Western” dishes here, including the Fish & Chips ($13.80) and Spaghetti Bolognese ($9.80).

For a cha chaan teng with handmade bolo buns and egg tarts in Bendemeer, read our Cha Chaan Teng coverage. For a movie-themed cha chaan teng with handmade dim sum in Jalan Besar, read our Hong Kong Stars Cafe coverage.

Address: 119 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534835
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8pm
Tel: 8118 8830
Website
Bao Fa Cha Chaan Teng is not a halal-certified eatery.

Featured image adapted from CP and Wan Zheng.