Best Hong Kong cafes in Singapore
Cha chaan teng: a Hong Kong-style cafe selling bakes, mains, and/or drinks. Whether you’re looking to fill up on a hearty breakfast or enjoy the night at a vibrant dinner spot, cha chaan teng is one of the best options to consider. Here’s our guide to the best Hong Kong cafes in Singapore, where you’ll find plenty of affordable offerings.
1. So Good Cha Chaan Teng
Kicking off this list is So Good Char Chaan Teng, which has several locations across Singapore. Fans of this HK cafe love their silky scrambled eggs, which you can get as part of the So Good All Day Breakfast Set ($8.40+) between 9am and 11am. Alternatively, their Thick Toast with Scrambled Egg ($3.60+) is an all-day option.
If you’re here for the cha chaan teng classics, go for “Yiding” Instant Noodle with Luncheon Meat & Fried Egg ($6.80+), French Toast ($5.90+), Polo Bun with Butter ($4.90+), and finish with a Hong Kong Style Milk Tea (from $2.80+).
Read our So Good Char Chaan Teng review.
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So Good Char Chaan Teng is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Champion Bolo
Champion Bolo Bun claims to be the world’s first bolo bun concept store, where they sell a bunch of buns in different flavours alongside the Champion’s Milk Tea (from $5.50+).
The most basic option is the Classic ($5+), which you can enjoy as is or with a slice of Butter ($0.55+). They also come in 4 Mini Classics ($5+), or four smalls as an equivalent to one big bun. There’s also Curry Potato ($6.50+), and on weekends before noon, Breakfast ($7+), which sandwiches Spam, cheese, and Japanese cucumber.
Read our Champion Bolo Bun review.
Address: 92 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088513
Opening hours: Mon-Tue & Thurs-Fri 11am to 7pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 7pm
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Champion Bolo Bun is not a halal-certified eatery.
3. Friends Cafe
Pay a visit to Friends Cafe in Upper Thomson to really feel like you’re in a Kowloon City 冰室 (bing sutt) circa the 1900s. Started by a husband-and-wife team who are native Hongkongers who missed the food back home, you’ll find that the offerings here are wallet-friendly.
Go straight for their Lava Salted Egg French Toast ($6), featuring a fluffy exterior with a rich salted egg filling within. If you’d like something more substantial, though, we recommend the Charsiew Scrambled Egg Rice ($6.50), which sees scrambled eggs and char siew slices with a drizzle of house-made sauce.
Read our Friends Cafe feature.
Springleaf outlet
Address: 60 Springside Walk, #01-18, The Brooks I, Singapore 786020
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 9:30pm
Ang Mo Kio outlet
Address: Block 260 Ang Mo Kio Street 21, Singapore 560260
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Friends Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Tsui Wah
With a history that dates back to the 1960s, Tsui Wah is one of the most recognisable names in the cha chaan teng business in Hong Kong. One of their most iconic dishes is Crispy Bun With Condensed Milk ($6++), or go for my favourite: Kagoshima-style Braised Pork Cartilage with Tossed Instant Noodles ($13.80++).
If you’re a fan of Hong Kong-style scrambled eggs and roast meats, consider ordering BBQ Pork and Scrambled Egg Rice ($17.80++); otherwise, Luncheon Meat & Sunny Side-up Egg with Steamed Rice ($14.80++) redefines comfort food.
Read our Tsui Wah review.
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Tsui Wah is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Cha Chaan Teng
We came across Cha Chaan Teng as this eatery is located near our office. When we visited in 2024, we tried some of their lunch specials. It seems like their menu has undergone a bit of change; now, there’s a brunch menu available from Wednesday to Monday between 12pm and 5pm!
Most diners order the classic Cha Siu Faan ($7.90++), which features sweet Hong Kong-style BBQ pork and veggies atop a bed of rice. Alternatively, The High Cheong Guy ($12++) is worth a try; you get a prawn paste-battered chicken thigh slathered with a tangy lime chilli sauce, paired with pickled carrots and radish, all sandwiched between charcoal brioche buns.
Read our Cha Chaan Teng feature.
Address: 284 Lavender Street , Singapore 338802
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 10am to 12am
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Cha Chaan Teng is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Keming Bing Sat
Keming Bing Sat recently opened in May 2025 at Plaza Singapura. The chain is said to have sold 3.3 million bowls of their famous char siew rice in just a year! Their opening was the talk of the town as the famous restaurant, which has won multiple awards, has over 140 outlets across Hong Kong and mainland China.
Of course, we went for the Char Siew Rice ($10.90++) first. It featured a bowl of Wuchang rice topped with caramelised char siew, and two sunny-side-up eggs. ICYMI: this dish was dubbed the “No. 1 Best-Selling Char Siew Rice in China”, so you know it’s a must-get when you’re there. Round off your meal on a sweet note with the adorable Happiness Lava Egg Waffles ($6.90++ for four), which are essentially egg-shaped waffles packed with a savoury cheese filling.
Read our Keming Bing Sat review.
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-01, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Keming Bing Sat is not a halal-certified eatery.
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7. Hong Kong Stars Cafe
You won’t find an eatery like Hong Kong Stars Cafe elsewhere in Singapore. This cha chaan teng’s quaint interiors—fun neon signs, retro photos of famous Hong Kong celebrities dotted on the walls, and Cantopop classics playing in the background—are reminiscent of Hong Kong’s popular culture.
Get both the dim sum and mains for the best experience; we recommend starting with the crowd-favourite Steamed Salted Egg Custard Buns ($6.80), starring a molten liu sha filling that oozes out as soon as you tear the bun in half. Our favourite main was the Handmade Wanton Noodles ($12): springy dry noodles topped with juicy wonton and some veggies. You can add some roasted meat to pair with your noodles, including Roasted Pork Belly ($12.80), BBQ Honey Pork ($12.80), and Roasted Duck ($13).
Read our Hong Kong Stars Cafe feature.
Address: 369 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208997
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 4pm, 5pm to 3am
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Hong Kong Stars Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. Victoria Bakery
Victoria Bakery is one for the books if you love Hong Kong-style baked goods. Conveniently located in the CBD at Marina Square, this cafe slash bakery has dine-in seats where you can take the day slow with some drinks and fresh bakes.
What’s interesting is that there are two kinds of egg tarts here: HK Egg Tart ($2.60) and Cookie Skin Egg Tart ($2.60). The former features a crispy and flaky crust, while the latter is more crumbly. The Coconut Tart ($3) is a happy alternative to the egg tarts if you’d like to try something different!
Read our Victoria Bakery review.
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-302/303, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 8:30pm
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Victoria Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe
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Enjoy a variety of Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng fare at Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe, which has six outlets scattered across Singapore at the time of writing.
Expect favourites including all-day dim sum, with the likes of Otah Bun ($4.90), Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce ($5.90), and Golden Crispy Prawn Cake ($5.90). Pair your dim sum with a comforting bowl of Tender Pork Century Egg Porridge ($4.90) or the classic Peanut Porridge ($3) if you’re not a fan of century egg.
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Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Central Hong Kong Cafe
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Central Hong Kong Cafe, headed by a chef who spent over 20 years cooking at Summer Palace in Regent Hotel, claims to be the only authentic Hong Kong cafe in Singapore.
They’ve got customisable Rickshaw Noodles (from $8), AKA che zai meen, but focus on the Signature and Popular Hong Kong Fried Noodles section of their menu for the stuff you can’t miss: Braised Beef Hor Fun ($10.90), Fried Ee-Fu Noodle ($9.90), and Hong Kong Curry Fish Ball ($5.50 for six).
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2-13/14, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 9:30pm
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Central Hong Kong Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Legendary Hong Kong
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Legendary Hong Kong has three outlets at the time of writing—one at Jurong Point, another in Buona Vista, and their flagship store at Tampines Mall, slated to open in July 2025.
There are more than 100 items on the menu here, with plenty of rice options to choose from if that’s your favourite form of carbs. Some popular ones include Rice with Lemongrass Flavoured Pork Chop ($15.80++) and Rice with BBQ Meat, Salted Egg, Ginger & Spring Onion Sauce ($14.80++).
Read our Legendary Hong Kong feature.
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Legendary Hong Kong is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Wan Chai HongKong Tea Room
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Wan Chai HongKong Tea Room is a fast-casual HK-style eatery, which has outlets in some prominent malls.
You must try their Macau Pork Chop Bun ($6.60) and Crispy Silk Beancurd with Pork Floss ($8.60). While these are great as breakfast options, there are more filling lunch and dinner items too—there’s the signature Cantonese Seafood Hor Fun with Egg ($12.50) as well as Cheese Baked Chicken Portuguese Curry Rice ($14.50). Pair these mains with a drink such as HK Traditional Coffee ($2.50) or HK Yuan Yang ($2.80).
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Wan Chai HongKong Tea Room is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Tai Cheong Bakery
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Another iconic Hong Kong import is Tai Cheong Bakery, best known for their Egg Tart ($2.40). They’ve got plenty of stores around Singapore, but the only one that’s got a dine-in cha chaan teng option is the branch in Holland Village.
Since most of the outlets operate as a bakery, we recommend getting a bunch of items to try. Besides the popular Egg Tart, there’s Cheese Tart ($3.20) and HK Milk Egg Tart ($2.60), perfect for those who love dairy in their bakes. For something savoury, you can’t go wrong with their Chicken Pie ($3.30) that’s sold fresh out of the oven. Tarts and pies are not all, though, as their indulgent Coconut & Cream Bun ($2.60) also sells like hotcakes.
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Tai Cheong Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
Guide to the best Hong Kong cafes in Singapore
Even if you’ve got no plans to visit HK anytime soon, it’s no tall task to pop into one of these Hong Kong cafes and feast on all your cha chaan teng favourites!
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