The Viral Pay-By-Weight Cai Png Eatery Opens At Asia Square

Hundred Grains opens at Asia Square with self-service cai fan

When Hundred Grains launched at Alexandra Retail Centre last year, the modern cai png eatery was met with mixed reviews. Some thought the pay-by-weight concept was novel, while others felt it was too expensive for what looked like economy rice. Regardless, the self-service eatery has just opened a new outlet in the CBD, at Asia Square Tower 2!

We visited Hundred Grains in November 2023 and were impressed by the huge lineup of dishes to choose from. In case you didn’t know, here’s how it works: simply pick a tray and fill it up with your choice of ingredients—there were 60 to choose from at their Alexandra branch.

Then, head to the self-checkout counter, where you’ll weigh your tray and pay according to how heavy it is. Over at the Alexandra outlet, the price was $3.98+ per 100g. We’re not sure if this new CBD branch will adopt the same pricing system, but we do know there’s a limited-time promotional price of $3.18 per 100g with a minimum of 150g in your tray, according to a Singapore Beauty exclusive!

Cai png toppings include staples such as Mapo Tofu, Steamed Egg with Shrimp, and Crispy Pork In Sweet and Sour Sauce, though we also spotted lesser-seen items such as Pickled Pepper Frog and Stir-fried Tripe at their first location.

That’s not all: rice, congee, and drinks are all free-flow, too!

Hundred Grains Asia Square is located at Asia Square Food Garden, opposite Okasa Sushi Bar. It’s a one-minute walk from Shenton Way MRT Station.

We’ll update this story when we get more information about Hundred Grains Asia Square.

If you prefer bee hoon to rice, read our guide to the best economic bee hoon in Singapore instead! Otherwise, check out Long Ji Cooked Food, a popular cai fan stall in Haig Road with plates from $2.

Address: 12 Marina View, #02-15, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 8:30pm
Hundred Grains is not a halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Daryl Lim and edited by Kaedynce Chew.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.