Forget the flight. 2025 and 2026 have seen some of China’s hottest F&B brands land right here in Singapore, which means you can now satisfy your cravings whenever, without having to travel far. Whether you’re on the hunt for new food places to check out or are just curious about the hype, I’ve rounded up Singapore’s best new Chinese food brand openings in 2026, offering everything from sweet desserts to savoury meals. P.S. Some of the eateries opened in 2025!
Shanghai-famous The Soup Expert is in Singapore with the “Number One Soup in a Pot”. The brand specialises in double-boiled broths, alongside poultry and seafood dishes. We had to try one of everything, starting with the Abalone Ginseng Soup ($14.90++): a clear, rich soup with whole abalone, pork loin chunks, chicken feet, ginseng, sliced ginger, and goji berries. As for poultry and seafood dishes, we recommend the Xian Mao Roast Chicken ($18.90++/ $36.90++), which features a perfect balance of sweet and savoury with a blend of over 10 spices. Finally, the Seafood Claypot Vermicelli ($13.90++) is a great seafood choice, comprising vermicelli tossed in XO sauce, paired with fresh shrimp, egg yolk, and soft cabbage.
Read The Soup Expert review.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-315/316, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
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The Soup Expert is not a halal-certified eatery.
Fei Zap Mai Laan is another popular F&B brand from Shanghai. This VivoCity restaurant is where you can get authentic Hong Kong-style rice noodles. With over 60 branches across China, it’s clear that the food here delivers. Most people are here for the Signature Zhajiang Broth, a collagen-rich Cantonese bone broth with a spicy, tangy kick. If this tickles your fancy, go straight for the Mighty Four Bowl ($13.90+). The sweet char siew paired with the robust broth will leave you impressed! For those who can’t handle spice, the Tomato Chop Bowl ($16.90+) is a safe bet.
Read our Fei Zap Mai Laan feature.
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-167-168, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Fei Zap Mai Laan is not a halal-certified eatery.
Ban Lan is a Michelin-approved Fujian restaurant that specialises in Hokkien dishes. Fun fact: the Orchard outpost marks the brand’s first expansion beyond China. We tried a bunch of dishes here, and our top three picks were the Tie Guan Yin Tea-Smoked Crispy Sesame Chicken (from $46++), Steamed Crab with Hokkien Glutinous Rice Cake (from $89++), and Fuzhou-style Crispy Pork Ribs Marinated in Hokkien Traditional Alcohol (from $29++). The first dish takes 13 hours to make—the chicken is marinated in a mix of spices, then blanched, air-dried, baked, and finally flash-fried. This gives the meat a crispy texture on the outside, while being juicy inside. In the crab dish, the creamy crab roe takes centre stage, especially when combined with the glutinous rice for the perfect bite.
Read our Ban Lan review.
Address: 6 Scotts Road, #02-01/02, Scotts Square, Singapore 228209
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
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Ban Lan is not a halal-certified eatery.
Slated to open in February 2026 at Orchard Central, Molly Tea is a popular Chinese tea brand with over 2,000 outlets worldwide. We’re not sure what the official menu looks like yet, but we know the signature jasmine-based drinks will be in Singapore. Some popular options include Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, Osmanthus Milk Tea, and White Champaca Milk Tea. If you’re a fan of whipped cream on your drinks, fingers crossed that Molly Tea will bring its Snowy Whipped Series to Singapore!
Read our Molly Tea coverage.
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #01-17A, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: TBD
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Molly Tea is not a halal-certified eatery.
Newly opened in Somerset, Xiao Noodles is where to go for numbingly spicy Chongqing noodles. The must-try here is Red Bowl Noodles ($7.90), which is essentially dry mala noodles with a special house-made meat sauce topped with peas. There are also soup variations, best experienced in the Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard ($9.90) and Chongqing Mala Noodle Soup ($5.90). If you can’t take spice, fret not—there are plenty of non-spicy options to choose from, such as the sweet-tangy Tomato Noodle Soup with Beef Roll ($8.80) and clear yet robust Shrimp Wonton in Broth ($8.90).
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B3-37/38, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6298 4256
Xiao Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.
You can find Yogurt Planet, a popular dessert brand with over 300 outlets in China, at Millenia Walk. Try their famed stretchy yoghurt, available in five flavours: Original, Black Five Grains, Strawberry, Emerald, and Sea Coconut. Prices vary depending on your preferred bowl size; it’s $6.60 for Small, $8.90 for Medium, and $10.80 for Large. Don’t forget to make full use of their free-flow toppings stations for the ultimate bowl. Choose from a range of ingredients, including fresh dragonfruit, haw flakes, flavoured sago balls, mini cookies and more.
Read our Yogurt Planet feature.
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-105, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Yogurt Planet is not a halal-certified eatery.
The opening of China’s Pull Tab Coffee at The Metropolis made waves among coffee lovers with its signature Aerofoam drinks, which are essentially freeze-dried coffee hand-whipped into a light, cloud-like foam. If you’re curious how it tastes, get a cup of their Iced Classic Aerofoam Coffee (from $5.80+) or Banana Aerofoam Coffee ($7.80+). They also serve local eats such as Kaya Butter Toast ($2.80+), which comes with generous chunks of butter and sweet kaya jam! For something more decadent, order the Chocolate Kaya Butter Toast ($3.80+), which adds a hazelnut spread to the mix.
Read our Pull Tab Coffee feature.
Buona Vista outlet
Address: 9 North Buona Vista Drive, #01-09A, The Metropolis, Singapore 138588
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 6:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 5:30pm
Orchard outlet
Address: 2 Orchard Link, #02-28, *SCAPE, Singapore 237978
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
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Pull Tab Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Known in China for their soft souffle pancakes, Moe Moe’ Soft Souffle at 111 Somerset offers stacks of fluffy goodness filled with their special house-made whipped cream. First-timers can try their original Hokkaido Milk ($5.90) or go with the gorgeous Sakura Hokkaido Milk ($6.90), featuring strawberry cream. If you feel like spoiling yourself, add on some ice cream, such as the Hokkaido Milk Ice Cream ($6.90) and Matcha Ice Cream ($6.90).
Read our Moe Moe’ Soft Souffle feature.
Address: 111 Somerset Road, #01-41, 111 Somerset, Singapore 238164
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 8:30pm, Sun 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 9488 7058
Moe Moe’ Soft Souffle is not a halal-certified eatery.
Bao Pastry at Paya Lebar Square’s Scarlett Supermarket marks the first outlet of this popular bakery in Singapore. Here, you can get their renowned Xiao Bei Crispy Seaweed Floss Cake ($3.60 for two), a pillowy chiffon-esque bun loaded with a sweet cream core. Their Croissant Egg Tart ($2.90) is another fan favourite, starring a flaky pastry and caramel sauce topping. Alternatively, get their Oozing Lava Cheese Tart ($3.60) for the best of both creamy and cheesy worlds.
Read our Bao’s Pastry feature.
Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #B1-05, Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 9:30pm
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Bao’s Pastry is not a halal-certified eatery.
Keming Bing Sat takes its char siew very seriously, as you can tell from its “No. 1 Best-Selling Char Siew Rice in China” title. When you visit this famous cha chaan teng, it’s a must to try their Char Siew Rice ($10.90++); expect thick cuts of glistening char siew paired with kai lan and sunny-side-up eggs over Wuchang rice. Jio a friend and share the Hong Kong-style Snack Platter ($8.80++) too, comprising curry fishballs, chicken wing tips, chee cheong fun in savoury peanut sauce, and ngoh hiang doused with Thai chili sauce. Thereafter, wash your meal down with their adorable ice bear drinks such as the Dreamy Blue Bear Soda ($5.90++) and Pink Bear Soda ($5.90++). These refreshing quenchers are served with cute bear-shaped ice cubes.
Read our Keming Bing Sat review.
Plaza Singapura outlet
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-01, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Funan outlet
Address: North Bridge Road, #B1-29, Funan Mall, Singapore
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Keming Bing Sat is not a halal-certified eatery.
With over 800 outlets in China, Xiao Yu Hao has built a following for its tasty single-portion bowls of suan cai yu. For the uninitiated, suan cai yu is typically shared in pairs or groups, which explains why the single-portion concept attracted many diners. Opened at Collyer Quay Centre in early June 2025, you can try their best-selling Sauerkraut Black Fish in Golden Broth ($12.90). Alternatively, get their Marbled Beef in Sichuan Spicy Broth ($16.20), which had a rich, punchy soup base that we loved. Prices here are nett too, so don’t worry about GST or service charge.
Read our Xiao Yu Hao feature.
Address: 16 Collyer Quay, #01-10, Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 8pm, Sat 11am to 3pm
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Xiao Yu Hao is not a halal-certified eatery.
Hailing from the Ciqikou district in Chongqing, Lead General Hot Pot is a renowned hotpot chain that’s landed in Singapore. With a strong presence in over 10 countries, their Tiong Bahru Plaza outpost is the place to go for a comforting hotpot experience. Their General’s Four Palace Grid Pot lets you get four soups at once, which is a great way to find out your favourite broth! When we visited, we loved their General’s Inferno Spicy Beef Tallow Pot ($7++), a numbing mala broth with beef fat for that umami kick. Otherwise, get the General’s Fish Maw & Chicken Pot ($11++) made using a blend of over 25 herbs and spices. Hotpot toppings here are aplenty, ranging from General’s Shrimp Paste ($24++) for fresh seafood, to Signature Snowflake Wagyu Beef ($40++) for tender meats.
Read our Lead General Hot Pot feature.
Address: 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #02-117, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168732
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Lead General Hot Pot is not a halal-certified eatery.
Holding the title of China’s number one BBQ chain, Xita Lao Tai Tai at Bugis+ is a must-visit for a legit BBQ experience. This restaurant boasts a large selection of 28 specially marinated meats, all charcoal-grilled over a claypot stove. Top picks include the melt-in-your-mouth tender Special Marinated Beef Rib Finger Roll ($32.90++ for 140g) in a sweet-savoury glaze and the thick-cut Flagship Featherblade Steak ($36.90++ for 170g). Make sure to dip your meats in their Signature Sesame Sauce, a house-made blend that’s famous in China. Better yet, a visit here includes complimentary access to free-flow banchan, including kimchi, mashed potatoes, tofu skin and more.
Read our Xita Lao Tai Tai review.
Address: 201 Victoria Street, #04-06, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 1am
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Xita Lao Tai Tai is not a halal-certified eatery.
If there’s one thing you must know about LONGJING at Suntec City, it’s that the popular restaurant is touted to be China’s “No.1 Zhejiang Cuisine Brand in 2024”. Here, you can indulge in a spread of Hangzhou dishes, such as the Steamed Yellow Croaker ($29.80++). You can choose between a traditional Chopped Chilli Sauce or Chicken Sauce; we went for the latter as we wanted something more savoury. We also recommend the Minced Pork Pancake ($18.80++): crepe rolls loaded with thick slices of siew yoke, fried tofu skin, fresh cucumber, and scallions, finished with a sweet-savoury bean sauce. End your meal on a sweet note with the stunning Ice Cream Leifeng Pagoda ($4.80++), a milk jellied pudding that resembles Hangzhou’s iconic Leifeng Pagoda, alongside a flower-shaped jelly.
Read our LONGJING review.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-384, Suntec City, Singapore 38983
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
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LONGJING is not a halal-certified eatery.
Ranked as one of China’s top 10 hotpot restaurants, Shu Da Xia’s first Singapore outpost at Tampines 1 has been attracting many diners to the up-and-coming restaurant. Choose from three pot sizes: Single Pot ($22), Dual Pot ($20), or the cheaper Triple Pot ($18), and try their acclaimed broths such as the Signature Broth, made with 100-hour fermented mala beef tallow. Otherwise, order their earthy Matsutake Chicken Broth for a light, nourishing option. There are plenty of mala dishes too, of course, including Mala Beef ($16) and Mala Chicken Gizzard ($11).
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-16A, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8136 4468
Shu Da Xia Hotpot is not a halal-certified eatery.
From mala hotpot to pork floss cakes, these are Singapore’s best F&B brand openings from China in 2025 and 2026. The next time you’re looking to try something new, consider visiting these popular spots.
Check out our Facebook video for our feature of these locations.
For wallet-friendly hotpot recommendations, read our food guide to the best cheap hotpot restaurants in Singapore. Otherwise, check out the new Korean eateries that opened in Singapore in 2025.
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