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Nam Kee Chicken Rice - Hainanese Recipes Unchanged Since 1968

May 22, 2026

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3 min read

Nam Kee Chicken Rice - Hainanese Recipes Unchanged Since 1968

Unchanged for over 50 years, this eatery's Hainanese pork chop and steamed chicken carry the weight of a founding family's legacy — and taste every bit as good as the story suggests.

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Chuan Kee Seafood - Live Seafood at Kopitiam Prices

May 21, 2026

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3 min read

Chuan Kee Seafood - Live Seafood at Kopitiam Prices

Live seafood tanks, drunken prawns cooked in alcohol at the table, and Sri Lankan crabs at kopitiam prices — this zi char has been serving Toa Payoh since 1975.

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House of White Bee Hoon – Wok-Fired, Seafood Broth-Soaked Noodles

May 15, 2026

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2 min read

House of White Bee Hoon – Wok-Fired, Seafood Broth-Soaked Noodles

Thin rice vermicelli wok-fried in a milky seafood broth until silky and deeply savoury — this is the white bee hoon that earns its reputation.

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Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup - Chao Ta Bee Hoon & more till 4am

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup - Chao Ta Bee Hoon & more till 4am

From deeply herbal black chicken soup to silky kidney mee sua and crispy chao ta bee hoon, this zi char in the the East opens till 4am and has been around for over 50 years.

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Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice - Fragrant Rice, Silky Chicken Since 1987

May 5, 2026

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2 min read

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice - Fragrant Rice, Silky Chicken Since 1987

Since 1987 this chicken rice has been raising the bar with silky chicken, pandan-infused rice, and sauces that steal the show.

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Chin Huat Live Seafood - Pick Your Own Crab & Try The Signature Sauce

May 4, 2026

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3 min read

Chin Huat Live Seafood - Pick Your Own Crab & Try The Signature Sauce

Handpick your live crab straight from the tank and watch the signature golden pumpkin sauce turn it into something unforgettable. Regulars have been coming back for over 40 years.

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May 3, 2026

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2 min read

Hong Kong Street Chun Kee - The Zi Char That Started It All

This zi char that made "Hong Kong Street" a household name — and the San Lou Hor Fun and har cheong gai are still one of the bests.

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Por Kee Eating House - Legendary Champagne Pork Ribs Since 1996

Apr 9, 2026

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6 min read

Por Kee Eating House - Legendary Champagne Pork Ribs Since 1996

This old school Tiong Bahru zi char has foodies coming back for their legendary wok-fired Champagne Pork Ribs. Just one bite of the crispy, caramelised crust and you'll be thinking about planning your next visit.

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Apr 5, 2026

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6 min read

Heng Hua Restaurant - Void Deck Zi Char Does Henghua From $4.50

Ultra-thin Putian noodles, wok-fired with clams and fermented black beans from $4.50. Forget Putien, this void deck zi char serves similar dishes at a fraction of the price and its just as good.

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Apr 2, 2026

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7 min read

Ban Leong Wah Hoe - Old School Zi Char With Signature Har Cheong Gai

Fermented prawn paste chicken with shatter-crisp skin. Live crabs cooked in chilli gravy. Peppery lala broth you'll want to drink. This is old-school zi char has a strong following since 1986.

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Mar 30, 2026

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7 min read

Wing Seong Fatty’s - Signature Zi Char Beef Hor Fun Since 1926

Silky hor fun, wok-charred beef, and a dark soy glaze hor fun that that regulars swear by. This zi char has been cooking from handwritten recipes since 1926 and every plate proves it.

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Eng Seng Restaurant - Black Pepper Crab With a Cult Following

Mar 26, 2026

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6 min read

Eng Seng Restaurant - Black Pepper Crab With a Cult Following

This zi char's black pepper crab sauce is sweeter, richer, and unlike anything else in Singapore. They've been around for over 70 years and sells out every single night.

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Mar 20, 2026

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6 min read

New Ubin Seafood - Zi Char So Good It'll Give You A "Heart Attack"

Beef fat fried rice, two-stage crispy wings, and Chye Poh Kway Teow you won't find anywhere else. This is the zi char that changes the benchmark.

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Zai Shun Curry Fish Head - Freshest Steam Fish In A Kopitiam

Mar 9, 2026

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6 min read

Zai Shun Curry Fish Head - Freshest Steam Fish In A Kopitiam

Tangy Assam curry fish head, fresh daily-catch steamed fish, and classic zi char sides in this Jurong coffeeshop. Come early as they usually sell out by noon time.

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Mar 3, 2026

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6 min read

Hua Yu Wee Seafood Restaurant - Zi Char In An Old Bungalow

Hua Yu Wee serves up legendary chilli crab, black pepper crab, and classic zi char in a heritage bungalow that's been a Singapore favourite since the 1950s.

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Mar 1, 2026

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6 min read

Kok Sen Restaurant - Giant Prawn Hor Fun Michelin Bib Gourmand Zi Char

Kok Sen's XL prawn hor fun and claypot yong tau foo have kept diners queuing for 40+ years. Here's why this Michelin zi char is worth the wait.

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Lo Hey HK Seafood - 1980s Hong Kong Themed Restaurant with $19.90 Buffet

Aug 17, 2025

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6 min read

Lo Hey HK Seafood - 1980s Hong Kong Themed Restaurant with $19.90 Buffet

Nostalgic Hong Kong cinema-themed restaurant featuring authentic Typhoon Shelter crab, live seafood tanks, and a $19.90++ weekday buffet.

Zi Char

Nam Kee Chicken Rice - Hainanese Recipes Unchanged Since 1968

Chuan Kee Seafood - Live Seafood at Kopitiam Prices

House of White Bee Hoon – Wok-Fired, Seafood Broth-Soaked Noodles

Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup - Chao Ta Bee Hoon & more till 4am

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice - Fragrant Rice, Silky Chicken Since 1987

Chin Huat Live Seafood - Pick Your Own Crab & Try The Signature Sauce

Hong Kong Street Chun Kee - The Zi Char That Started It All

Por Kee Eating House - Legendary Champagne Pork Ribs Since 1996

Heng Hua Restaurant - Void Deck Zi Char Does Henghua From $4.50

Ban Leong Wah Hoe - Old School Zi Char With Signature Har Cheong Gai

Wing Seong Fatty’s - Signature Zi Char Beef Hor Fun Since 1926

Eng Seng Restaurant - Black Pepper Crab With a Cult Following

New Ubin Seafood - Zi Char So Good It'll Give You A "Heart Attack"

Zai Shun Curry Fish Head - Freshest Steam Fish In A Kopitiam

Hua Yu Wee Seafood Restaurant - Zi Char In An Old Bungalow

Kok Sen Restaurant - Giant Prawn Hor Fun Michelin Bib Gourmand Zi Char

Lo Hey HK Seafood - 1980s Hong Kong Themed Restaurant with $19.90 Buffet

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