Now managed by the third generation, Ah Orh Seafood Restaurant is one of the oldest Teochew restaurants in Singapore, with a history dating back to 1919 as a pushcart along the former Ellenborough Market. Keeping things traditional, Ah Orh continues to offer traditional fare using decades-old recipes and many come for their Teochew Cold Crabs, Oyster Omelette and Teochew Braised Duck. Address:...

Since the 1930s, Cheng Hoo Thian Teochew Restaurant has been serving delicious Teochew cuisine. They even have an original menu from that era on display! This heritage restaurant serves exclusive recipes like the Shark Meat Aspic, which comes in a platter with the jellied pork trotters. Other crowd winners include the Fragrant Liver Flower Roll, Oyster Omelette, Braised Beancurd With Crab Stew and...

Touted to have the best Teochew dishes in the east, Chin Lee Restaurant is now helmed by its second-generation owner. A must-try here includes the Oyster Omelette that comes with plump oysters, or the Teochew Kway Teow where flat rice noodles are stir-fried till mildly charred with garlic, chye poh and kai lan. The Roasted Suckling Pig comes highly recommended if you’re here with a big group! And...

Serving delicious classics that epitomise Teochew cuisine since 2011, Chui Huay Lim is the stage for Teochew cooking at its finest: from uncomplicated lunches of “muay” (Teochew-style porridge) to exquisite seafood feasts. Delight in classics like deep-fried Ngoh Hiang and Braised Goose for lunch, or indulge in an elevated take on cold crab with the Chilled Roe Crab in Chinese Wine. And end off yo...

Starting out as a humble food stall at the Botanic Gardens, Di Wei Teochew Restaurant has grown to have its own restaurant space in Seletar Aerospace Park. The restaurant embodies the authenticity of Teochew cuisine, serving up delicious dishes with delicate flavours. Stars on the menu include Teochew Cold Crab, Pork Rib Yam Ring, Teochew Fried Rice Noodles with Preserved Radish, and Yam Paste wit...

East Ocean has been serving up classic Teochew cuisine since 1992, with the aim of preserving Teochew heritage through its recipes. The restaurant also upgrades its menu regularly, so you’ll often find something new to try. Among the must-haves are the Roasted Pork Belly and Teochew Cold Crab. The sweet tastiness is brought out by the experienced chefs with merely a pinch of salt, some pepper, gin...

This traditional Teochew restaurant started out as a humble tze char stall in Geylang Serai village in the 1950s. Now housed in Serangoon Shopping Centre where it’s been since the 70s, stepping into the restaurant feels like you’re stepping back in time. For starters, dig into some Jellied Pork that is complemented with apple slices and a tangy chilli sauce. Move onto mains such as the Fried Kway...

Looking for an elevated take on Teochew cuisine? Look no further than the one-Michelin-starred Imperial Treasure. A must-try from the menu is the classic Steamed Coral Trout Fish. Steamed the Teochew way with salted vegetables and tomatoes, this cooking method brings out the freshness of the fish. Other standouts include the Double-Boiled Sea Whelk Soup with Superior Fish Maw, Steamed Crab with Ch...

One of the newer Teochew restaurants on this list, Lee Kwang Kee has developed a loyal following since its opening in 2014. For an introduction to Teochew-style braised dishes, go for the Combination 4-in-1 Set, which features Shrimp Jujubes, Frozen Pig’s Feet and more. Other must-try dishes include the specialty Jing Tai Lan Fish Head Steamboat – a visually impressive dish served in an intricatel...

Founded by the late Ng Bak Liang, a Teochew immigrant from China, Liang Kee Teochew has a history that dates back to 1974 at the former Ellenborough Market. Today, it serves up a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes in a cosy, family-friendly setting located at Macpherson Road. Signatures include Liang Kee Double-Shell Cold Crab, Teochew-style Steamed Pomfret, Teochew Braised Duck, Salted Eg...