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Sum Dim Sum – New Dim Sum Restaurant in Jalan Besar That Opens Till Late

Sarah Peh — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:42:58 +0000

Jalan Besar is home to many eateries and Sum Dim Sum is one of the latest additions to the neighbourhood. Dim sum is a well-loved cuisine by most Singaporeans. Be it for breakfast or supper, we are always ready for some dim sum.

We had high expectations when we entered the Tiffany blue-themed restaurant and could not wait to satisfy our grumbling tummies. But is this new place an uprising competition to the ever-famous supper spot Swee Choon that is just down the road? Or just hype?

Let’s find out.

Their rendition of the Crispy Pork Bun (S$6) came in a green outer coating, unlike what we usually get from other dim sum restaurants. The buns are pandan-flavoured and pretty fragrant. When paired with the sweet honey pork filling, it was a pleasantly sweet concoction but we prefer the regular golden buns with no additional flavouring so as to fully savour the pork within.

The bun had a good texture, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. However, we thought that the filling could have been more generous as well.

The BBQ Pork Rice Roll (S$4.90) was served in a glistening light brown sauce that came piping hot. The rice rolls itself were a bit too thick and the pork was a tad too dry, but when dosed with the sauce, it made the overall taste slightly better.

A must-order at every dim sum restaurant, the Golden Custard Bun (S$4.50) came in a basket of three. The oozing lava got us salivating.

The bun itself was really soft and fluffy which was good but the lava was very diluted. Normally, you would expect a slightly powdery texture and saltiness from the runny lava because of salted egg bits inside but this version was sweeter and a little gooier in consistency.

It could have been more flavourful and we were frankly quite disappointed.

Sum Dim Sum’s egg tarts (S$4.60 for 3) were not as crumbly as we would have liked them to be, nor was there any buttery fragrance to it.

The tarts were thicker than the egg custard itself, and we could not taste the eggy flavours as they were not prominent, neither was it silky.

A good xiao long bao is when the skin is firm enough to hold the fragrant meat and flavourful soup inside without tearing apart when you pick it up. Their Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (S$5.50) had a thicker skin but was not overbearing, the meat’s seasoning was mediocre but the soup flow was present.

161 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208876
Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 1:30am
Nearest Station: Jalan Besar

24-Hour Eateries in Singapore To Curb Hunger Pangs If McDonald’s Just Doesn’t Cut It

Sherlyn Teo — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:22:50 +0000

It is 5am and you’re just done with a long day after an entire night of OT (or partying and clubbing).

Hunger pangs start to kick in and while this definitely isn’t a problem for most of us during the daytime—given the countless edible options in our foodie nation—there would be a serious headache if you’re hungry during ungodly hours.

If you’re tired of calling up McDonald’s delivery services and are looking for something along the lines of a piping hot bowl of bak kut teh, fishball noodles or dim sum, fret not for here are 10 eateries in Singapore that are open 24/7.

126 WEN DAO SHI

Nestled within the folds of supper haven Geylang, 126 Wen Dao Shi is a hot spot for those in search of cheap and good dim sum. Unlike usual eateries, 126 Wen Dao Shi is most crowded at midnight—a testament to their popularity amongst the crowd.

They may not be the most polished of eateries around, but make no mistake that for what they lack in outer appearance, they compensate greatly in food. Some of our all-time favourite items to get are their Soft-Shell Crab, Liu Sha Bao and their Man Tou with Chilli Crab Sauce.

126 Sims Avenue
Singapore 387449
Tel: +65 6746 4757
Nearest Station: Aljunied

333 BAK KUT TEH

Does the idea of having piping hot, peppery soup and biting into fall-off-the-bone pork ribs at 3am tickle your fancy?

Located along Balestier Road, 333 Bak Kut Teh is one of the few places in Singapore serving bak kut teh round-the-clock. What’s more, you’d be glad to know that a large portion will only set you back by S$10 so you don’t have to worry about splurging.

567 Balestier Road
Singapore 329884
Tel: +65 6352 6192
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

Photo Credit: nicolettelovesyou

CAFEELA ROTI PRATA & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Located along the foodie stretch of Jalan Kayu, Cafeela Roti Prata & Seafood Restaurant is one of the most popular eateries for many hungry owls to grab roti prata and hearty mains.

Their menu offers a wide variety of options to choose from, including tom yam soup, fried kway teow and fish head curry on top of lots of prata choices!

254 Jalan Kayu
Singapore 799481
Tel: +65 6483 5477
Nearest Station: Thanggam (Sengkang LRT)

DIANDIN LELUK THAI RESTAURANT

There is no lack of Thai food options when you find yourself wandering around Singapore’s little Thailand, Golden Mile Complex but one of the more prominent stand-outs is Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant.

Its menu is comprehensive and nothing is overly expensive. For first-timers, make it a point to try out their Phad Thai and Thai Mango Salad!

5001 Beach Road
#01-67/68/69 Golden Mile Complex
Singapore 199588
Tel: +65 6293 5101

Photo Credit: rickloh

FEI FEI WANTON NOODLE

Nestled in a small corner in Joo Chiat, a hidden gem in the east with loads of shophouses and food options to explore, Fei Fei Wanton Noodle is a go-to for many people residing in the East.

While their rendition may not take the cake as the best wanton noodles in Singapore, it will definitely curb any midnight cravings for wanton noodles.

72 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427789
Tel: +65 9777 7988
Nearest Station: Eunos

Photo Credit: x_sabre_rider_x

MING FA FISHBALL

While most may know of their outlet along Upper Thomson Road which also opens till late, Ming Fa Fishball has another outlet in Ang Mo Kio that is open 24 hours!

Look forward to slurping up QQ noodles together with generous helpings of minced pork, meatballs, slices of lean pork and mushrooms. They also offer a huge range of side dishes as accompaniments to your meal.

529 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2361
Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 9671 8078
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

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MR PRATA

If you happen to be around the area of Bukit Timah, hop over to Mr Prata where they serve over 30 varieties of prata.

On top of that, Mr Prata also serves North Indian delights such as chapati and naan, burgers and even pasta dishes so you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice!

26 Evans Road #01-02
Singapore 259367
Tel: +65 6235 6993
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Photo Credit: danielfoooo

NEW MAHAMOODIYA RESTAURANT

Easties may wish to pop by New Mahamoodiya Restaurant for a filling supper. Located right beside Simpang Bedok, this eatery is an extremely popular spot no matter for breakfast or supper and for good reason.

Try out their signature Coin Prata Set—paired with mutton curry, each coin prata is crispy on the outside yet retains a soft and fluffy interior.

335 Bedok Road
Singapore 469510
Tel: +65 6243 2086
Nearest Station: Bedok

WONG CHIEW RESTAURANT

A hidden gem nestled in Upper Thomson, Wong Chiew Restaurant has been around for over a decade now. While it hasn’t gotten much limelight, trust us when we say that these folks are worth a visit.

Opened 24-hours a day, they dish out anything from roast meat, various rice and noodle dishes, dim sum as well as their signature Kampung Chicken.

Wong Chiew Eating House
19 Sembawang Road
Singapore 779075
Tel: +65 6456 6838
Nearest Station: Khatib/ Yio Chu Kang

Photo Credit: alamakgirl

YONG HE EATING HOUSE

Located just a couple of streets away from 126 Wen Dao Shi, Yong He Eating House is your best bet if you’re hankering after something more comforting and less heavy on flavour, albeit satisfying nonetheless.

Go for their Mee Sua or Taiwanese Oyster Omelette for something more hearty and sinful. If you’re feeling adventurous, make it a point to order up a portion of their popular Salty Beancurd!

458 Geylang Road
Singapore 389417
Tel: +65 6745 5682
Nearest Station: Aljunied

21 Supper Spots In Singapore So You’ll Never Go Hungry

Editorial — Tue, 07 May 2019 16:04:23 +0000

Singapore’s nightlife means the partying and feasting doesn’t stop even after the sun goes down.

Partying is subjective; the old bones in us can’t do it every night. But who says we cannot eat supper every night? From Nasi Lemak to Frog Leg Porridge to Dim Sum, we will never run out of options (and reasons).

Here, we list 21 of our favourite supper spots in Singapore. Do share your favourites with us too!

126 DIM SUM WEN DAO SHI

126 Dim Sum has long been a Singaporean favourite for casual, unpretentious dim sum. No matter the time of the day, you can have dim sum at 126 Dim Sum for breakfast, lunch and even supper! Although service at 126 Dim Sum is nothing much to shout about, do remember that why you visited in the first place—the food. So, make sure that stuff yourself silly with some rice rolls and dumplings.

126 Sims Avenue,
Singapore 387449
Open 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Aljunied

AL-ALZHAR RESTAURANT

Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant has been a perennial favourite since our adolescent days. This halal-certified eatery serves a myriad of local delicacies at economical prices and is jam-packed with customers on a daily basis. Some items that you can treat yourselves to include the Egg Thosai, Masala Chicken, Nasi Goreng and Roti Pratas.

11 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Singapore 599736
Open 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Beauty World

BEAUTY IN THE POT

Farther down Tanjong Katong Road is OneKM Mall, where Beauty In The Pot is at. This hotpot concept offers nourishing soup bases that are collagen-based that is not only delicious but full of benefits. After all, not all supper has to be unhealthy.

OneKM #03-38
11 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 436950
Daily: 11.30am – 3am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

CAPTAIN K SEAFOOD TOWER

Everyone knows Captain K for its multi-tiered Seafood Tower and you bet we love that too. But the humble eatery—famed for its extremely fresh seafood—offers hotpot with the prices very reasonable for the quality. As Captain K’s Middle Road outlet opens until 4am every day, it makes for the perfect supper spot in town.

112 Middle Road
#01-00 Midland House
Singapore 188970
Mon: 5.30pm – 11pm
Tues to Thurs: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 1am
Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 1am
Sun: 11.30am – 3pm, 5am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

CHICKEN UP KOREAN RESTAURANT

Chicken Up boasts as one of the most popular places to get the best Korean fried chicken fix and authentic Korean dishes. Think seafood pancake, army stew and even watermelon soju! From appetisers to main dishes and sweet treats, Chicken Up certainly doesn’t disappoint.

48 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-01
Singapore 088469
Mon to Thurs: 5.30pm – 2am
Fri to Sat: 5.30pm – 3am
Sun: 5.30pm – 12am

Photo Credit: Quandoo

CHONG QING GRILLED FISH

Perfect to spice up your nights with, Chong Qing Grilled Fish offers the best of mala and Sichuan spices combined. With signature dishes from Chong Qing, diners can expect nothing but a flaming experience for the night.

2 Maju Ave
Singapore 556680
Mon to Fri: 4pm – 2am
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

FINEST SONG KEE FISHBALL NOODLES

After their closure of Song Kee Fishball Noodles, they’re back at it again, finer than ever. Their dishes are all made with the same passion as before, keeping old traditional recipes alive while putting their own spin on it.

532 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534547
Wed to Mon: 11am – 2am
Thurs: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Photo Credit: Elsie Tu

GEYLANG LOR 9 FRESH FROG PORRIDGE

If you’re looking for a late night supper place to settle your frog cravings, Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge is the place for you. Cooked with fresh spring onion and ginger, the porridge doesn’t smell strongly of frog, but their sauce is amazing.

7 Lor 9 Geylang
Singapore 388755
Daily: 4pm – 4am
Nearest Station: Kallang

HAI DI LAO

Known for its Sichuan-style hot pot and exceptional services, Hai Di Lao has quickly established itself as one of the most popular hot pot restaurants in Singapore. They dutifully remain open till the wee hours of the morning for you to enjoy a high-class supper. They even have slippers and wheelchairs prepared for you too.

313 Orchard Road
#04-23/24 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Daily: 10.30am – 6am
Nearest Station: Somerset

HENG LONG TEOCHEW PORRIDGE

Heng Long Teochew Porridge may seem expensive compared to many other Teochew porridge stalls around, but their quality is definitely not one to joke around with. Here you can enjoy the subtle flavours of Teochew porridge into the wee hours of the morning.

1012 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534750
Daily: 10.30am – 4.30am
Nearest Station: Kovan

MR PRATA

As its name suggests, Mr. Prata specialises in serving roti prata. From blueberry roti prata, cheese roti prata to kaya roti booms, this 24/7 eatery’s sheer number of prata will leave you spoiled for choice. Prata aside, you can also fill your growling tummies with other Middle Eastern and South Indian delights.

26 Evans Road, #01-02,
Singapore 259367
Open 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Photo Credit: Wei Zhi Chiang

OUTRAM PARK YA HUA ROU GU CHA

With its light broth boasting a full-bodied meat flavour melded gently with the garlic and pepperiness, it makes for the perfect comfort food to enjoy when you’re alone and hungry in the middle of the night.

7 Keppel Road
#01-05/07 PSA Tanjong Pagar Complex
Singapore 089053
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Sat: 7am – 3am
Sun: 7am – 1am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

PONGGOL NASI LEMAK CENTRE

When it comes to Nasi Lemak, it is all about the chicken wings, coconut rice, and chilli. While this may not be the healthiest plate of food, it is definitely one of the tastiest. Grab the chicken wing by the tip, and eat it together with the mixture of the fragrant coconut rice and fiery hot sambal chill.

965 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534721
(Closed on Thursdays)
Fri to Wed: 5.30pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Kovan

RED HOLIC

Red Holic is where lovers of Korean food can settle in for some of the tastiest tteokbokki around. Red Holic specialises in comforting Korean food in the likes of classic tteokbokki, ramyeon and Korean street snacks, making for your friends and yourself to retire to over drinks after a hard day’s work.

88 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088509
Daily: 11.30am – 2am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

SCISSORS CUT CURRY RICE

When you are looking for legendary Hainanese-style curry rice in Singapore for supper there is no better place to go than Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice. Think simple rice and fried ingredients with a gooey and flavoursome curry sauce doused over top to bind everything together, it’s rustic, messy but absolutely delicious.

229 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208905
Daily: 11.30am – 3.30am
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

Photo Credit: Tammy Wee

SENG KEE BLACK CHICKEN HERBAL SOUP

As per namesake, their signature dish is their Black Chicken Herbal Soup, which is great for the health conscious as it’s leaner and healthier. If not, do give their pig organ mee sua is nothing short of hearty, rich and satisfying.

475-477 Changi Road
Singapore 419893
Daily: 11am – 4am
Nearest Station: Kembangan

SENOR TACO

Señor Taco is where you head to for a delectable spread of authentic Mexican dishes. From marinated Al Pastor Pork Tacos, 14-hour braised pork Carnitas, Chicken Enchiladas, homemade Guacamole & Chips to Sizzling Fajitas, the menu is authentic and truly impressive.

3A River Valley Road 01-07-A
Singapore 179020
Sun to Tues: 6pm – 1.30am
Wed to Sat: 4pm – 3.30am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

SPRUCE FIRESTATION

Spruce serves unpretentious American-Italian cuisine. The cafe is unconventionally located at a Fire Station and offers a choice of indoor and alfresco dining options, with an environment that makes you feel so calm and relaxed.

260 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #01-01
Singapore 588213Tue to Thu: 11:30am – 12:30am
Fri: 11:30am – 1am
Sat: 9am – 1am
Sun & PH: 9am – 12:30am
Closed on Mon
Nearest MRT: Bukit Batok

SRISUN EXPRESS

A popular hangout spot among the young crowd, Sri Sun Express is a 24-hour eatery that serves up a smorgasbord of Indian supper favourites from the classic roti prata (done in possibly a hundred different ways), murtabak to even some innovative creations such as their masala tacos.

56 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555952
Open 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Photo Credit: Jasper Ng

SURIYA CURRY HOUSE

Name any Indian food item and Suriya Curry House probably has it. From prata to fried bee hoon to roti john, they have everything you’d ever need to settle a midnight craving. Do give their fish curry a try, it melds well with the sweeter dough signature to them.

536, 502 Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534526
Open 24 hours
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SWEE CHOON DIMSUM

Perhaps one of the most celebrated, well-known dimsum in Singapore, Swee Choon is almost everybody’s go-to place for supper, even if they don’t live anywhere nearby. With their spread of dimsums available, there’s definitely something for everyone regardless of time.

Jalan Besar 183-191
Singapore 208882
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon, Wed to Sat: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 6am
Sun: 10am – 3pm, 6am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Jalan Besar