One of our ultimate guilty pleasures in life is Salted Egg Yolk Custard Buns, or more commonly referred to as Liu Sha Bao. Mad props to whoever invented this decadent steamed delight because it is a work of pure genius and we are sure that many would agree.

The moment you burst open the Liu Sha Bao and molten salted egg yolk come oozing out; that is the epitome of bliss.

Here is our list of 13 Best Salted Egg Yolk Custard Buns (Liu Sha Bao) in Singapore.

#1 ASIA GRAND CHINESE RESTAURANT

Despite the tough competition in Singapore’s food scene, Asia Grand at Odeon Towers remains one of the go-to places for businessmen to entertain their clients, as well as families to have their weekend yum cha. The place is not fancy, but the food is always of high standards.

And of course, how can you go to Asia Grand and not try their liu sha bao?

331 North Bridge Road
Odeon Towers
Singapore 188720
Tel: +65 6887 0010
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#2 CRYSTAL JADE GOLDEN PALACE

Crystal Jade Golden Palace at The Paragon is an all-time favourite dim sum place in Singapore. We love Crystal Jade’s steamy hot basket of custard bun. The ones here are orange in colour, because the skin is infused with carrot juice.

290 Orchard Road
#05-22 The Paragon
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6734 6866
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 10.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#3 IMPERIAL TREASURE FINE CHINESE CUISINE

The Imperial Treasure name is synonymous with high quality and exquisitely fine Chinese food. The prices may be hefty, but considering their use of premium ingredients and the impeccable service rendered to us each time we visit, there is zero reason for us to complain.

We really love it there, and of course, it is also because we are such huge fans of their custard buns. Honestly, we could easily finish a basket each.

#L2-04, Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018972
Tel: +65 6688 7788
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Sunday: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

#4 MAN FU YUAN

Serving up a myriad of classic Cantonese dishes in a lavish setting, Man Fu Yuan never fails to leave an impression.

Their dim sum offerings are simply divine and we make it a point never to miss out on their Salted Egg Custard Bun. Here, you can opt to have these glorious buns steamed or deep-fried.

80 Middle Road
2F Intercontinental Hotel
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 6825 1008
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#5 MIN JIANG AT DEMPSEY

Going against the norm, Min Jiang prides itself with its custard bun that exudes a charcoal-black hue.

Of course, the charcoal does not add much to the bun’s taste, but we can all agree that it looks a whole lot better especially after the golden salted egg yolk custard comes spilling out of it.

7A & 7B Dempsey Road,
Singapore 249684
Tel: +65 6774 0122
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Commonwealth/Queenstown

#6 MITZO RESTAURANT & BAR

Mitzo Restaurant & Bar ranks pretty high on our list of top dim sum restaurants and it is only right that we make a special mention about their stellar charcoal custard buns. Decorated luxuriously with edible gold lychee liqueur, this humble custard-filled bun surely is an eye-opener.

We love that the charcoal adds a subtle smokiness that complements the creamy, luscious salted egg yolk centre incredibly well.

270 Orchard Road
Level 4 Grand Park Orchard
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard/Somerset

#7 PEACH GARDEN

Dining at Peach Garden always promises a satisfying meal courtesy of their huge range of tasty dim sum delights, but the one thing we cannot do without are their custard buns.

Not to sound overly dramatic but believe us when we say that Peach Garden has one of the best custard buns in Singapore!

401 Havelock Road
Hotel Miramar, Level 3
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6736 3833
Sun to Thu: 11am – 3.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#8 SONG GARDEN

No dim sum meal would be complete without some form of stuffed bao. For a sweet treat, we recommend getting the Steamed Custard Bun that oozes out molten salted egg yolk. Be sure to have your phones at the ready to snap a video of that luscious filling spilling out!

122 Middle Road
Mercure Singapore Bugis
Singapore 188973
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#9 TASTE PARADISE

The next time you find yourself wandering aimlessly around Ion Orchard in search of food, stop by Taste Paradise for their amazing dim sum offerings and of course, their stellar custard buns.

2 Orchard Turn
#04-07, ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6509 9660
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 4.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#10 WAH LOK CANTONESE RESTAURANT

Offering beyond just the usual Steamed Custard Bun, Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant also has a slightly different rendition—a Baked Custard Bun with warm custard.

Although it does not come with molten custard lava, it is still an interesting option if you are looking for something different.

Level 2 Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189558
Tel: +65 6311 8188
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun & PH: 11am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#11 WAN HAO CHINESE RESTAURANT

With doors opened since 1995, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is one of luxurious Chinese restaurants along Orchard Road that serves classic Cantonese delicacies.

The restaurant serves an assortment of dim sum during lunch, but the one that you must try is the Steamed Charcoal Bun With Salted Egg Custard.

320 Orchard Road
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 6831 4605
Mon to Fri: 12pm to 3pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Sat, Sun and PH: 11.30am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#12 XIN CUISINE CHINESE RESTAURANT

While Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant may not be the poshest restaurant on this list, we always look forward to the next visit because a meal here will never disappoint. Whenever you are popping by for their dim sum, do give their Custard Bun with Salted Egg Yolk a try.

#04-00 Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
317 Outram Road
Singapore 169075
Tel: +65 6731 7173
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#13 YAN TING

The luxurious St Regis Singapore has no lack of good restaurants, and we have been fans of Yan Ting for years. Drop by for lunch at Yan Ting and do not skip their Steamed Salted Egg Yolk Buns if you are going for their dim sum menu.

29 Tanglin Road
The St. Regis Singapore
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 6506 6887
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Weekend Dim Sum Brunch (Sat, Sun & PH): 10.30am – 12.30pm, 1pm – 3pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

A stalwart in the Chinese restaurant scene here in Singapore and an institution best known for its exquisite Cantonese dishes, Peach Garden is one that never fails to impress.

Let Peach Garden at Hotel Miramar’s entice you with their new value-for-money promotion, where you can enjoy 50% off their A La Carte Buffet—that’s from S$24++/pax available daily both lunch and dinner! Quote “ladyironchef” upon making your reservation to receive a S$50 dining voucher (with $100 minimum spend).

Peach Garden also has 2 exclusive lobster set menu promotions, where you can enjoy 50% off each set when you quote “Ladyironchef” upon making a reservation. For S$34++ per pax (after 50% off), you get to enjoy a bowl of Double-boiled Superior Abalone in Claypot, a lobster dish of your choice, Braised Tien Shin cabbage with Dried Scallop and Shiitake Mushroom, Signature Fried Jasmine Rice with Baby Superior Shark’s Fin and Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo.

These promotions are only available from now until 29 August 2019. So, hurry on down to Peach Garden for a feast fit for a king (or an emperor)!

A LA CARTE BUFFET

Peach Garden’s A La Carte Buffet features a whopping 37 delectable Chinese delights that will undoubtedly leave you spoilt for choice.

Start your meal off on a soul-comforting note with your choice of shark’s fin soup (limited to one order per person). There are five variations to choose from and our favourite is the one that comes with fresh crab meat and silky egg white. The soups have all been double-boiled to extract all those wholesome flavours without compromising on the quality of the ingredients.

DEEP-FRIED SOON HOCK FISH WITH GARLIC AND SUPERIOR SOYA SAUCE

If you prefer your fish fried, their Deep-fried Soon Hock Fish (usual price S$80++) will not disappoint. Deep-fried to a beautiful golden brown, the fish sported soft, flaky flesh that broke apart with ease and was crispy from edge to edge.

The simple yet robust superior soya sauce was of just the right consistency and added a nice savouriness and umami element which complemented the natural sweetness of the fish.

Dishes are all free-flow and there are no restrictions on how much you can order—except on the Soup items, the usual price for the fish is already at S$80++ per fish and the price for the A La Carte Buffet is now at S$24++ per person! This is some incredibly value-for-money deal that will allow you to eat to your heart’s content without feeling the pinch in your wallet

STEAMED LIVE PA TING FISH WITH MINCED GINGER IN SUPERIOR SAUCE

It would be a crime to leave Peach Garden without trying their famous Steamed Live Pa Ting Fish (usual price S$80++) which has a firm, springy texture on top of being incredibly fresh.

Slice through its meat like a hot knife through butter. Its copious garlic garnish enhances its fresh flavour that was devoid of fishiness and the muddy taste associated with freshwater fish.

LIVE PRAWNS

Their Live Prawns in ‘Indonesia Style’ (usual price S$28++) features fresh, chunky prawns that are simmered to perfection in a sinfully rich laksa-like broth. The other prawn dish consists of live prawns in a Chinese wine and herb concoction that has a slightly herbal flavour and a nourishing feel to it.

DEEP-FRIED FRESH PRAWN WITH WASABI SALAD

If you are a frequent diner at Peach Garden, you’d know that their Deep-Fried Fresh Prawn with Wasabi Salad Cream (S$26++) is one of the best renditions you can find in Singapore.

Here, the prawns come generously and evenly coated in an insanely crispy batter that gives the prawn a lovely crunch; but that isn’t the best part. What truly elevates the dish is the wasabi salad cream which is tangy, sweet and spicy all at once. We appreciate how the wasabi was not too overpowering to the point where it masked all the other components of the dish.

MEATS

Another thing that we absolutely love about Peach Garden’s A La Carte Buffet menu is their extensive selection of meat dishes.

We enjoyed their Sautéed Sweet and Sour Pork with Lychee which was stuffed into a colourful combination of bell peppers, as well as their Baked Spare Rib with Pineapple Sauce. For something less sweet and more savoury though, their Braised Pork Belly with Mui Choy was very tender and soft with layers of fats.

S$18 LIVE LOBSTER PROMOTION

Fans of this premium crustacean are in for a treat with Peach Garden’s half lobster promotion. Upon purchasing a lobster (S$18++ for half lobster), diners can choose from over 18 preparation methods in terms of how they want their lobster done.

Some of the flavours that you can expect are their Steamed Lobster with Superior Stock, Baked Lobster with Spring Onion and Ginger and Stir-fried Lobster with Fresh Crab Meat and Crab Roe. If you’re craving something more out of the box, there are also interesting options such as the Stir-fried Lobster with Black Truffle Sauce and Japanese Style Baked Lobster with Curry Sauce.

LOCALLY INSPIRED LOBSTER DISHES

Among the plethora of lobster options to choose from, the standouts include their locally inspired ones such as the Lobster Popiah, Lobster Rojak, Baked Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk & Crispy Milk and the Lobster with Chilli Crab Sauce.

If you haven’t gotten off the salted egg bandwagon, you’ll really enjoy their Baked Lobster with Salted Egg Yolk. Here, a creamy layer of custardy salted egg sauce evenly coats the entire lobster and provides it with that familiar, addictive savoury flavour that we all know and love.

Another noteworthy dish is their Lobster with Chilli Crab Sauce, where the lobster is doused in a sweet, savoury and spicy chilli sauce. The sauce is made even better with the addition of egg, which not only helps to thicken the sauce but provides it with a full-bodied flavour.

50% OFF LOBSTER SET MENU PROMOTION

Exclusively for our readers, you can quote “Ladyironchef” upon making a reservation to enjoy 50% off one of their 2 exclusive set menus.

Set Menu A (S$88++ per pax) comprises of a bowl of Peach Garden’s Signature Buddha Jump Over the Wall, a lobster dish of your choice (from 18 preparation methods), Roasted Crispy London Duck, Stewed Beetroot Noodles with Fresh Scallop and Double-boiled Crystals – Chilled Avocado with Ice Cream.

Set B (S$68++ per pax) comes with a bowl of Double-boiled Superior Abalone in Claypot, a lobster dish of your choice (from 18 preparation methods), Braised Tien Shin cabbage with Dried Scallop and Shiitake Mushroom, Signature Fried Jasmine Rice with Baby Superior Shark’s Fin and Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo.

With these two set menus, you do not even have to choose. All the best items are put in the set for your enjoyment. You are guaranteed the bestsellers of Peach Garden.

And a 50% discount means enjoying those luxurious dishes without breaking the bank. The value, especially for Set B, is unparalleled. After the 50% discount, you only have to pay S$34++ per pax and you get an array of premium seafood, including abalone and lobster. That’s a deal that your mother won’t miss the world for!

Do note that each set meal requires a minimum of 2 pax on weekdays and 4 pax on weekends and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, offers and credit card promotions. All lobster promotions are also only available at Peach Garden at Hotel Miramar for lunch and dinner, only for dinner at Peach Garden at The Metropolis/Chinatown Point/NTU.

A La Carte Buffet
(Prices stated are before discount)
Mon to Thu: S$48++/ adult, S$32++/ child
Fri, Eve of P.H: S$52++/ adult, S$36++/ child
Sat, Sun & P.H: S$58++/ adult, S$42++/ child
(Minimum 4 to dine)

Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar (Daily, Lunch & Dinner)
401 Havelock Rd, Level 3 Hotel Miramar, Singapore 169631
Tel: 6736 3833

Peach Garden @ NTU Blk N2.1 (Weekdays – Dinner, Weekends – Lunch & Dinner)
76 Nanyang Dr, #02-01B, BLK N2.1, Singapore 637331
Tel: 6219 9398

Lobster Promotion (Prices stated are before discount)
Individual Half Lobster: S$18++
Lobster Set Menu A: S$88++
Lobster Set Menu B: S$68++

Peach Garden at Hotel Miramar (Daily, Lunch & Dinner)
401 Havelock Road
Level 3 Hotel Miramar
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6736 3833
Mon to Thu: 11am – 3.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay & Outram Park
Email: miramar@peachgarden.com.sg

Peach Garden at NTU (Dinner only)
76 Nanyang Dr
#02-01B, BLK N2.1
Singapore 637331
Tel: 6219 9398
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Pioneer
Email: ntu@peachgarden.com.sg

Peach Garden at The Metropolis (Dinner only)
9 North Buona Vista Drive, #02-02
Singapore 138588
Tel: +65 6334 7833
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista
Email: metropolis@peachgarden.com.sg

Peach Garden at Chinatown Point (Dinner only)
133 New Bridge Road
#02-36 Chinatown Point
Singapore 059413
Tel: +65 6702 0603
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
Email: chinatown@peachgarden.com.sg
This post is brought to you by Peach Garden.

Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar has an unbelievable a la carte buffet which features a massive lineup of 38 Chinese delights. It is time for you to unleash your inner beast and feast on endless servings of your favourite Chinese dishes!

As we all know, authentic and high-quality Chinese cuisine does not come cheap. But if you are badly craving some Chinese food and want to avoid spending beyond your budget, Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar’s A La Carte Buffet will be your saving grace.

From 15 May 2017 to 31 July 2017, enjoy 50% off their A La Carte Buffet when you dine in a group of four. You won’t believe it, but it is only S$24++ per adult and S$16++ per child*!

This is one unbelievably incredible promotion, especially with the impressive selection of Chinese delights that include shark’s fin, seafood and meat. Now, you really need to make your reservation at Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar.

SHARK’S FIN/SOUP

Chinese soups have long been recognised for being extremely nourishing. The warm broth never fails to soothe and rejuvenate the tired soul.

Begin your A La Carte buffet with the Double-boiled Baby Superior Shark’s Fin with Cordyceps Flower and Chicken Soup and the Braised Baby Superior Shark’s Fin with Fresh Crab Meat and Egg White. The method of double-boiling achieves the maximum extraction of flavours without compromising the quality of ingredients, which was certainly evident in every spoonful.

Do note that diners will be limited to one order from this section only.

APPETISERS

Amongst all the appetisers, the Chilled Drunken Chicken is one signature that you must try. We thoroughly enjoyed the accents of Chinese wine that layered the finely cut chicken meat; simplicity at its best.

Other must-try appetisers are the Roasted Crispy Pork and Fried Salmon Fish Skin with Salted Egg Yolk. For a cold appetiser, the Chilled Fresh Scallop with Fruit and Fresh Mango would be a good choice.

But ultimately, the Fried Carrot Cake with X.O. Sauce was the winner for us. Huge chunky cubes of radish cake are tossed in the aromatic X.O. sauce and we could even taste a tinge of that distinct wok hei. 

THE SEAFOOD

The seafood selection at Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar’s A La Carte Buffet is a pretty extravagant one considering the amazing price of S$24++ per pax! There are no restrictions on how much you can order and an entire fish will be served upon every order of fish. Mind-blowingly crazy, right?

You must try the Deep-fried Soon Hock Fish with Garlic and Superior Soya Sauce—crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside.

The Steamed Pa Ting Fish with Minced Garlic in Super Soya Sauce was another classic seafood dish that we enjoyed immensely. The meat was tender and there was no muddy taste that freshwater fish are typically associated with.

A shout-out to all prawn lovers! Three types of prawns are available as part of this a la carte buffet and they include the Deep-fried Fresh Prawn with Jackfruit Sauce, Steamed Live Prawn with Chinese Wine and Herbs and the Deep-fried Fresh Prawn with Wasabi Salad Cream.

Yes, Peach’s Garden famous Deep-fried Fresh Prawn with Wasabi Salad Cream is included in this buffet so it is FREE-FLOW WASABI PRAWNS, GUYS. Astounding in all aspects, our prawns were juicy, the batter was crispy and lastly, the wasabi dip was light and not overpowering. You cannot, and must not leave Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar without a taste of this goodness.

Just think about it, guys. The usual a la carte price of this dish is S$28++. The buffet is S$24++ per person. You know our drift.

THE MEAT

9 different varieties of meat form the lineup of the meat selection at Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar’s A La Carte Buffet. 

We were so pleased with the execution of the Sautéed Kurobuta Pork Cube with Leek and Teriyaki Sauce. Every piece of pork was succulent and tender and the teriyaki sauce added a lovely touch to the dish.

The Sautéed Chicken with Chef’s Special “Mongolia Sauce” is another dish exclusive to Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar that is worth trying.

More meat options in the menu include Braised Pork Belly with “Mui Choy”, Braised Beef Brisket with Radish and the Sautéed Sweet and Sour Pork with “Lychee”.

SEASONAL VEGETABLES / BEANCURD

The Poached Local Spinach with Three Kinds of Egg is a classic Chinese dish. The sauce was not too salty and complemented the young spinach well. Elsewise, you can try the Stir-fried French Bean with Scallop and X.O. Sauce.

NOODLE/RICE

Choose from either the Fried Jasmine Rice with Pork Floss and Dried Scallop or the Stewed Spinach Noodle with Mapo Tofu.

THE DESSERTS

Choose from Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar’s selection of four traditional Chinese desserts to end your feasting.

Go for the Chilled Jelly Royale with Julienne of Coconut, Chilled Fresh Sago with Pomelo or Chilled Coconut Milk Red Bean Pudding. But if you prefer warm desserts, the Warm Black Glutinous Rice will be oh-so-satisfying.

Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar’s A La Carte Buffet 50% Promotion
15 May 2017 to 31 July 2017
Mon to Thu: S$24++/ adult, S$16++/ child
Fri: S$26++/ adult, S$18++/ child
Sat, Sun & PH: S$29++/ adult, S$21++/ child
Minimum 4 to dine

For all dining enquiries and reservations, please call +65 6736 3833 or email miramar@peachgarden.com.sg.

Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar 
Level 3 Hotel Miramar, 401 Havelock Road,
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6736 3833
Daily: 11am – 3.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay/ Chinatown

This post is brought to you by Peach Garden @ Hotel Miramar.

I love custard buns. It is not a secret that I have been on a quest to find the best custard buns in Singapore.

A good custard bun (also known as Liu Sha Bao) has soft pillowy dough which is filled with egg custard and salted duck egg’s yolk. There are plenty of dim sum restaurants in Singapore that serve it, but most of them are mediocre. Where can you find good custard buns? Where can you go to satisfy your cravings for this popular dim sum?

Here’s my list of the Best Custard Buns in Singapore.

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine

The Imperial Treasure name is synonymous with good quality and consistently good Chinese food. My girlfriend and I frequent Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine at Marina Bay Sands, and whenever we dine there, it is a must for us to order their Custard Bun.

It is one of my to-go places and this one does not disappoint with the combination of soft bun with very addictive custard filling.

#L2-04, Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue
Tel: +65 6688 7788
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Jiang-Nan Chun

Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Singapore is known for serving classic Cantonese cuisine in a luxurious setting. While everything on the dim sum menu is absolutely perfectly prepared, my favourite at Jiang-Nan Chun is without a doubt, the Custard Buns with salted egg yolk.

190 Orchard Boulevard
Four Seasons Hotel
Tel: +65 6831 7220
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun (Dim Sum Brunch): 11am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 3pm

Man Fu Yuan

There are many Cantonese restaurants in Singapore, but Man Fu Yuan at Intercontinental Singapore stands out for offering a unique tea pairing service. Here, you can enjoy a range of Chinese tea to go along with the signature dishes and dim sum.

Fans of custard bun will be happy to know that Man Fu Yuan serves two kinds of custard bun ($12 for 6) – deep fried and steamed. Both are equally good, but I prefer the latter.

80 Middle Road
2F Intercontinental Hotel
Tel: +65 6825 1062

Paradise Pavilion

What I love about Paradise Pavilion’s custard bun is that it is always consistently good. I’ve had it on many occasions, and it is always so satisfying. This is the easily one of the best, if not, best custard buns in Singapore. Besides the usual custard bun, they also have a Crispy Custard Lava Man Tou ($8.80) served with vanilla ice cream. It is heavenly.

8A Marina Boulevard
#02-01 Marina Bay Link Mall
Tel: +65 6509 9308
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Peach Garden

This should go without saying, but I will reiterate the obvious: Peach Garden has, hands down, one of the best custard buns ($4.20) in Singapore. Besides their signature Wasabi Prawn and X.O. Carrot Cake, the custard bun is the must-order dish when you are at Peach Garden.

65 Chulia Street
#33-01 OCBC Centre
Tel: +65 6535 7833
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sun & PH: 10.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Royal China Restaurant

Another of my favourite in town is the custard buns at Royal China. Its rendition was packed with a generous filling of the molten salted egg yolk custard and it had a certain “oomph“ to elevate it to something truly special.

1 Beach Road
#03-09 Raffles Hotel
Tel: +65 6338 3363
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun & PH: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best dim sum places in Singapore