Chao Shan food is a well-loved style of Chinese cooking that has found a strong following in Singapore.
It comes from the eastern part of Guangdong, with a focus on letting seafood, poultry, and vegetables shine without heavy seasoning.
Signature favourites are steamed fish, braised duck with tofu, oyster omelette, and orh nee. Teochew porridge is a staple—served with a spread of simple yet tasty sides like preserved vegetables, salted egg, and braised peanuts.
Seafood plays a big role chao shan cuisine 8 20 in Chao Shan cuisine, so you’ll find plenty of restaurants serving fresh fish and shellfish—often simply steamed with ginger and soy sauce. Cold crab is a treat during festive occasions or special family dinners.
Well-known Chao Shan restaurants in Singapore include Teochew Restaurant Huat Kee at Amoy Street, Chui Huay Lim along Keng Lee Road, and Swatow Seafood in Toa Payoh.
To sum up, Chao Shan food is beloved by many Singaporeans for its honest cooking and wide selection of dishes to share.