Experts' Choice Award Old China Cafe
What the experts agree on
Old China Cafe serves exceptional Peranakan classics—fish head curry, beef rendang, babi pong teh—in an atmospheric shophouse lined with Chinese laundry association memorabilia. Humble setting, serious flavors.
“Highlights include the fish head curry, devil curry chicken and an outstanding (we don’t use this word lightly) beef rendang.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "Step through the battered wooden swing doors at this restaurant–cum–antiques shop for a meal that's served with a generous portion of history." Full review
Frommer's "This humble cafe, located in a semi-decrepit shophouse on the edge of Chinatown, has surprisingly good food." Full review
Insight Guides "Eating here is a little like dining in a museum as the walls are lined with photos and memorabilia of the local Chinese laundryman’s association."
Rough Guide Star
"Must-trys include classic dishes such as pie tee, fried shredded vegetables served in crispy pastry cups; itek tim, duck soup; babi pong teh, soy pork cooked with preserved soybeans."
