TOKLFDA2018 Shortlist: Best Chinese

With a décor inspired by the homes of 19th century Chinese tycoons, Lai Po Heen provides a luxe setting to enjoy traditional Cantonese cuisine and dim sum. The Peking duck has received rave reviews, and premium ingredients like Australian abalone and Musang King durian (for the popular durian pancake dessert) pepper the menu.

The elegant Five Sen5es serves Chinese cuisine designed to captivate the five senses of sight, smell, taste, touch and sound. Its open kitchen allows a peek at the chefs producing modern delicacies that take its cue from a rich culture and heritage. A regular crowd-puller is the weekend dim sum buffet.

When dining at Din Tai Fung, you shouldn’t miss the xiao long bao – the brand’s signature steamed dumplings filled with meat and broth that literally burst with flavour. The menu is filled with comfort food like hearty soups alongside an extensive variety of noodle and rice dishes.

Diners can expect to find top-notch authentic Cantonese cuisine at Lai Ching Yuen, prepared by highly experienced chefs. On the menu are roasted meat platters, soups, seafood and more, and this being a restaurant specialising in Cantonese fare, there’s also a range of dim sum by dim sum Chef Kong.

Dynasty specialises in pork-free Chinese cuisine, and the great service here complement the delicious Cantonese dishes produced by the team in the kitchen, led by executive sous chef Kok Chee Kin. The crowds come for the dim sum and Peking duck; if you’re unsure of what to order, simply ask for recommendations.