Sin Hoi Sai Eating House

Quite a big place, 2 shoplots, that opens in the evening. Beside the chicken rice, outdoor seating. Tried the moonlight horfun and Guinness pork ribs. Hor fun looks unassuming, egg was broken when I reach home but it taste good, has some wok hey and not too dry even after heating in the microwave. The pork ribs is not bad too, not all pieces has Guinness taste but is still good. Meat is tender and easily separates from the bone. Small pieces and easy to bite. $10 for ribs and $7 for hor fun. No additional charges for takeaway. No cdc, only cash or paynow. Service is good. No queue as I went when they just open, even sambal chilli is still cooking.

A true local old-school gem in the heart of Joo Chiat, this family-run zhi char store was absolutely buzzing even on a Monday evening. Ordered a hearty spread for a table of 5 and the standouts were definitely: 1. Guinness Marinated Pork – Soft, tender, and packed with flavour. Each piece was generously coated in a rich Guinness marinade, striking the perfect balance between sweet and savoury. Could not get enough of this. 2. Signature Moonlight Hor Fun – The pairing of the robust black pepper gravy with the runny egg yolk gave the dish such a nice depth of flavour. Once mixed together, it added a creamy, silky texture that complemented the horfun perfectly. 3. Qing Long Vegetable (Green Dragon Chives) – The greens were stir-fried to perfection. Fresh, crisp, and drenched in a light garlicky sauce that still allowed the natural sweetness of the chives to shine through. Apart from the food, what really stood out was the warmth of the people behind this business. The bosses and staff were incredibly friendly, greeting customers as they walked in and seemingly knowing all their regulars personally. With amazing food, warm service, and that nostalgic neighbourhood charm, this is definitely a spot I’ll be returning to again.

Been walking past for years. Yr typical zhi char stall. However due to its location, many foreigner patronize. Finally had the opportunity to try. I would say it’s not bad. Prices are a tad on the higher side due to the amount served. For value, go to any heartland estate coffee shops. For Sin Hoi Sai they serve a niche group of customers for its location. Fortunately the food does taste good. Recommended.

The Harley group came to Singapore for a visit, so we brought them to the Katong area for a proper local seafood dinner 🦀🦐🍜 This is really the kind of place locals like — crowded, noisy, simple, and full of food 😂 You definitely need to reserve. We had 12 people squeezed around a 10-person table, so it was a little tight, but still a fun experience. We ordered a huge spread — crab, prawns, crayfish, stingray, pork ribs, tofu, vegetables, noodles, bee hoon and soup. The pork ribs were one of my favourites 😍 Tender, juicy, and coated in a thick sweet-savoury sauce that really went into the meat. Honestly, so good. The fish soup hotpot was much lighter and comforting, while the tofu was soft and flavourful, with the sauce properly absorbed instead of just sitting on top. The fried noodles and bee hoon were generous in portion and full of wok flavour 🍜 Very easy to keep taking “just a little bit more” even when you’re already full 😂 The sambal stingray was rich and spicy, with a nice charred flavour from the grill 🌶️🐟 The crayfish and prawns were fresh and firm, and of course the chilli crab was a must — thick, sweet, savoury, slightly spicy sauce with egg mixed through 🦀❤️ What I liked most was that the flavours felt very well integrated. The sauces, seafood, tofu and meat all tasted like they had been properly cooked together instead of feeling separate. Because we had 12 people, one large portion sometimes wasn’t enough, so we had to order two medium portions for some dishes. That definitely pushed the bill up — the whole meal came to a little over RMB 3,000 equivalent. Service was very busy, so we did have to help ourselves to extra chairs, chopsticks and bowls 😅 But overall, it was still a really enjoyable, very local Singapore seafood experience. Good food, fresh ingredients, a crowded table, lots of laughter — exactly the kind of dinner that makes a trip memorable ❤️✨

11 sgd for such a small portion. Hor fun overcooked with only 3 pinky finger prawn and 4 piece of fish.. dont know why the rating so high

The food was average, and the overall experience was disappointing. When ordering, the staff explicitly promised a 1kg crab. However, without informing us, the restaurant selected a 1.3kg crab, which significantly increased the bill. As seafood is charged by weight, exceeding what was promised without prior confirmation is unacceptable. If only larger crabs were available, we would have chosen other dishes. Peanuts were served before we even placed our order, without any explanation that they were chargeable, yet they later appeared on the bill. This felt misleading, especially for travellers. Staff were friendly but overly pushy with recommendations, resulting in excessive portions and food waste, which is inconvenient when travelling. Lack of transparency and poor communication. Would not return.

No-frills local zi char eatery, family-owned and operated. The main value proposition here is: 1. The sheer breadth of the menu (an extensive lineup of local favorites, they literally have almost everything!!) 2. It’s one of the increasingly rare zi char spots still open late in post-COVID Singapore We ordered: sambal stingray, moonlight hor fun, Guinness pork ribs, black pepper beef, hotplate tofu, har cheong gai (prawn paste chicken wings), salted egg squid, and sambal stir-fried potato leaves. Food-wise, most dishes were serviceable, with a couple of bright spots. Nothing was outright bad, but much of it landed squarely in the “mid” and forgettable category. - The Guinness pork ribs had a delicious sauce, but the meat quality wasn't the best (too much bone, not particularly sweet or flavorful meat) - The black pepper beef was fine, though it’s hard to go wrong with black pepper sauce - The sambal stingray suffered from a surprisingly bland sambal and had no BBQ aroma - The har cheong gai had okay shrimp paste but the skin was too hard and the meat was dry and overcooked - Lastly, the moonlight hor fun lacked both umami and slickness. Furthermore, despite ordering a large plate, we were only given a single sad egg T_T Again, none of these are outright bad dishes, just not something I'd choose to eat given the large number of better options nearby (unless it's late at night!) If you're in a rush, it's also worth noting that service was slow. The place was extremely busy when we visited, and flagging down staff was difficult; we had to walk to the main counter multiple times just to place orders or make requests. That said, the servers were friendly and never rushed us, which helped soften the experience. Still a solid option for a late-night supper!

Ordered a Three Cups Chicken, Stir Fry Dou Miao and Cereal Prawn Balls. Three Cups Chicken - 8/10. Sweet and juicy. Stir Fry Dou Miao - 4/10. Edible but it's not tender. Prawn Balls - 2/10. The prawns are not sweet and the cereal on it is not flavourful. A very disappointing visit despite highly raved by my friend thinking that it's a classic brand. On the bright side, the serving of dishes is fast and the staff are attentive. As I only tried 3 dishes so it's not an accurate representation of all the dishes there. Will drop by to try other dishes. Hopefully the next visit will be a better one.