Located at Paragon Shopping Centre, Chen's Kitchen is the latest venture by Michelin-starred chef Chen Kentaro, the culinary mastermind behind the renowned Shisen Hanten. This casual family-dining concept brings bold chuka ryori flavours to Orchard Road, celebrating Chinese dishes adapted with Japanese finesse.
The star of the menu is undoubtedly the Mapo Tofu, available in four distinctive varieties: black (A5 Kagoshima wagyu), white (seafood), jade (plant-based), and red (minced meat with fermented bean and chilli paste). The red version is the very dish that earned Chen's Mapo Tofu its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for four consecutive years. Each bowl showcases the perfect balance of Szechuan spices and Japanese cooking techniques.
Beyond the signature mapo tofu, diners can savour dishes like the XXL Szechwan La Zi Ji, an elevated take on Szechwan popcorn chicken featuring crispy karaage, cashews, and aromatic spices. The Poached Fish Fillet in Golden Broth offers a lighter option with tender fish in a sour-sweet pumpkin broth infused with sansho pepper. Don't miss Chen's Pork Shumai, enriched with umami-packed conpoy, or the wok-fried Szechwan French Beans with minced pork.
What sets Chen's Kitchen apart is its approach to Szechuan cuisine. Rather than delivering heavy, intensely spicy fare, the restaurant presents chuka ryori—Chinese food prepared to suit Japanese palates. The flavours are well-executed and balanced, making it accessible for those seeking umami-rich comfort food without overwhelming heat.
Open daily from 11am to 9.30pm, Chen's Kitchen offers excellent value with most dishes priced affordably, making it ideal for both quick lunches and family gatherings.
9128 6829
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Open Now
Closes in 4h 4m
Monday
11 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday
11 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday
11 am–9:30 pm
Thursday
11 am–9:30 pm
Friday
11 am–9:30 pm
Saturday
11 am–9:30 pm
Sunday
(Today)
11 am–9:30 pm
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A table laden with various Chinese dishes, including rice, meat, and vegetables, set for a meal.
Pleasantly surprised by how comforting yet bold the flavours were. Everything felt well-balanced and thoughtfully done. Loved the white mapo tofu and the golden broth poached fish. Great spot for something flavourful without being too heavy. Relaxed vibe and good service too.
What we ate:
• Poached Fish Fillet in Golden Broth
• White Mapo Tofu
• Szechwan Spiced Chahan with Sakura Shrimp
• Double-Boiled Pear
• Caramelised Mala Pecan Ice Cream
EnE
Elevated Sichuan cuisine with a Japanese twist. Would not call it fusion as we feel it still retains mostly the Sichuan characteristics. Kitchen is quick to cook the dishes. Restaurant is busy during meal times with a short queue. We visited chef’s Michelin restaurant some time ago. Chens continues to serve high standard of food with accessible price range. Restaurant is small so best to reserve.
Amumu S
Honestly, way better than expected
Guess the true joy of eating out is having no expectations. 😆 food tastes a bit pre-made, but seasoning was great (you can tell the talent behind it), plus can’t ask for much at this price.
I stumbled upon this place on Grab Tuesday at 40% off and thought I’d just grab a quick weekday bite… then found out it s a budget version of sichuan restaurant.
The seasoning was surprisingly good (especially for a spot tucked B1 mall…). Dishes came out super fast — maybe slightly pre-prepared — but props to them, the ebi dish had a really nice sweet-and-sour balance.
The Mapo tofu (classic) lacked a bit of wok hei, but honestly for casual dining, it passed with flying colors. The standardized sauce and seasoning were well done.
After the discount, it came to under $20 per person — solid deal and a pleasant surprise overall.
siew ping
Food was delicious especially the mango prawn. Their ginger ale is special as it has a subtle peppercorn ginger taste. Nice environment to dine in. Will come back again to try their mapo tofu.
PS. Their staff Xiao Ma is very friendly n nice. Thumbs up for his service. 👍
Jeferlyn Ng
Chen's, awarded MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Indeed live up to their name! Thumbs up for all the food we ordered in Chen’s today! Special thanks to Lynda & Chris for the wonderful service! They are so professional & helpful in recommending all the good dishes. We had a very satisfying dinner, even my 6yo daughter also commented the pork & fish are good! :) will definitely come back again to try out other dishes!
