A rare find in Singapore, Hua Ting serves up high quality Cantonese fare, justifying its high prices. All the dishes we ordered were great, making it an extremely satisfying meal! Portion sizes here are on the smaller side, so you can order more dishes to try out if your party size is big.
We ordered the:
• Peking Duck: Superb, the duck here seems to be leaner, so there isn't as much fat clinging to the skin, which makes it easier to eat.
• Steamed Squid Ink Dumpling: Good, the skin was made extremely well, very thin yet strong enough to hold all the filling.
• Baked Mango Chicken Tart: Delicious with an interesting taste, it tasted like a mix between a chicken pie and bolo bun.
• Char Siew Bun: Average.
• Siew Mai: Good, it tasted very fresh.
• Irish Duck: Amazing! I was really impressed by how tender and flavourful the duck was. This is a must order!
• Roasted Pork: This also impressed me, the meat was so tasty even without the fatty part and crisp skin. The portion was extremely small though.
• Wok-fried XO Turnip Cake: Not bad, the turnip cake itself tasted nice, the XO sauce wasn't really necessary. Would probably get the pan fried turnip cake next time.
• Bridge Lobster Rice Soup: The soup was super umami, I loved it. The pouring of the soup from the teapot was also visually appealing. Would definitely order this again.
• Lobster Braised Mee Pok: The flavour was quite good, though not as flavourful as the pao fan, so this should probably be eaten first. I was initially apprehensive as I thought mee pok wouldn't be the best choice of noodles, but the mee pok they used here matched the sauce well. It was thinner than usual so it absorbed the sauce better.
• Crispy Lychee Prawn Ball: Very tasty! This was really bursting with fresh prawns and was coated in a very thin layer of batter. In the middle of it was sweet and juicy lychee flesh which made for such a brilliant combination! The wasabi sauce provided was not bad, it wasn't overly pungent. Honestly though, the prawn ball itself was so good that I didn't even need the sauce.
Business was very good on a weekend. Seems that reservations must be made or it might be a bit difficult to get a seat.
Overall, Hua Ting is definitely a worthy of its place in the Michelin Guide. We will be back again, for sure!
Xingzhi Cai
5
The Dim Sum is worth trying, and the staff there are friendly and always provide their best services. With a small request for birthday cake for celebration is also well taken care of. Will go back and try other dishes again. Thank you so much.
Ayesha Manan
4
Taken here for a business lunch by bosses.
All the food was yummy, especially the Peking duck. Crispy skin was mouthwatering!
Hot stone fried rice with cheese came an hour after ordering it🤣🤣🤣 it was deliciousssss
Peter Gan
3
Background
A stalwart of Singapore’s Cantonese dining scene, Hua Ting Restaurant has long been revered for its traditional dim sum and seafood offerings. Housed within a hotel, it carries the weight of expectation.
Ambience
The setting is classic hotel Chinese with plush carpets, crisp white tablecloths, and an understated elegance that borders on generic.
Service
It was disappointingly lax for a restaurant of this calibre. Menus materialised only after prompting, tea pots ran dry without refills, and staff seemed perpetually one step behind.
Food & Drink
The kitchen, at least, holds up its end. The Crispy Lychee Prawn Ball was a masterclass in texture, with a crackling exterior giving way to sweet, bouncy prawn. The fish congee was silkily comforting, and the vegetarian cheong fun was tasty.
Overall
Hua Ting’s dim sum remains good, but the experience feels like a luxury car with a sputtering engine.
Derrick Chan
5
Excellent meal, set and a la carte menus are both delicious. The pork rib is large and juicy and Garoupa rice is flavourful. Smoked pu-er peking duck was crispy and nice pancakes, though the meat was a tiny bit dry chppped and would choose another preparation. Terrific service by Jessica and Heng Qua.
Lance Tan
5
Came to celebrate my wife and brothers birthday. Had the $118 set with family. Enjoyed the double boiled chicken soup, hor fun & mango sago. The goose web was a new experience too.
Website was outdated so they don't serve the birthday set anymore, but other than that, all was good.
Will definitely be back again!
Nickholas Ong
5
Our dining experience was nothing short of remarkable. The service, led by Sophia and assist by Grace, both are attentive and professional, adding a thoughtful touch to the meal. Sophia’s sharing of her personal journey brought an unexpected and inspiring element to the table, enriching the atmosphere with positivity and warmth.
The meal itself was a testament to Hua Ting’s culinary expertise. The famous chicken pie was delightfully flaky and flavorful, while the char siew and roasted pork were perfectly seasoned and tender. The Beijing duck was a standout—crispy skin and succulent meat paired beautifully with traditional accompaniments. Even the simpler dishes, like the sprouts, were well-prepared, and the desserts were the perfect ending, with each bite balancing sweetness and texture impeccably.
Hua Ting is truly a testament to fine Cantonese dining, delivering a memorable experience with its timeless dishes and refined ambiance. It’s a place where tradition meets sophistication, leaving diners eager to return. Specially shoutout to Sophia, thank you.
WS Lim
5
17/04/25
Is has been awhile since I visited the restaurant. The service is still top notch. Food is good, unique and same goes to the quality. One of the best Chinese restaurant in town.
Yuan Li
5
One of my favourite Cantonese restaurant in sg. Roasted duck, birds’ nest and chili prawn are must have orders. Unfortunately dropped Michelin star last year. Might because they hire service people not trained well, very hard to communicate.
Hui Ping Tan
4
Had dim sum and some main dishes but nothing stands out. Service from Meng Chue was exceptional. Thank you for going out of the way and making our day.