Even thou the salted egg pork rice was what got them famous. But it’s the Teochew Hor Fun that got me kept coming back. Their prawn paste chicken was also very good. They should move to a bigger outlet. Due the limited sittings, the queue gets insanely long. The wait can be unbearable. Definitely recommended.
Marcus Tan
4
Orchard has no lack of affordable eats! Unlike what the name suggests, New Station Snack Bar does not sell snacks - it’s an old school tze char store that is hidden at the highest level of Far East Plaza. Seatings are always limited and there’s always a queue forming up outside the store. The taste have not changed much since we started visiting many years ago.
We ordered:
* Stirred fried french beans with Chye Poh (you can request for more Chye Poh)
* Salted egg pork
* Thai-style fried beancurd
* Stirred fried black bean fish with bitter gourd
We requested for more Chye Poh for the stirred fried French beans with Chye Poh, and we were told that it will be more salty. In actual fact, we found that it was more sweet than salty but the fragrance of the chye poh complements the well fried French beans.
Salted egg pork was solid as usual - Pork was adequately fried without being too greasy and it was topped with a generous amount of salted egg sauce that is savoury and not too salty.
Thai-style fried beancurd tastes ordinary, but what is commendable is that the amount of Thai sweet-chilli sauce and vegetables.
We were slightly disappointed by the Stirred fried black bean fish with bitter gourd. The black bean sauce was slightly too salty, and actually we didn’t see a lot of fish slices within the dish. So on that front, we thought it was a bit expensive.
We paid S$58.60 for all the 4 dishes + 3 plates of rice which we thought was relatively affordable given the more expensive options around.
Regardless, New Station Snack Bar is a staple Tze char option if you’re in Orchard area. You will not be disappointed!
June Ang
5
This place always has a long queue and by long, I really mean long so I decided to packet my food and bring it home instead.
I ordered the claypot hor fun with sliced fish and the prawn paste chicken. I like that they actually pack the sauce separately for the hor fun, which is very thoughtful because it keeps the noodles from getting soggy. Once I mixed everything at home, the hor fun had a nice smoky wok hei flavour and the fish slices were fresh and tender.
The prawn paste chicken was crispy and fragrant, with a good balance of savouriness and that slight fermented prawn aroma that makes it addictive. Even after bringing it home, the chicken still had good crunch, which says a lot about the frying technique.
Prices are reasonable given the quality and portion size but the queue is no joke, especially during peak meal times. If you want to skip the wait, packing your food like I did might be the best option. Definitely worth trying if you’re around Orchard and craving some solid zi char dishes.
Aerosmith 09
5
Came on a weekday around 8pm. There was a short queue with little to no wait time. The restaurant was nearly full.
Two of us got a Salted egg pork, butter sotong, Sambal Kang Kong and rice with fried eggs. Bill came up to $47.40.
The salted egg pork was AMAZING. SO FLAVOURFUL. Still crispy and there is an abundance of sauce. The dish is rich but not jelak.
Unfortunately butter sotong had no salt whatsoever. The squid was fresh and cooked well but the lack of salt was rather disappointing.
Kang Kong is nothing to rave about. Decent.
Overall a great meal, carried by the pork.
Paramita Rut Setiawati
5
My must visit resto when I came to Singapore!
The Salted Egg Pork is the best! ❤️
All the food were delicious!
The place not so big. So you need to order and enjoy the food as fast as you can.
Ars 3276
4
Very nice and delicious Local food. I would say most of their items are top notch delights.
Salted egg pork + their various Kum Hiong (slight spice) are favourite. Today realised their Beef horfun is extremely nice as well.
This is a purely Eat - Finish - Go place. U dont get to hang around for long due to the constant long Q and people waiting for seats.
Plenty of items on menu for you to choose. Nice and 1 of the better local delights in town for sure.
Lau Guan Zhen (Sean)
5
The salted egg pork rice at New Station Snack Bar is a must-try! The crispy pork is perfectly coated in a rich, creamy salted egg sauce that’s packed with flavor. Paired with fluffy rice, it’s a satisfying and indulgent meal. The portion sizes are generous, and the dish has the perfect balance of savory and creamy. The casual setting is great for a quick and tasty meal, and the prices are very reasonable. Definitely worth a visit for anyone craving a unique twist on a classic dish!
Kelvin Ooi
3
Service is horrible. There’s this China lady server I guess, she is quite rude and didnt explain the things properly as we are first timer here, pls dont expect we know all the rules and prices of your restaurant. 😡
Other than that, Food is pretty good and flavorful. We ordered marmite chicken rice and salted egg pork rice, commendable tastes.
Zen Woo
5
A classic eatery that brings back memories of the 90s. The setting is simple with basic tables and chairs, and the focus is on serving good food without any fuss.
We ordered the salted egg pork, green dragon vegetables, seafood hor fun, and hotplate tofu. Every dish was delicious and well-seasoned.
The salted egg gravy stood out with its rich and fragrant aroma. It was creamy and smooth, without any gritty chunks of salted egg, which showed great attention to detail. The pork was cooked perfectly, striking the right balance between tender and crispy. It was not overly oily, and each piece was evenly coated in the flavorful gravy.
The seafood hor fun had a nice eggy fragrance and a good amount of wok hei. Although the noodles were slightly clumped, the strong flavors and seasoning made up for it.
The hotplate tofu was the standout dish for me. The sauce was unique and had an excellent mix of sweetness and savoriness that took the dish to another level.
The green dragon vegetables were fresh and crunchy, with beansprouts adding texture and brown shimeji mushrooms providing a softer contrast. This dish complemented the richer options by offering a light and refreshing balance.
I would recommend this eatery to anyone looking for authentic and delicious local fare. Zichar places like this are great for groups because you can order several dishes to share and enjoy more variety. This spot is highly recommended.
Josephine Tan
5
A cozy, family-run spot that’s been around since 1994. Seating’s a bit tight, but no worries—the crowd moves fast. Service was super quick, and the staff were so friendly. The Teochew hor fan? Total winner of the day! 🤣 Definitely coming back to try more.