Sublime Chinese Food at Chef Chan’s

Tired of crowded, staid Chinese food in Singapore? For something different, for something to amaze your palate, head to Chef Chan’s restaurant. Run by Master Chef Chan Chen Hei, who is not concerned about going mainstream, his restaurant is tucked away in the National Museum of Singapore on Stamford Road. Many complain that the restaurant is hard to find, with no obvious signage, but it is worth the treasure hunt! The interior is decorated with an amazing amount of Chinese antiques, all belonging to the Master Chef, this restaurant makes diners feel like they have stepped into China in the 1930s.

The restaurant offers a range of set menus, which have been time-consumingly arranged by the Master Chef. These are good choice for first-comers as well as returnees. The dishes are arranged to complement one another. However, it is possible to change or substitute dishes, if necessary. Make sure that the menu you choose includes the most famous, not to miss Chef Chan’s famous Crispy Roast Chicken – most set menus do. This is the Master Chef’s signature dish and what he is famous for. Even if you don’t like chicken, you must try this dish. You will never have tasted chicken like this ever before in your entire life and will be back for more. This is the most crispy and succulent chicken ever! The other dishes are good, but pale in comparison to this masterpiece.

The set menus run from approximately S$56++ per son, upwards. This new restaurant is much smaller than Chef Chan’s old restaurant in the Odeon Towers (located inside a commercial building, which took away from the ambience). According to Chef Chan, the reason for this is so that he can better control the quality and delivery of the food. The new restaurant definitely does manage that. There are only 6-7 tables in the restaurant, so booking ahead is a must, especially on weekends (Tel.  +65 6333 0073).

Interior of Chef Chans Restaurant