Chao Shan cuisine is a well-loved style of Chinese cooking that has found a strong following in Singapore.

The cooking style uses gentle techniques and minimal sauces to let ingredients speak for themselves.

Popular Chao Shan dishes in Singapore include Teochew porridge, steamed pomfret, braised duck, oyster omelette, and cold crab. Teochew porridge is a staple—served with a spread of simple yet tasty sides like preserved vegetables, salted egg, and braised peanuts.

Seafood plays a big role in Chao Shan here cuisine, so you’ll find plenty of restaurants serving fresh fish and shellfish—often simply steamed with ginger and soy sauce. It’s common to see cold crab on the table during celebrations.

Some hawker stalls also serve Teochew porridge and classic side dishes at very reasonable prices.

To sum up, Chao Shan food is beloved by many Singaporeans for its honest cooking and wide selection of dishes to share.