The duck is roasted until the skin cracks and renders, while the meat stays juicy. A light honey glaze gives it subtle sweetness. Reviewers consistently praise this as one of their signature dishes alongside dim sum.
Tips from diners
Order this for dinner or weekend lunch. It's worth ordering a half for sharing and trying the roast chicken too.
These premium dumplings feature a thin wrapper and generous filling of plump garoupa fish meat. Diners note the sweetness of the fresh seafood and the careful steaming that keeps the meat tender.
Tips from diners
The garoupa filling is delicate — these should be eaten gently to avoid losing the filling. Dip only the edge in soy sauce.
This signature cheung fun is filled with tender Kurobuta pork char sieu. The topping of dried sakura shrimp adds a briny contrast and textural crunch. Reviews highlight the delicate, barely-set rice roll that contrasts with the juicy filling.
Tips from diners
Order this early in your dim sum meal — the rice rolls are best eaten immediately after steaming.
Golden, crispy exterior with a soft, savory turnip cake interior. The X.O sauce — made from dried scallop and shrimp — adds umami and heat. The hot stone keeps each bite at the perfect temperature.
Tips from diners
The X.O sauce here is potent. Mix it in gradually and taste as you go — it's addictively spicy.
This lo mai gai combines premium ingredients — the conpoy (dried scallop) adds sweetness and umami, while shiitake mushrooms bring earthiness. The glutinous rice absorbs the flavors while staying moist. Reviews note this as a hearty, satisfying dish.
Tips from diners
This is a filling dish — order it later in your meal. One packet can easily satisfy two people.
Hua Ting has been a stalwart of Singapore's Cantonese dining scene for over 30 years, located at the Orchard Hotel. The restaurant is known for its meticulously crafted dim sum, signature roasts, and consistency that has earned it Michelin recognition.
Come for dim sum lunch (11:30am-2:30pm weekdays, 11am-2:30pm weekends). It's the signature experience and queues are shorter than at Plaza Singapura locations.
Book ahead, especially for Saturday and Sunday lunch when dim sum is most popular. Walk-ins may face long waits during peak hours.
The Orchard Hotel location is smaller than other Hua Ting branches, so the experience feels more intimate but books up faster.
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