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Best Glutinous Rice Dishes in Singapore
7 restaurants compared
Price range: SGD1.00 – SGD35.80
Top 5 Glutinous Rice Dishes in Singapore (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Lor Mai Kai (Glutinous Rice) at Uncle Kun's Delicacies, SGD4.30 (Toa Payoh)
- Mango Sticky Rice at Nakhon Kitchen, SGD5.00 (Holland Village)
- Hong Kong Glutinous Rice at Uncle Kun's Delicacies, SGD2.80 (Toa Payoh)
- Ketupat (Rice Cake) at Satay Power (Stall 6), SGD1.00 (Raffles Place)
- Glutinous Rice with Savoury Toppings at Jian Bo Shui Kueh, SGD3.50 (Tiong Bahru)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Glutinous Rice Dishes
#1
Lor Mai Kai (Glutinous Rice)
Uncle Kun's DelicaciesToa Payoh·$
SGD4.30
Sticky rice with chicken, sausage, and mushroom wrapped in lotus leaf.
Tip: If you want to feel full after dim sum, lor mai kai plus a few siew mai gives you the ideal balance—rice, protein, and skill in one order.
#2
Mango Sticky Rice
Nakhon KitchenHolland Village·$
SGD5.00
Sweet sticky rice with ripe mango and coconut cream.
Tip: Order this as dessert to cool down from the spice — the sweetness and creaminess balance the earlier courses.
#3
Hong Kong Glutinous Rice
Uncle Kun's DelicaciesToa Payoh·$
SGD2.80
Sticky glutinous rice cooked with savory toppings, wrapped or served in leaf.
Tip: Hong Kong glutinous rice is S$2.80—it's the budget option that doesn't sacrifice quality, just complexity.
#4
Ketupat (Rice Cake)
Satay Power (Stall 6)Raffles Place·$
SGD1.00
Compressed rice cake wrapped in coconut leaves, classic satay accompaniment.
Tip: Always get at least one ketupat per person—it's part of the satay experience and completes the meal.
#5
Glutinous Rice with Savoury Toppings
Jian Bo Shui KuehTiong Bahru·$
SGD3.50
Sticky rice with egg, Chinese sausage and preserved vegetables.
Tip: Arrive before 8am for the best selection. The toppings vary based on what's prepared that day.
#6
Rice Dumplings (Zongzi)
Peach BlossomsMarina Centre·$$$
SGD35.80
Steamed glutinous rice dumplings with savory or sweet fillings.
Tip: Arrive when these are steaming from the kitchen — the heat intensifies the aroma of banana leaves and develops flavour in the rice.
#7
Glutinous Rice Ball (Bak Zhang)
Fu Ming (Redhill)Bukit Merah·$
SGD1.40
Sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaf, small sweet complement.
Tip: Add a bak zhang if you're eating a small carrot cake portion—it makes a more balanced snack and isn't expensive.