What are the best shrimp dishes in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in Singapore is at Jin Ting Wan. We compared 40 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in Singapore?

Shrimp dish prices in Singapore range from SGD3.50 to SGD38.00 across 40 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in Singapore

40 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD3.50 – SGD38.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 40 restaurants:

Steamed Crispy Red Rice Roll with Shrimp & Pork at Jin Ting Wan, SGD13.00 (Marina Bay)
Deep-Fried Century Egg Wrapped with Minced Shrimps at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, SGD13.20 (City Hall)
Wanton Mee at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, SGD3.50 (Chinatown)
Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo) at So Pho, SGD9.50 (Novena)
Siu Mai with Conpoy and Mushroom at Man Fu Yuan, SGD12.80 (Bugis)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 40 Shrimp Dishes

Steamed Crispy Red Rice Roll with Shrimp & Pork

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

SGD13.00

Glutinous rice wrapped around shrimp and pork, then crisped until golden.

Tip: This style is less common than the steamed, cheong-fun style rice rolls. The crispy exterior adds a new dimension — worth trying if you're familiar with standard versions.

Deep-Fried Century Egg Wrapped with Minced Shrimps

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

City Hall·$$$

SGD13.20

Crispy exterior with century egg and minced shrimp paste, a signature savory-crispy contrast dish.

Tip: If you're cautious about century egg, this is a good introduction — the shrimp and frying balance the funk beautifully.

Wanton Mee

Hong Lim Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

SGD3.50

Noodles topped with wonton dumplings in soy and sesame sauce.

Tip: One of the cheapest noodle options at Hong Lim. Great value if wontons are fresh and dumpling filling is generous.

Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo)

So Pho

Novena·$$

SGD9.50

Crispy turmeric-infused crepe with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.

Tip: Wrap pieces in lettuce leaves with fresh herbs and dip in fish sauce — this is the traditional way and makes each bite fresh.

Siu Mai with Conpoy and Mushroom

Man Fu Yuan

Bugis·$$$

SGD12.80

Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings with dried scallop and shiitake, wrapped in fine yellow pastry.

Tip: These showcase why Man Fu Yuan's dim sum is celebrated. The ingredient quality is immediately apparent.

Siu Mai with Conpoy

Crystal Jade Golden Palace

Orchard·$$$

SGD12.00

Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings topped with dried scallop, wrapped in thin yellow pastry.

Tip: The conpoy adds a unique flavor. These pair perfectly with their signature har gow and rice roll.

Signature Har Gow

Crystal Jade Golden Palace

Orchard·$$$

SGD13.20

Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent skin and plump fresh shrimp.

Tip: These are must-order. The shrimp are sourced fresh daily and the wrapper-to-filling ratio is perfect.

Siu Mai (Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck

$$$

SGD11.20

Open-topped dumplings with minced pork, shrimp, and mushroom wrapped in thin yellow pastry.

Tip: The Siu Mai here has a higher ratio of shrimp to pork compared to many restaurants. Dip gently in soy sauce.

Siew Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

Hai Tien Lo

Marina Centre·$$

SGD11.80

Open-topped dumpling of minced pork and shrimp, topped with fish roe.

Tip: These have a more delicate texture than many versions — eat them quickly before they cool, as the wonton wrapper firms up when cold.

#10

Summer Rolls

So Pho

Novena·$$

SGD8.50

Fresh rice paper rolls with vegetables, herbs, and optional shrimp.

Tip: Order as a starter for sharing — one plate of 4 rolls is enough for 2-3 people alongside pho.

#11

Seafood Bhel Puri

Native

Chinatown·$$

SGD22.00

Crispy and tangy Indian-inspired snack with seafood, puffed rice, and tamarind chutney.

Tip: This is elevated street food. The flavors are bold and the seafood changes based on seasonal availability.

#12

Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings)

Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck

$$$

SGD12.80

Delicate translucent dumplings filled with plump shrimp and bamboo shoots.

Tip: These are a must-order. The wrapper quality is exceptional — paper-thin without tearing.

#13

Ngoh Hiang

True Blue Cuisine

Bras Basah·$$$

SGD12.00

Beancurd skin-wrapped rolls with minced meat, prawn, and spices.

Tip: Ngoh hiang must be eaten warm while the exterior is crispy. They're best eaten immediately after arrival.

#14

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling)

Tim Ho Wan

Toa Payoh·$$

SGD4.80

Classic steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wrapper and fresh plump shrimp.

Tip: These are smaller portions than other restaurants, but the quality is uncompromised. Order multiple to your liking.

#15

Char Kway Teow with Shrimps

Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow

Tiong Bahru·$

SGD5.50

Fried noodles with Chinese sausage, cockles, and shrimps.

Tip: The shrimp and cockle combination offers different textures. Both are fresh here.

#16

Steamed Kurobuta Pork Char Sieu Rice Roll with Dry Sakura Shrimp

Hua Ting Restaurant

Orchard·$$$

SGD13.50

Silky steamed rice roll filled with Kurobuta pork and topped with crispy sakura shrimp.

Tip: Order this early in your dim sum meal — the rice rolls are best eaten immediately after steaming.

#17

Steamed Scallop Dumpling

Summer Palace

Tanglin·$$$

SGD12.00

Har gow filled with fresh scallop and shrimp, wrapped in translucent wrapper.

Tip: The scallop adds sweetness and different texture from standard shrimp dumplings. Eat immediately after they arrive for best texture.

#18

Takeneko (Bamboo Shoots with Sakura Ebi)

Whitegrass

City Hall·$$$

SGD38.00

Deep-fried bamboo shoots with a thin crispy batter, topped with sweet sakura ebi and sansho pepper.

Tip: The contrast between crispy exterior and tender interior is intentional. Eat it immediately while the crispness is at its peak.

#19

Rock Shrimp Tempura

Akira Back

Marina Bay·$$$

SGD28.00

Crispy shrimp tempura with sriracha ranch or gochujang aioli.

Tip: Ask to taste both sauces. They represent different sides of Akira Back's fusion philosophy.

#20

Pad Thai

Super Thai

Pasir Panjang·$$

SGD10.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, and peanuts.

Tip: This is filling enough for a main course despite the low price — consider ordering one between two to save.

#21

Handcrafted Har Gow

Man Fu Yuan

Bugis·$$$

SGD13.50

Steamed shrimp dumplings with paper-thin wrapper and plump fresh shrimp from the dim sum selection.

Tip: The weekend all-you-can-eat dim sum buffet is incredible value. The har gow alone is worth the S$78 per person price.

#22

Kueh Pie Tee

National Kitchen by Violet Oon

City Hall·$$$

SGD16.00

Crispy pastry cups filled with shredded vegetables, turnip, and shrimp.

Tip: The kueh pie tee must be eaten immediately after arrival while the pastry is still crispy. The contrast with soft filling is the defining pleasure.

#23

Laksa

Tampines Round Market & Food Centre

Tampines·$

SGD5.50

Spicy coconut and seafood noodle soup with cockles, prawns, and fishcakes.

Tip: Ask how spicy the broth is before ordering. Laksa heat levels vary by stall; some are blazing hot.

#2496% recommend

Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa

Hong Lim Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

SGD5.50

Spicy rich broth with crayfish, cockles, prawns, and rice vermicelli.

Tip: The crayfish is the signature touch. Other laksa stalls don't consistently add this ingredient. It's worth the extra cost and occasional wait.

#2592% recommend

Lor Mee (Braised Noodles with Seafood)

Putien

SGD16.50

Yellow noodles braised until slightly crispy at the edges, topped with an array of seafood and garnishes.

Tip: The seafood topping is generous and fresh. Mix everything together before eating — the sauce is the best part.

#2692% recommend

Gambas al Ajillo

Esquina

Keong Saik·$$$

SGD38.00

Spanish shrimp sautéed with garlic, chili, and olive oil served with bread.

Tip: This is essential Spanish cuisine. Order it hot and eat immediately while the shrimp are still warm.

#2789% recommend

Ngoh Hiang

The Blue Ginger

Tanjong Pagar·$$$

SGD14.00

Beancurd skin rolls filled with minced pork and shrimp, fried until crispy.

Tip: Order ngoh hiang and eat immediately while the exterior is crispy. The contrast with the soft filling is what makes this dish work.

#2888% recommend

Fried Spring Rolls

Long Phung Vietnamese Restaurant

Joo Chiat·$$

SGD7.50

Crispy rolls filled with shrimp, pork, and vegetables, served with dipping sauce.

Tip: Eat these immediately — they soften as they cool. The crunchy exterior is the point.

#2988% recommend

Har Gow (3 pieces)

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

SGD3.60

Crystal-thin shrimp dumplings with translucent wheat starch wrapper.

Tip: Har gow is the hardest dim sum to execute. If a place gets this right, you know they're serious. This passes all tests.

#3088% recommend

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

SGD4.50

Delicate prawn-filled dumplings with thin wheat-starch skin.

Tip: Eat these immediately while hot. They dry out and lose texture after 10 minutes.

#3188% recommend

Shrimp Xiao Long Bao

Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Chinatown·$

SGD7.50

Shrimp and pork dumplings with 12-hour seafood broth.

Tip: The shrimp broth is lighter and more delicate than the pork version. Try this if you prefer less assertive flavors.

#3287% recommend

Truffle Har Gow

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

SGD14.00

Shrimp dumpling with translucent skin accented with truffle aroma.

Tip: The truffle aroma should be gentle and delicate, not overpowering. If it smells aggressively funky, it may be truffle oil rather than real truffle.

#3387% recommend

Pad Thai

Nakhon Kitchen

Holland Village·$

SGD6.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, egg, and crushed peanuts.

Tip: Nakhon serves generous portions — one dish easily becomes a main course, so consider sharing.

#3487% recommend

Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumpling)

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

SGD4.50

Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings topped with a single roe.

Tip: Consume immediately—the filling cools quickly and the wrapper becomes rubbery.

#3586% recommend

Gambas en Salsa Verde

Esquina

Keong Saik·$$$

SGD36.00

Shrimp cooked in a vibrant green parsley and garlic sauce.

Tip: The green sauce is the star. Use bread to get every drop.

#3685% recommend

Fresh Salad Rolls

Long Phung Vietnamese Restaurant

Joo Chiat·$$

SGD7.00

Rice paper rolls with shrimp, herbs, and vegetables, served with peanut sauce.

Tip: The herbs make this — generous amounts of mint and cilantro. The peanut sauce is house-made.

#3785% recommend

Ngo Hiang

Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant

Joo Chiat·$$

SGD11.80

Pork-filled spring roll with shrimp and seasonings, deep-fried golden.

Tip: Order this first — it's the classic opening to a Peranakan meal and signals the kitchen's competence.

#3885% recommend

Siew Mai (3 pieces)

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

SGD3.60

Open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings, steamed and topped with fish roe.

Tip: Siew mai quality separates real dim sum skill from casual dumpling making. Here you can taste 60 years of experience in the filling texture.

#3982% recommend

Tom Yum Soup

Sisaket Thai Food

Tanjong Pagar·$

SGD4.50

Hot and sour soup with shrimp, mushrooms, and lemongrass.

Tip: Tom Yum is ideal for sharing. One bowl comfortably serves 2-3 people as a starter.

#4078% recommend

Pad Thai

Sisaket Thai Food

Tanjong Pagar·$

SGD4.50

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, egg, and peanuts.

Tip: If you're new to Thai food, Pad Thai is the safest choice. It's familiar but still authentically prepared.