The signature item and crowd favorite featuring soft, fluffy steamed pastry with just the right amount of sweetness. Filled with tender caramelized BBQ pork that's both savory and slightly sweet. Each bun shows consistent quality from handmade preparation. The char sieu (BBQ pork) inside is perfectly seasoned.
Tips from diners
The char sieu pau is why people queue here. Buy multiple for breakfast or snack.
The richest savory option featuring substantial braised pork chunks in a gravy-based filling. More texture than the char sieu version with actual meat pieces. Heartier and more filling for substantial appetite.
Tips from diners
This is the most substantial pau with chunky meat. Most filling of the lineup.
A traditional sweet pau featuring smooth, creamy red bean paste inside the fluffy white steamed bun. The sweetness is moderate—not cloying. The red bean flavor is clean and natural. Popular as a dessert or sweet snack.
Tips from diners
The red bean paste is smooth and not overly sweet. Good for after meal or as light sweet snack.
A more refined sweet pau with delicate lotus paste filling. The lotus flavor is subtle and floral, distinct from the red bean version. The white steamed pastry provides neutral base for the nuanced lotus taste. Slightly more premium offering.
Tips from diners
Lotus paste is more delicate and floral than red bean. Try both to compare.
A savory pau option featuring finely shredded chicken with mild seasoning inside fluffy steamed pastry. Less rich than the char sieu version but lighter and delicate. Good for those preferring chicken over pork.
Tips from diners
Lighter and more delicate than pork bun. Good if you prefer chicken or want variety.
Operating since 1969, Tiong Bahru Pau has become an institution in the historic Tiong Bahru neighborhood with five expansion locations across Singapore. The stall specializes in handmade steamed buns (pau) and traditional dim sum, with the Char Siew Pau (BBQ pork bun) as the crowd favorite. Each bun is made with a perfectly soft and fluffy pastry with just the right sweetness, filled with caramelized BBQ pork.
Open daily 8am-6pm. This is a breakfast and brunch spot primarily. Best items available morning through early afternoon.
Come before 10am to get freshest paus with minimal queue. By noon, popular items often sell out.
Buy 2-3 different types to experience variety. The char sieu and da rou are heartier; dou sha and lian rong are sweet.
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