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Beng Poh Eating House 明宝海鲜小厨

★ 4.1(137)on Google$paya lebar

17 Tampines Avenue, Singapore 529792

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

8979 4635

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

B+Great choice

Score: 80 / 100

Atmosphere70

Consistency85

Food quality85

Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

We think Beng Poh Eating House is a solid, under-the-radar zi char option, especially if you're in the Paya Lebar area.

Their Herbal Fish Head Steamboat is a consistent highlight, praised for its robust, full-bodied herbal soup base.

The San Lor Hor Fun also gets a nod for its wok hei and generous ingredients, including crunchy bean sprouts.

While some dishes like the Salted Egg Yolk Pork Ribs can be inconsistent in tenderness, the overall consensus points to above-average tasting food with reasonable pricing and large portions.

Daily specials, like the half-price HK Style Steamed Baby Squid (though some found it bony), offer good value.

Service is frequently described as friendly and quick, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

Parking can be a challenge during peak hours, but the bright and airy setting makes for a comfortable dining experience.

We'd recommend Beng Poh for a reliable, value-for-money zi char meal, particularly if you appreciate a good herbal soup base and generous portions.

It's a strong contender, even next to more well-known neighbours.

Signature

Herbal Fish Head Steamboat

Best time

Lunch, for daily specials

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 80 · 5 sources

What customers say

Beng Poh Eating House is a well-regarded Zi Char spot in Paya Lebar, often praised for its value-for-money dishes, generous portions, and friendly, quick service.

Customers frequently highlight the herbal fish head steamboat, fresh crabs, LaLa soup, and the flavorful Royal Chives with salted fish.

While most dishes receive positive feedback, some found the pork ribs inconsistent in tenderness and the half-price HK Style Steamed Baby Squid to be disappointing due to bones.

Value for money & generous portionsHerbal Fish Head SteamboatFriendly & quick serviceWok hei in hor funInconsistent pork rib tenderness

80% positive10% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Joanne “LoveJJ”· 8 months ago

Went this Zi char few times. Although we not stay that area but still will miss their fish head steamboat. Because is herbal soup base. Everyday still have different dish 50% discount. The services is…

★★★★★Leonard Lim· 8 months ago

My wife and I had early dinner sharing a San lor hor fun and fried hor fun with raw egg on top. We also shared salted egg yolk pork ribs. Both hor fun was good value for money, had wok hei and reaso…

★★★★★A T· a year ago

Came here several times and never once disappointed. Fresh crabs 🦀 just spicy enough, love the LaLa soup, all very fresh. Noodles was nice, tasty with lots on ingredients that my daughter had 3 big s…

★★★★★Brandon Lee· a year ago

An under radar zi char place. Perhaps overshadowed by the better known GY zichar next door. Fri lunch special herbal lala soup was very good. Soup was robust and full-bodied with a slightly strong he…

★★★★★LP Pua· a year ago

We tried this place after visiting the competitor next door. The Kai Lan was excellent, the Prawn Paste Chicken was tasty, and the Hotplate Tofu was better than most. The Pork Rib was average; we've h…

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