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Dian Xiao Er (NEX)

4.5(1,304)on Google$$chineseserangoon

23 Serangoon Central, #02 - 09 / 10 NEX, Singapore 556083

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 88 / 100

Atmosphere90
Queue wait75
Food quality90
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Dian Xiao Er at NEX consistently delivers on its promise of comforting Chinese cuisine, with the Herbal Roast Duck being a clear standout.

Reviewers frequently praise its tender, fragrant meat and crisp skin, though some note occasional fattiness.

Beyond the duck, the Marmite Chicken and Mongolian Pork Ribs receive high recommendations for their flavour and caramelised glazes.

We think the Fish Maw Thick Soup with Crabmeat and Conpoy, and Assam Prawns are also worth trying.

Service is generally described as attentive and efficient, even during busy periods.

While weekend dinner crowds can lead to a 15-minute wait, off-peak visits report much shorter queues.

We'd recommend this as a reliable choice for family meals or group gatherings, especially if you're in the mood for well-executed Chinese comfort food.

Best for groups of 3-5 to sample a variety of dishes.

Signature

Herbal Roast Duck

Best time

Weekdays or non-peak hours to avoid queues

Wait time

15 minutes during weekend dinner crowd, 5 minutes during off-peak

Price

$$ ($40/person based on family of 4 spending $160)

Score: 88 · 5 sources

What customers say

Dian Xiao Er (NEX) is highly regarded for its signature herbal roast duck, consistently praised for its tenderness, juiciness, and flavorful skin, though some found parts of it too fatty.

Other popular dishes include Mongolian Pork Ribs, Chicken with Marmite, and Assam Prawns.

Customers appreciate the warm, rustic ambiance and generally efficient, polite service, despite occasional wait times during peak hours.

signature herbal roast duck qualitytender and flavorful pork/chicken disheswarm ambiance and efficient serviceoccasional fattiness in duck/char siew
90% positive10% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Leonard Lim· 3 months ago

Had a very satisfying dining experience at Dian Xiao Er (NEX) recently. The restaurant has a warm, rustic Chinese village-style ambience that makes it comfortable for family meals and gatherings. The…

★★★★★Eileen· 6 months ago

Visited Dian Xiao Er outlet located at NEX yesterday. Wait time was about 15min due to weekend Dinner crowd. The sever offer us to take a sit inside while waiting for our table as there is about 4 gro…

★★★★★Teoh Beng Eu· 4 months ago

My family and I celebrated my Aunt's 80th Birthday. The food was scrumptious and full of flavour. I throughly enjoyed the Roast Duck with dang gui Duck Roasted with Angelica Herb, Fish Maw Thick Soup…

★★★★★randall· 7 months ago

Never realy ate at Dian Xiao Er till now and boy was i missing out. The food is actually really nice! Service is generally good too. Didn't get pics of every dish but the Mongolian pork ribs were real…

★★★★★Ling Low· 5 months ago

I was really impressed with the roasted duck here! The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly roasted with a beautifully crisp skin. Easily one of the best dishes I’ve had at a Chinese restaurant. The…

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