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DING TE LE
949 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534713
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
We think Ding Te Le is a solid choice for those craving Shanghai-style pan-fried buns.
Reviewers consistently highlight the juicy, well-seared buns, noting their good balance of chewy and crisp skin.
The $3.80 pan-fried dumplings, especially when on promotion, are also a popular pick.
While the pan-fried buns are a clear winner, some find the noodles, like the Shanghai noodle with pork & spicy sauce, to be overly oily, suggesting they might be best skipped unless you prefer richer dishes.
The service is generally described as fast but impersonal, with a tick-your-order and pay-at-cashier system.
Ventilation can be an issue, with some finding the interior stuffy.
Despite this, the clean environment and especially the well-maintained toilets are a plus.
We'd recommend focusing on the buns and perhaps the spicy pork noodles, which some find superior to other well-known establishments.
Worth a visit for the signature buns, but manage expectations for other menu items and the dining environment.
Signature
Pan-fried buns
Best time
Evenings, especially for supper
Wait time
Around 10-15 minutes for food, longer during peak hours
Price
$$ ($15-25/person)
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
DING TE LE garners positive attention for its authentic Shanghai-style pan-fried buns, praised for their juiciness, crispiness, and balanced skin, with the spicy pork noodles and crab roe XLB also receiving high marks.
While service is generally fast, some customers find it impersonal, and there are occasional issues with order accuracy and a lack of apology for mistakes.
The indoor dining environment can be stuffy, and noodle dishes are sometimes criticized for being too oily, though the soya bean drink is a pleasant surprise.
Google Reviews
Heard about this place and finally had the chance to try their fresh pan-fried dumplings 🥟 Not bad at all — juicy and nicely seared. You’ve got to eat them carefully though, otherwise the soup insid…
If you love Shanghai style pan fried buns, this place is worth trying out🥟 Ordered the pan fried buns platter, signature steamed pork soup bun, vegetable & pork wanton soup, shanghai noodle with por…
Still one of my favourite places to eat at whenever I’m in Kovan. Especially the spicy pork noodles, which has a powerful, fragrant kick that places like DTF won’t have. A must-have. And the crab roe…
Ordered 15mins earlier than another group of customers, but food served after that group of customer. Apparently they “forgot” about our order, but they didn’t apologise, instead they insisted that th…
go-to place for shanghainese food! especially the fried bun is the best 👍 Not crowded and service is very fast. Great place for supper and dinner. my second time here and definitely not last.
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