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Ding Xiang Lou 鼎香楼

★ 4.3(198)on Googletoa payoh

601 MacPherson Rd, #01-14, Singapore 368242

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

6513 0998

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

B+Great choice

Score: 78 / 100

Atmosphere75

Queue wait70

Consistency60

Food quality85

Value for money85

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Ding Xiang Lou offers a solid option for Xing Hua (Putian) cuisine, with many reviewers highlighting the quality and reasonable pricing.

We'd consider the Fried Taro Rolls a must-try, often praised for being crispy and hot.

Other popular dishes include the Putian Ca Fen (bee hoon and mee sua soup) and Bian Rou soup.

Portions are generally generous, with a small serving often sufficient for two diners.

While the food receives consistent praise, some diners have noted inconsistencies in service speed, particularly during busy periods, which can lead to longer waits between dishes.

However, staff are often proactive in taking orders while you queue to mitigate this.

The atmosphere is generally pleasant, with private rooms available for groups.

We think it's a good alternative to larger chains offering similar cuisine, especially given the price point.

A meal for three dishes and two bowls of rice came up to $50.50, which is quite reasonable.

Verdict: A reliable choice for authentic Xing Hua food, best visited on weekdays to avoid longer waits and service inconsistencies.

Signature

Fried Taro Rolls

Best time

Weekdays for dinner

Wait time

15 minutes during peak hours

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 78 · 5 sources

What customers say

Ding Xiang Lou at Grantral Mall generally receives positive feedback for its delicious and reasonably priced Xing Hua/Hokkien cuisine, with dishes like fried taro rolls, Putian Ca Fen, and Bian Rou soup frequently praised.

While food quality and value are consistent draws, customers often note variable service speed, especially during peak hours, and occasional staffing shortages leading to longer waits.

Delicious & authentic cuisine (Xing Hua/Hokkien)Reasonable pricing & good valueVariable service speed/staffingPopularity leading to queuesGenerous portions

70% positive20% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★seijinm82· 3 months ago

Always wanted to try this restaurant every time when visit Grantral Mall, but somehow there is always queue. By the way, restaurant serves Xing Hua food. Finally I am able to try it and was pleasantl…

★★★★★Jeffrey Yeo· 2 months ago

Food was good and affordable. Service can still improve further. Atmosphere is alright with 2 VIP room if you wanna have private meal. Overall, it is good.

★★★★★EL Ng· 5 months ago

Delicious and reasonably priced hokkien food! Generous portions and freshly prepared. The fried taro rolls were superb, crispy and hot. Ordered prawn paste chicken, meesua and prawn pancake as well an…

★★★★★J T· 7 months ago

We had dinner here on a Thursday evening and ordered three dishes – chicken, tofu, and cauliflower, along with two bowls of rice. The food was not bad, all the dishes were decent. Service was a bit sl…

★★★★★Joanne Choo· 6 months ago

Ding Xiang Lou 鼎香楼 is located at 601 MacPherson Road #01-14 Grandtral Mall, Singapore 368242, conveniently accessible by public transportation & Tai Seng MRT. Today I enjoyed Deep-fried Seabass Tai St…

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