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First Bowl Rice Kitchen The Seletar Mall

4.7(1,605)on Googlechinesesengkang

33 Sengkang W Ave, #01-09/10/11/12/13/14 The Seletar Mall, Singapore 797653

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)7:30 AM – 9:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere70
Food quality88
Value for money90

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: First Bowl Rice Kitchen at The Seletar Mall offers a comforting, home-style Chinese cuisine experience, with a strong emphasis on value.

We note the consistent praise for the tender Hunan Beef, priced at $9, which delivers a satisfying heat and flavour profile.

Other standout dishes include the fresh stir-fried prawns with vermicelli and the flavourful Stewed Beef Brisket with Tomato, which is particularly good when mixed with the free-flow rice.

The free-flow rice and side condiments like spicy pickled cabbage are a significant draw, enhancing the overall meal experience.

However, we observe a recurring comment regarding the chicken dishes, specifically that they tend to contain more vegetables or yam than actual chicken.

While the environment is generally clean and bright, some patrons have found the dining area to be quite cramped, especially for groups larger than four.

This makes it less ideal for larger gatherings during peak hours.

The restaurant is also noted for being halal, making it a good option for Muslim diners seeking Chinese food.

We recommend visiting during off-peak hours to avoid the cramped conditions.

It's a reliable spot for a quick, value-for-money meal, but perhaps not a destination for a spacious group dinner.

Signature

Hunan Beef

Best time

off-peak hours

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

First Bowl Rice Kitchen at The Seletar Mall is generally well-received for its comforting, homely Chinese cuisine, offering good value with free-flow rice and sides.

Customers praise specific dishes like the tender Hunan Beef, flavorful Stewed Beef Brisket with Tomato, and fresh prawns with vermicelli.

However, some find the chicken dishes to have more vegetables than meat, and the dining area can be cramped, especially for larger groups.

Comforting & Homely FoodValue for Money (Free-flow Rice/Sides)Tender Beef DishesCramped Dining SpaceChicken Dishes: More Veg than Meat
70% positive20% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Jechtto· 3 months ago

There's a certain homeliness to the food here that my partner and myself felt very comforting. Passed by this place a couple of times and finally today we decided to give it a shot. On the surface it…

★★★★★Online “OC_Google” Contact· 5 months ago

Was told this had a cauliflower that tasted like another shop in Seletar Mall. Was pleasantly surprised that the food quality was good (less the yam in the chicken) The vegetables were quite tasty.…

★★★★Bryan Chihan· 5 months ago

Came for dinner and ordered the Stewed Beef Brisket with Tomato. The dish was served to my table by the staff the moment my number came up, which was pleasant. The brisket was so tender and flavorful…

★★★★★Jeena Hey· 6 months ago

I’ve always noticed this restaurant being quite crowded, so I decided to give it a try. When I entered, I realised they don’t serve pork. made me hesitate a little, but still decided to go ahead. The…

★★★★★Shereen Lau· 4 months ago

First time eating at their physical shop, usually will order from food panda. Ordered the fragrant chicken and surprisingly came with other veg ie cauliflower, lotus root.. green peppers.. tofu skin..…

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