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Hao Wei Lai 好味来
165 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3687, Singapore 150165
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 78 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Hao Wei Lai offers a solid selection of Chinese comfort food, particularly excelling in its noodle and dumpling offerings.
Reviewers consistently praise the classic dumplings for being juicy and flavourful, with the guotie often highlighted for its pan-fried crispness.
The fried rice also receives commendation for its flavour and eggy coating.
While the xiao long bao has mixed reviews, with some finding it fantastic and others noting a lack of juiciness or an overly sweet, meaty taste, the overall consensus points to a good cost-to-performance ratio.
We'd recommend focusing on the noodles and dumplings, especially the 红油抄手 (spicy wontons) and the various noodle dishes.
Be aware that the venue is not air-conditioned and can get crowded and warm during peak lunch hours.
It's a reliable spot for a quick, affordable meal, but manage expectations for the xiao long bao.
Best for a casual, no-frills lunch or dinner.
Signature
dumplings
Best time
avoid peak lunch hour
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 78 · 5 sources
What customers say
Hao Wei Lai 好味来 is generally well-regarded for its affordable and flavourful Chinese cuisine, particularly its noodles, dumplings, and fried rice.
Customers frequently praise the quality of dishes like the 红油抄手, pan-fried Guotie, and the well-seasoned fried rice.
While some items like the xiao long bao receive mixed reviews, the overall consensus points to a good cost-to-performance ratio, despite the non-air-conditioned and often crowded environment during peak hours.
Google Reviews
I got the mushroom pork ribs noodles but I didn’t know it was soup as the picture looks like it was dry. Nonetheless, the noodles was good and pork was fresh with good amount of portion. The soup was…
Was wandering around the Bukit Merah Town Centre looking for quick lunchtime eat when we chanced upon this place. Place was about 80% full at peak lunch hour on a weekday. 🌕 红油抄手: Slippery thin wrap…
Papa says: Fried rice and xiaolongbao are good options! Fried rice was incredibly flavourful and loved how each grain was somehow coated with egg. The xialongbao was also nice when eaten hot, but I j…
My go to for classic dumplings, which are juicy and flavourful here. Guotie is pan fried to perfection unlike many similar stalls that have started to deep fry instead, and xiaolongbao is fantastic to…
Food is not bad, but there are also several misses. I recommend getting their noodles and avoiding the xiao long bao! I've tried the fried rice with pork chop, fried noodles with chicken, spicy wanto…
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