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百家乐海鲜 Joyful Seafood (85 Dawson Road)

2.6(33)on Googlequeenstown

85 Dawson Rd, #01-02, Singapore 141085

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere50
Queue wait55
Consistency60
Food quality65
Value for money70

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Joyful Seafood, located in the largest of three eateries in the Dawson area, offers a range of tze char dishes at competitive prices.

We note that the Kung Pao Chicken Cube Rice and Pork Rib Rice are both priced at $6, while the Ginger Onion Sliced Fish Rice and Salted Egg Chicken Cube Rice are $6.50.

Customers generally find the food to be good value, with dishes like sweet and sour pork rice and black pepper chicken rice receiving positive mentions for taste and portion size.

However, there are consistent reports of long wait times, even when the eatery isn't visibly crowded, with some customers experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes for simple orders.

Service can also be inconsistent, with some staff described as nonchalant, and hygiene concerns raised about cooks not wearing masks and hair found in food.

Despite these issues, the option to call ahead for orders, which can be ready in 10 minutes even during peak lunch, is a significant advantage for those in a hurry.

Our verdict: A decent option for affordable tze char in the Queenstown area, but we recommend calling in your order ahead of time, especially during lunch, to avoid potentially long waits and inconsistent service.

Signature

Kung Pao Chicken Cube Rice ($6)

Best time

Call ahead for orders during peak lunch

Wait time

Can be 30 minutes even for simple dishes

Price

$ ($6-10/person)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Joyful Seafood at 85 Dawson Road receives mixed reviews, with some customers praising the delicious and reasonably priced dishes like sweet sour pork rice and black pepper chicken rice, often noting efficient service and quick phone orders.

However, significant concerns include long wait times, especially for simple dishes, and observations of unhygienic practices such as cooks not wearing masks and hair found in food.

Some customers also reported issues with food quality, like overcooked vegetables and inconsistent seasoning, alongside perceived nonchalant staff attitudes.

Food quality & taste (specific dishes)Waiting times & service efficiencyHygiene & staff practicesValue for moneyStaff attitude
40% positive20% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Sheri Nah· 4 months ago

Order taker was helpful and efficient. Offered optional item like fried egg. We had sweet sour pork rice w/egg and black pepper chicken rice/egg. Both delicious and just the right portion. Good exp…

★★★★★Ronny Tan Yong Hui· 7 months ago

Kung Pao Chicken Cube Rice ($6) Pork Rib Rice ($6) Ginger onion slice fish rice ($6.50) Salted Egg Chicken Cube Rice ($6.50) HKM ($6) KL HKM ($6) Mee Goreng ($6) San Lao Horfun HKM ($6.50) Thick Fish…

★★★★★kailoon teo· 5 months ago

The negative reviews here is ridiculous. You can't expect restaurant service at coffee shop tze char. These residents might not had tried the tze char store before Joyful. Comparing to the previous on…

★★★★★tan Kelvin· a year ago

- curry fish head not bad but has scales and meat is little. - veg overcooked. - pig floss pork rib not bad. - salted fried rice not salted taste at all. total damage $55.

★★★★wong wei hao· 3 months ago

Waited 30 minutes for a simple ginger onion sliced fish rice while other customers were served batch by batch. My order was repeatedly skipped with no explanation. Very poor service and organisation.…

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