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KOK Sen Restaurant

4.1(2,034)on Google$$outram

Keong Saik Rd., 4, Singapore 089110

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Closed

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere60
Queue wait70
Food quality75
Value for money70

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: KOK Sen Restaurant is a well-known zi char spot, often drawing crowds and holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

We see consistent praise for their noodle dishes, particularly the Big Prawns Hor Fun, which reviewers describe as having excellent wok hei, smooth gravy, and fresh prawns.

The Golden Dragon Chicken, a deboned chicken skin stuffed with prawn and cuttlefish paste, also stands out as a unique and well-executed dish.

Other popular items include the Prawn Paste Fried Chicken and Claypot Yong Tau Foo.

However, we note a recurring comment about the food leaning towards the saltier side, which some found overwhelming without rice.

Portions for certain dishes, like the fried vegetables, have been described as small.

While service is generally efficient and fast-paced, it's not typically warm or chatty, which is common for busy zi char establishments.

We think KOK Sen is a solid choice for classic Cantonese zi char, especially for its signature hor fun, but manage expectations regarding the 'Michelin x-factor' and be prepared for a bustling, no-frills dining experience.

Verdict: A reliable choice for well-executed zi char, best for those who appreciate robust, savoury flavours and don't mind a potentially salty meal.

Go for the hor fun, and consider arriving after 8 p.m.

to avoid the longest queues.

Signature

Big Prawns Hor Fun ($20 for small)

Best time

After 8 p.m. on weekdays

Wait time

20-30 minutes (if arriving around 6:50 p.m.)

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

KOK Sen Restaurant is a popular, often crowded Michelin Bib Gourmand zi char spot, known for its efficient service and signature noodle dishes like the Big Prawns Hor Fun, praised for its wok hei and smooth gravy.

While many dishes are well-executed and satisfying, some customers find the food, particularly the Bittergourd Sliced Fish and Prawn Paste Chicken, to be on the saltier side, and a few dishes like the fried vegetable portion are considered small or underwhelming.

Despite minor disappointments, the overall consensus is that it offers a solid, reliable, and delicious Cantonese zi char experience, though some feel it doesn't always live up to its Michelin hype.

Signature Hor Fun dishes (Big Prawns Hor Fun, Beef Hor Fun)Crowdedness and queue timesFood saltiness / strong flavoursEfficient but not overly friendly serviceGolden Dragon Chicken standout dish
70% positive20% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★C K· 2 months ago

We came early 5.30pm on weekday and when we left there’s queue outside for dinner. Restaurant is crowded, 12 of us squeezed into one table which is small considering the amount of food we ordered. We…

★★★★★OB1· 6 months ago

Kok Sen lives up to its Michelin reputation, drawing a noticeable crowd of tourists, but the wait time was manageable—we were seated within 20-30minutes ( we arrived at 6:50pm). They offer both indoor…

★★★★★Stephanie· 4 months ago

We came here on a Saturday evening with reservations made in advance. Unfortunately we could only get an outside spot but better than no spot at all. We got the minced pork with eggplant and tofu in…

★★★★Wiz Yeo· 6 months ago

We finally got to try the famous Kok Sen Restaurant, a spot that's always packed and comes with a Michelin Bib Gourmand reputation. Overall, we had a very good and satisfying meal, with every dish be…

★★★★Ben MA· 3 months ago

We had our family lunch at Kok Sen Restaurant, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Cantonese zi char spot. We ordered several signatures, including golden dragon chicken, prawn paste chicken, fried roasted pork,…

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