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Por Kee Eating House 1996

4.2(1,452)on Google$$chinesebukit merah

69 Seng Poh Ln, #01-02, Singapore 160069

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Closed

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere65
Queue wait75
Consistency85
Food quality90
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Por Kee Eating House 1996 consistently delivers on its reputation as a solid, old-school zi char spot.

We see frequent praise for their Champagne Pork Ribs, noted for being tender, well-glazed, and aromatic.

Other standout dishes include the sweet and sour pork, described as succulent and crunchy, and the deshelled salted egg prawns.

The fish maw soup also receives special mention for its premium ingredients like sea cucumber and abalone, elevating it beyond typical zi char fare.

While the food quality and prompt service are highlights, we note some recurring feedback regarding dining comfort, particularly during lunch.

The outdoor seating can be warm and stuffy, even with fans, and large group table arrangements may feel cramped.

Despite these minor comfort issues, the overall sentiment is positive, with many reviewers expressing intent to return.

We'd recommend visiting for dinner to avoid the midday heat and to fully enjoy the classic zi char experience.

Verdict: A reliable choice for quality zi char, best enjoyed for dinner with family or friends.

Signature

Champagne Pork Ribs ($20-30)

Best time

Dinner (to avoid heat)

Wait time

Can be busy on Sunday evenings, but food served fast

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Por Kee Eating House 1996 is highly regarded as a solid, old-school zi char establishment, consistently praised for its flavorful dishes like the coffee pork ribs, champagne pork ribs, and sweet and sour pork.

Customers appreciate the fresh ingredients and reasonable pricing, with many highlighting the attentive and prompt service.

While the food and service generally receive high marks, some patrons note that lunch can be uncomfortably warm and table arrangements for large groups could be improved.

Signature Pork Ribs (Coffee/Champagne)Sweet & Sour Pork qualityAttentive & prompt serviceComfort (heat/seating)Freshness of ingredients
80% positive10% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★YM Tan· 2 months ago

Came here with a group of 12 and overall, I agree with the general reputation — solid, old-school zi char with reliable flavours. Food was consistently good across the board. Highlights include the co…

★★★★★Kelvin Chua· 2 months ago

Had a cny dinner here with friends. Reasonably priced. Food was still on point but serving size seemed smaller than the last time. 2 dishes that stood out for me is the sweet n sour pork and the de sh…

★★★★Paul Lui· 3 months ago

Had dinner on a Sunday so super busy time but manage get a table. Sweet sour pork is succulent and crunch not so sweet like most other restaurant. Cereals Prawns was big and fresh juicy. Salted egg Fr…

★★★★★Hary Luo· 7 months ago

Traditional zhecar with quite a quality food. We had a great meal at Por Keng Eating House 1996. The standout dish for us was the Champagne Short Pork Ribs. The pork was tender, nicely glazed, and ha…

★★★★★Who’s Khoo· 5 months ago

One of the best zhi char places I’ve been to in singapore. Literally a hidden gem. Waitress were attentive and fast. I would rate the SASP being one of the best I’ve had internationally. The tofu was…

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