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Red Lantern Seafood 红灯笼海鲜 (365 Sembawang Crescent)
365 Sembawang Cres, #01-10, Singapore 750365
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Red Lantern Seafood offers a mix of hits and misses, but the overall consensus points to good value, especially for larger groups.
The Shrimp Paste Chicken Wings consistently receive high praise for being crispy, flavourful, and juicy, making them a standout at around $10-15 for a portion.
Other recommended dishes include the cereal prawns and curry fish head.
Portions are generally generous, with some reviewers noting that staff will advise against over-ordering, which is a helpful touch.
However, we note some inconsistencies in dish quality, with items like the hotplate tofu and '葱蒜肉' receiving negative feedback.
A significant concern was a report of a metal string found in a dish, indicating potential kitchen oversight.
While service is often described as friendly and efficient, waiting times for food can exceed 30 minutes during busy periods.
We think it's a solid option for an affordable zi char meal, particularly if you stick to the recommended dishes.
Verdict: A reliable neighbourhood zi char for value and specific signature dishes, but be prepared for potential waits and some inconsistent dish quality.
Signature
Shrimp Paste Chicken Wings
Best time
Before 6pm on weekdays
Wait time
30+ minutes for food during peak hours
Price
$$ ($10-15/person)
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Red Lantern Seafood generally receives positive feedback for its affordable pricing and delicious zi char dishes, particularly the crispy Shrimp Paste Chicken Wings and Cereal Prawns.
While staff service is often praised, customers frequently note significant waiting times for food, especially during peak hours.
There are occasional negative experiences with specific dishes, such as salty Sambal KangKong or the presence of foreign objects like metal string in food.
Google Reviews
5 dishes + 3 bowls of rice 🍚🍚🍚 for only SGD$ 50.40. Cheap and all dishes taste nice except for Sambal KangKong a bit salty. The Shrimp Paste Chicken Wings fried so crispy. Just fried so hot, cripsy…
The promo for fried prawn with salad sauce is good. 6 dollars and v delicious. 8 prawns. Ordered fried rice and 生面 very big portions. Ordered hotplate tofu was quite normal. But there is metal string…
We giving 5 star to staff service and food. The only downside is the waiting time. We were there before 6pm, managed to get a table for 4 without problem but waited more than 30min for food. Thankfull…
Hokkian noodles price at $5. You can pay with CDC voucher. I like this plate, the portion wass just right. This delectable hokkian noodles was fulfilling. Outdoor seating just like all other kopi hou…
Had a fantastic meal at this zi char place yesterday, courtesy of my cousin, after visiting his new home. The food was absolutely delightful, and a few dishes truly stood out! The chicken with shrimp…
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