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Red Star Restaurant
Block 54 Chin Swee Rd, #07-23, Singapore 160054
Bustling, informal landmark spotlighting traditional Cantonese cuisine & dim sum.
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Red Star Restaurant offers a distinct step back in time, preserving a traditional Hong Kong-style dim sum cart experience that is increasingly rare.
We appreciate the effort to maintain this heritage, with staff pushing trolleys of dim sum directly to tables and marking orders in a small booklet.
This creates a nostalgic, bustling atmosphere, reminiscent of old-school Chinese wedding banquets.
While the ambiance is a major draw, we note that the food itself receives mixed reviews.
Some find the dim sum straightforward and dependable, with items like fried yam puffs and custard buns being satisfying.
However, others suggest the quality doesn't always match the price, and some fried items can lose their crispness from being on the cart.
The Yam Paste with Gingko Nuts & Coconut Cream is highlighted as a standout dessert.
It's worth noting that not all dishes are available from carts, and some are weekend-only.
We think this is a destination for the experience and tradition, rather than a culinary revelation.
Best for those seeking a unique, old-world dining atmosphere and a taste of Singapore's culinary heritage.
Skip the peak-hour rush; the weekday lunch crowd seems to offer immediate seating.
Signature
Yam Paste with Gingko Nuts & Coconut Cream
Best time
Weekday lunch
Wait time
No wait time for weekday lunch
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
Red Star Restaurant is celebrated for its nostalgic, traditional Hong Kong-style dim sum cart service and old-school atmosphere, attracting customers seeking a unique cultural experience.
While the ambiance and preservation of heritage are highly praised, food quality receives mixed reviews; some dishes like fried yam puffs and custard buns are satisfying, but others are considered decent yet not outstanding, with concerns about fried items cooling on carts and some dim sum not meeting price expectations.
Service is generally good, though some dishes require separate ordering or are only available on weekends.
Google Reviews
The dim sum price does not meet the standard that it’s worth. So probably will not come again. The pork skin is crispy but have a pork smell.. And the dim sum is push to your table very traditional wa…
Red Star Restaurant is a very nostalgic place that feels like stepping back into old Singapore with its traditional push-cart service and bustling, vintage atmosphere. The dim sum is straightforward a…
This restaurant offers a very traditional Hong Kong style dim sum cart experience. The atmosphere feels like stepping back into the 1990s, almost like an old-school Chinese wedding banquet, super retr…
Came here for the old school atmosphere and was not disappointed. The restaurant is huge and there were lots of tables and seats so was not surprised that we didnt have to wait for a table. This was…
Tucked away along Chin Swee Road, Red Star Restaurant offers a truly traditional dining experience. With its round tables, carpeted floors, and private dinning rooms for special occasions, the setting…
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