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Red Star Restaurant

3.7(4,253)on Google$$chineseoutram

Block 54 Chin Swee Rd, #07-23, Singapore 160054

Bustling, informal landmark spotlighting traditional Cantonese cuisine & dim sum.

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Thursday)8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere90
Queue wait75
Food quality60
Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 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.

Nostalgic/Traditional AtmosphereDim Sum Cart ServiceFood Quality & ConsistencyPreservation of HeritageService Efficiency
50% positive30% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Robert Robert· 3 months ago

Walk in on a Sunday morning at around 10am and waiting time is around 5 minute to be seated. The restaurant is quite spacious and most of the tables are being occupied. Upon seated the service staff…

★★★★★bliss smooth· a month ago

Interesting experience and the food is surprisingly good! Most items were very tasty, including prawn dumplings, beancurd roll etc. Carts came around often, and staff approaches if you look like you a…

★★★★Samantha W· in the last week

This is a true 老字号 (established brand). Our family loves the spaciousness and atmosphere of the restaurant, esp. the traditional push-cart dim sum. It feels incredibly relaxed for a weekday brunch. We…

★★★★★LIM LYNN· 7 months ago

We ordered the $888++ 9-course dinner and had a very enjoyable dining experience at Red Star Restaurant. The food was well-prepared, flavorful, and nicely presented, with generous portions that were m…

★★★★★Eileen· 3 months ago

Red Star Restaurant located at Block 54 Chin Swee Rd, #07-23, Singapore 160054. They are the traditional push-cart service dim sum, old school place where some will hold event, have dim sum with famil…

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