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Tiong Shian Porridge Centre

★ 3.9(174)on Google$novena

Block 82 Whampoa Dr, #01-973, Singapore 320082

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

6254 0952

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Closed

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere30

Queue wait75

Consistency60

Food quality60

Value for money70

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Tiong Shian Porridge Centre is a long-standing establishment, with many patrons recalling it from their childhood.

The pork porridge, in particular, receives consistent praise for its consistency and flavour, with generous portions of meat.

The frog leg porridge, priced at $10 for one piece or $18 for two, is also a popular choice, especially on cooler days, served piping hot in a claypot with ample ginger and spring onion.

However, some experiences point to inconsistencies, with one reviewer noting a 'shredded chicken skin porridge' instead of shredded chicken.

Service has reportedly improved post-COVID, though some still find staff lacking patience.

The dining environment can be a drawback, with mentions of poor ventilation, heat, and cigarette smoke.

We'd recommend visiting before 5:40pm to avoid crowds.

A reliable option for a comforting bowl of porridge, but manage expectations regarding the dining atmosphere.

Signature

pork porridge

Best time

before 5:40pm

Wait time

10-15 minutes

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Tiong Shian Porridge Centre evokes nostalgia for many, with its pork porridge and frog leg chili praised for good flavor and generous portions, often served piping hot.

However, some customers report inconsistent food quality, specifically 'shredded chicken skin' instead of chicken, and find the service staff to be impatient.

The dining atmosphere can also be a drawback due to poor ventilation and cigarette smoke.

Nostalgic appeal & consistent quality (pork porridge)Inconsistent food quality (chicken porridge)Impatient service staffGenerous portions & good value (frog leg chili)Poor dining atmosphere (ventilation, smoke)

60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Pingu· 3 months ago

Haven’t had this for 10 years… used to eat their menu items a lot growing up… Ordered the minced pork with pork sliced porridge takeaway at around 8.30pm on a weekend - it had decent amount of pork in…

★★★★★Mark Liong· 5 months ago

Very poor quality food. I ordered shredded chicken porridge.. but what I received is a shredded chicken skin porridge.... refer to photos 📸 Service: Porridge is self collect. Staff give impression…

★★★★★YY· a year ago

First time trying this after a long time, and thought it was pretty decent in general. 🥣 porridge was the better of the two, ordered the pork variant and we liked the consistency and flavours of it…

★★★★★Jen Jen· 4 months ago

All time fav. Now service more friendly than before covid.

★★★★★Bella· a year ago

After living in Whampoa for more than 10 years, we finally tried this. $18 (2 pcs) frog leg chili for 2 pax. $10 you get 1 piece. We got a serving of rice and porridge which costs $1 each. Porridge ca…

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