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Welcome Inn

4.7(34)on Googlegeylang

Blk 45 Sims Dr, #01-180, Singapore 380045

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
A+Must try

Score: 92 / 100

Atmosphere70
Consistency90
Food quality95
Value for money90

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Welcome Inn stands out for its Hakka-inspired zi char, offering a range of dishes that consistently receive high praise.

The Abacus Seeds (Suan Pan Zi), made from sweet potato and yam, are frequently highlighted for their chewy texture and flavour, with some reviewers calling them the best they've tasted.

Other popular dishes include the Rice Wine Chicken, noted for its sweet and fragrant broth, and the Pomfret Hotpot, which features fresh fish and a sweet, non-thirst-inducing soup.

We also see mentions of the Salted Egg Pork Ribs and Preserved Vegetables Pork Belly as strong contenders.

While the atmosphere is described as a cozy kopitiam, some note it can be a little warm.

However, the quality and reasonable pricing of the food seem to consistently outweigh this minor discomfort.

We think this is a solid choice for those seeking authentic Hakka cuisine and well-executed zi char staples.

Best for groups looking for a satisfying, home-style meal.

Signature

Hakka Abacus Seeds (Suan Pan Zi)

Score: 92 · 5 sources

What customers say

Welcome Inn consistently receives high praise for its authentic Hakka and tze char dishes, particularly the Rice Wine Chicken, Pomfret Hotpot, and chewy Abacus Seeds, which are frequently highlighted for their exceptional taste and quality.

Customers appreciate the reasonable prices and the friendly, responsive staff, despite some finding the atmosphere a bit warm.

The restaurant is considered an excellent spot for family gatherings and offers good value for money.

Authentic Hakka dishes (especially Abacus Seeds)Exceptional taste and quality (Rice Wine Chicken, Pomfret Hotpot)Reasonable prices/value for moneyFriendly and responsive staffWarm dining environment
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Google Reviews

★★★★★Saikim Wee· 8 months ago

Great food and atmosphere for a coffee shop! The taste is simply unbeatable for the low prices, very reasonable for high quality dishes. Went with my group of classmates for a gathering, and everyone…

★★★★★T L· 10 months ago

food here was so good!!! They serve Hakka specialties and typical tze char dishes - everything was damn delicious. Our favourites were: - Rice Wine Chicken: sweet and fragrant rice wine with tender ch…

★★★★★Annabel Koh· 10 months ago

Had a super awesome dinner with my family at Welcome Inn at Sims Drive. The service was very good and the food, very tasty and yummy. We tried the rice wine chicken, yam basket, abacus and red grouper…

★★★★★Ya Ting· 11 months ago

Tried and loved the mixed abacus, rice wine chicken, pomfret fish hotpot, salt baked chicken, pork ribs king, cereal prawn, and baby shrimp French beans! We dapao-ed the abacus home because we over-or…

★★★★★Louis Peter· 10 months ago

Cozy kopitiam zi char with authentic hakka dishes that sate the home-cooked food itch. While it's a little warm at the shop, the food quality and price is well worth it! The wine chicken and the 扣肉 ar…

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