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Xiao Yu Cun Seafood Restaurant

4.1(335)on Google$$chinesetoa payoh

201 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534876

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 11:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere75
Queue wait60
Consistency80
Food quality90
Value for money85

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Xiao Yu Cun Seafood Restaurant offers a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine, with a focus on hearty, flavourful dishes.

We note the consistent praise for their 'Iron Pot Stew' (铁锅炖) and BBQ meat skewers, which reviewers highlight as must-tries.

The salted egg sweet corn also gets a special mention for its rarity and taste.

Portions are generally generous, making it a good option for groups and families.

While the ambiance is described as very local and reminiscent of China, with KTV music, it might not appeal to everyone.

We also observe that the food tends to be on the heavier side, pairing well with rice.

Parking can be a challenge, especially given its corner location and proximity to residential areas.

We think it's a reliable spot for those craving robust Chinese flavours and substantial meals, particularly if you're in the Toa Payoh area.

Best for groups looking for an authentic, no-frills dining experience.

Skip the weekend rush if you prefer a quieter meal.

Signature

铁锅炖 (Iron Pot Stew)

Best time

Weekdays

Wait time

Can be crowded on weekends

Price

$$ ($250 for 5 people)

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Xiao Yu Cun Seafood Restaurant is well-regarded for its authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly its unique "铁锅炖" (iron pot stew) dishes and BBQ meat skewers, with generous portions that are often larger than typical Singaporean restaurants.

Customers appreciate the flavorful, often heavily seasoned dishes that pair well with rice, and the reasonable pricing offers good value.

While the ambiance is described as very local Chinese with KTV music, parking can be challenging, and it gets very crowded on weekends, especially with many China customers.

authentic Chinese cuisinegenerous food portionsheavy/flavorful seasoningreasonable pricing/valuechallenging parking/crowded weekends
80% positive20% neutral0% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Eileen Oh· 2 years ago

Initially here for Chinese skewers and coincidentally found a place near me with the salted egg sweet corn dish!! Been looking for it at different Chinese restaurants but can’t find such a dish. The…

★★★★★Cass Lee· a year ago

Regular place to dine in with my family and friends. Love the food variety they offer , food taste amazing and their staff service are 👍🏻 Be it a simple dinner or grp gatherings , this is the place…

★★★★★Derek Teo· 2 years ago

We have been here a few times and served with great authentic Chinese food each time. Highly recommend their 铁锅炖 dishes and bbq meat skewers. Price affordable and good value. Come, come! 👍

★★★★Perry Pacific· 2 years ago

Located at a corner shop ... visible from main road, but motorist have to enter through secondary roads nearby. Spacious restaurant with indoor and outdoor seatings. Highlight of their menu is the gia…

★★★★Charlotte Lee· 7 years ago

Interesting experience but sadly because of safety rules, it is not the original way of using firewood stove to cook our hotpot. The food are delicious and the portions are quite generous for 5 people…

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