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Yong Xiang Lai Seafood Zi Char

★ 5.0(6)on Googlechinesehougang

Singapore 533174

Yong Xiang Lai Seafood Zi Char serves Chinese seafood cuisine in Hougang. Located at Singapore 533174, the restaurant offers casual dining with dishes prepared in the zi char style. Visitors have rated their experience highly.

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Thursday)10:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

A+Must try

Score: 92 / 100

Queue wait80

Consistency90

Food quality95

Value for money90

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 day ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Our take: Yong Xiang Lai Seafood Zi Char consistently receives high praise for its wok hei-infused dishes and generous portions.

Reviewers frequently highlight the Hor Fun and various fried rice options (Seafood Fried Rice, Salted Fish Fried Rice) as standout items, often noting their rich flavour and the distinctive smoky char.

The Salted Yolk Pork Ribs and Har Cheong Gai also come recommended for their taste.

We note a strong emphasis on value, with dishes like the Hor Fun priced at $5 and takeaway charges at a fair $0.30.

Service is generally described as polite, fast, and friendly, contributing to a positive dining experience.

We think this is a strong contender for a reliable neighbourhood zi char spot, especially if you appreciate dishes with pronounced wok hei.

It's a solid choice for an affordable, flavourful meal, particularly for those in the Hougang area.

Signature

Hor Fun

Wait time

reasonable

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 92 · 5 sources

What customers say

Yong Xiang Lai Seafood Zi Char is highly praised as a hidden gem in Hougang, consistently delivering delicious and flavorful zi char dishes with strong wok hei.

Customers frequently highlight the generous portions, reasonable prices, and friendly, top-notch service from both the chef and staff.

Popular dishes include fried rice, hor fun, salted yolk pork ribs, and prawn paste chicken.

Consistent food quality & wok heiGenerous portions & value for moneyFriendly and helpful staffVariety of delicious dishes

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Google Reviews

★★★★★Jacob TAN· 10 months ago

Second time eating here. The fried rice and the hor fun if full of wok hei and very flavourful. The fried vegetables is also good. Enjoyed the salted yolk pork ribs as well. The sauce is yummy. Servic…

★★★★★Spence· 11 months ago

I bought curry cube rice, ee noodles and bee hoon! Portions are quite decent and taste is definitely there. Will be back for more if there’s no queue for the fish soup. Very edible and would recommend…

★★★★★yf lim· in the last week

A hidden gem for zi char! I've been here many times and the food has always been consistently good. Every dish is packed with wok hei and cooked to a good standard. So far, I've tried the Har Cheong…

★★★★★임슬지· 3 weeks ago

Our fav zi char in the neighbourhood!! Both the chef and the staff lady are very friendly and helpful!! Service top notch food top notch!! Their seafood fried rice is full of different kinds of seafo…

★★★★★John Lim· 3 months ago

First experience of this zi char place. Ordered take-away hor fun. Very flavourful with great wok hei. Compliments to the chef! Service was polite and fast. Waiting time was reasonable. Portion was v…

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