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You know what I love most about the holidays? The food. Especially when it comes with that signature smoky wok hei flavour that we love from those zi char (煮炒) stores around hawker centres! It gets even better when you can get a full affordable holiday feast delivered right to your doorstep. Read on to find my top recommendations for zi char delivery in Singapore that deserve a spot on your holiday spread!
| Zi Char Store | 8 Crabs Seafood Kitchen | Wok Master | Ling Zhi Vegetarian |
| My Recommended Dish | Crab Trio with Chili Crab, Salted Egg, and Black Pepper Sauce | Wok Master’s Premium Claypot | Vegetarian Satay served in Fresh Pineapple |
| Price | $79.90 | $33.00 | $22 |
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I can always look forward to the holiday season when I know there’s chilli crab! 88 Crabs Seafood Kitchen is one of my go-to places to get zi char delivery as they have some of the best chilli crabs that are perfect for the festive season – ultra-large pincers so no one has to fight for that last piece of crab meat! Plus, their delicious gravy is made the authentic way – no tomato ketchup or seasoning packs in this sauce.
They also have classic Chinese dishes you can get on the side, but let’s be real – the focus here is their crab! Besides their chilli crab, we also love their salted egg crab and black pepper crab which you can sample with their crab trio promo ($79.90). No holiday is complete without it!
Zi char delivery details:
Standard Delivery fee: $4.99 for orders below $150
Free Delivery for orders $150 and above
Place your order here.
If you haven’t heard of Keng Eng Kee Seafood, you’ve been missing out big time. This is yet another top choice for zi char in 2024, landing a mention on the 2016 MICHELIN Guide Singapore and was even featured in Street Food Asia on Netflix!
My colleague introduced me to their dishes, and their Coffee Pork Ribs are to die for! The pork ribs are coated in sticky sweet and bitter coffee sauce that strikes a nice contrast against the crispy texture. Plus, its aroma is so mouthwatering that you can smell it from across the room! Keng Eng Kee Seafood also serves up classic dishes like Chili Crab and Hokkien Noodles, but their signature Coffee Pork Ribs is the real winner!
You can even add wine to your order to take this zi char dinner up a notch! Can’t help but drool? Have your Keng Eng Kee Seafood feast delivered to your doorstep with same-day delivery services!
Zi char delivery details:
$5 with $50 minimum order
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We’ve all had those moments where we needed to put together a last-minute dinner party, and Kai Xin Crabs is the best option for last-minute orders! An additional $20 is all you need for delivery within an hour.
With their in-house special chilli sauce, their award-winning chilli crab dish is a must-have when you’re having zi char. You can choose from seven different sizes but I’ve always been partial to bigger crabs with more meat and large pincers. And you won’t be disappointed since Kai Xin Crabs stays involved in the entire farm-to-table process to ensure you’re getting the freshest and most plump, juicy crabs for your Christmas dinners! But if you’re up for more options, Kai Xin Crabs also has set meals good for 10 people, featuring classic zi char dishes like their decadent Guinness Spare Ribs and flavourful Assam Fish Head.
Zi char delivery details:
$10 with free delivery for orders above $100
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What I love about zi char dinners is its home-style goodness and the togetherness of sharing a good meal together with friends and family. That’s what JU Signatures is all about – bringing people together for the holidays over a scrumptious feast of dim sum classics. Plus, if you’re looking for the best zi char with all your dim sum favourites, JU Signatures is sure to satisfy with classics like har gao and siew mai, and sweets like their Signature Egg Tarts.
Zi char delivery details:
$5 with $50 minimum order
Place your order here.
Wok your way to grab some healing dishes, or pick up the phone and from Wok Master! I always hear rave reviews about their famous Premium Claypot Dish, and I completely agree that it’s worth the hype! Filled to the brim with fresh prawns, scallops, pacific clams, sea cucumber, fish slices, fish maw and broccoli braised in Wok Master’s secret stock recipe, this scrumptious seafood feast is one that can wash away your exhaustion after a hectic day.
Other dishes worth your calories include the Braised Superior Chicken with a deep herbal flavour and the Crisped-Skin Duck! They also offer the classics like sambal kangkong, salted egg sotong and hotplate tofu. But of course, we can’t forget their crab bundle that can feed up to four people. The bundle includes a refreshing crispy passion fruit prawn, tofu with crab meat, Yang Zhou fried rice and a mango pomelo sago dessert. Yum!
Zi char delivery details:
$6 with $60 minimum order
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It’s always tough to find a place that serves up classic zi char dishes that the whole fam will love, but New Ubin Seafood takes your favourite zi char dishes to a whole new level. Elevating traditional zi char food, New Ubin Seafood serves up sumptuous dishes that are a fusion of Singaporean and American, French, Italian and Indian cuisines.
I suggest getting the Claypot Three Cups Chicken dish which incorporates tequila instead of the usual Shaoxing wine. Get some of their USDA Black Angus ‘Choice’ Rib-Eye delivered too and you’ll have the best zi char feast perfect for your holiday dinner!
Zi char delivery details:
$10 with $50 minimum order
Free delivery for orders above $200
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Long Ji Zi Char is one of those zi char places where you’d return time after time knowing that the food will always be shiok. The food quality and service remain consistent, if not better — perhaps because the owner is also the chef himself! Their Bee Hoon Crab is thoroughly infused with the wok aroma and depends solely on the crab’s fresh sweetness to bring out the flavour in the dish.
Long Ji Zi Char is a personal favourite of my parents as the chef makes sure there’s no MSG added to any dish. What you get is the wholesome flavour of expertly-cooked ingredients! Want in on a little secret? Order their Crispy Chicken with Cereal and Pumpkin Sauce – an underrated dish that’s sure to become a holiday staple for your fam!
Zi char delivery details:
Delivery rates may vary depending on location.
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Craving some decadent bee hoon for dinner? You won’t go wrong with the famous White Restaurant’s white bee hoon and zi char dishes. The best-selling White Bee Hoon is drenched in flavourful egg gravy and topped with juicy prawns, squid and vegetables. The smooth texture will have you slurping the whole plate up in no time, so we suggest upsizing it to a medium or large plate if you’re sharing it with your family. Plus, same-day delivery is available if you order at least one hour in advance so you can be fully prepared for dinner!
Zi char delivery details:
$5.90 with free delivery for orders above $50
Place your order here.
My friends introduced me to some vegetarian zi char options that don’t need meat to be flavourful. Catering to vegetarian foodies who love zi char, Zi Zai Vegetarian has an extensive menu that covers anything from claypot tofu to roti prata. Their pratas are less greasy and more crispy, it’s no wonder they are so popular among loyal customers. Cooked with a medley of spices and quality ingredients, you won’t even miss the meat! So whether it’s an intimate date night or a get-together feast, Zi Zai Vegetarian is sure to satisfy all your cravings for the ultimate vegetarian zi char dinner!
Zi char delivery details:
$14.20, the more you order, the cheaper the delivery fee
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Zi char delivery details:
Delivery rates may vary depending on location.
Place your order here
One whiff of this dish and you’ll get chargrilled aromas resembling actual satay enveloping the skewered monkey-head mushrooms. Take a generous dip of the thick, velvety gravy and you probably can’t tell a difference from its actual, meaty counterpart!
Zi char delivery details:
$8 with $80 minimum order
Additional $3 surcharge eve of/and Public Holidays
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The best Christmas dinners are the ones that remind you of home. This is where Lotus Vegetarian comes in. Lotus Vegetarian was started by Rebecca, an ordinary housewife who has a passion about whipping up vegetarian dishes. With a tantalising collection of Chinese dishes featuring mainly Hakka delicacies that boast a contemporary twist, this famous Taiwan-hailed zi char restaurant has won hearts (and bellies) of many!
A must-try is their Truffled Hakka Abacus Trio – a dish that sees yam, sweet potato, and Chinese yam abacus seeds tossed in truffle oil. Go vegetarian for your next zi char dinner with a scrumptious feast that’s sure to wow the whole family!
Zi char delivery details:
From $8 – $18 with $69 minimum order
Free delivery for orders above $200
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However, nothing beats a good hotpot to add extra warmth to your family dinner. Their famous charcoal hotpots come with a choice of five soup bases: mushroom, fish head, soy miso, yuzu coconut, or tomato. You’ll be surprised by their numerous healthy hot pot ingredients and soup base. It’s packed with many healthy vitamins and beauty-enhancing minerals – a great way to end the year this Christmas!
Zi char delivery details:
From $12 – $14 with $60 minimum order
Free delivery for orders above $150
Place your order here
Too busy to prep dinner for your whole family? The best zi char delivery place will have all the dishes you need for the ultimate Christmas dinner! Alternatively, you can easily have your meals settled when you dine at one of the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore. Otherwise, if you’re someone who prefers to stay in and get hands-on with your food, here’s our guide on how to prepare a steamboat at home for your next family dinner!
This article was updated on 27 November 2024. Additional research done by Janica Ng.
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