Joy Luck Teahouse now serves dishes from Hong Kong’s celebrity restaurants from S$8.80

Get a taste of some of Hong Kong’s best meals at Joy Luck Teahouse in Chinatown before you fly off to try the real thing.

The Hong Kong-style cafe chain is best known for its egg tarts and bolo (pineapple) buns, but recently expanded its repertoire of offerings at selected stores as of last Friday (Feb 10).

It has collaborated with celebrity and Michelin-lauded chefs to develop iterations of its signature meals from S$8.80, with a choice of either rice or noodles.

While the portions aren’t big, they make a tasty, no-frills option that’s great for a quick meal on the go.

The new dishes are available for dine-in at its air-conditioned seating area at the Chinatown flagship store, and for takeaway at Bugis Junction.

The menu

There’s a beef brisket and tendon (S$10.80) from celebrity chef Cheng Kam Fu of Michelin-starred Celebrity Cuisine restaurant, which shuttered during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beef chunks and tendon are stewed until tender, placed atop warm rice or noodles, and drizzled liberally with thick gravy.

If you’re looking for something with a spicy kick, we liked the mala chicken (S$8.80). This has its origins as a signature dish from Ju Xing Home, an eatery lauded on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list for Macau and Hong Kong. It’s also widely considered a hot supper spot frequented by the city’s Michelin chefs.

Rounding out the trio is the kung pao chicken with rice (S$8.80) from destination restaurant Spring Deer. Marrying sweet, savoury and spicy, this dish is mildly flavourful and dotted with a melange of spices.

If you love the meals, you can even grab ready-to-eat packets from instant food brand Sinstant at Joy Luck’s Chinatown store, for preparation at home.

Joy Luck Teahouse is on the GrabFood delivery service and offering free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited. Alternatively, book a ride to its stores.