Legendary Hong Kong opens 188-seater cha chaan teng in the East with 14 exclusive dishes
Brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, as this will be the largest outlet yet. It boasts 188 seats, with a nostalgic cha chaan teng theme, complete with retro tiles and booth seats.
This restaurant is led by Executive Chef Loke, a master of Cantonese cuisine with over 30 years of experience. He was also the founding chef when Legendary Hong Kong first opened its doors.
Rest assured you're in good hands as he places great emphasis on using only the finest ingredients flown in directly from Hong Kong. This way, guests can enjoy a recreated HK dine-in experience that stays true to its identity.
Given that this is a new branch, are there any dishes that will be unique to this outlet alone? Yes! There are 14 exclusive items to get giddy over! Here's a little teaser on what you can expect.
Xiao long bao fans can marvel over the XL-sized Big Soup Dumplings, packed with twice the amount of meat and broth for double the indulgence. Kids will love the red Lychee Prawn Balls— they're crispy, packed with succulent prawns, and perfect for dipping into creamy mayo.
You can also enjoy the Pandan Rice Rolls with Crispy Prawn Rolls or taste the nuttiness of the Golden Sesame Ball.
If you're craving those curry fish balls from your Hong Kong vacay, the HK Style Curry Fish Ball Noodles might just hit the spot. Seeking carbs to go with your appetisers? Give the Original HK Fried Noodles and Fried Rice with Chicken & Diced Yam a go!
Done with the savoury, now for something sweet? The Peanut Swiss Roll and Himalayan Pink Salt Swiss Roll are soft, spongy treats worth saving room for.
To celebrate their upcoming new outlet at Tampines Mall, Legendary Hong Kong is giving away 1 pair of Cathay Pacific tickets to Hong Kong! To stand a chance, simply follow them on Instagram and like their post. Also, tag 3 friends you'd bring along with you (unlimited entries with different tags for more chances).
The giveaway will end on 31 Jul 2025 at 11.59pm, and the lucky winner will be announced on their socials on 1 Aug 2025. All the best!
*This post is brought to you in partnership with Legendary Hong Kong.
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