Chopsuey Café at Dempsey Hill has introduced a refreshed menu that reimagines its signature Anglo-Chinese identity with more than 15 new dishes, offering diners a modern yet nostalgic culinary experience. Complementing the restaurant’s well-loved classics, the updated menu stays true to the playful fusion of Chinese accents and Western influences that has defined Chopsuey Café since it first opened its doors in 2013.
Designed to feel both familiar and surprising, the new offerings strike a balance between comfort and curiosity. The menu caters to a wide range of occasions, from family gatherings and office lunches to intimate dinner dates, while appealing equally to expatriates craving comforting flavours of home, seasoned Chinese cuisine lovers seeking something different, and locals drawn to subtle Singaporean touches woven throughout the dishes.
At the heart of Chopsuey Café is its distinctive Anglo-Chinese culinary philosophy, a style that originated in the UK, United States and Australia. Born from the adaptations of Chinese immigrants who reinterpreted traditional recipes using locally available ingredients and flavours suited to Western palates, Anglo-Chinese cuisine is Chinese at its core, layered with creative, Western-inspired twists. At Chopsuey Café, this heritage is celebrated and remains one of the few of its kind in Singapore’s dining scene.
The refreshed menu showcases inventive interpretations of familiar favourites. Highlights include a Chargrilled Pork Rib Sharing Platter [$32] and the much-loved Aromatic Crispy Duck [$32], both served as interactive, do-it-yourself experiences with an array of herbs, sauces, buns or wraps, allowing diners to customise every bite.
New starters bring playful updates to nostalgic classics. The Black Truffle Prawn Toast [$22] elevates the traditional takeaway staple with king prawn paste, ebiko and truffle mayo, while the Cheese Crust Dumplings [$16] offer a Western-inspired twist with a parmesan-crusted vegetable filling. The Chicken & Pineapple Satay [$18] introduces a sweet-and-savory spin on a local favourite, and the Crispy Crab Rangoon [$16] pays homage to American-Chinese cuisine with its creamy filling and tangy dip.
Vegetable-forward dishes take centre stage as well, including the Crunchy Tofu Bao [$16], packed with five-spice tofu and crispy bean curd skin, and the refreshing Cold Sesame Noodle Salad [$16], dressed in a tangy Sichuan sesame-vinegar sauce. For vegetarians, the indulgent Sweet & Sour Mock Pork [$26] ensures no compromise on flavour or satisfaction.
Heartier mains round out the menu, from wok-fried Singapore Fried Beehoon [$18] to the crowd-pleasing Bang Bang Prawns [$34] and the aromatic Ocean Trout Turmeric Curry [$34], each dish delivering bold flavours with a sense of fun.
Set amidst lush greenery and a charming colonial-style setting, Chopsuey Café has become a beloved dining destination at Dempsey Hill over the past decade. Its indoor-outdoor seating and relaxed ambience make it a popular choice for celebrations, casual meals and group gatherings alike. With its refreshed menu, the restaurant continues to carve out a unique niche, offering cuisine that is comforting, interactive and unmistakably distinctive.
A Festive Take on Lunar New Year
Adding to the excitement, Chopsuey Café is ushering in the Year of the Horse with a festive Lunar New Year-inspired offering that blends symbolism and flavour. Drawing inspiration from the chrysanthemum, a symbol of longevity, nobility and well-being, alongside ingredients such as lychee and pomegranate, traditionally associated with abundance, romance and good fortune, the celebratory dishes infuse auspicious meaning with Chopsuey’s signature whimsy.
À La Carte Menu
- Yuzu Yusheng [$48 (2-4pax) / $68 (5-7pax) / $88 (8-10pax)]
- Almond Prawn Fritters with Lychee [$38]
- Chrysanthemum Roast Chicken [Half – $28 / Whole – $36]
- Pomegranate Pork Ribs [$38]
- Squirrel Fish [$48]
- XO Scallop Thermidor [$48
- Truffle & Foie Gras Rice [$38]
- Chrysanthemum & Yuzu Pudding [$18]
Set Menus
LONGEVITY SET (4–6 pax) – $298++
- Yuzu Yusheng (M)
- Chrysanthemum Roast Chicken (Half Portion)
- Almond Prawn Fritters with Lychee
- Pomegranate Pork Ribs
- Squirrel Fish
- XO Scallop Thermidor
- Truffle & Foie Gras Rice
ABUNDANCE SET (10 pax) – $588++
- Yuzu Yusheng (L)
- Whole Chrysanthemum Roast Chicken
- Almond Prawn Fritters with Lychee
- Pomegranate Pork Ribs
- Squirrel Fish
- XO Scallop Thermidor
- Truffle & Foie Gras Rice
