Discovering the Best Zi Char Dishes in Singapore – Our Top 5 Picks!

For generations, Singaporean families have passed down the tradition of enjoying Zi Char with their loved ones for a memorable dining experience. What exactly is Zi Char? Pronounced “jee-cher” in Hokkien dialect, it literally translates to ‘cooked fry’ – a gathering concept centered around feeding large groups of people at one time. Over the years, this unique take on Asian home-style cooking has spread across Singapore and evolved into its own art form. In recent months, more eateries have opened up serving these delicious delicacies. In this blog post, we'll be taking an in-depth look at 10 amazing Zi Char restaurants that you should try all over the island!

Whether you’re looking for a comforting, soul-satisfying dish or a culinary delight that’s bursting with flavour, here are our picks of the best zi char dishes in Singapore.

Zi char is a traditional Chinese dish that originated from the Northern part of China. It has become very popular in Singapore and other parts of Asia since its introduction to these regions during the 19th century. There are many local variations of this dish, but its basic ingredients are remaining the same: minced meat or chicken, eggs, chives and shiitake mushroom. Due to the spiciness and flavor profile the Zichar is better served with rice or white rice noodles. https://www.laolizichar.sg/zi-char-menu/