Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
After a soft opening in Dec 2025, Kok Sen Restaurant held the official grand opening for its new outlet at City Square Mall on 11 Jan! This is the first time since the brand was established at Keong Saik Road 54 years ago that it has expanded.
Kok Sen Restaurant is a heritage eatery famous for its wholesome and authentic zi char. Currently, it is run by the 3rd generation of the founder’s family.
Having been around since the 1960s, it’s seen decades of challenges, including the global COVID pandemic. Despite this, it earned the esteemed Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2016 to 2019 and from 2021 to 2024.
The Michelin Bib Gourmand is awarded to eateries that serve good food at reasonable prices.
Dishes exclusive to the City Square Mall branch include the Big Prawn Thick Bee Hoon White Soup (S$19/S$38/S$57). Consisting of large prawns and thick rice noodles in a rich, non-spicy prawn broth, it’s a family favourite for celebrations and reunions.
Crispy Smoked Tea Duck (S$25/50)is another outlet exclusive. Due to the painstaking 10-hour-long preparation, this star dish has a limited availability daily.
You can also try the usual fare like the Claypot Yong Tau Foo (S$18/S$27/S$36). A Kok Sen signature, it is made with vegetables, fried beancurd, squid and prawn paste and aromatic bean sauce.
In the spirit of charity, Kok Sen Restaurant will be collaborating with Arc Children’s Centre as part of its new outlet’s grand opening celebrations. From 13 to 15 Jan, a complimentary bowl of their signature Big Prawn Hor Fun (U.P. S$19) will be offered to the first 100 tables.
Customers need only donate an amount of their choice to Arc Children’s Centre in return. After 101 bowls, every bowl up to the 200th will be sold at the usual price, and all funds will proceed to the Children’s Centre.
Celebrate the opening of Kok Sen Restaurant’s newest outlet, and take this chance to give back to the community.
Soh Kee Cooked Food: $3.50 Michelin Bib chicken & fish porridge
