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Yan Ting
Cantonese · TANGLIN, Singapore
Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
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Structured Cantonese Ritual
Price
$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Yan Ting is worth booking for polished Cantonese in Singapore when the meal needs a composed hotel setting and manageable $$ pricing. The Michelin Plate recognition gives it a useful quality signal, but the stronger reason to go is fit: family celebrations, client meals, date-night dinners where comfort matters as much as the food.
About Yan Ting
Is Yan Ting worth booking in Singapore? Yes if you are looking for Cantonese cuisine at a $$ price point and want a meal that can fit either lunch or dinner. With a Michelin Plate in 2024, it has enough recognition to stand out as a straightforward Cantonese booking.
The clearest case is for diners who want a Cantonese restaurant that is easy to place in a broader Singapore itinerary. The safest way to judge Yan Ting is by the essentials: Cantonese cooking, $$ pricing, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition.
A smart first visit is lunch, then return for dinner if the experience fits the occasion
For a first booking, lunch is a reasonable lower-risk move because Yan Ting lists lunch hours every day: Monday to Friday from 12–2:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 10:30 AM–3 PM. Dinner is also listed daily from 6–10:30 PM. If the first visit is about deciding whether this belongs in a regular rotation, lunch is the simpler test. If the booking is tied to a larger evening plan, dinner is the more natural slot.
A two-visit strategy can make sense here. Use the first visit to decide whether the Cantonese cooking and overall experience fit your needs; use the second for a more important meal if the first visit works for your group. That approach is more useful than forcing a single high-stakes booking, especially in Singapore, where other dining options can be separated by mood as much as by food.
For readers building a broader Singapore dining itinerary, this should be considered a Cantonese slot rather than the only Chinese meal. Pair it with another local stop from our full Singapore restaurants guide, or use it as one restaurant option around a stay planned through our full Singapore hotels guide. If the evening needs a second stop, check our full Singapore bars guide; for non-restaurant planning, our full Singapore experiences guide is the more relevant browse.
Who should choose this over another booking
Choose Yan Ting if the priority is Cantonese cuisine in Singapore at a $$ price point with Michelin Plate recognition. It works best as a direct Cantonese booking rather than a restaurant to choose for a highly specific format.
If the goal is to compare it with another option, Jiang-Nan Chun is a natural name to consider. Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant is another useful comparison for a restaurant shortlist. Shisen Hanten and Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine can also help frame a wider set of restaurant options.
The practical verdict: book Yan Ting when you want Cantonese cuisine in Singapore, are comfortable with $$ pricing, can make use of its daily lunch or dinner hours. It is less useful if your decision depends on specifics such as a tasting menu, signature dish list, exact room style, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodations, or a detailed drinks program.
Located inside
HotelThe St. Regis SingaporeFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 29 Tanglin Rd, Floor 1U The St. Regis Singapore, Singapore 247912
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- yantingrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +65 6506 6887
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yan Ting sits inside The St. Regis Singapore and presents Cantonese dining with a measured, classical sensibility. The room—literally named Banquet Court—encourages unhurried meals: architecture and service cadence signal that dining here is a paced experience rather than a rush. The kitchen emphasizes traditional technique over contemporary reinterpretation, and the atmosphere skews toward elegant, formal hotel dining. Guests encounter a space designed for attentive, considered eating where temperature and texture matter and the meal is meant to be settled into.
Best For
This is a hotel dining room that works well for daytime business meals and family gatherings, with a particular draw at lunch when dim sum service is at its peak. Regulars include both St. Regis guests and neighbourhood diners who come specifically for the dim sum, so midday service feels purposeful and focused. The combination of a banquet-style room and deliberate pacing also makes Yan Ting suitable for celebratory meals where a measured, attentive dining experience is part of the occasion.
Ordering Tips
At Yan Ting the rhythm of service matters: dishes are presented to preserve the right temperatures and textures, so pace your meal rather than rushing through it. Dim sum is singled out as a primary reason guests return, particularly at lunch, so plan to arrive during lunch service if you want those selections. Given the restaurant's emphasis on classical Cantonese technique and staged progression of dishes, allow the table to move through courses in sequence to appreciate the intended contrasts in texture and temperature.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and luxurious, with an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
dim sum
Planning details
Location
29 Tanglin Rd, Floor 1U The St. Regis Singapore, Singapore 247912 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jiang-Nan Chun, Cantonese, $$$
- Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant, Cantonese, $$
- Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine, Cantonese, ¥¥¥
- Foong Lian, Cantonese, $
- Shisen Hanten, Cantonese, $$
Restaurant context
How Yan Ting compares with Singapore Cantonese peers
Against Jiang-Nan Chun, Yan Ting is the more moderate spend and easier recommendation for diners who want a polished Cantonese meal without moving into $$$ territory. Jiang-Nan Chun is the better splurge pick; Yan Ting is the more practical choice for repeat visits, family meals, or hosting when value matters.
Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant is the closest value comparison at $$. Choose Jade Palace if the priority is Cantonese seafood and a less hotel-driven feel; choose Yan Ting if the occasion benefits from a calmer, more formal setting. Shisen Hanten also sits at $$, but it is the better cross-shop when the group wants Chinese fine dining with a different regional emphasis rather than a classic Cantonese brief.
Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine is the higher-spend comparison, while Foong Lian is the budget counterpoint. That makes Yan Ting the middle-lane pick: more occasion-ready than Foong Lian, less of a splurge than Imperial Treasure, easier to justify when the group wants Cantonese polish without turning the meal into the main expense of the trip.
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Compare Yan Ting
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Ting | Singapore | Cantonese | Michelin Plate 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Jiang-Nan Chun | Singapore | Cantonese | Michelin Plate 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3822024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3452024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | $$$ |
| Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant | Singapore | Cantonese | Michelin Plate 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3572025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3232024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | $$ |
| Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine | Shanghai | Cantonese | Michelin Guide Shanghai Jiangsu Zhejiang 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2952025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2752024 Michelin 2 Stars2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended | ¥¥¥ |
| Foong Lian | Kuala Lumpur | Cantonese | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $ |
| Shisen Hanten | Singapore | Cantonese | Michelin 1 Star 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3262025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3202024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | $$ |
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How Yan Ting Singapore compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yan Ting worth the price?
Yes, if you want Cantonese cuisine in Singapore and are comfortable with a $$ spend. Yan Ting has a Michelin Plate for 2024, which adds a useful point of recognition. For a different comparison, Foong Lian is another restaurant to consider.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Yan Ting?
If a tasting menu or fixed-format meal matters to you, check directly with the restaurant before booking. Yan Ting is best evaluated as a Cantonese restaurant in Singapore with $$ pricing and daily lunch and dinner hours.
How far ahead should I book Yan Ting?
Yan Ting lists lunch and dinner hours daily: Monday to Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 10:30 AM–3 PM and 6–10:30 PM. For important meals, booking in advance is still the safer approach.
What are alternatives to Yan Ting in Singapore?
Jiang-Nan Chun is a useful comparison if you want another restaurant option. Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine and Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant are also relevant names for a restaurant shortlist. Shisen Hanten is another comparison to consider if your group is open to a different restaurant experience.
Is Yan Ting good for solo dining?
It can be, especially if you want Cantonese cuisine at a $$ price point and can use the listed lunch or dinner hours. Solo diners should treat it as a standard restaurant booking. If you prefer a different style of meal, Foong Lian is another restaurant to compare.
Is Yan Ting good for a special occasion?
Yan Ting can be considered for a special meal if Cantonese cuisine, $$ pricing, Michelin Plate recognition are the main priorities. If private rooms, a specific service style, or a hotel setting are important, check directly before booking. For another restaurant comparison, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine is a relevant name to consider.
