Laifaba Menu Singapore: Prices, Dishes & Guide
Some char siew is dinner; Laifaba’s is a thesis. Laifaba menu Singapore is built around bu jian tian — the butcher’s secret ‘never-sees-the-sky’ cut — braised, blow-dried and wood-fired every morning by an ex-bank analyst turned roast master. The result is the most talked-about char siew in the country.
Roast meat loyalists usually swear by the duck specialists at Dian Xiao Er, the other heavyweight in this space. Laifaba is the char siew answer to Dian Xiao Er’s duck — same devotion, different protein. Grill-format fans also rate Josh’s Grill for the flame-grilled alternative.
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Here’s the full menu with prices: signatures, sharing platters, the New Bahru exclusives and roast duck.
Laifaba Menu: Signatures & Prices
The signatures are the reason to come — wood-fired char siew over springy noodles or Japanese rice, with wontons and a 12-hour pork-bone broth on the side. The founder’s story adds flavour: an ex-bank analyst who walked away from finance to chase the perfect char siew, learning the craft through obsessive iteration. That career-change energy runs through the brand — from the vintage-styled Bukit Batok flagship to the design-forward New Bahru outpost.
Signature Bowls
Both signatures come loaded: bu jian tian char siew in your choice of lean, fatty or mixed cut, poached and fried wontons, kai lan and rich broth.
| Dish | Price (S$) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Noodles | 12.80 | ++ char siew, wontons, broth |
| Signature Rice | 12.80 | ++ Japanese rice, sunny egg |
| Wood-Fired BJT Char Siew (sharing) | 18.00 | ++ small plate |
| Shrimp Dumpling Noodles | 15.95 | Approx. delivery price |
| Dry-Tossed Egg Noodles | 5.45 | Approx. |
Roast Meats & Sides
Beyond char siew, the roast duck and soy sauce chicken hold their own — and the har cheong gai is the side order that disappears first.
Roasts & Sides
The 48-hour dry-aged roast duck is the premium play; the har cheong gai wings are the table’s favourite snack.
| Dish | Price (S$) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 48-Hr Dry-Aged Roast Duck | 21.80-42.80 | Rack to half duck |
| Wood-Fired Roasted Duck (rice/noodle) | 8.00-9.00 | |
| Free-Range Soy Sauce Chicken | 7.00-8.00 | With rice or noodles |
| Har Cheong Gai (prawn paste wings) | 8.90-9.90 | |
| Fried Wonton | 6.90 | |
| Shrimp Dumplings | 9.90 | |
| Pork Wontons | 7.90 |
New Bahru Outlet: Platters & Bowls
New Bahru runs a tighter, wood-fire-focused menu — rice and noodle bowls by day, sharing platters by night.
New Bahru Exclusives
The DIY gua bao platter is the experience order — 250g of pork jowl and crispy belly with bao buns and condiments to assemble yourself.
| Dish | Price (S$) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wood-Fired Pork Jowl Bowl | 12.80 | |
| Crispy Pork Belly Bowl | 12.80 | |
| Signature Duo Pork Bowl | 14.80 | Char siew + sio bak |
| DIY ‘Gua Bao’ Duo Pork Platter | 26.80 | 250g, mantou, sauces |
| Wood-Fired Platter (200g) | 19.80 | Jowl or belly |
Laifaba Prices: What to Expect
S$15 to S$30 per person — premium for wanton mee, fair for the craft involved. The New Bahru platters suit groups of two to four. Prices are approximate and may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laifaba Singapore
Conclusion
Laifaba turned a butcher’s secret cut into Singapore’s most talked-about char siew — and the wood-fired difference is real. The signature noodles at S$12.80++ are the essential order; the New Bahru gua bao platter is the fun one. For roast meat with actual craft behind it, this is the top table in town.
