How Much is PUTIEN in Singapore? Complete Price Guide
Twenty-six years after its first Singapore outlet opened its doors, PUTIEN menu Singapore still reads like a love letter to Fujian's coastline. This Michelin-starred chain built its reputation on the '100-second' stewed yellow croaker and hand-pounded wontons, with signature dishes priced between approx. S$14 and S$52. The Kitchener Road flagship held a Michelin one-star for seven years — unheard of for a chain restaurant. What keeps it booked out isn’t the star — it’s the consistency: the same lor mee, the same croaker, at every outlet, every visit.
Diners who enjoy refined Chinese cooking often compare it with the soup dumplings at the Din Tai Fung menu, while those chasing bolder Fujian flavours may also like what the Dian Xiao Er menu brings to the table.
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Below is the full breakdown: signature must-try dishes with approx. prices, seafood specialties, soups and starters, the best dishes to order for a first visit, and answers to the most-asked questions about PUTIEN Singapore.
PUTIEN Menu Singapore: Signature Dishes & Prices
PUTIEN’s menu revolves around Fujian coastal cooking — seafood treated simply, broth simmered for hours, and starters with real technique behind them. Dishes arrive sized for sharing, which suits family dinners and business lunches alike. Think seafood treated simply, broths simmered for hours with no added water, and starters with real technique — the Fujian wild red mushroom chicken soup being the comfort peak.
PUTIEN Must Try Dishes
These are the plates that made PUTIEN famous. The '100-second' stewed yellow croaker (S$14.90, in original, tomato or sambal) anchors every table, while the Fujian seafood lor mee (S$9.80 small / S$19.50 medium / S$28.80 large) and the PUTIEN Bian Rou Soup (S$4.80 per pax, the pork-meat-wrapper wonton pounded 12,000 times) complete the trinity. The Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychees (S$14.90) is the fourth must-order. Come hungry and order family-style; the dishes are sized for sharing and the meal only makes sense that way.
| Item | Price (S$, approx.) |
|---|---|
| ‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker (400g) | 28.80 |
| ‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker (600g) | 39.80 |
| ‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker (800g) | 52.80 |
| Fujian Seafood Lor Mee | 14.80 |
| PUTIEN Crispy Oyster | 19.80 |
| PUTIEN Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychees | 17.80 |
| Bian Rou (Fujian Wonton Soup) | 14.00 |
| Minced Meat Ball (Guan Tiao) | 12.00 |
| Fujian Wild Red Mushroom Chicken Soup | 29.60 |
| Braised Luffa with Dried Scallop | 16.80 |
| Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun | 5.80 |
Seafood Specialties
Fujian cooking treats seafood with a light hand, and the prices reflect premium sourcing. Crispy oysters and butter prawns sit in the S$19–27 range, while luxury items like braised sea cucumber with chestnuts reach approx. S$48.80. The Duotou clams, when in season, are the order insiders ask about — sweet, briny, unmistakably Fujian.
| Item | Price (S$, approx.) |
|---|---|
| Steamed Shrimp with Vermicelli and Garlic | 25.80 |
| Crispy Butter Prawns | 26.80 |
| Braised Sea Cucumber with Chestnuts | 48.80 |
| Stir-fried Chilli Clams | 16.80 |
| Herbal Prawn | 6.80 |
| Deep-fried Teggiri Fish | 7.20 |
| Salt-baked Duotou Clam (seasonal) | 29.80 |
| Steamed Duotou Clam with Minced Garlic (seasonal) | 29.80 |
Soups, Starters & Small Plates
Start with cold starters such as drunken cockles or the sweet-and-sour lychee pork (approx. S$17.80). The Fujian wild red mushroom chicken soup, stewed for hours with no added water, is the comfort pick regulars return for.
The Chilli Sauce & Tea Ritual
Every PUTIEN table carries a small pot of house chilli sauce — made exclusively for the restaurant, fresh-tasting rather than fiery — and regulars treat it as part of the meal, not a condiment afterthought. Tea-wise, Pu Er is the classic pairing; the staff will keep the pot topped up through a long family dinner. It's these small rituals, as much as the croaker, that keep regulars loyal across decades.
The Michelin-Star Flagship
The Kitchener Road outlet is the jewel: Michelin one-star in 2016, 2017 and 2018, and the star held for seven years — a remarkable run for a chain restaurant. With 53+ outlets across Asia and roots in Putian city, Fujian, PUTIEN is now one of Asia's best-known Fujian restaurants. The Jewel Changi outlet made it islandwide-accessible; Kitchener Road remains the pilgrimage.
Putien Mama: The Budget Spin-Off
For the flavours without the full-service format, Putien Mama — the fast-casual spin-off — keeps every dish under S$12: lor mee (S$7.80), Hing Hwa fried bee hoon (S$7.80), sweet and sour pork with lychee (S$8.80) and an outlet-exclusive claypot yellow croaker rice (S$8.90). Find it at Plaza Singapura, VivoCity, Kang Kar Mall and the standalone Tiong Bahru Plaza store.
| Item | Price (S$, approx.) |
|---|---|
| Drunken Cockles | 15.80 |
| Braised Bamboo Shoot | 13.80 |
| Chilled Fujian ‘Tusun Jelly’ | 12.80 |
| Peppery Mini Abalone | 16.80 |
| Fujian Classic Starter Platter | 18.80 |
| Stir-fried Pig Blood Curd with Chinese Chives | 12.80 |
PUTIEN Best Sellers & Recommendations
First-timers should anchor the meal with the yellow croaker, then add the seafood lor mee and crispy oysters. For smaller appetites, the shredded pork with sesame bun (approx. S$5.80) and bian rou wontons keep it light. Groups of four should look at Set Menu A ($108++) — starters platter, braised beancurd, steamed seabass, pork ribs, stir-fried yam, mee sua and dessert.
PUTIEN Outlets in Singapore
Outlets span the island — Kitchener Road (the Michelin flagship), Jewel Changi (#02-249), and mall branches in between. Typical hours run 11:30am–4pm and 5:30–10pm daily (last orders 30 minutes before close). Weekend lunches pack out — the OpenRice regulars' advice is unanimous: book ahead, especially for the Kitchener Road dining room.
Most Popular Picks
The dishes below appear on nearly every table. The 400g yellow croaker at approx. S$28.80 suits two diners; larger parties usually size up to the 600g (approx. S$39.80) or 800g (approx. S$52.80). The lor mee’s milky pork-stock broth — with dried shrimp, scallops and fresh clams — is the bowl first-timers remember longest.
| Item | Price (S$, approx.) |
|---|---|
| ‘100-Second’ Stewed Yellow Croaker (600g) | 39.80 |
| Fujian Seafood Lor Mee | 14.80 |
| PUTIEN Crispy Oyster | 19.80 |
| Fujian Wild Red Mushroom Chicken Soup | 29.60 |
| Bian Rou (Fujian Wonton Soup) | 14.00 |
| PUTIEN Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychees | 17.80 |
PUTIEN Prices in Singapore
A comfortable meal at PUTIEN lands around S$30–50 per person, depending on how much seafood lands on the table. Starters mostly sit under S$20, signature dishes run S$14–30, and premium seafood climbs past S$40. Prices are approximate and may vary by outlet; delivery prices may differ. The Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Fruits (S$4.90) is the classic cold finish.
Frequently Asked Questions About PUTIEN Singapore
Conclusion
PUTIEN is Fujian coastal cooking at its most polished: the 100-second yellow croaker (S$14.90), lor mee from S$9.80, and bian rou soup at S$4.80 — with the Kitchener Road flagship’s seven-year Michelin run as the credential. Expect S$30–50 per person, or go Putien Mama for the same flavours under S$12. Book weekends; order the croaker; don’t skip the soup.
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