How Much is Yan Palace in Singapore? Complete Price Guide
Above the bustle of Hong Lim Complex, Yan Palace keeps the old Chinatown banquet-hall spirit alive — quaint decor, KTV-era charm, and dim sum that regulars defend fiercely. At around S$18+ per person, it is the rare traditional Chinese restaurant where the bill surprises in the right direction.
Chinatown dim sum devotees often cross-shop with the Spring Court menu, the elder statesman of the genre. For hotel-grade dim sum, the Wah Lok menu at Carlton offers the polished alternative.
This complete price guide covers the Yan Palace menu — dim sum, banquet dishes and set menus — plus what to order and answers to common questions.
Yan Palace Menu Singapore: Dishes & Prices
Dim sum leads at lunch; banquet-style Cantonese dishes take over at dinner. The kitchen’s strength is classic technique without pretension — thin-skinned har gow, juicy xiao long bao, and fried specialities with real character.
Dim Sum
Steamed prawn dumplings with razor-thin skin, plump siew mai, soup-filled xiao long bao and mini egg tarts — all in the S$4.80–5.80 band.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Steamed Prawn Dumplings (Har Gow) | 5.80 |
| Steamed Pork Dumplings (Siew Mai) | 5.40 |
| Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) | 5.40 |
| Steamed BBQ Pork Buns | 5.40 |
| Steamed Chicken Feet | 4.80 |
| Mini Egg Tarts | 4.80 |
| Crab Roe Siew Mai | 6.20 |
Fried & Baked Specialities
The fried prawn and banana roll — prawn and banana kept distinct in the roll — is the quirky signature, alongside paper-wrapped chicken and fried glutinous balls with pumpkin.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Fried Prawn and Banana Roll | 7.80 |
| Paper Wrapped Chicken | 7.50 |
| Fried Glutinous Balls with Pumpkin | 6.80 |
| Fried Mee Sua | 12.00 |
Banquet Dishes
Steamed fish, braised abalone with mushrooms, Teochew-style suckling pig and sautéed prawns in XO sauce — the dinner menu built for celebrations.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Steamed Soon Hock | 48.00 |
| Braised Abalone with Mushrooms | 58.00 |
| Teochew-Style Suckling Pig | 68.00 |
| Sautéed Prawns in XO Sauce | 32.00 |
| Steamed Red Snapper | 42.00 |
Set Menus
Festive set menus scale from 4-pax (around S$288++) to 10-pax (around S$1,588++), with abalone, fish maw and suckling pig in the higher tiers.
| Set | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| 4-Pax Set Menu | 288.00 |
| 6-Pax Set Menu | 528.00 |
| 10-Pax Set Menu | 1588.00 |
Desserts
Red bean paste with lotus seeds, double-boiled snow fungus with red dates — gentle, traditional finishes.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Red Bean Paste with Lotus Seeds | 6.00 |
| Double-Boiled Snow Fungus with Red Dates | 7.00 |
| Dessert of the Day | 5.50 |
Yan Palace Best Sellers & Recommendations
The har gow, xiao long bao and fried prawn-banana roll are the trio to build a lunch around. Service is famously attentive — staff will even portion dishes for the table.
Most Popular Dishes
The dim sum and signatures that keep the Hong Lim regulars returning.
| Dish | Approx. Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Steamed Prawn Dumplings | 5.80 |
| Xiao Long Bao | 5.40 |
| Fried Prawn and Banana Roll | 7.80 |
| Steamed Siew Mai | 5.40 |
| Mini Egg Tarts | 4.80 |
Planning Your Visit
1st floor, Hong Lim Complex — weekday lunches are the sweet spot; expect large-group buzz on weekends. Around S$18+ per person for dim sum.
Yan Palace Prices in Singapore
Dim sum S$4.80–5.80 per order; banquet dishes S$18–60; set menus S$288++ (4 pax) to S$1,588++ (10 pax). A dim sum lunch runs about S$18–25 per person. Prices are approximate, subject to service charge and GST, and may vary; delivery prices may differ.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yan Palace Singapore
Conclusion
Yan Palace is Chinatown the way regulars remember it — unpretentious, generous and delicious. For dim sum under S$20 a head with real soul, few rooms in Singapore compete.
