The best zi char delivery options in Singapore

Ka Soh, named after the Cantonese word for mother-in-law, serves up a homely selection of Canto-classics. This Bib Gourmand-listed eatery is best known for its collagen-rich slice fish noodles soup (from $8.77), made by boiling the meat and bones of snakehead fish over high heat for hours. Other hot-favourites include san lou hor fun ($10.95) and crispy prawn paste chicken (from $17.34). If you’re dropping by the restaurant, be sure to squeeze in an order of the fried orh nee that’s only available for takeout. 

Minimum order $30
Delivery fee Varies according to your location
Order here order.ka-soh.com.sg

This eatery's name is a bit of a misnomer as it's better known for its piping hot bowls of herbal mee sua ($5.80) topped with pork slices and offal than its herbal chicken soup. You'll also find pan-fried beehoon ($10.50), chilli crab ($68.80) and clams with fermented bean sauce ($13.80) on its curated delivery menu.

Minimum order $20
Delivery fee From $2, varies according to your location
Order here WhatsApp 8874 2100, or place your orders online here

Even when dining in isn't an option, there's still a queue at this Bib Gourmand-listed restaurant. People just can't seem to get enough of its famous big prawns hor fun (from $20.70). Add its claypot yong tau foo (from $17.25), where vegetables and tofu come stuffed with fish and squid paste, and bitter gourd cooked with pork ribs in black bean sauce (from $17.25) to your order and you’ll understand why people return to this joint time and again. 

Minimum order $50
Delivery fee $8, free for orders above $100
Order here WhatsApp 9698 4119, or head to its Facebook page for the full menu

You don’t need to make a journey down to Commonwealth to enjoy dishes from this famous zi char joint. Two Chefs Eating Place, opened by two Ipoh-born owners, made its signature butter pork ribs (from $10) and drunken cockles ($7) the zi char classics that they are today. Complete your meal with a serving of fried hor fun (from $4) or Hong Kong fried noodles (from $4).

Minimum order None
Delivery fee From $13, varies according to your location and neighbourhood
Order here 9435 4197, or visit its Facebook page for the full menu 

This famous zi char joint has been around since the 1970s, and is best known for its Moonlight Horfun (from $7.20), coffee pork ribs (from $18) and novel creations you won't find anywhere else. Sample zi char-inspired burgers from its sister concept, Wok In Burger. Highlights include a sweet and sour pork burger ($10.80) with achar salad and salted egg chicken burger topped with crispy fish skin ($14.80). 

Minimum order $50 
Delivery fee From $5, varies according to your location 
Order here order.kek.com.sg/en_SG

What started as a humble seafood restaurant on offshore Pulau Ubin in 1986 has now expanded to a thriving business with over three outlets around Singapore. Today, this modern restaurant still fires up a good selection of zi char classics, alongside an unlikely bestseller – black Angus rib-eye ($80) served with potato wedges and rice fried with beef drippings. 

Minimum order None
Delivery fee Varies according to your location 
Order here order.newubinseafood.com

In the day, fourth-generation hawker Debbie Yam fires up the wok to prepare modern bowls of hor fun dressed up with onsen egg and fried enoki ($6), as well as nuggets of har cheong gai (from $8). Come night time, traditional fare of black bean with bitter gourd and steamed chicken and salted fish are whipped up instead. During this period, both of its menus will be available all day for you to enjoy. 

Minimum order None
Delivery fee Varies according to your location, free for orders above $100
Order here Check out the full menu on its Facebook page, and place your order via the online form here