Beng Hiang, a beloved Hokkien restaurant that has served generations since 1978, has reopened inside the Shangri-La Singapore’s Garden Terrace after shuttering its Jurong East outpost late last year.
The 80-seat indoor-outdoor venue marks a temporary culinary residency for the family-run establishment, which many fans feared had closed for good. Instead, the hotel has transformed its event space into an intimate dining room where Beng Hiang is preserving its heritage while courting a new wave of diners. From now through at least mid-2026, guests can experience the same time-tested recipes that made the restaurant a fixture for birthday banquets, family reunions and celebratory feasts across four decades.
A Legacy That Nearly Ended
Beng Hiang first opened on Murray Street in 1978 before relocating to Amoy Street, where it became a go-to for generations of Singaporeans. In 2015, the restaurant moved to Jurong East, but when that location closed last year, regulars assumed the iconic brand had reached its final chapter. The residency at Shangri-La, however, breathes new life into the operation—and the kitchen has left its core recipes untouched to honor that legacy.
“We’re keeping the flavours exactly as they’ve always been,” a representative noted. The goal is twofold: hold onto longtime loyalists and introduce younger diners to authentic Hokkien cuisine in a setting that feels fresh but respectful of tradition.
What’s on the Menu: Classics and Fresh Additions
Seven signature dishes have made the journey intact, ensuring nothing is lost in translation. Standouts include the dark, richly braised Seafood Hokkien Noodle ($22), cooked in a house-made pork bone and prawn broth; the Superior Crab Meat and Fish Maw Broth (from $20 per person); Slow-Braised Pork Belly with Steamed Buns ($25); Braised Duck with Sea Cucumber ($68); and the beloved Crispy Five-Spice Pork Roll and Prawn Ball (hae chor) ($18).
But the residency also offers menu items created exclusively for the Shangri-La partnership:
- Tea-Smoked Crispy Chicken ($30)
- Fuzhou Fish Noodle with Seafood ($20)
- Slow-Braised Hokkien Duck with Aged Ginger ($40)
- Fuzhou-style Prawns with Fermented Red Rice Wine ($78)
- DIY Seafood Popiah Set ($58), ideal for sharing
A Tea Programme Rooted in Fujian Heritage
To elevate the communal dining experience, Beng Hiang has launched a Fujian heritage tea programme inspired by the birthplace of Hokkien culture. Guests can choose from premium brews such as Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao, Anxi Tieguanyin and Fuzhou Jasmine Dragon Pearl. Served hot ($12 per person) or cold-brewed ($8 per person), the teas are designed to complement the rich, savory dishes and encourage leisurely meals.
Celebrate the Reopening with Perks
From now through July 10, every diner receives a welcome gift and a guaranteed prize. Shangri-La Circle members can also earn double dining points until July 31, 2026—a strong incentive for hotel guests and locals alike to rediscover this Singapore institution.
Broader Impact
Beng Hiang’s move into a luxury hotel setting reflects a growing trend among heritage restaurants: rather than fade away, they are forging creative partnerships that merge nostalgia with modern hospitality. For Shangri-La Singapore, the residency adds authentic local flavour to its dining portfolio. For fans, it’s a chance to taste history in a new chapter—one that proves some classics never really go away.
Reservations are highly recommended. Visit the Shangri-La Singapore website or Beng Hiang’s Instagram for booking details.