Xiao Ya Tou

Hybrid vintage fusion vibes? Is how I can best describe it. We came on the weekend for lunch with a group with 2 toddlers. For the price I can't help but feel like there could have been something "more" . The seating is mixed with some seats really uncomfortable and constantly hitting my ankle against the metal bar. The place is busy and a little under staffed so a wait was expected.

What a great vibe! Went here on a Saturday date night and had a fun dinner. The atmosphere is unparalleled, from the music, to the decor, this place has it. The cocktails were amazing and some served in unique glassware, which made it all the more fun. Food was good all around, nothing exceptional, but everything was enjoyed and tasty. Service was great, attentive and helpful with recommendations as well. This is a great spot for anything — out with friends, date, whatever the need to have a good time. Pictured is lobster appetizer, Brussels sprouts, dumplings, and the duck.

The food was absolutely delicious, we loved the brussel sprouts. The service was equally impressive—attentive and friendly, making the dining experience truly enjoyable. While the overall experience was exceptional, the prices were slightly on the higher side. However, considering the quality of the food and the excellent service, would recommend to try it.

THE go to spot on Duxton Hill... we loved the food here so much, we came back twice. Perfect for Vegetarian diners; they have a separate menu and it's all absolutely delicious. We had the crispy tofu with gravy (insanely tasty), mushroom dumplings, Brussel sprouts (trust me, they're a must try!) and a delicious noodle broth with vegetables and lions mane. It was all absolutely delicious. It gets busy at dinner, so do book, and enjoy the atmosphere. We had wine, but cocktails looked good too.

5 stars for service but 2 stars for food. The service is really, really good. Friendly, fast and warm - one of the best in Singapore. The atmosphere is also nice for a chill dinner with friends. The food though is very average and more on the bland side. I feel like it’s more suitable for tourists’ palate. The fried rice lacks wok hey and the meat dishes lack umami.

amazing service and great hearty food that suits the singaporean palate in my opinion. my personal favourites were the crab omelette, truffle duck fried rice and broccolini.. the fried rice really had that distinct wok hey that was so immensely good and umami.. not to mention the rly warm and friendly service that rly tied everything together. atmosphere was extremely lively and i’d expect this place to be a great place to have an amazing meal paired with drinks with friends!

Great food, excellent service and nice, old-skool vibes. Had a wonderful lunch with colleagues to celebrate CNY. Lo-hei dish refreshing and not too sweet. Interesting twist with pineapples in the ingredients. Truffle roast duck, ugly broccolini, xyt hokkien mee, Brussels sprouts were excellent (and I normally don't even like Brussels sprouts). Gun powder pork ribs were not bad. Kueh Salat ice cream was nice but pricey. Will return!

We had our Christmas Eve dinner here and we didn’t regret making this decision. The food was good; I have to say their vegetables dishes were one of the highlights (kudos).

This is a pretty pricey modern Asian place. The decor is very nice but the aircon is anaemic (partly because of the semi open concept). The Hokkien mee was good. There was a lot of seafood & the stock was very rich & there was quite a bit of crispy lard. The smoky wok flavour could be better. There was a lot of egg too. Lobster kueh pie tee was good. The only kueh pie tee bit was the shell. There was a lot of seafood stuffing including 2 types of fish roe. Truffle roast duck was decent. There was a strong truffle taste. The skin had a slight crispness & the meat was slightly mushy. Kueh salat ice cream was good but tiny. The tapioca pearls had a great rose flavour & the ice cream had an intense kueh salat flavour while the components were still distinct. The popped rice & mochi added to the symphony of textures. Coconut ice cream wafer was bigger than expected. The ice cream was pretty good but similar to Thai Coconut ice cream & the wafer was slightly stale.

A small touristy spot that resembles a hole in the wall but food is actually good if you manage to get a table. We tried to get reservations for 3 and ended up sitting outside by the curb where all the cars drive by so that was a downer and ruined the dining experience. We ordered the charred wawa cabbage, black pepper tofu, crab meat fried rice and the wagyu hor fun. We enjoyed the food quite a bit and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Service was fine and the staff was friendly. It's a bit on the pricey side though and portions are not big.

life sometimes throw you a curveball when you least expect. i would never consider or walk in to xiao ya tou, duxton for a meal for its 'bar vibe' and think probably another rip off chinese food suited for expats. . but boy was i wrong. the food is actually really delicious and a creative, modern take on some chinese classics. the truffle dong kuai duck, lobster kueh pie tee, wagyu satay, brussel sprouts, mushroom dumplings - all spot on. the wagyu satay was so tender (sous vide for hours before bbq) and full of flavor. the weakest from the menu was the dessert. i dont understand the kueh salat ice-cream with beehive biscuits and sago. . . the staff is friendly and enthusiastic and the 90's hip hop / pop playlist puts you in the mood for a good time. i didnt mention about the price. let's put it as duxton hill pricing. ill come back again whenever i feel rich.

So good to be back! Four years on the the food here is still a winner. The KYT Hokkien Mee was standout. The softest noodles in broth, topped with so many favourite friends from the ocean. A great late lunch in Dutton Hill, Singapore

The food was delicious in a fun atmosphere! Best pork dumplings I've ever had and delicious Chilli Crab Puri. Highly recommend!

I tried almost every dish on the menu and everything was amazing! I love how the flavors are a new take on traditional dishes. Everything was great. Brussel sprouts: super crispy on the outside with a moist center! Just perfect. Had a bit of sweetness but cooked with bacon so extra delicious Crab potato roasti: the crab meat was well seasoned and fresh, the potatoes were crispy and the whole dish just worked! Roast duck: fantastic dish. Large bites of moist duck with crispy skin Pork belly: another amazing dish. Perfectly prepared and so tender! Everything was amazing!

Amazing food. An absolutely must try when in the area. Really good service. Did I mention the food is amazing? Yum!

Everything we had here was delicious! They were fully booked out for dinner reservations when we went, but the host was kind enough to squeeze us in for a quick 60min seating before their first dinner guests arrived for the night. We tried the brussel sprouts, lobster kueh pie tee, crab omelette and wagyu truffle beef hor fun - all of them were truly knockouts! Drinks were a bit pricey but came in cute vintage cups and bottles. Overall, a fun dinner destination with a quirky interior, great ambience and yummy food. We'll be back again for sure!

We had a company set lunch comprising of sharing platter of crispy otah otah, Hainanese chicken cutlets and then mains of salad with salmon sashimi with white sesame dressing and crispy fish skin and avocado mash and then Ayam pengat with fried egg and achar. Dessert was coconut tau huay with Gula Melaka sago, honey ice cream and cookie crumble. Too much food for one pax to be honest. They could have advised our Organiser. Food was ok. Not bad but Not any extraordinary. Won't be back on my own accord when there's too many New places to check out.