Asia Grand Restaurant

Asia Grand Restaurant is a Cantonese restaurant on level 3 of the South Tower at Fairmont Singapore, on North Bridge Road. It is known for Peking duck, roast suckling pig, fresh seafood and lunchtime dim sum. Its founding team came from Hong Kong, and the kitchen makes its dishes, sauces and condiments in-house.

The restaurant has moved a few times over the years. It started at the old Asia Hotel on Scotts Road, where it was first called Tsui Hang Village. It later spent more than a decade at Odeon Towers on North Bridge Road. When that building was set for redevelopment, it moved to Fairmont in 2022.

What to order

The menu covers the classic Cantonese repertoire, with a strong focus on roast meats and seafood. The restaurant names these as its signatures:

• Traditional Peking duck: the dish most diners come for, with thin, crisp skin.
• Roasted crispy suckling pig: another favourite from the roast kitchen.
• White pepper crab: the seafood dish on the signature list.
• Dim sum: served at lunch only, including har gow and baked barbecue pork puffs.

Reviewers have also praised home-style dishes, such as braised duck with chestnuts. Besides the à la carte list, there are set menus, a chef's recommendation menu, a pre-order menu and vegetarian options. A wine list is available too.

The setting

The entrance has black-and-white geometric floor tiles and eye-catching light fittings. The main dining room is large and carpeted, which helps keep the noise down. It seats about 230 guests. Tables are well spaced, and at lunch the room has the lively feel of a big Hong Kong dim sum restaurant.

There are seven private rooms, each seating up to 12 guests. They suit family celebrations and business meals. The restaurant also hosts corporate events, weddings and solemnisations, and works with the hotel when a larger space is needed.

Good to know before you go

• Dim sum is only on the menu at lunch, so plan a midday visit if that is what you want.
• At weekends and on public holidays, lunch runs in two seatings. Booking ahead is a good idea.
• You can reserve online through TableCheck, via the official Asia Grand website, or by phone.
• The menu suits families and groups who like to share several dishes.

Getting there

City Hall MRT station is the nearest stop. The restaurant is inside Fairmont Singapore, which is part of the Raffles City complex.

Nearby

If you are staying close by, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford share the same complex. In the same hotel, Asian Market Café offers a buffet of Southeast Asian dishes. After lunch, walk over to CHIJMES or the National Museum of Singapore. You can also compare more Chinese and dim sum restaurants or browse restaurants in City Hall and Clarke Quay.