Chopsuey Cafe (Dempsey Hill)

Chopsuey Cafe (Dempsey Hill) is a relaxed Chinese restaurant from the team behind PS.Cafe. It opened in 2013 at 10 Dempsey Road. The menu is Anglo-Chinese. Think of the Chinese comfort food served in Western countries, made with good ingredients and a few modern touches.

It suits a long lunch or an easy dinner with friends, with plenty of dishes to share.

What to order

The menu is built for sharing. Signature dishes listed on the official site include Crispy Duck Pow! Pockets and Singapore Chilli Soft Shell Crab. The restaurant's Chope listing adds Crispy Shredded Duck Pancakes, Szechuan Pepper Chilli Chicken and Prawn & Truffle Toast.

For something heartier, look at the Chef's Beef Cheek Rendang or the Crispy Orange Beef. Jade Fried Rice works well as a base for the table. Vegetarians have choices too, including vegetarian noodles.

Dim sum and desserts

A dim sum basket is on the menu. In the late afternoon, the kitchen serves only dim sum, drinks and desserts, which makes it a good time for a light bite. For dessert, the Salted Caramel Giant Profiterole is one of the dishes the restaurant highlights.

Drinks

There is a wine list and a separate list of pét-nat, a lightly sparkling natural wine. A 2025 review also mentions spritzes and other cocktails, plus fresh juices and teas.

The setting

The restaurant is part of Dempsey Hill, a former army barracks that is now full of restaurants and shops. Chopsuey Cafe has a calm colonial garden feel, in the style of its PS.Cafe sister outlets. You can sit indoors or outside among the greenery. Pets are welcome in the outdoor area only.

Good to know before you go

• Bookings: reserve through Chope or by calling or messaging the concierge line. Tables are held for a short time only, and seatings have a time limit.
• Groups: larger groups need a credit card to book. Very large groups use an event booking form.
• Payment: the restaurant is cashless, so bring a card or phone wallet.
• Delivery: available through GrabFood and foodpanda.

Menus and booking details are on the official Chopsuey Cafe page.

Nearby

Dempsey has many more places to eat. Burnt Ends and Canchita Peruvian Cuisine are both on the hill. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a short trip away, so you can pair lunch with a walk.

For more choices, see all restaurants in Dempsey, Tanglin and Holland and our Chinese and dim sum restaurants. Our Dempsey and Holland guide has more ideas for the area.