Nestled in Orchard, Ban Lan brings authentic Fujian flavours to Singapore.
Helmed by veteran Chef Sun Xiao Yang, this is the first international outpost for the well-known brand from Suzhou.
Ban Lan Interior
The store features a traditional wooden interior and warm lighting, creating a cosy yet refined atmosphere befitting its status as a Michelin-select establishment.
The ambience was pretty good, and we think it would be suitable for special occasions or business meetings.
Ban Lan Menu
Each seating comes with a tea service (charged at $3 per pax) for refillable tea and a plate of passionfruit-flavoured apples.
The apples may seem unassuming, but they were really tasty! We enjoyed munching on them throughout our meal.
The starters were pricey but worth a try!
The First-Harvest Seaweed With Dried Shrimp And Sea Urchin ($36) was really refreshing.
The cucumber flavour hit first, before the taste of the sea from the seaweed and sea urchin. It was a great combination of flavours and was one of our favourite dishes.
The Silkie Chicken With Whelk Slices ($39) was another favourite. With the sweet sauce, it was very appetising and had a good mix of textures from the crispy taro and shredded chicken. A must-try for sure!
The Hot Dishes we had included the Taro With Scallion-Infused Braised Pork Gravy ($36), and the Fuzhou-Style Crispy Drunken Pork Ribs ($29).
Though it looked unassuming, the taro dish was pretty flavourful and filling! The taro also had a soft texture and was overall enjoyable.
The pork ribs were another favourite. It didn’t have an overly strong vinegar taste and retained a nice crunchy texture despite being left in the sauce for an extended period.
Between these two dishes, we’d recommend the pork ribs because they were tastier and better value for money.
We also had the Fuzhou Hot & Sour Fish Maw Soup ($26) and the Quanzhou Seafood Braised Noodles ($19).
The soup was nice and thick, but not overly thick. A perfect in-between texture!
It had a nice flavour and a generous amount of toppings, making it a good sharing dish.
The noodles also had a nice texture, but we felt that the noodles could do with more seasoning as it was a little bland.
The Steamed Yellow Croaker With Yong’an Yellow Chilli ($79) came nicely cut up for easy serving.
The fish had a nice, soft texture, complemented by the mildly spicy chilli. It had a nice kick of spice, but it wasn’t too spicy, so it’s also suitable for those who can’t handle too much spice.
For dessert, we had the Jianning Lotus Seed Milk Pudding ($16). It had a nice texture but taste-wise it was quite lacklustre.
Perhaps the Pomegranate And Seaweed Jelly ($12) or the Fragrant Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake ($16) would be better options!
Promotions
From 5 November 2025 to 16 November 2025, enjoy 50% off on selected signature creations. Limited to 1 dish per table, per bill. (Crispy Taro with Scallion Oil and Meat Gravy, Tie Guan Yin Tea Smoked Crispy Sesame Chicken, or Steamed Yellow Croaker with Yong’an Yellow Pepper.)
Hokkien Cuisine In Orchard
If you’re looking for a new restaurant to dine at, Ban Lan is worth checking out.
The prices here are definitely not cheap, but the food and the quality speak for themselves and make it worth it.
For more restaurants in Singapore:
- Styxx: Middle Eastern Restaurant At Maxwell With Skewers And Small Plates From $8
- South & East: Vibey Smokehouse At NUS With Charcoal-Grilled Meats And Southeast Asian Twists
- Noci Pasta Bar: Aesthetic Restaurant in Suntec Serving Up Handmade Fresh Pasta & Pizzas
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Ban Lan
Scott’s Square #02-01/02, 6 Scotts Road, Singapore 228209
Open daily 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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