Wo Wo Dian (窝窝店), located in the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre, is celebrating its first anniversary in Singapore. Hailing from Mianyang, Sichuan, this casual Chinese eatery boasts a 136-year legacy and is famed for its steamed buns and rice noodles.
To mark this milestone, the restaurant is launching a limited-time steamed bun flavour, available exclusively from 15 to 17 May 2025.
Diners can also enjoy a 36% discount on their total dine-in food bill during the same period, from 11.30am to 3.00pm and 5.00pm to 10.00pm, excluding beverages, with last orders taken 30 minutes before closing.
Cheeeeesy Pull Fresh Chilli Chicken Bun 4/5
Wo Wo Dian’s steamed buns are made with its signature traditional sourdough, resulting in a fluffy, soft texture with a slight chew.
This time, they’ve added a twist by introducing the Cheeeeesy Pull Fresh Chilli Chicken Bun ($5.90 each). While we’ve tried the Fresh Chilli Chicken Bun before, this anniversary special introduces a generous layer of oozy cheese. Although I would have liked more of that addictive chilli chicken filling to balance the cheese ratio, the flavours complemented each other surprisingly well.
Century-old Traditional Pork Bun 4.2/5
The Century-old Traditional Pork Bun ($8.90 for 3 pieces) stands out as a non-spicy option among the other bun flavours. My favourite is the Fresh Chilli Chicken Bun ($6.90) for its tangy spice. Pro tip: Enjoy the buns while they’re hot for the best texture.
Kung Pao Eggplant with Fragrant Shrimp Balls 3.5/5
Beyond their signature buns, Wo Wo Dian also serves a variety of Sichuan-style cooked dishes, both spicy and non-spicy. The Kung Pao Eggplant with Fragrant Shrimp Balls ($22.90) brings a mild heat that mellows quickly. However, the dish leaned much sweeter than I would have preferred, and my dining companion and I found the batter on the eggplant to be too thick.
Dry Pot Chicken 4/5
From the Dry Pot Series, we tried the Dry Pot Chicken ($29.80), which featured a medley of crunchy celery, lotus root, thick-cut potatoes, and tender, spicy chicken. The dish isn’t overly saucy, but due to its bold spices, it still pairs well with a side of white rice.
Stir-fried Romaine Lettuce with Minced Garlic 4/5
We completed our meal with a simple yet well-seasoned Stir-fried Romaine Lettuce with Minced Garlic ($11.90). We appreciated how the vegetables remained crisp and fresh-tasting.
Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.
WO WO DIAN (窝窝店)
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Road
B1-13/14/15
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6513 5598
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW, NS Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am – 9pm
Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]