The Dragon Chamber is a hidden Sinopunk-style bar in Boat Quay, Singapore. Discover an immersive, hidden Chinese restaurant/bar reminiscent of old-time Chinatown gambling dens and secret society hangouts. Concealed behind the refrigerator door of an inconspicuous neighbourhood café, it’s easy to miss the entrance. Then again, finding it is half the fun!
Serving guerrilla-style cuisine that reintroduces age-old, unique Chinese delicacies, The Dragon Chamber’s goal is to challenge diners with innovative, delectable dishes for a genuinely memorable dining experience.
The Dragon Chamber: Hidden Bar/Restaurant in Boat Quay
Upon arriving at the restaurant, customers are greeted with a functional bar known as the Dragon Chamber Kopitiam. Designed to look like a nondescript Kopitiam, it serves a variety of cocktails such as Yuzu-jin – a sweet, citrusy mix of gin, yuzu puree, Blue Curacao and soda; or the Sake Mojito – made using logan infused sake, elderflower liqueur, lime, peat whisky mist and a dehydrated logan skewer.
Handcrafted Asian-inspired Cocktails
After finishing our introductory drinks, we were led through a secret neon-lit passageway by our hostess into the main dining area, with walls lined with brightly-coloured murals illuminated by naked light bulbs.
For starters, we were served the Double Boiled, Almond Mushroom, Sea Whelk & Conpoy Soup. An elevated traditional Chinese herbal soup with sea whelk that tastes like abalone and perfectly cooked, non-gamy chicken feet, which was a good contrast to the chewy conpoy and mushrooms.
A second round of drinks was served between courses, including a Dr Tang Margarita comprising Tequila Blanco, tangerine and sour syrup; and Compassion created using gin, lychee liquor, strawberry puree, lemon and prosecco, boasting a fizzy and distinctly tangy, strawberry flavour.
Wagyu Beef Truffle Hor Fun
The first of the main course was their signature Wagyu Beef Truffle Hor Fun presented in a massive bowl. It was filled with wok-fried flat noodles, tender slices of US Wagyu short rib, a poached egg and truffle gravy.
What surprised us were the crunchy biscuit-like bits scattered in the mix, which we later found out to be deep-fried hor fun strips. Each mouthful was a beautiful mix of textures, melt-in-the-mouth beef and aromatic truffle.
Tofu Duo in Pumpkin Gravy
The Tofu Duo in Pumpkin Gravy consisted of two types of tofu, egg spinach and charcoal-infused; presented neatly in a circle alongside roasted pumpkins inside a vibrant orange pumpkin sauce.
The charred pumpkins’ scorched texture had a sweetness akin to caramelised sugar, further enhancing the flavours of this savoury-sweet dish.
Wasabi Prawn with Tobiko
The Wasabi Prawn with Tobiko is unsurprisingly one of the crowd favourites. The dish features huge, succulent prawns evenly coated in creamy wasabi sauce and topped with tobiko. The fresh prawns retained its natural sweetness and boasted a distinct wasabi flavour.
A definite winner in our books!
Unique Dessert at The Dragon Chamber
The finale at The Dragon Chamber was nothing short of extravagant. Enter the Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Fries, topped with The Dragon Chamber’s house special spicy Szechuan sauce. The inspiration behind this dessert? To challenge people’s perception of Chinese cuisine and is great for those looking for a unique experience.
Address: 2 Circular Road, Singapore 049358
Opening Hours: From Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 3pm (last order at 2.30pm); 5pm – 10:30pm (last order at 10pm)
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay MRT
Disclaimer: We were guests of The Dragon Chamber, but all opinions remain our own.
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