Sinpopo Brand Restaurant @ TANGS – Orchard Road’s Mod-Sin Dining Gem

A Taste of Sinpopo: Local Flavours with a Twist

At 310 Orchard Rd, #02-22/27/29 Tang Plaza, Sinpopo Brand Restaurant @ TANGS offers something rare along Orchard Road: modern Singaporean cuisine (Mod-Sin) done in a polished yet nostalgic way.

What started as a Katong café concept has grown into a full-service dining spot right in the heart of Orchard, complete with a bakery counter for cakes and kueh. This is not your average food court nasi lemak — Sinpopo is all about heritage recipes, reimagined with flair.

For more Orchard eats, check out our Orchard Road Food collection to see the full spectrum of flavours along the strip.

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Menu Highlights: Mod-Sin Comforts

The menu is built around familiar Singapore flavours, given a restaurant touch:

• Sinpopo Signature Nasi Lemak – fluffy coconut rice, fried chicken, sambal, ikan bilis — polished but still hearty (Eliz Bear Travel).

Sinpopo’s signature nasi lemak with blue pea rice, sambal, fried chicken, and local sides — a polished take on a Singapore classic.

• Beef Cheek Rendang – braised tender beef cheek cooked in rich rempah spices (Daniel Food Diary).

• Fei Po Char Siew – glazed pork belly, fatty and indulgent.

• Baked Miso Cod Hor Fun – fusion twist marrying silky hor fun noodles with Japanese miso cod.

• Crab Bee Hoon – luxurious seafood choice for those wanting a local showstopper.

For desserts and bakery treats, Sinpopo shines:

• Pulut Hitam Cake, Ondeh Ondeh Cake, Pandan Kaya Cake, Kueh Salat, Kueh Dar Dar.

• Their High Tea Set for Two comes tiered with both savoury bites (dry mee siam, char siew skewers, sugee scones) and Peranakan sweets — a favourite for photo ops (Scribbling Geek).

If you’re into decadent desserts, don’t miss our review of Whiskdom cookies & brownies — another Orchard favourite for sweet tooths.

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Ambience & Service

The Orchard branch inside Tang Plaza strikes a balance between modern chic and nostalgic heritage. It’s brighter and more stylish than a traditional kopitiam, yet still anchored in local identity. The bakery/pastry counter adds a playful touch, perfect if you’re just dropping in for cake.

The chic, heritage-inspired interior of Sinpopo Brand Restaurant at TANGS Orchard Road.

Service: Most reviewers describe staff as friendly and attentive, though peak-hour rushes can stretch waiting times.

Vibe: It’s comfortable for casual meals, small gatherings, or an afternoon tea date. Not too stiff, but not hawker-style bustling either.

Love cosy Orchard cafés? You might also enjoy our write-up on French Fold’s crêpes and galettes.

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What Recent Reviews Say

The buzz from late 2024–2025 reviews paints a clear picture:

• Food Quality: Consistently praised for authentic, comforting local flavours with a modern finish. The Nasi Lemak is repeatedly called their strongest main.

• High Tea: Highlighted as a standout, with a good savoury-sweet balance and decent portions (Scribbling Geek).

• Desserts: Cakes and kueh get strong approval — especially the Ondeh Ondeh and Pulut Hitam cakes.

• Value for Money: Common critique. Portions are modest, and prices reflect an Orchard premium. Several reviews note the bill doesn’t always match the “hawker roots” of the dishes.

• Expectations: Some diners arrived hoping for a buffet and found only à la carte — check ahead if you’re planning for a special meal (Eliz Bear Travel).

• Overall Ratings: On Google and Wanderlog, Sinpopo averages around 4.1/5 stars from 600+ reviews, with diners praising the nasi lemak and desserts, while noting the smaller portions and Orchard pricing.

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Who It’s For & When to Go

Best for:

• Diners who love Peranakan and Singapore heritage flavours in a polished setting.

• Couples or friends wanting a leisurely high tea.

• Cake lovers exploring Orchard beyond the usual Western-style patisseries.

When to go:

• Afternoons for a relaxed high tea.

• Weekdays to avoid Orchard weekend crowding.

• Off-peak hours for smoother service and less waiting.

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Orchard Foodies Take 🍴

Sinpopo feels like Orchard Road’s love letter to local food. It’s the place you bring your overseas friends to show off Singaporean flavours, minus the hawker chaos.

We love the Nasi Lemak and the high tea set (because yes, we’re greedy enough to want sambal AND kueh in one sitting). But our wallets definitely noticed the Orchard price tag.

Is it worth it? For the experience, ambience, and desserts — yes. Just don’t expect kopitiam portions, and you’ll leave happy.

If you’re hunting for more heritage flavours, check out our review of Nong Geng Ji’s Hunan dishes at Orchardgateway — a different kind of local comfort with bold, spicy flair.

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Until our next food coma, The Greedy Gang @ Orchard Foodies