Kok Sen Restaurant, Keong Saik Rd
16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askSingapore, r/SingaporeEats17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Kok Sen as a zi char spot worth visiting, with several singling out the big prawn hor fun as the dish to order. One diner says it suits a large group eating family style, and another notes the Keong Saik location lets you walk around afterwards. One commenter feels standards have dropped, and another describes the place as crowded and old school with somewhat rude service.
Address
4 Keong Saik Rd., KOK Sen Restaurant, Singapore 089110
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Big prawn hor fun
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Clarenceratops in r/askSingapore · May 2025
Listed as a low-budget zi char eatery recommendation.
- Recommendsu/LegPristine2891 in r/SingaporeEats · Aug 2025taste
Gives Kok Sen a like and tells people to order the claypot yong tau foo.
- Recommendsu/Fitglutton_ in r/askSingapore · Jun 2026
Recommends Kok Sen for overseas visitors.
- Recommendsu/bluewarri0r in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2026
Agrees Kok Sen suits a large group eating family style with shared dishes.
- Recommendsu/helloszeeeeee13 in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2026
Calls Kok Sen accessible and a must-visit in Singapore.
- Recommendsu/anangrypudge in r/askSingapore · Jan 2025vibe
Better location since you can walk around after the meal.
- Recommendsu/ImmediateAd751 in r/SingaporeEats · Dec 2024
Lists Kok Sen among places where you should call ahead for a reservation.
- Recommendsu/catcourtesy in r/askSingapore · Apr 2024
Commenter recommends Kok Sen's big prawn hor fun.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/chaotarroo in r/askSingapore · Jun 2026taste
Commenter says Kok Sen is much better than KEK.
- Recommendsu/No_Chicken_4426 in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2026taste
Agrees on Kok Sen and urges getting the Big Prawn Hor Fun.
- Recommendsu/Convalescences- in r/askSingapore · Dec 2025
Calls it a pretty good tze char option; suggests reserving.
- Recommendsu/idletradventures in r/SingaporeEats · Jul 2025taste
Recommends local zi char in Chinatown and says the hor fun is good.
- Caveatu/Jadeite22 in r/askSingapore · Jan 2025consistency
Commenter says standards dropped.
- Recommendsu/Mountain_Ad_978 in r/SingaporeEats · Dec 2024
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/gummybearbear90 in r/askSingapore · Apr 2024
Commenter seconds the parent recommendation of Kok Sen.
- Recommendsu/blitzmango in r/SingaporeEats · Jun 2026taste
Would be happy with the hor fun and HJG, preferring it before renovation.
- Recommendsu/YoreCoxsmall in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2026taste
Recommends Kok Sen and reminds diners to order the signature big prawn hor fun.
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Details last checked 30 Oct 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.