New in town: Thirteen BBQ Bar 十三烤吧 — Serving authentic Chinese fare like skewers & mala pork belly, closes at 2am

Tired of the usual Geylang options like frog leg porridge and dim sum for supper? Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at Thirteen BBQ Bar 十三 , which opened on 3 Aug 2023. This spot on Geylang Lorong 13 operates daily until 2am, sparing you the burden of GST and service charges.

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The owner, hailing from Anhui, China, was spurred by friends to launch a business in Singapore, fuelled by her own food passion. What’s more, her family’s background in BBQ and food makes it a perfect fit!

Thirteen BBQ Bar - restaurant interior
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The chef originates from Henan but has honed his culinary skills with extensive experience in the kitchens of Chengdu and Chongqing.

One of their signature dishes include the Roasted Green Pepper with Preserved Eggs (S$8), an appetiser which involves roasting green and red chillies, chopping them up and then using a combination of secret sauces to spoon over the pieces of cut-up century egg.

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Slurp up delicious bowls of noodles like the Beef Shank Noodle Soup (S$9) and fiery options like the Sichuan Mala Spicy Dry Noodle (S$7.80) and Chongqing Mala Spicy Noodle Soup (S$7.80).

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What’s highly recommended by the owner herself are the Traditional Ground Pot Chicken (S$28), The Golden Pumpkin Slice Beef Soup (S$16) and the Stir Fry Hand Torn Cabbage (S$9); she swears by them.

Don’t miss out on their in-house handmade dumpling selections, including Pork Dumplings with Chilli Oil (S$5.80 for 6 pieces), Pork Dumpling Noodle Soup (S$8), and Pork Dumplings with Chives (S$5.80 for 6 pieces).

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For those who love food on sticks, there’s a total of 28 meat, seafood and vegetable skewers for you to take your pick from. With so much on offer, elevate your typical supper routine with Thirteen BBQ Bar’s unique and diverse selection.

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