{"id":55281,"date":"2026-03-14T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T03:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/?p=55281"},"modified":"2026-03-24T21:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:24:15","slug":"leigarden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/leigarden\/","title":{"rendered":"Lei Garden: Michelin-Starred Lunch with Dim Sum &#038; Peking Duck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lei Garden<\/strong> stands out as a top pick for outstanding Chinese cuisine in Singapore. This <strong><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Michelin Singapore 2025: 12 Must-Try Starred and Bib Gourmand Spots\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelin\u2011starred<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0restaurant is particularly renowned for its elegant <strong>dim sum<\/strong> and signature <strong>Peking duck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"List_TOC\">\n<li><span><a href=\"#LeiGarden\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Taste of Hong Kong at Lei Garden<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Chijmes\">\u2022 Dining at Historic CHIJMES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ambience\">\u2022 Elegant Setting for Special Occasions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#Foods\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Gourmet Lunch Highlights<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#DimSum\">\u2022 Lunch-Only Dim Sum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#PekingDuck\">\u2022 Unexpected Peking Duck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Noodle\">\u2022 Savoury Noodle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Dessert\">\u2022 Classic Chinese Desserts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#FinalThoughts\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Michelin Singapore 2025: 12 Must-Try Starred and Bib Gourmand Spots\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"LeiGarden\" class=\"H2SubEng\">01<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Taste of Hong Kong at Lei Garden<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Chijmes\">Dining at Historic CHIJMES<\/h3>\n<p>A well-known name in Singapore, Lei Garden traces its roots back to <strong>Hong Kong<\/strong> as a fine-dining <strong>Cantonese restaurant<\/strong>. Its Singapore home is on the first floor of <strong>CHIJMES<\/strong>, just a short walk from <strong>City Hall MRT station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Chijmes-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Chijmes, a dining complex packed with popular restaurants and bars\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31759 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>CHIJMES \u2014 short for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School \u2014 is a historic complex that once served as a <strong>Catholic convent<\/strong> and girls\u2019 school.<\/p>\n<p>Today, it has been transformed into a vibrant <strong>dining destination<\/strong>, home to around 30 restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chijmes_Convent-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Chijmes, a dining complex converted from a former convent\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11381 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <strong>Gothic-style chapel<\/strong> rises high into the blue sky, standing as its most recognizable landmark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Ambience\">Elegant Setting for Special Occasions<\/h3>\n<p>A walk through the white cloisters brings you to <strong>Lei Garden<\/strong>, tucked away in a corner of CHIJMES.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Entrance-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance of Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31745 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside, the spacious dining area exudes a calm, sophisticated elegance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Interior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31746 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spanning two levels, large and small round tables are generously spaced to accommodate groups of all sizes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Table-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Table seating at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31753 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Private rooms are also available, making it an <strong>ideal choice<\/strong> for anniversaries, formal celebrations, and <strong>special occasions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Foods\" class=\"H2SubEng\">02<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Gourmet Lunch Highlights<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"DimSum\">Lunch-Only Dim Sum<\/h3>\n<p>Once seated, a cup of fragrant pu-erh tea arrives \u2014 the perfect start to the meal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Tea-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Table setting at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31754 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This lunch gathering brought together five colleagues, including three Chinese Singaporeans with discerning palates. With such local expertise at the table, they took charge of ordering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_DimSumMenu-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Menu at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55299 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The meal began with a selection of lunch-only dim sum, with the classic <strong>siew mai<\/strong> among the first to arrive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_SiewMai-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Siew Mai at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31752 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Silky <strong>cheong fun<\/strong> followed, along with crisp, golden <strong>spring rolls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Dimsum-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Cheong fun and spring rolls at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31744 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carrot cake<\/strong> \u2014 a beloved Singapore hawker favourite \u2014 arrived next, its punchy <strong>chilli<\/strong> and fragrant <strong>XO sauce<\/strong> making it irresistible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_CarrotCake-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Turnip cake (carrot cake) at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31743 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most dim sum dishes are priced around $8\u201310 each, with the menu <strong>available only during lunch hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"PekingDuck\">Unexpected Peking Duck<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Peking duck<\/strong> arrived at the table before anyone realised it. There may even have been a tableside carving by the chef, but the lively conversation meant the moment went completely unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_PekingDuck-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Peking duck at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31750 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lei Garden is often counted among Singapore\u2019s <strong>\u201cbig three\u201d Peking duck restaurants<\/strong>, alongside <strong>Min Jiang<\/strong> and <strong>Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck<\/strong>. It was an unexpected treat \u2014 especially since Peking duck is rarely available without a prior reservation.<\/p>\n\t\t<!- \u30b3\u30e9\u30e0 ->\n<div class=\"area\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"col-container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"col1\">\n<div class=\"postlist-category\"><a href=https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/minjiang\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MinJiang_DuckSichuan-250x150.jpg?v=1668602083\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u30df\u30f3\u30b8\u30e3\u30f3\u306e\u5317\u4eac\u30c0\u30c3\u30af\u56db\u5ddd\u30b9\u30bf\u30a4\u30eb\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"postlist-category-inner\"><p><a href=https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/minjiang\/><strong>\u5317\u4eac\u30c0\u30c3\u30af\u306e\u30d5\u30eb\u30b3\u30fc\u30b9\uff01\u30b7\u30f3\u30ac\u30dd\u30fc\u30eb\u8001\u8217\u4e2d\u83ef\u300c\u30df\u30f3\u30b8\u30e3\u30f3\u300d<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"col2\">\n<div class=\"postlist-category\"><a href=https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/imperialtreasure\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ImperialTreasure_Cutting-250x150.jpg?v=1668581492\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u300c\u30a4\u30f3\u30da\u30ea\u30a2\u30eb\u30fb\u30c8\u30ec\u30b8\u30e3\u30fc\u30fb\u30b9\u30fc\u30d1\u30fc\u5317\u4eac\u30c0\u30c3\u30af\u300d\u5317\u4eac\u30c0\u30c3\u30af\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"postlist-category-inner\"><p><a href=https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/imperialtreasure\/><strong>\u7a76\u6975\u306e\u5317\u4eac\u30c0\u30c3\u30af\u300c\u30a4\u30f3\u30da\u30ea\u30a2\u30eb\u30fb\u30c8\u30ec\u30b8\u30e3\u30fc\u30fb\u30b9\u30fc\u30d1\u30fc\u5317\u4eac\u30c0\u30c3\u30af\u300d<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!- \/\u30b3\u30e9\u30e0 ->\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Noodle\">Savoury Noodles<\/h3>\n<p>Next came a mysterious <strong>noodle dish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Since the ordering had been left entirely to others, the exact name remained unknown \u2014 though it may well have been noodles made with leftover Peking duck.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_Noodle-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Noodles at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31749 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thick, chewy noodles stir-fried in a dark, savoury sauce made for a satisfying dish that disappeared in no time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Dessert\">Classic Chinese Desserts<\/h3>\n<p>The lunch concluded with traditional Chinese desserts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_SesameBall-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Black sesame dumplings at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31751 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <strong>charcoal dumpling<\/strong> filled with rich salted egg yolk and a chilled <strong>mango sago<\/strong> topped with juicy pomelo \u2014 both offered a delightful finale.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/LeiGarden_MangoSago-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Mango sago at Lei Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31747 size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was the perfect sweet ending to a thoroughly satisfying Chinese meal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"FinalThoughts\" class=\"H2SubEng\">03<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Lei Garden<\/strong>, a <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Michelin Singapore 2025: 12 Must-Try Starred and Bib Gourmand Spots\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelin\u2011starred<\/a><\/strong><\/span> favourite, is renowned for its authentic <strong>Hong Kong\u2011style Cantonese cuisine<\/strong> \u2014 refined dishes that continue to impress even Singapore\u2019s most discerning diners.<\/p>\n<p>Its lunch menu is highly recommended, offering the best of both worlds \u2014 signature <strong>Peking duck<\/strong> and freshly made <strong>dim sum<\/strong>. Priced more reasonably than dinner, it\u2019s a perfectly balanced option for those seeking excellent value without compromising on quality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4>Lei Garden<\/h4>\n<div class=\"infocard\">\n<p><strong>Map<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tWHe3PN4E7GoCs9g9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 Victoria St, #01-24 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leigarden.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/leigarden.hk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lei Garden stands out as a top pick for outstanding Chinese cuisine in Singapore. This Michelin\u2011starred\u00a0restaurant is particularly renowned for its elegant dim sum and signature Peking duck. Taste of Hong Kong at Lei Garden \u2022 Dining at Historic CHIJMES \u2022 Elegant Setting for Special Occasions Gourmet Lunch Highlights \u2022 Lunch-Only Dim Sum \u2022 Unexpected Peking Duck \u2022 Savoury Noodle \u2022 Classic Chinese Desserts Final Thoughts https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/bibgourmand\/ &nbsp; 01 Taste of Hong Kong at Lei Garden Dining at Historic CHIJMES A well-known name in Singapore, Lei Garden traces its roots back to Hong Kong as a fine-dining Cantonese restaurant. 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