Hotspots: Chopsuey Cafe

What’s the story here?
Chopsuey Café is PS.Cafe’s first original concept, launched in 2013. The idea was to celebrate the nostalgia of “Anglo-Chinese” cuisine – that Westernised take on Chinese food popular in Europe and beyond – but elevated with fresh produce, quality ingredients, and a stylish setting. Today, Chopsuey is more than a restaurant, it’s a bit of a love letter to that quirky, comforting, East-meets-West food culture through a modern lens.

Tell us about the tucker …
We kicked off with Crispy Shredded Duck Pancakes ($32), a DIY dish of soft steamed pancakes, tender duck with just the right crunch, slivers of cucumber and spring onion, and a sweet-savoury sauce that ties it all together. Then came the Spiced Chicken & Pineapple Satay ($16) – skewers of grilled marinated chicken, juicy pineapple, and red onion, all dunked into a luscious peanut sauce.

What about the mains?
The Szechuan Pepper Chilli Chicken ($24) brings the heat comprising chicken tossed with dried chillies, tofu, cashews, and that numbing Szechuan magic. It’s fiery, addictive, and pairs perfectly with the Jade Fried Rice ($16), a fragrant, wok-tossed mix of jasmine rice, chopped spinach, basil, and scrambled egg.

Your faves?
The surprise standout was the Crispy Orange Beef ($26). Imagine melt-in-the-mouth short-rib strips cloaked in a glossy, citrusy sauce with hints of kaffir lime leaf. It’s sweet, zesty, and moreish, like a grown-up version of the western style Chinese takeout classic, only way fancier. The Vegetarian Noodles ($18) are also a must. Wok-fried with spinach, sprouts, and radicchio, it’s a light but satisfying dish that makes “vegetarian option” sound like a compliment, not an afterthought.

What are we sipping on?
There’s a playful cocktail selection of refreshing spritzes, and an approachable wine list that makes pairing easy. Ask for a recommendation if you’re torn between something crisp or with a kick. For those skipping alcohol, the fresh juices and teas are beautifully done.

Jade Fried Rice

Are the desserts done right?
You bet. We couldn’t resist two showstoppers: the Young Coconut Panna Cotta ($14) and the Giant Salted Caramel Profiterole ($15). The panna cotta packs in all the silk and subtlety of a creamy young coconut with a whisper of sweetness. It’s the kind of dessert that refreshes rather than overwhelms. The profiterole, on the other hand, is pure drama. It’s giant (no exaggeration), filled with vanilla ice cream, and drenched in thick, glossy caramel sauce with almond slivers scattered over the top. Indulgent, ridiculous, and completely worth every bite.

Young Coconut Panna Cotta

What’s the verdict?
Chopsuey Café hits that rare sweet spot of serving food that’s both comforting and elevated. It’s familiar classics done right, and without fuss. The elements are bold, the setting is beautiful, and the service is exactly what you’d expect from the PS.Cafe family: warm, polished, and effortless. If “fusion” makes you nervous, a visit here will change your mind. Chopsuey Café doesn’t overcomplicate things, it celebrates them. A little East, a little West, and a whole lot of flavour.

Chopsuey Cafe
 10 Dempsey Rd, #01-23, 247700
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