Former Lei Garden Hong Kong Chef Heads New Cha Chaan Teng Pi Food

Classic Cha Chaan Teng by day and modern Chinese bar by night, the space and extensive menu at Pi Food transports one to the bustling streets of Hong Kong with cafes by day and vibrant night markets as the sun sets right here in Singapore. The new Hong Kong-style eatery is located at UBS Business Hub (formerly Park Mall). 

During the day, diners can savor an array of classic Hong Kong-style noodles, rice, congee, sandwiches, and roast meats, along with Canto-Western dishes. As night settles in, diners can also unwind with a wide range of small plates that are full of wok hei (breath of the wok) paired with a selection of alcohol. 

The restaurant takes its name from the mathematical symbol π, which represents infinite extensibility, or loosely translated as the ability for the continuous and ongoing innovation at Pi Food even while staying true to its heritage. Helmed by Hong Kong Head Chef Tsang Tak Ching, who was a Sous Chef at Lei Garden (Hong Kong) for seven years before heading to Singapore, diners can expect the most authentic Hong Kong flavors and tastes. Only the finest ingredients and seasonings akin to those used in Hong Kong cha chaan tengs are showcased, together with Traditional Chinese cooking methods and techniques that keep the original flavors and textures of the dishes intact.

Comforting, Familiar Hong Kong Flavours

HK Style Baked Rice with Pork Chop, Tomato Sauce and Cheese ($16.80)

Tuck into a hearty range of classic noodle and rice dishes such as HK Fresh Shrimp Wanton Noodles (4 pcs) ($10.80), a simple, yet immensely comforting noodle soup dish that stars plump dumplings stuffed with shrimps and minced pork; Stir-Fried Beef Noodles ($13.80), another classic Cantonese delicacy to sink your chopsticks into, showcasing soft and chewy rice noodles and succulent beef slices tossed in a large wok over high heat for that characteristic smoky char; and HK Style Baked Rice with Pork Chop, Tomato Sauce and Cheese ($16.80), a beloved fusion of fragrant egg fried rice, golden seared, juicy pork chop and a rich tomato sauce under a bed of bubbling cheese.

Roasted Duck ($14.80)

Iberico Pork Char Siew

Crispy Pork Belly ($13.80)

House specialties at Pi Food are also not to be missed, savor signature Hong Kong-style roast meats such as the Cantonese culinary staple of Roasted Duck ($14.80) that boasts succulent and flavourful meat, and Crispy Pork Belly ($13.80) with that irresistible crackling skin, and hearty plates of Sweet and Sour Pork ($15.80), a cheerful dish of deep-fried battered pork in a tangy sweet and sour sauce; Steamed Kampong Chicken in Lotus Leaf ($16.80), an inconspicuous parcel of fragrant succulent chicken encased within the woodsy aromas of a lotus leaf and best served hot; and Iberico Pork Char Siew & Scrambled Egg Rice with Homemade XO Sauce ($16.80) that showcases mouth-watering, thick slices of prized roasted Iberico pork char siew topped with silky, soft and runny scrambled eggs.

Hong Kong-Style Drinks

A must for tea fans is the HK Style Milk Tea (hot - $3.80, iced - $4.80) made with Black & White Evaporated Filled Milk, the preferred brand of Hong Kong cha chaan tengs. For coffee lovers, there is HK Style Coffee (hot - $3.80, iced - $4.80), while those who enjoy the robust balance of both coffee and tea can enjoy this fine blend in the HK Style Yuan Yang (hot - $3.80, iced - $4.80). 

Pi Fruit Tea ($6.80)

Golden Lime Marmalade with Chia Seeds ($6.80)

Those who prefer non-dairy drinks can go for house specials such as the refreshing Roselle Tea ($6.80), sweet Pi Fruit Tea ($6.80), Peach Gum Tea ($6.80), zesty Golden Lime Marmalade with Chia Seeds ($6.80), or Liquorice Siraitia Tea ($6.80).

Train-themed, stainless steel interior  

Bright, airy, and spacious, the 150-seater restaurant sports a clean, industrial-style interior, with stainless steel walls and ceilings, and wide windows. Look out for a model train gliding along with a track overhead, as well as a train neon sign on a wall just below the restaurant signage. 

There is an outdoor dining area and seating at the bar which serves alcohol from 6pm onwards. 

About Pi Food

Hong Kong-style restaurant Pi Food offers a wide range of authentic Hong Kong-style noodles, rice, congee, roast meats, soups, stir-fried dishes, and cha chaan teng favorites that are commonly found in Hong Kong. Opened by two Hong Kongers, the restaurant takes its name from the symbol π, which represents infinite extensibility. It is headed by Hong Kong Chef Tsang Tak Ching, who was a Sous Chef at Lei Garden (Hong Kong) for seven years before heading to Singapore. Chef Tsang and his team cook the dishes with only the finest ingredients and seasonings that are akin to those used in Hong Kong cha chaan tengs. Traditional Chinese cooking methods and techniques are used to keep the original flavors and textures of the dishes intact.

Pi Food

Address: 9 Penang Road, #01-18, Singapore 238459 

(UBS Singapore Business Hub)

Operating hours: 11am to 10pm daily

Contact: +65 8932 0632

Seating capacity: 150 pax

Delivery: Available on GrabFood