What to eat at Tiong Bahru Plaza

Tiong Bahru is a neighbourhood chock-full of good eats, from cute cafes nestled in heritage buildings to decades-old hawker stalls keeping culinary traditions alive. Adding to its vibrant culinary scene is Tiong Bahru Plaza—a well-loved heartland mall whose Level 2 Food Street boasts a diverse mix of eateries, including exclusive restaurants and stalls that aren’t easy to come by elsewhere in Singapore. 

One of these exclusive restaurants is Lead General Hot Pot (#02-117), a Chongqing steamboat restaurant that has just opened its first local outlet in Tiong Bahru Plaza. 

The bright and airy restaurant belies a menu power-packed with fiery, bold soups and Sichuan street food dishes that nod to the Ciqikou district in Chongqing’s Shapingba. Ciqikou is where you’ll find thousand-year-old Sichuan recipes and dishes preserved, including the likes of mala hotpot. If you can’t travel to Chongqing, Lead General Hot Pot is your next best bet.