The award-winning restaurant chain Hakka Yu (客语) has arrived in Singapore, landing into Jewel Changi Airport as its first home outside of China to offer a tantalising spread of Hakka dishes. If you are looking for a family-friendly restaurant in a cosy setting, Hakka Yu presents a dining experience set against the scenic backdrop of the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and greenery.
Savour Hakka Dishes at Hakka Yu
Hakka Yu first originated in Guangzhou, China in 2013 with the aim to preserve authentic Hakka flavours through the use of regionally sourced ingredients and reinterpreting Hakka dishes for the contemporary diner’s palate. It has since expanded to more than 80 outlets across China. It has made its mark as one of China’s Top 100 Restaurant Brands (2019-2020) and secured a spot on Dianping’s recognised “Must-Eat List” (2022 and 2024).
The Hakka Salt-baked Chicken is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes that treats the kampung chicken to a marinated blend of herbs and spices, before coating it in a layer of coarse salt that enhances its rich flavours and then baked. The end result is a fragrant serving of tender and juicy meat with its natural flavours delicately retained in each bite that you take.
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The Hakka Stuffed Tofu is a must-try dish, seared in a golden brown coat that is covered in rich sauce and a light smoky overtone that testifies to the traditional pan-fried cooking methods applied. The pork in the tofu adds a savoury flavour to the meal.
The Hakka Green Kueh is a charming sweet treat with a subtle aroma of mugwort, and a bite into the chewy skin reveals the generous filling of red bean paste snuggled inside.
We personally like the Traditional Hakka Pork Soup as it is an unassuming, comforting broth that seals the natural essence from the pork, augmented by its delicate seasoning.
Experiencing Hakka Yu: Comfortable Seating and Inviting Ambience
The 109-seater restaurant space is in a semi-open space concept, with sections that open up to the view of the indoor waterfall and natural light spilling in to set a serene ambience, making it an ideal place for family meals and special celebrations.
Alongside the Canopy Park Jewel Changi Airport located two levels above the restaurant, an integrated complex of play attractions and gardens for the young and young at heart, Jewel Changi Airport is a destination that offers an all-encompassing experience for all. A culinary dining experience at Hakka Yu would complete your experience with an indulgence in cuisines that pay tribute to the Hakka culinary heritage and, perhaps, bring home an endearing affection to experience more Hakka flavours.
Hakka Yu Jewel Changi Airport is located at 78 Airport Boulevard, Jewel Changi Airport, #03-220-222, Singapore 819666. For more information, visit their Instagram and Facebook pages.
