Joy Luck Teahouse, a beloved name for bringing a slice of Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng snacks to Singapore, opens its newest outlet at Food Republic, Causeway Point (#04-01/04) on 18 July 2025. This marks their first dine-in space, featuring signature egg tarts and bolo buns alongside an exclusive collaboration with Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles – a legendary Hong Kong wonton mee institution with over 70 years of history and a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awardee for eight consecutive years since 2018. This collaboration is Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles’ first overseas venture.
In addition to Mak Man Kee’s famous wonton noodles, Joy Luck Teahouse’s new outlet will also offer another exclusive: Zheng Ji Teochew Beef Noodles (正記潮州牛什粉麵), making its first international debut exclusively at Joy Luck Teahouse. This heritage brand is known for its rich, flavourful broth and traditional Teochew-style recipes. The outlet also serves mouth-watering Hong Kong-style French loaves, toasts, and silky congee for an authentic Fragrant Harbour pursuit.
Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles, A Taste of Cantonese Heritage
Affectionately referred to as MMK, Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles boasts a rich history spanning over 70 years. The brand was founded by Mr. Mak Man-king and his wife, Mrs. Mak Hung Siu-hor, who began their humble business in the 1940s with a mobile cart along Hong Kong’s Temple Street. In 1957, they established a permanent shop at its current location on Parkes Street in Jordan. Today, Mak Man Kee remains a proud family-run business, now helmed by their daughter Lesley Mak, who carries on the wonton mee lineage. Every day, Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles in Hong Kong is a hive of activity, dishing out 900 to 1,000 bowls of noodles to its hungry patrons.
Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles has been awarded the Bib Gourmand accolade in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau for eight consecutive years since 2018, a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality.
Singapore-Exclusive Mak Man Kee Noodle Dishes Just like the original Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles loved by its regulars, Joy Luck Teahouse will use the same authentic techniques for its MMK collaboration in Singapore. As a No Pork No Lard establishment, Joy Luck Teahouse has worked closely with Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles to develop Singapore-exclusive wonton noodle renditions tailored for local diners.
Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles’ wontons are silky parcels of handmade prawn, wrapped in delicate, paper-thin skins that reveal glimpses of the firm, pink-hued prawn filling beneath. Now in Singapore, you can enjoy the same handmade prawn wontons that are pleasantly bouncy and crafted to deliver that nostalgic, authentic taste. A prawn and chicken wonton variation will also be available. Also making its debut at the Singapore outpost is Mak Man Kee’s Zha Jiang Mian, where chicken is used in place of pork in the luscious, braised meat sauce.
The HK Wanton Noodles – Mak Man Kee (Dry/Soup) with Prawn Wontons is priced at $9.80, while HK Wanton Noodles – Mak Man Kee (Dry/Soup) with Prawn & Chicken Wontons as well as its Zha Jiang Mian are each priced at $8.80.



New Hong Kong Favourites and Familiar Signatures
Other mains available at Joy Luck Teahouse at Causeway Point include smooth congee paired with various ingredients, available at $6.80 each; as well as Cantonese beef soup from 正記潮州牛什粉麵 (Zheng Ji Teochew Beef Noodles), a heritage brand known for its time-honoured Teochew-style recipes, at $13.80 (add-on Beef Tendon for $2).
- HK Century Egg Congee
- HK Century Egg with Shredded Chicken Congee
- HK Three Egg Congee (Onsen Egg, Salted Egg, Century Egg)
- HK Shredded Chicken Congee
- Clear Beef Soup Noodles
- Clear Beef Soup with Rice
Joy Luck Teahouse’s signature snacks will also be available at its new Causeway Point outlet. Woodlands residents can now satisfy their cravings for their popular Egg Tarts, which follow time-honoured recipes from Hoover Cake Shop (豪華餅店) that was established in 1977. These are available in puff pastry and butter cookie tart shell versions.
The puff pastry boasts a buttery note similar to the classic croissants, but its layers are flakier and airier by comparison – made with a combination of two doughs. The butter cookie crust is firm, yet with one bite it crumbles in the mouth. Smooth, wobbly and creamy, the custard is made with high-quality eggs and butter, hitting just the right note of sweetness. These egg tarts have won the hearts of locals and many Hong Kong celebrities, including veteran actor Chow Yun-Fat and Liza Wang Ming-Chuen.
- Flaky Egg Tart ($2.60)
- Cookie Egg Tart ($2.40)
- Pandan Cookies Egg Tart ($2.60)
- Lychee Cookies Egg Tart ($2.60)
- 22K Gold Flakes ($6.20)
Another well-loved bakery item at Joy Luck Teahouse is its Hong Kong Bolo Bun, a recipe from Kam Kee Café (金記冰室), a stalwart in Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng scene. The Bolo Bun is fluffy on the inside and firm on the outside with a sweet, crumbly golden crust that resembles a pineapple and covers almost the entire exterior to provide crunch in every bite. This immediately recognisable bun is versatile, and can be enjoyed on its own, with savoury meaty fillings, and also served warm with a slab of ice-cold butter.
- Original Bolo Bun ($2.50)
- Chicken Char Siew Bolo Bun ($3.30)
- Luncheon Meat Bolo Bun ($3.30)
- Butter w Pineapple Bolo Bun ($3.30)
For the ultimate Joy Luck Teahouse cha chaan teng experience, opt for the Hong Kong Three Treasures ($8). This set comprises 1 Bolo Bun, 1 Egg Tart (Cookie Crust), and 1 HK Milk Tea (hot/cold)) so you can taste all three delicacies.
Opening Promotion – Score A Free Meal at Joy Luck Teahouse!
From 18 July to 31 August 2025, those who dine at Joy Luck Teahouse’s newest Causeway Point outlet will get a chance to eat for free! The rules of the game are simple: Just stop the timer at 1997, and get your entire meal on Joy Luck Teahouse! Receive one chance to play per receipt with a minimum spend of $20.












