Hundred Grains at Alexandra Retail Centre
Location: 460 Alexandra Rd, #02-20, Singapore 119963
Floor 2 · Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC)
Singapore's first pay-by-weight Chinese fast food restaurant at ARC, with up to 60 Hunan, Sichuan and Cantonese dishes.
Singapore's first pay-by-weight Chinese fast food restaurant at ARC, with up to 60 Hunan, Sichuan and Cantonese dishes.
Hundred Grains 百米香 bills itself as Singapore's first Chinese fast food restaurant, and its concept is as bold as it sounds: grab a partitioned plate, pick from up to 60 dishes spread along a heated steamer line, and pay $3.98 per 100g. The buffet-style spread is helmed by two chefs with a decade of experience, turning out Hunan, Sichuan and Cantonese signatures cooked fresh in small wok batches.Hunan standouts include braised pork and pearl meatballs; Sichuan fans will find Chongqing spicy chicken, mapo tofu and mala crispy pork intestines; Cantonese offerings shine with nourishing lotus root pork rib soup and steamed dishes. Free-flow white rice, brown rice, congee and dispenser drinks are included—dinner adds fruits and desserts like green bean soup. The eatery at ARC opens Monday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm, and takeaway enjoys a 20% discount.
If you fancy building your own Chinese feast without the restaurant price tag, Hundred Grains is a one-of-a-kind spot in the south. Check out their current dishes on MakanSouth and bring a big appetite.
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Overall Rating
Based on 227 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Ann G
In short, food are good but overpriced. Tried this as saw a post on the restuarant on Instagram. Chinese style food …
Positive Reviews
kitten me
Food is great, they are really crowded though so about 8pm you may not get all the choices, still good selection imo. …
Kosong Belly
Very interesting restaurant concept in Singapore, bringing the self service economical rice style from Northeast China. All dishes were very decent and yummy. Glad they have several branches islandwide, this will be a good fix for Chinese food cravings.
Terry Wang
This is one of the new eateries in Arc shopping mall that has gotten a lot of attention due to the price. $3.98 per 100g of ingredients, with many deeming this as overpriced for mixed veg rice. …
sie edi
This is a good concept of economic rice! I can choose my own food accompanied with unlimited choices of rice, porridge, dessert, drinks and fruits! Service is top notch from the start till the end! Have been supporting as the taste is fantastic! Keep it up!
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Hundred Grains
ARC mall exterior
A modern glass-fronted shopping center with visible signage including 'ARC', 'Lujiga', and 'DMK'. The building features a curved facade with multiple storefronts at ground level, surrounded by trees and urban infrastructure.
Lunch Tray Meal
A white divided tray containing various dishes including stir-fried shrimp with cabbage, fried dough, rice in a separate bowl, broccoli and okra, braised chicken gizzards, and octopus with green onions.
Hundred Grains Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a restaurant with wooden decor and green wall accents, customers dining at tables, staff behind counter, and promotional posters.
Takeout Meal Tray
A black compartmentalized takeout tray containing six different food items: stir-fried green peppers with meat, orange glazed chicken pieces with mushrooms, sautéed greens with bean sprouts, tofu in chili sauce, braised pork belly with scrambled egg and tofu, and a mixed vegetable stew.
Meal Tray with Side Dish
A white divided tray containing various dishes including green beans, stir-fried meat, leafy greens, and a side of rice in a separate bowl.
Food Court Scene with Staff and Customers
A food court area featuring a shop with greenery accents, staff serving customers at counters, and promotional signage displaying menu items and prices.
Food Buffet Display
A row of white rectangular containers filled with various Chinese dishes, including stir-fried vegetables and noodles, each labeled with a small card.
Sushi Restaurant Interior
Interior of a sushi restaurant with wooden decor, customers dining at tables, and staff serving food behind the counter.
Free Food Promotion Sign
A freestanding A-frame sign advertising free drinks, brown rice, and porridge. It also displays a price of $3.18 per 100 grams (minimum 200 grams) with an image of various food items in trays.
Opening Hours Sign
A sign displaying opening hours and last order times for a shop named 'Hundred Grains'. The sign is placed on a wooden stand in an indoor setting, likely near the entrance.
Stir-fried Green Peppers with Minced Meat
A close-up view of a white rectangular serving dish filled with stir-fried green peppers and minced meat, garnished with garlic cloves and red chili slices. A metal spoon rests in the dish. In the background, another container holds a yellow liquid with visible ingredients like potatoes.
Meal Tray with Side Dishes and Watermelon
A close-up view of a meal served on a white divided tray, featuring brown rice, an omelette, stir-fried vegetables, meatballs, and a side dish with green beans. A bowl of watermelon sits beside the tray, along with a white mug. The setting appears to be a casual dining area in a modern indoor space, possibly a mall or food court, with wooden furniture and other diners visible in the background.
Buffet Food Line
A long buffet table displays numerous white rectangular dishes filled with various cooked foods, including stir-fried vegetables, rice dishes, and meat preparations. People are standing at the line serving themselves food onto plates. The setting appears to be an indoor cafeteria or dining hall with stainless steel serving stations overhead.
Braised Pork Dishes
A close-up view of a white serving tray containing two types of braised pork dishes, likely from a buffet or cafeteria setting. The main dish features cubed pork belly in a rich brown sauce, with visible layers of fat and meat. A metal spoon rests in the tray. In the background, another container holds what appears to be a lighter-colored food item, possibly tofu or fish cake.
Dish Tray with Various Foods
A tray containing various dishes including fried fish, stir-fried greens, braised chicken wings, a mixed vegetable dish, rice balls, and breaded items.
Spicy Stir-fried Meat Dish
A close-up view of a white rectangular serving tray filled with a spicy stir-fry dish, likely Chinese cuisine. The dish consists of bite-sized pieces of meat, possibly pork or chicken, coated in a rich, reddish-brown sauce and generously topped with dried red chilies and sesame seeds. In the background, another similar tray is partially visible, containing a different sauce or condiment with green garnishes.
Buffet Food Display
A long buffet counter with numerous white trays of prepared food, including stir-fries, soups, and vegetables. A person is serving themselves from the line.
Dish Tray with Porridge
A white tray containing various cooked dishes including braised pork, chicken wings, pickled vegetables, and a side of green onions, accompanied by a bowl of congee (porridge) on a wooden table.
Bento Box Meal
A black plastic bento box containing four compartments: stir-fried meat with green peppers, braised pork belly with tofu, pickled egg slices, and a side of shredded potato salad with red peppers. The main compartment holds mixed rice (white and brown grains). No signage or storefront is visible.
Hundred Grains Restaurant Interior
Interior view of Hundred Grains restaurant showing customers dining and staff serving food at a counter. Wooden circular wall design on left, green moss signage above entrance. A white trash bin labeled '餐盘消毒柜' (Dishwashing Cabinet) is visible in foreground. Staff wearing brown uniforms are working behind the counter. Customers seated at tables eating or waiting.
Chinese-style meal tray
A white divided food tray containing brown rice, yellow braised tofu, spicy stir-fried vegetables with dried chilies, pickled cabbage, and a dish with tofu cubes and dark slices (possibly eggplant or preserved vegetable). Cutlery is placed on the left side.
Buffet Food Line
Interior of a buffet restaurant showing a long serving counter with various dishes in white trays, including stir-fries and soups. Patrons are selecting food behind the glass barrier. Posters on the wall display colorful food images. A menu board is visible in the background.
Bakery Shop Interior
Interior of a bakery or cafe with customers seated at tables, staff serving food, and promotional displays including a 'Free' sign and menu board showing dishes like dumplings and noodles.
Restaurant Signage Display
A close-up view of a restaurant's interior signage mounted on a wooden stand. The top sign prohibits outside food or drinks, with bilingual text in English and Chinese. Below it is an opening hours notice indicating Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday closing times from 11 am to 3 pm, followed by dinner service until 9:30 pm. The last order time is listed as 8:45 pm for dine-in customers and 9 pm for takeaway orders. In the background, partially visible menu boards list various dishes with prices, though most are too small to read clearly. A few people can be seen walking in the distance near an exit sign.
Lunch Tray with Various Dishes
A white divided tray containing a variety of Chinese dishes including stir-fried greens, tofu cubes, yellow cornmeal balls, shredded chicken, and other cooked items alongside a bowl of congee.
Free Food Buffet Signage
A promotional poster advertising a free food buffet with over 60 dish choices, featuring images of various dishes and pricing details.
Food Service Counter with Hot Food Containers
A food service counter featuring three stainless steel thermal containers, a small bowl, and serving utensils. A digital display above shows images of dumplings and chicken wings with Chinese text labels. Stacks of white bowls are visible on the right side.
Canteen Meal Tray
A white divided tray containing a meal with rice, black fungus, braised pork belly, chicken pieces, and a vegetable dish. A sign in the background reads 'your rice' and mentions a self-service area.
Stir-fried Beef with Peppers
A close-up of a white rectangular serving dish containing stir-fried sliced beef mixed with red, yellow, and green bell peppers. The meat appears seasoned with black pepper and is glistening slightly, suggesting it was cooked in oil or sauce. A metal spoon rests inside the dish on the right side.
Bento Box Meal
A white divided tray containing brown rice, sliced meat, green vegetables, a fried item, and a small bowl of soup with a side of watermelon in the background.
Empty Food Tray with Remnants
A white divided food tray sits on a wooden table, mostly empty with remnants of sauce and food in each compartment. A small bowl of watermelon pieces is visible to the right.
Buffet Food Service Area
Indoor buffet setting with customers selecting food from a long serving counter. A digital timer displays '18:03' on the front of a sterilization station labeled in Chinese and English. People are standing at the counter, using tongs to serve themselves. In the background, more diners are seated at tables under warm lighting.
Lunch Tray with Brown Rice and Side Dishes
A white divided tray containing brown rice, stir-fried vegetables including okra and wood ear mushrooms, a piece of fried egg or tofu, and a small bowl of soup. A clear plastic cup with a light-colored beverage is also visible on the wooden table.
Restaurant Service Counter and Tray Return Area
An interior view of a restaurant's service counter, featuring light wood paneling and a glass window into the kitchen where staff are visible. To the left is a designated tray return station with a green sign that reads 'Dishware Return Station' in English and Chinese characters.
Buffet Food Display
A long buffet table with numerous white rectangular trays filled with various dishes, including seafood, vegetables, and desserts. People are visible in the background serving themselves.
Braised Pork Belly
Close-up of glossy, browned pork belly cubes simmering in a rich, dark sauce.
Takeout Meal
A black divided tray containing various Chinese dishes including stir-fried vegetables, tofu, and rice with egg. A separate container holds mixed rice with corn and green onions. A paper bag labeled 'Hundred Grains' is visible on the left.
Lunch Tray with Brown Rice and Side Dishes
A white compartmentalized tray containing brown rice, a piece of fried dough or pastry, egg rolls, stir-fried greens with meat, and a tofu dish.
Food Court Interior with Staff and Customers
A busy food court scene featuring a staff member in brown uniform near a cart, customers seated at tables, and promotional posters on the right. A woman walks past carrying a patterned bag. The background shows wooden paneling, green wall accents, and digital screens displaying menu items.
Opening Hours Sign
A sign displaying opening hours and last order times in English and Chinese, attached to a wooden stand near an entrance.
Bistro Interior with Buffet Line
Interior of a modern bistro or casual dining restaurant featuring a long buffet counter displaying various dishes in white trays. A stack of disposable plates sits on the front of the counter. In the background, customers are seated at tables along wooden booth seating. Wall-mounted digital screens display colorful food advertisements. The ceiling has recessed lighting and wood paneling accents.
Food Buffet Display
A close-up view of a food buffet with multiple white rectangular containers filled with various dishes, including stir-fried meats, vegetables, and sauces. Tongs are placed in each container for serving.
Lunch Tray with Rice and Dishes
A white tray containing a variety of Chinese dishes including broccoli, stir-fried vegetables, meat pieces in sauce, and fried items. A bowl of brown rice sits beside the tray along with two spoons on a wooden table.
Lunch Tray with Chinese Dishes
A white divided tray containing rice, braised pork belly, stir-fried asparagus with garlic, pickled egg, and fried chicken pieces. Chopsticks rest on the side. A second similar tray is visible in the background.
Dining Area with Beverage Dispenser and Buffet
A self-service dining area featuring a digital beverage dispenser displaying 'Green Leaves' IL Cordial' products, alongside stacked white bowls, a rice cooker, and trays of food including watermelon and stir-fried dishes.
Free Food Promotion Display
A promotional standee in a restaurant interior advertising free items and daily deals. The poster features images of various dishes, drinks like brown rice and porridge, and mentions over 60 dish choices with a $318 value. A QR code is visible on the right side.
Buffet Food Station
A close-up view of a buffet food station featuring three stainless steel serving containers with lids. One container is open, revealing white rice inside. Stacks of clear plastic cups are arranged in the background. A small metal ladle containing liquid sits on the countertop. Signs above read '素品 (Vegetarian)' and 'Brown Rice'.
Stir-fried Green Beans with Minced Meat and Chili Peppers
A close-up shot of a stir-fry dish featuring green beans, minced meat, and red chili peppers in a savory sauce. A pair of metal tongs is visible in the foreground, suggesting the food is being served or prepared.
Stir-fried Tofu with Minced Pork and Sauce
Close-up of a dish featuring soft white tofu cubes mixed with minced pork, coated in a glossy brown sauce, garnished with chopped green onions.
Food Service Area
A close-up view of a food service area with three large stainless steel pots, two open and one closed, placed on a white countertop. Above the pots is a sign with Chinese characters and English text 'Fresh Rice' and 'Porridge'. The setting appears to be inside a restaurant or cafeteria.
Buffet Line Interior
Indoor food service area with wooden paneling and glass barriers separating the serving line from customers. A young man in a green shirt serves himself, while others wait or eat at tables behind the counter. Visible items include white trays on shelves, an exit sign above, and ceiling lights.
Lunch Tray with Brown Rice Bowl
A white divided tray containing various Chinese-style dishes including stir-fried vegetables, braised pork, tofu, and egg, alongside a bowl of brown rice with chopsticks resting on top.
Bistro Interior Display
A wall-mounted illuminated menu board in a bistro-style restaurant, showcasing three dishes: 'Home-style Stir-fry', 'Pork Ball Dumplings' (Chef's Recommendation), and 'Spicy Chicken Wings' (Chef's Recommendation). The board features the slogan 'Cooked Fresh Daily, Better Taste'. Below, on a counter, are food service equipment including rice cookers, large pots, and containers of white bowls.
Food Buffet Counter
A food service area with multiple trays of prepared dishes on a white countertop, behind a wooden paneling and glass partition. In the background, there is a sign with Korean text and an image of a cake. People are visible in the dining area beyond the counter.
Lunch Trays with Various Dishes
The image shows two white cafeteria-style trays filled with various dishes. The top tray contains shredded vegetables, cooked meat, and a small portion of sauce. The bottom tray has stir-fried meat, pickled items, and more shredded vegetables. There are also bowls of watermelon and rice visible on the sides.
Free Food Promotion Sign
A promotional signboard inside a restaurant advertising an opening promotion with free porridge, rice, brown rice, and drinks. The sign features images of food items like fried chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and steamed buns. It mentions self-service mode and cashless payment options.
Crispy Fried Meat with Sauce
A close-up of a dish featuring golden-brown, crispy fried meat pieces coated in a glossy yellow-orange sauce. The meat is garnished with thin strips of orange carrot and possibly bean sprouts or green onions. A metal serving utensil rests on the left side of the plate.
Lunch Tray with Rice and Side Dishes
A white divided tray containing a meal consisting of brown rice, stir-fried green peppers, braised ribs with vegetables, meatballs with mushrooms, and orange juice in a small cup.
Bento Box Meal
A black compartmentalized bento box containing a variety of food items. The main section holds brown rice mixed with white rice, accompanied by what appears to be an egg omelet or fried egg dish. Other compartments contain stir-fried vegetables (including cauliflower and green peppers), sautéed cabbage or bok choy, spring rolls with fillings, pickled radish slices, and dark-colored preserved eggs.
Food Court Interior Scene
A group of people standing in line at a food stall with wooden and green moss wall decor. A menu board is visible to the right, showing some items but not fully legible. The scene appears to be inside a shopping mall or food court.
Promotional Signboard
A promotional signboard advertising a self-service dining experience with cashless payment options. The sign highlights an opening promotion offering free porridge, rice, brown rice, and drinks. It also mentions a special price of $3.98 for 100 grams of food.
Free Rice Promotion Sign
A promotional signboard inside a restaurant advertising free rice, porridge, brown rice, and drinks during an opening promotion priced at $3.98 (down from $4.98). The sign features images of dishes including spicy chicken and stir-fried vegetables, with Chinese characters indicating self-service selection.
Free Buffet Signage
A promotional stand sign in a cafeteria or buffet area advertising free drinks, brown rice, rice, and porridge. The sign also mentions a $3.18 price for 100 grams of food (min 200g). In the background, there is an electronic display showing a flow zone diagram with arrows indicating movement through different sections.
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