The number of Chinese restaurants in Singapore is more than the number of times we crave dim sum, but the good news is we get to compile a list of our favourites – places that do not go wrong, with an incredible array of options so that we never get sick of dining there, and have price tags that do not scare us away.
A recent addition to our list of go-to places for a hearty Chinese meal is TungLok Teahouse at Far East Square that serves all day dim sum during lunch and dinner. Yes, all day dim sum. You can snooze your alarms a hundred times and you still won’t miss the dim sum hour. Oh, we could do egg tarts and siew mai for dinner too!
TungLok Teahouse is one under-the-radar outlet, and if you haven’t been, it is high time to make plans, because it really is one place that is for everyone. We are looking at about S$3.80 to S$5.80 for dim sum, and what you get is very piquant food and a wide selection of quality teas in a cosy teahouse setting – complete with paintings from the 60’s and Peranakan-inspired décor.
From now till 30 September 2014, TungLok Teahouse is offering different dishes – Chilli Crab (S$19++), Flaming Drunken Prawns (S$14++), and Teochew-styled Combination Platter (S$16++) – at 50% promotion for dinner every night.
[ Giveaway ] We are also giving away S$400 worth of TungLok Teahouse dining vouchers. Leave a comment below, and share this post on your Facebook timeline to win. More details on the giveaway at the end of this post.
There are so many things on the menu that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to choose one. But if there was a dish that we would not leave without having, it would be the Baked Barbecued Pork Buns (S$4.50 for 3 pcs). Sweet and juicy chunks of barbecued pork encrusted within soft and crumbly baked buns – we could gobble down three at a go.
First-timers here must order the four Royal Trumps – TungLok Teahouse’s signature dim sum, or what we prefer to call ‘the best of the best’. Besides the Baked Barbecued Pork Buns, the other three highlights are the Traditional Sponge Cake (S$3.80) – also known as Ma Lai Gao – Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus (S$4.80 for 3 pcs), and Signature Rice Roll Cheong Fun (S$8).
On a lighter note, the Ma Lai Gao speaks of fluffy and moist brown sugar cake that is perfectly steamed with passion, and before having this, we never knew Ma Lai Gao could be so addictive.
Another dim sum that caught our attention was the Steamed Custard Bun with Lotus Seed Paste (S$4.80 for 3 pcs). Before you get too excited, TungLok Teahouse’s rendition is slightly different from the usual custard buns, and it does not have a molten center.
Instead of salted egg yolk, it comes with a decadent lotus seed paste. Our first reaction upon sinking our teeth in to the piping hot buns was “mooncake buns!” We really love how it reminds us of the Mid-autumn festival delicacy, and now, we need not countdown to that one month a year to savour lotus paste baked goodies. TungLok Teahouse, you win our loyalty for this creation.
And you need to have your usual suspects like Siew Mai (S$4.80 for 4 pcs), Xiaolongbao (S$4.80 for 4 pcs), Steamed BBQ Pork Bun (S$3.80 for 3 pcs), and Pan-fried Turnip Cake (S$4.50), be happy to know that these freshly prepared dim sum are always on the menu to satisfying those cravings of yours.
If you are feeling adventurous, check out the interesting alternative dim sum like Baked Winter Melon Pastry (S$4.80), Red Dates Cake (S$5.20), Steamed Glutinous Rice Roll (S$4.50 for 3 pcs),
Dim sum aside, TungLok Teahouse has a lineup of Chinese favourites and Teochew cuisine. Highlights include appetisers like Deep-fried Ngoh Hiang (S$8) and Crisp-fried Eggplant with chicken floss (S$7); nourishing soups that are boiled for many hours; seafood dishes like Deep-fried Prawns with Wasabi-Mayo Sauce (S$24) and Steamed Pomfret (S$18/100g); as well as meat dishes like Stewed Pork Shank (S$26) and Stewed Chicken in Red Fermented Wine (S$16).
And we do not forget desserts. Sweet pleasures at TungLok Teahouse include the highly popular Chilled Snow Lotus Pudding with Ice-cream (S$8.00) that is served in a young coconut. So divine, we were tempted to order a second portion, and it is exceptionally perfect for the hot weather in Singapore!
Another dessert that deserves a worthy mention is the Yam Paste in Pumpkin (S$8.00). Apart from the very smooth yam paste that is moderately sweet, we love how it comes in a cute little pumpkin that is personalized by TungLok – with a classy engraving, no less.
As mentioned earlier, TungLok Teahouse has special star dishes during dinner at 50% off every day from now till 30 September 2014. On Mondays, 300g Flaming Drunken Prawns are only S$14++. On Tuesdays, a 600g Soon Hock with roast pork and garlic is priced at S$16++. Our favourite is definitely the promotion on Wednesdays. Read: Chilli Crab at only S$19++. SCORE!
Equally irresistible is the special dish on Thursdays – Double-boiled Soup with Sea Whalk and Chinese Tonics (S$16++, serves 2-3 pax) which is boiled for five hours.
Fridays’ Teochew-styled Combination Platter (S$16++) is also a good deal. It comes with four classic Teochew dishes and is ideal for sharing.
On Saturdays, look forward to the restaurant’s signature Spicy Chicken and Fish Maw in Claypot (S$14++), as well as the tantalising Deep-fried Crispy Boneless Duck (S$14++ for half duck) on Sundays.
And if you are always on the lookout for Chinese restaurants for private dining and parties, the good news is that at TungLok Teahouse, there is no additional charge for booking of the private room. The only condition is to fulfill the minimum number of 10 people, and the space is all yours! Don’t we all love such fuss-free arrangements?
TUNGLOK TEAHOUSE S$50 X 8 DINING VOUCHERS GIVEAWAY
1. TungLok Teahouse is giving away S$50 X 8 dining vouchers.
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us which dishes you want to try at TungLok Teahouse.
3. ‘Like’ TungLok Group on Facebook.
4. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
5. The contest starts from now till 14 August 2014, 2359 hrs.
6. Winners will be notified by email.
Updated on 19 August: The 8 winners are Beatrice Wong, Michelle W, Charlene, Sandra Sia, Xiuyun, Yvette Lee, Quaffle and Xue Wei.
TungLok Teahouse
Far East Square
9-13 Amoy Street, #01-01
Tel: +65 6877 1123
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun & PH: 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place/Telok Ayer
This post is brought to you by TungLok Group.
I would love to try the flaming drunken prawns. Saw a post with Andrew Tjioe cooking and the dish looks delicious!
I want to try the drunken prawn
I like to try all of their dim sum. Especially roast pork buns and custard buns. Big buns and yam paste. All I like
Double boiled soup and chilli crab
Chili crab and soup
I want to try Chilled Snow Lotus Pudding with Ice-cream
I love to bring my mum who is now 88 years old & her passion is eating dim dum but most dim sum places do not have desserts & she has sweet tooth, I believe she would love the yum paste in the pumpkin & the snow pudding with ice cream in the young coconut.
I would like to try Yam Paste in Pumpkin
I would love to try out the Baked Barbecued Pork Buns! They look so tasty! I am already drooling at the picture!
i would like to try tunglok chilli crabs
I love the Baked Barbecued Pork Buns. They look so yummy
Tung Lok has always been a very reliable brand. My wedding was held there at Tung Lok restaurant.. Food was great and fantastic service! Hope to try out the new Tunglok teahouse with my wife and my 3 yr old daughter soon!
I would like to try the roast pork bun
Would like to try tunglok chili crab
I would like to try the Steamed Custard Bun with Lotus Seed Paste. Such a special combination will surely fill all my taste buds with happiness!
The cute yam paste pumpkin, chilli crab n assorted dim sum! Would try them all!
Deep-fried crispy boneless duck looks appetising!
Can”t wait to try the Crispy Fried Duck, Teochew Platter and of course the different Dim Sum.
Every food looks delicious, I must try the flaming drunken prawn and the tim sum, yummy.
Wow I love to try every dish they look so goods. ????
Dishes that I want to try? That’s a tough choice and my list can go on and on and on. But I would really want to try the baked BBQ pork bun. The outer crispy crust just looks so tempting, I can almost hear the crisps if I were to sink my mouth into it. I would also like to try the Yam Paste in Pumpkin as well as the Baked Winter Melon pastry as they sound so creative and interesting. As I am quite a liker of Or Nee and pumpkin, I think I will be a totally fan of the Yam Paste in Pumpkin. The best of both worlds! I would also like to try the Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus as it seems like quite interesting combination that I would definitely love to try out! ^^
I hope I can win so that I can go to Tunglok to eat with my family! I would probably order the Teochew-styled Combination Platter if we do go there to eat as it would be perfect to share with the family. I can never get enough of chinese cuisine, especially dim sum, as they always come out with new and interesting creations that always tempt me to try it! I really hope I won this giveaway!
I want to try the:
- Steamed Custard Bun with Lotus Seed Paste
- Chilli Crab
- Chilled Snow Lotus Pudding with ice-cream
I wanna have the chilli crab!!!
Dim sum! Always yum! Can’t wait to try these: Crisp-fried Eggplant with floss, Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus and the Signature Rice Roll Cheong Fun.
I wish to try fish maw in Claypot
I am teow chew lang so my pick is Yam paste in pumpkin, syok!!
All the food looks so good!! I would love to try out their dim sums especially the baked BBQ buns and ‘mooncake buns’ hahaha and hargao!! Drooling already!! The dinner selection of chili crabs looks fantastic as well! Thanks for the recommendation. I would definitely hope to win the vouchers and brig my family along!!????
I LOVE TO TRY THE BAKED BBQ PORK BUN!
I want to try Custard buns and chilli crabs!
Deep-fried Prawns with Wasabi-Mayo Sauce and Steamed Pomfret is a MUST ORDER dish?????? I am sooo hungry at the thought of Tung Lok foodies.
Omg!! Every dishes looks so good! Haha..is it your photography skills. All looks nice! But if i were to choose one i would like to try the combination platter! Its looks good in presentation! Not only that i can try different type of variety! I also like to try all the dim sum!! Looks so niceeee..**drooling**
I want to try all the dimsum on the menu… I am a dimsum addict!! Especially from Tung Lok!!
I will order all the dim sums from the menu! Call me a dimsum addict especially if its from Tung Lok!
The Chilled Snow Lotus Pudding with Ice-cream is refreshingly tempting. Certainly looking forward to trying this.
Haven’t been to eat Dim Sum for quite some time, would love to try all the Dim sum from TungLok.
Love the tim sum there!!! Would love to have to voucher for the folks at home!!!
I want try all the dim sum in the menu especially Steamed Custard Bun & Baked Barbecued Pork Buns a must.
Thanks for the post & giveaway! Will absolutely love to try Tunglok Teahouse’s:
1. Spicy Chicken and Fish Maw in Claypot
2. Traditional Sponge Cake
3. Steamed Custard Bun with Lotus Seed Paste
4. Chilled Snow Lotus Pudding with Ice-cream
In fact, most of the items featured look awesome! Have also done what’s required for the giveaway. Thanks again!
wow having dim sum the whole day. yummy it’s gonna be heavenly. My parents n kiddos luv dim summ.. n the menu is really gd , w the traditional baked cbbw pork buns, har gao. siew mai, char siew pao,… and w the deserrts chilled snow lotus pudding w ice cream and yam paste in pumpkin.
already make me drooling
Been craving for dim sums!!! CUSTARD BUNS AND HAR GAO!!!
I would love to try Baked Winter Melon Pastry as it is more unique!!
I would love to try their chilly crab, teochew-styled combination platter and their four royal trumps with my family! Especially so with my brother who will be back in sg soon after years of overseas study…
Teochew ah nia must try the Yam Paste in Pumpkin!! Yumz!
I would like to try the dim sum. Har gao & char siew buns
Deep fried crispy boneless duck. Sounds awesome!
I would like to try the baked barbecued pork buns along with other dishes which you’ve not covered.
I would like to try them all yummy …
I would love to try the deep fried crispy boneless duck! Looks so gorgeous!
This looks great. The desserts are the ones that really attract me. Both looks good.
I want to try the Teochew-styled Combination Platter