TungLok Teahouse’s roaring success at its Far East Square outlet sees the reputable brand opening another similar concept at Novena’s Square 2 – and we are definitely loving this new outlet!
For those do not know, TungLok Teahouse serves a variety of delectable dim sum throughout the day and night at an affordable price. Tunglok Teahouse understands that not everyone has the luxury of time to do a leisurely dim sum lunch in the afternoon – hence making it a point to serve dim sum even during dinnertime. Such great news, and all we can think of is dim sum all day, every day! *inserts hands-up emoji*
TungLok Teahouse is introducing a new menu of 12 exquisite dishes, including the never seen before Wild Mushroom Baos that look exactly like the fungi itself. WE LOVE IT!
[ GIVEAWAY ] We are giving away S$250 TungLok Teahouse’s 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.
Upon entrance, one will not miss TungLok Teahouse’s retro décor of 1960s old-school Chinese wording posters pinned up on the colourful tiled walls. The restaurant seeks to bring the traditional dishes and yesteryears ambience back to life without compromising on comfort. Don’t we all love such retro vibes?
With so many items to choose from, diners will find themselves spoilt rotten for choice. Well, we were! And you wouldn’t believe the feast we had.
Each dim sum is freshly handmade on the spot and steamed to order – we found ourselves hopelessly drooling over the selections of sweets and savouries! The talented culinary team has introduced a few new additions to the menu and each mouthwatering dish is created with masterly finesse.
The dim sum that unquestionably stole the limelight was the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos (S$4.80++) which has an uncanny resemblance to the fungi itself. The fluffy buns looked so real that we were fooled for a while and thought they were actual mushrooms! The robust fillings are a mixture of Morel Fungus, Tea Tree Mushroom, Japanese Shiitake, King Oyster Mushrooms and Black Truffle Oil. We were blown away by how amazingly delicious they are, and as we are typing this now, we are salivating and already planning a next trip back.
Due to its overwhelming popularity and complex preparation methods, only 50 baskets of these cutesy buns are available on a daily basis, so if you snooze, you lose!
Fans of the Black Truffle are in for a treat. Besides the Mushroom Bun, they can be found in two other items - namely Wantons with Black Truffle (S$6.80++) and Deep-fried Yam Puff with Black Truffle (S$4.80++). The former is a superior soup dish with silk-like wantons filled with black truffle, while the latter is a flaky sweet pastry stuffed with yam and black truffle. We think the latter is the bomb. What say you?
Another new divine creation is the Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns (S$8.80++). The pretty orangey-coloured soft buns, filled with nourishing bird’s nest and egg white, have a nectarous aftertaste. Despite the expensive ingredients, the buns remain an affordable luxury.
We were equally in awe upon tasting the delicate Steamed Crystal Dumplings (S$4.80++) and Steamed Glutinous Rice with Diced Chicken wrapped in Lotus Leaf (S$4.80)++. We really appreciate how we are able to indulge in dim sum made with top-notch ingredients at wallet-friendly prices.
TungLok Teahouse’s Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun (S$4.80++) are fried to a golden brown hue. The custard filling is less “flowy” in this version but its taste remains absolutely intact.
Other new impressive treats include the Fried Potato, Red Beetroot and Pumpkin Dumpling (S$5.30) and Crispy Golden Lotus Root Pastry (S$5.30++). Now, this ultra cute lotus root pastry was more than impressive! The skin was fragrant and buttery, and the lotus root was soft yet crispy; deep-fried to perfection, this is one dish that combines different textures into one brilliant creation.
If it is your first time to TungLok Teahouse, the signature Baked Barbecued Pork Bun (S$5.30++) is a must try. The baked buns filled with tepid sweet pork and BBQ sauce are undoubtedly one of the best in town.
The Traditional Sponge Cake (S$3.80++) aka Ma Lai Gao is also a must-order. The moist brown sugar sponge cake was incredibly tender and tasted heavenly, and one that our folks enjoyed.
Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus (S$5.30++) and ‘Cheong Fun’ Rice Rolls (S$8.50++), two of Tunglok Teahouse’s hot favourites, also made us really happy.
The steamed artisanal dumplings with everyone’s favourite element – truffle – were unbelievably succulent. The ‘Cheong Fun’ Rice Rolls is an authentic Cantonese dish of fried dough wrapped in rice noodle rolls, best served with drizzled soya sauce.
Besides Dim Sum, TungLok Teahouse also dishes out a menu of incredibly wholesome, home-style favourites. Do try their nutritious Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics (S$32++) that has been painstakingly boiled for five hours to achieve the well-balanced broth.
The aromatic Sweet and Sour Chrysanthemum Fish (S$26++) is deep-fried and boasts a crispy outer skin with flaky, fresh flesh, and served with diced capsicums.
The Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White (S$22++) was also a stunner. The generous accompaniments of premium fresh crabmeat and egg white resulted in a smooth, velvety textured ambrosial dish. Who would have thought that fried rice could be so glorious?! We had no problems helping ourselves to seconds.
Remember, when your Dim Sum cravings hit you, and you’re yearning for a fuss-free, good-old home-cooked meal, just head to TungLok Teahouse.
TUNGLOK TEAHOUSE DINING VOUCHERS GIVEAWAY
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TungLok Teahouse
#01-73/79 Square 2
10 Sinaran Drive
Singapore 307506
Tel: +65 6893 1123
Nearest Station: Novena
#01-01 Far East Square
7-13 Amoy Street
Singapore 049949
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.
Great post and delicious pics! You’ve inspired me to go out and try this establishment — I want to take my whole family! I love dim sum and would be curious to try the Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus and Cheong Fun’ Rice Rolls. Thank you for taking the time to write about what you love most.
I would definitely love to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Bao. It looks so unique and I’ve never seen or ate anything like that other than the usual dim sum. Also I have never eaten at Tung Lok before so this is definitely worth a visit!!
I would love to try the wild mushroom with black truffle baos with my family who loves anything truffle!
Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns!!
They look too good to eat. An art piece on a plate… now that’s what cooking is about!
The wild mushroom truffle bao and the steamed bird nest bun!! I used to go tong lok for dim sum every weekend at novena square till they closed the outlet!! Remembered being very upset that time… I’m so glad it’s back!!!!!!!
I would like to try the wild mushroom with black truffle baos as they look like real mushrooms. Must be tasty.
I would like to bring my boy to eat the wild mushroom with black truffle bao and the crispy salted egg yolk custard bun. Look so yummy! The next main dish will the the sweet and sour chrysanthemum fish, the kids will sure enjoy this dish. Looking forward to try this dishes!????
I would like to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos! I love anything truffle, and I cannot miss trying something as photogenic as that too! Hope I win the voucher!
I would love to try the unique Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns which is both nourishing yet affordable!
Fried rice with crab meat and egg white seems to be an interesting dish I would like to try.
Crab fried rice, salted egg and mushroom pau!
Definitely love to try Steamed Bird’s Nest Bun!
Needless to say would be the Wild mushroom and black truffles baos! And definately would be an instagram-worthy dish that will garner many likes!
I would love to try the Wild Mushrooms with Black Truffle Baos! They look delectable. Kudos to the chefs at Tung Lok Group for their creativity! Never fails to impress!
Bird nest bun and wild mushroom truffle bun!! To be frank, I have never tried TungLuk Teahouse. Somehow it gives me a feeling that it has been over-rated, just like some well-known Tim Sum restaurant. However, after seeing the pics of the cute little mushroom buns and bird nest bun (?!), I was really tempted to give it a try.
Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos !!!
Yummy…
I would love to sink my teeth into these never seen nor heard before “Wild Mushroom Baos!” Yums!!!
All mentioned. In fact all in the menu. But King Oyster Mushrooms and Black Truffle Oil first!
Definitely dying to try the wild mushroom with black truffle Baos! Everything looks delectable. Glad to have an alternative dim sum place !
I would love love love to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos!!
The look is so amazing & beautiful! ????????????
I would definitely love to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos!
The presentation is so unique & amazing!
I wanna bring my parents and grandma to try the wild mushroom with black truffle baos created by the Tung Lok chefs!
Thank you the write-up, just by looking at the pictures and content, I was sold. I would like to try the wonton with black truffle and all everything else with truffle.. I am thinking to order the same food featured here!
Can’t wait to try it! Just round the corner from home
I would like to try Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White the most. The rice looks so appetizing and amazing. This dish is a must order for me during my next visit.
I can’t wait to sink my spoon into Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics! That sounds really healthy for the body!
Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics!! I mean Sea Whelk sounds too exotic to miss. Actually the menu is super interesting, makes me wanna try it because it’s different from what I normally get.
I would love to try the Cheong Fun’ Rice Rolls with my loved ones! Yums!
I would love to try the Liu Sha Bao!!! It looks soooooo delicious!! xD
I work at Novena and i am absolutely thrilled that Tung Lok has brought its popular concept into Novena Square 2.
I would like to try the Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun. It looks unique and delicious especially after going through the deep fryer!
The truffle mushroom baos and the Chee cheong fun! And fried rice with egg white!!!!
i would really love to try the mushroom dishes cause im a big fan of mushrooms!!! #mushroomsftw !! OMG REALLY HOPE TO WIN THE VOUCHERS!
Hi LadyIronChef, many thanks for your post on TungLok Teahouse ! My family & I would love to visit this new concept from the prestigious TungLok Group & try out all the yummilicious-looking & creative dim sum, in particular the “Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos” . Thank you & keeping my fingers crossed !
Crispy salted egg yolk custard bun
I would definitely love to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Bao. I am a vegetarian and frequents Tung Lok Teahouse regularly. This is something so new that I have yet to try!
Would love to try all the items featured in this post, but if I have to choose only one, it will be the Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics.
Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun!
The mixture of sweet and salty sounds like how we live life. With the good and bittersweet moments!
I hope to savour Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos and steamed bird nest’s buns. Liked and shared.
Can’t wait to bring my family try all the delicious food, the wild mushroom with black truffle bao, truffle dumplings and the crispy salted egg yolk custard bun look so tempting! The sweet and sour chrysanthemum fish and fried rice with crab meatand egg white, will be popular with the children too!
I would love to try the Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus!!!! Looks so Yummy!
Awesome review! Nothing can chase away a gloomy day like a good dim sum session.
I would like to win this so that I will be able to bring my family over to enjoy dim sum. I like to try the double boiled soup with sea whelk and Chinese tonics. To help my bro who is protecting our country currently and my grandma who is a pioneer generation to boost their immunity system to become even stronger and take away all the tiredness my brother is going to have.
GREAT FAMILY GATHERING PLACE FOR BIG FAMILY LIKE US. 
I would like to try the crispy salted egg yolk custard bun!!! Love at first bite. Even hearing the name makes my tummy grumble.
I would love to try the Steamed Glutinous Rice with Diced Chicken wrapped in Lotus Leaf!! It is one of the MUST ORDER for me and my dad!!
I am craving for the wild mushroom with black truffle pao. Such an unique presentation of the pao which differs greatly to the other paos outside. A bold and creative idea suits the liking of a truffle and mushroom lover like me. I would like to try this dish with my family .
I would definitely love to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos! It must tastes so good! ????
I would like to try their Steamed Truffle Dumplings with Wild Fungus (S$5.30++) and ‘Cheong Fun’ Rice Rolls (S$8.50++), two of their hot favourite! Gonna bring my love one there for dining.
I would definitely love to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos! It must tastes so good!
I would like to try the steam bird nest buns!! They sound and look so tasty just by being described by you guys on this site that im longing to taste them already. Been wanting to try Tunglok’s dishes for a long time but haven’t got about to going down..hope this will give me an opportunity to try these lovely dishes????????
Definitely the crispy salted egg yolk custard bun to add to my quest for the best custard bun in Singapore!