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
1. TungLok Teahouse is giving away 5 x S$50 TungLok Teahouse dining vouchers.
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us which dish you would like to try from TungLok Teahouse.
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5. The contest starts from now till 20 August 2015, 2359 hrs.
6. Winners will be notified by email.
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.
I love to try the Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics!
I come from a traditional Cantonese family who is particular about food, the absolute quality ingredients and superior cooking methods. TUNG LOK definitely matches up to these high standards with their truly authentic and traditional Hong Kong-style Dim Sum and Cantonese Cuisine ?
I hope to win this voucher and celebrate it with my whole family!
While i was younger, My grandmother used to make my favourite dim sums like siew mai, char xiu bao and chee cheong fun etc from scratch. She wakes up 4am on Sundays just make her own flour, buy fresh ingredients from the market and made sure we had hot piping dim sum for breakfast at 9am. Its really tedious and tiring for her to spend so many hours at the kitchen but she did it every week because she loves us. Now that she is so old and is being wheel-chaired around, it’s not possible for her to make dim sums anymore but we can definitely show our filial piety by bringing her to savour the new dim sum styles at Tung Lok! I’m sure grandma will love it
Thank you! Liked and Shared in fb and twitter
Like almost all the food by Tung Lok. And they always have surprises in the new dishes.
I want to try EVERYTHING!! Esp Bird Nest Buns & Ma-Lai-Gao!!! ????????????
I would really love to try Tunglok’s Wantons with Black Truffle! It is like an exquisite fusion of chinese and french cuisine! I can already imagine how the truffles are going to compliment the sweetness of the juicy wantons! I am pretty sure the taste will be ambrosial! Please let me have a chance to try it!
would try for wild mushroom with black truffle n bring my family to go try it too
Wow wow I want to try the fried rice with crab n egg white!!! Yummy.
Wow wow I want to try the fried rice with crab n egg white! !! YUMMY~
Would love to try the steam bird nest bun and cheong fun!
Will love to try the salted egg bun n birdnest bun.. more more more…
Can I try the Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns! Love the affordable luxury very much
I would like to try out all the dishes with my grandparents especially the baked bbq pork buns .. look so yummy ~!
Salted Egg yolk custard buns! Love them the most!
Drooling n so hungry reading this. Liked n shared n hope i can win thee vouchers n bring my parent to feast on their upcoming birthday!
I am definitely going to try it out! I have 3 young children aged 9, 5 & 1. Going for dim sum in the morning or high tea is definitely a challenge to find a “suitable” time for everyone. With the all day dim sum menu, this is definitely a welcoming idea for young families who adores dim sum!! Let’s go! go! go!
Salted Egg yolk custard buns
I would love to try the Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White !!!
Oooo… I wanna try the truffle bao!????????
Traditional Sponge Cake
I would love to try the Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics!
I am most keen to try Ma Lai Gao amongst all! Though traditional but still remain as a local dim sum favourite. Would certainly love to try the version from Tunglok Teahouse.
Steamed Truffle Dumplings and ‘Cheong Fun’ Rice Rolls look so appealing, I want to eat now!
I love to try crispy salted egg yolk custard bun as I love salted egg stuff. Yummylicious!
I wish to try Salted Egg yolk custard bun! Plus all that you’ve mentioned!
I really want to win a TungLok dim sum treat to celebrate with my wife because it’s going to be our wedding anniversary soon. I have never organized any party for my wife before and this year, I would like to have this surprise for her because we are both dim sum lovers, and we would like to invite our relatives and friends over to join in the party fun. We once celebrated my birthday at TungLok Restaurant a few years ago and has been a long time since we enjoy a good meal together
I’ll keep my fingers crossed! Thank you Iron lady Chef and Tunglok Group!
I wanna try the wild mushroon bao !
I want to try Sweet and Sour Chrysanthemum Fish
The wild mushroom with black truffle baos look so cute that I can’t wait to sink my teeth into!
I die die must try the Wanton with Black Truffles and the Steam Bird Nest Bao… Yummy!!!
I like the more is salted egg yolk bun
I LOVE salted egg yolk custard buns!! But i have never tried fried ones before! It looks so good and i would rly like to give it a try!
Everything else looks awesome too! Fingers cross for me to win the voucher so i can go on a feast with my family haha like and shared on fb
Wanna try Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns
I die die wana try baked barbeque pork bun .. Yum yum..
“Cheong Fun” rice rolls!
Hope to win the $50 giveaway voucher to try the good food from Tung Lok again. The salted egg custard bun is really good, one bite the custard flow smoothly into your mouth. Really good taste.
I would like to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos as it looks delicious.
Would love to try the special wild mushroom truffle baos! As it is only limited to 50 per day and also very unique dish I’ve ever heard of.. definitely a must try in this new tung lok dim sum restaurant..
Wild Mushroom with Black Truffles Baos!!
I would wish to bring my parents to try the Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns and The Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White!!
Thanks for the giveaway. As my husband like to eat dim sum want to surprise him with Tung Lok Teahouse new concept with serving variety of delectable dim sum .I want to try Wantons with Black Truffle and Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Bao. Thanks.
All their new creations look delicious!but the Wild mushroom with black truffle Baos really caught my eyes. My gal will love it too!!!
i love to try the black truffle bao
I am looking forward to try Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun.
Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns look nice
I want to try Baked BBQ pork bun & Fried rice with crab meat & egg white.
It’s a die die must try for me!!!!!!!!!!!
Given a chance, I would like to try the Amazing Delicious ???? Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos which has an uncanny resemblance to the fungi itself.
I want to bring my family to ting lol tea house at Novena Square and try all the Timsum . Especially their wonton with black truffles . Looks so yummy .
Want to try wonton with black truffles
Crispy salted egg york custard bun. I love salted egg dishes alot and I love to eat! Haha.. hope to win the vouchers. =)
Would love to try the Baked Barbecued Pork Buns cos its one of my favourite Dim Sum. ????
I wanna try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos. it looks awesome.