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.
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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.
Would like to try the wild mushroom with black truffle Bao! I thought it’s real mushrooms!! Will not snooze my alarm for sure!
Nice ????????
I would like to try the adorable wild mushroom with black truffle bao together with my families ..
I am a dim sum lover. All look so delicious to me, I want to try all of them. Especially steamed truffles dumpling with Wild Fungus and bird nest bun.
I like to try the fried rice with crabmeat and egg white.
this month is my daughter chloe’s fifth birthday. she loves to eat dim sum esp the ones at tunglok . i hope to win the voucher to bring her and my fmily there to celebrate her birthday
I would like to eat the wild mushroom with black truffle bao together with my families ..
Double-Boiled Soup with Sea Whelk and Chinese Tonics
Would like to try the wild mushroom? It look so real?I love mushroom to the ma?x?
I love to try the Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White! It look heaven to me @-@!!!
All looks yummy to me! So going to try them at Novena.
I want to try the wild mushroom with black truffles nap!
The Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos seems to be calling out to me…
I would like to try Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White and many more!
Seems that i have to try Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos right now!!
Really wish to try Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos!! It looks smurfy cute!!
Would love to try the bird’s nest bun and the crispy egg yolk bun and the fried rice with crab meat!! They all look so mouth-watering!!
Black truffles BAO and sweet & sour fish!
Look delicious and special especially the steamed bird nest bun! Wana try it out .. yummy yummy!
Look yummy!
I don’t like you, tunglok..i simply LOVE you. So thrilled to learn of your all day dim sum and the best thing is, you are so near to me. Yeah!! Can eat till i drop liao!
I’m sure after tasting the awesome looking Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos, i will be POWER UP like in Super Mario!!!
Wah love tim sum.. would like to try wild mushroom wz black truffle…
Crab being my favourite seafood, definitely can’t wait to try Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White!
I would certainly like to try the fried rice with crab meat and egg white! Looks really good!
Really likes to find out these DIM SIM over at the Novena Square 2 outlet
I hope to try TungLok Teahouse’s Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun. It’s looked so delicious!
Double boiled soup with sea whelk and chinese tonic because my dad loves to drink soup and it is just located next to ttsh.
Would like to try the Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Egg White. Hope to win this giveaway so I can bring my parents there! Thanks.
Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos
Would loves to have a chance to taste these DIM SIM at the Novena Square 2 outlet
Traditional Sponge Cake as nowadays hard to find tasty and soft one. And of cause Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos as well as I love mushroom!
Steamed Bird’s Nest Buns !!
How can I miss the opportunity to eat my favorite dim sum and nourish my skin at the same time! I don’t mind eating a dozen of these Good Calories for my “Dwine-Dwine” SKIN. Thanks Brad and Tunglok! I hope to be the lucky one!
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Will patronise with my family and friends to try the dim sum.
Would like to try the fried rice with crab meat and egg white. This dish sounds yummy. Fried rice n crab lover , wonder how will it taste like with this combination.
Would like try the crispy salted egg yolk custard bun;) looks good^^ hope to win this giveaway:))
I would like to try the fried rice with crabmeat egg white cos it looks so good!!
The Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Baos look absolutely exquisite! With such heart and effort in preparing for it, I’m sure the taste will be as much, or if not, more delightful than its appearance! I’m totally looking forward to sampling this dish! Hope to catch it!
I am a dim sum lover. All look so delicious to me, I want to try all of them. Especially steamed truffles dumpling with Wild Fungus and bird nest bun. Will keep ordering this dim sum again.
I would really love to try their baked bbq pork buns!! Looks so good! And who can resist dim sum!! ????????????
I would love to try the Crispy Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun on my birthday this month & so thank you in advance!!
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My birthday is in Sept. Would love to celebrate it at Tong Lok Teahouse. Really want to taste all the Dim Sum there…. ????
Definitely want to try the Wild Mushroom with Black Truffle Bao. ?????????????
Make reservation at Tung Lok Teahouse at Novena on 10th August Monday with my primary schoolmate for lunch. I have being telling them about the wide variety of dim sum more than one month ago. We are all looking forward to enjoying at this new talk of the town restaurant. However, when we arrived at 12pm noon we were told that the kitchen stove had problem and unable to serve customers. They are unable to advise how long does it takes to resume business. As we travelled all around Singapore, from AMK, Yishun, Hougang, Jurong East to Novena we are willing to wait. Unfortunately till 2pm we give up and had lunch at Old HongKong instead. It was a real disappointment.
I love dim sum! I would love to try every each items if possible!
I would like to try wild mushroom with black truffle bao.
I have been Tung Lok loyal customers for years, I will certainly want to try and taste the Bake barbecued pork bun at Novena outlet.
Love to try the wild mushroom with black truffle Bao
I like to try wild mushroom with black
Truffles BAOs.
I would love to try the crispy salted egg yolk custard bun because I love all things made with salted egg yolk and the crust looks so good
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