Dorayaki-chan
Kitty and I were looking for a good meal and decided to check out Encik Tan at Compass 1. We were i
Kitty and I were looking for a good meal and decided to check out Encik Tan at Compass 1. We were intrigued by their claypot dishes, which are not commonly found at every restaurant. Encik Tan offers a variety of stalls under one roof, including a claypot stall, a fishball noodle stall, a curry rice stall, and a drinks stall. We decided to try the claypot rice and the yi mian claypot.
Even though Encik Tan is a halal establishment, their claypots looked exactly like the traditional Chinese claypots we're familiar with. We were impressed that they managed to recreate the classic claypot flavor without using pork lard or any ingredients not permitted in halal cuisine. The claypot rice, with its fragrant soy sauce, was particularly delicious. Even Kitty commented, "Wow, the claypot tastes alright, even though it's halal."
My yi mian was also enjoyable. While both the claypot rice and yi mian were flavorful, we felt there was a subtle something missing, a taste that we couldn't quite pinpoint.
The service was friendly and efficient. After we finished our meal, a friendly uncle went around to help clear our dishes. There was also a designated tray return station for convenience. The ambiance was bright and spacious, which we appreciated.
Kevin Tan
Tried twice on their curry chicken cutlet rice which are really satisfying at the price of $4.30. It
Tried their curry chicken cutlet rice twice, which is really satisfying for the price of $4.30. It always (so far) came hot and crispy, and was very tasty! I would hope they could give more vegetables, as the portion seems lesser compared to other outlets.
Crystal Ong
Encik Tan @ Compass 1: A Halal Twist on Claypot Classics
Rating:
• Food: 4/5 (Delicious claypot d
Encik Tan @ Compass 1: A Halal Twist on Claypot Classics
Rating:
• Food: 4/5 (Delicious claypot dishes with a unique halal twist, but a subtle missing element)
• Service: 4/5 (Friendly and efficient)
• Atmosphere: 4/5 (Bright, spacious, and comfortable)
• Overall: 4/5 (A great option for a satisfying and authentic-tasting halal meal)
Review:
Donkey and I were looking for a good meal and decided to check out Encik Tan at Compass 1. We were intrigued by their claypot dishes, which are not commonly found at every restaurant. Encik Tan offers a variety of stalls under one roof, including a claypot stall, a fishball noodle stall, a curry rice stall, and a drinks stall. We decided to try the claypot rice and the yi mian claypot.
Even though Encik Tan is a halal establishment, their claypots looked exactly like the traditional Chinese claypots we're familiar with. We were impressed that they managed to recreate the classic claypot flavor without using pork lard or any ingredients not permitted in halal cuisine. The claypot rice, with its fragrant soy sauce, was particularly delicious. I even commented, "Wow, the claypot tastes alright, even though it's halal."
Donkey's yi mian was also enjoyable. While both the claypot rice and yi mian were flavorful, we felt there was a subtle something missing, a taste that we couldn't quite pinpoint.
The service was friendly and efficient. After we finished our meal, a friendly uncle went around to help clear our dishes. There was also a designated tray return station for convenience. The ambiance was bright and spacious, which we appreciated.
Overall, Encik Tan offers a satisfying and unique halal dining experience. Their claypot dishes are definitely worth trying, and the friendly service and comfortable atmosphere make it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal.
SAM LIM
1st time trying En Tan. Photo was taken after ate🤣. Really hungry. Anyway, service is good, very fas
First time trying En Tan. The photo was taken after eating, I was really hungry. Anyway, the service is good, very fast, there's a variety of food choices, and it's spacious.
Ordered the Fried Chicken Cutlet Rice at $5 for dine-in. It's affordable and HALAL. To be honest, you can't really find any HALAL stalls at this price.
Ethan Ang
Encik Tan is a half food court, half fast food restrurant. It’s like you take a food court, miniatur
Encik Tan is a hybrid food court and fast food restaurant. It's like a miniaturized food court placed right next to an actual food court. I've noticed these outlets often seem to be situated near larger food courts, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation. The food here was quite tasty, actually. The claypot chicken rice was fantastic, and that was just from one stall – imagine the others! And I only paid $5.50 for it. I didn't particularly like how some rice got stuck to the claypot, but that might just be me. The ONE thing I really dislike, though, is that the tables are ALWAYS dirty. They either have a puddle of water or some unknown substance on them, or they look like they have a new tattoo. Aside from that, the workers are alright. If they were replaced with mindless robots, I wouldn't have noticed, but that's not really a problem. Overall, good food, but the tables are unappealing.