Encik Tan was established in 2014 to serve the growing demand for authentic Chinese hawker fare among Muslim customers, introducing a halal-certified mini food atrium concept that delivers popular local Chinese dishes. All recipes are meticulously adapted using halal ingredients and fine-tuned to deliver the same nostalgic flavour and taste of the original dishes while maintaining full halal compliance.
The menu features beloved local favorites including Hainanese Curry Rice with options like Chicken, Chicken Drumstick, Fried Fish, Fried Prawn, and Sambal Sotong served with fragrant rice and rich curry. Additional offerings include Wanton Noodles, Fishball Noodles, Ban Mian, Laksa, and Claypot Rice, ensuring a comprehensive selection of Chinese hawker classics.
With more than 18 halal-certified outlets across Singapore, including locations at Alexandra Retail Centre, Bedok Mall, Changi Airport Terminal 3, 313@Somerset, and Compass One, Encik Tan has made authentic Chinese cuisine accessible to Muslim diners throughout the island. The restaurant's commitment to preserving traditional flavors while adapting to halal requirements has earned positive reviews for dishes like their crispy chicken cutlet with moist meat and well-seasoned curry sauce that balances spice with subtle sweetness.
Fast food version of typical Singaporean Peranakan Chinese cuisine. Don't know they opened an outlet
This is a fast-food version of typical Singaporean Peranakan Chinese cuisine. I only recently discovered they opened an outlet on the NTU campus. Predictably, the price is $1-2 more expensive than comparable non-chain versions, especially for the noodles, and this is considering the rather normal-ish portion size. The curry rice is alright; the chicken cutlet is of a decent size and tastes fine, but the rice is too soggy, particularly when paired with the curry gravy. I'd say purely in terms of quality, the fishball noodle would rank in the middle of the pack compared to similar items elsewhere. For $5-6, I wish there was a bit more substance, for example, more fishballs, mushrooms, or dried anchovies.
Jovan Loh
Ordered that best selling chicken cutlet curry rice set and was very disappointed with the texture o
Ordered the best-selling chicken cutlet curry rice set and was very disappointed with the texture of the rice as it was too soft and mushy. I did not like the chicken cutlet as it was also not crispy and it was very small compared to other ET outlets. I also ordered their starfish ball chicken minced meat noodle, which had too much vinegar and the mushroom was too bitter. There was an overpowering amount of sauce, but it still wasn't flavorful. The soup was nice, though. The fishball and noodle were alright. I wouldn't come back here again.
Ah Keat
Usually, Encik Tan is my go-to when I'm craving Curry Rice, but the service at this shop makes me ne
Usually, Encik Tan is my go-to when I'm craving curry rice, but the service at this shop makes me never want to return. The portion is too small, and the rice was mushy and sticky. The curry given was so little that it barely covered the rice. The man serving the food was also very rude. It's disappointing...
Daniel Tan
I don't usually give bad reviews, but his was the worst food I ever had in Singapore hands down, and
I don't usually give bad reviews, but this was the worst food I've ever had in Singapore, hands down. They have the audacity to call themselves "Famous Singapore Gourmet". I would have thrown it away if I wasn't so hungry. I ordered the Chicken Wan Tan Mee, which was pretty much just extremely greasy instant noodles. Ordering was confusing as they used the same numbers multiple times. The staff wasn't exactly the nicest either. Still giving two stars because I got my food right away.
David Lim
Went to Encik Tan at NTU north spine canteen today and order chicken cutlet curry rice. Request for
Went to Encik Tan at NTU North Spine canteen today and ordered chicken cutlet curry rice. I requested for more curry gravy on my rice, and the staff told me that extra curry would cost an additional $1. I was stunned. I didn't expect a full bowl of curry, but just extra gravy to cover the rice, as I like my rice soaked in gravy (you can see in the pic that the rice is clumped together and not every grain is covered with gravy). I mean, it's a personal preference, and others might request lesser gravy, so they shouldn't incur a loss. Would the vendor charge less if someone asked for lesser gravy? In addition, it's common for most stalls to be more than happy to provide extra curry gravy. Furthermore, this stall is located in NTU, where the majority are students who are not working, and the additional $1 for extra gravy is unjustifiable and feels like a rip-off. If there was a miscommunication, like the cost referring to a separate bowl with a substantial amount of gravy, this should have been communicated, but the staff didn't mention anything or clarify what I was asking for. Very bad experience, and I will never patronise this stall. A rip-off and unethical business model in NTU. Beware.
Positive Reviews
Cassia Ang
The drinks are just overpriced honestly. Kopi/Teh is $1.80. But the food is pretty decent!
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The drinks are honestly just overpriced. Kopi/Teh is $1.80. But the food is pretty decent! They're open on weekends, which is nice. It's also super fast.
Ken Poh
Read the low reviews here, think that it doesn't do Encik Tan justice and here's my review:
Food: T
I've read the low reviews here and think they don't do Encik Tan justice. Here's my review:
Food: They sell your usual Encik Tan fare like Curry Rice and Fishball Noodles, etc. It's not the best you can get, but definitely okay for its price. A standard set of curry rice costs $5 (add $0.30 for takeaway). Topping up $1 gets you a mid-sized cup of lime juice, which is fine for an individual. The damage is less than $7 per person, though there are more expensive menu items.
Service: It's like fast food – prompt and neat. Payment options include cash and credit card. Strangely, they don't accept PayNow or PayLah, despite being in a university campus which is supposed to be chic and trendy.
Atmosphere: I've been to other Encik Tan branches that were really bad in terms of hygiene. This branch within NTU is air-conditioned and relatively clean.
Overall, I'd give it a 3 to low 4-star rating. It's definitely not like those low-star reviews you've seen here, which I feel are emotionally driven and not fair from a food seller's perspective at Encik Tan.
