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.
Stupid q system
U order noodles n drinks. Must collect noodles first but they prepared the drinks n
Stupid queue system. You order noodles and drinks. You must collect noodles first, but they prepare the drinks and leave them there. You cannot collect the drinks first. The noodle preparation queue is so slow. By the time you get the drinks, they are already cold. Stupid management, and the staff are also another kind. They give you one look. None of them can think.
Ryu Tan
Ordered it on grab, so I can only comment on the food.
I ordered the drumstick with curry rice whic
Ordered it on Grab, so I can only comment on the food.
I ordered the drumstick with curry rice, which was absolutely horrible. The drumstick had so much flour, and the meat inside was completely tasteless. The curry seemed to have starch in it, which made the consistency thicker.
The only things that were decent were the cabbage and the plain rice.
Norashikin Ellie
So upset n disappointed with this outlet. . Seems like the workers there dont understand simple Engl
So upset and disappointed with this outlet. It seems like the workers there don't understand simple English. What's the point of having the 'instruction' section but not following it? I already stated no mushroom as I'm allergic to mushrooms, but they still put it in. Now I have to throw away the food as it's already mixed with the rest. Before this, I didn't know there were mushrooms in the food, so I put it aside. But hours after that, I had rashes all over. So it means putting it away was also pointless because it was already mixed together. Now I've wasted my money buying the food because I don't want the same thing to happen as previously. Please wake up and do your job right!
KC S
A very unpleasant experience!!!!
The Vietnamese staff (emphasise Vietnamese not because of racist, j
A very unpleasant experience!!!! The Vietnamese staff (emphasising Vietnamese not due to racism, but simply to point out the specific person) had an extremely bad attitude. We had already ordered our food and there was another customer behind us, yet she completely ignored our order. The problem is, there were only two customers in the entire shop. When I went to ask if our food was ready, she showed a very unhappy and hostile expression.
I hold no prejudice against anyone, but the service attitude of this staff member was simply unacceptable. If the owner of this restaurant sees this, I truly hope you take some time to reflect on your staff’s behavior. I am genuinely very angry and disappointed.
Terence W.
We decided to have lunch at Encik Tan today. Caught bad timing. Service still pretty fast. We ordere
We decided to have lunch at Encik Tan today and caught bad timing. Service was still pretty fast. We ordered Chicken Cutlet Rice and Fried Fish Rice. We preferred the Chicken Cutlet. The Fried Fish was nothing like the signboard photo. Environment-wise, it was a bit too busy for a peaceful meal.
Positive Reviews
CKT
Good with lots of curry sauce.
Egg has partial watery yolk.
Drum stick is big but should be frozen c
Good with lots of curry sauce. The egg had a partially watery yolk. The drumstick was big but seemed to be made from frozen chicken, with a very crispy exterior. The drumstick set costs $6, and the chicken chop set costs $5.
Elvin
Food is acceptable for this price.
The noodle could have been cooked a little longer for dine in.
Fi
The food is acceptable for the price. The noodles could have been cooked a little longer for dine-in. The fishball was nice, but the curry chicken was a bit stale. We spent $15 for two main dishes, without drinks. It's considered okay for in-mall food.
L.P. Poh
Ordered their Curry Chicken Cutlet Set at $5. Chicken Cutlet was smaller than previous orders. Taste
Ordered their Curry Chicken Cutlet Set at $5. The chicken cutlet was smaller than previous orders, and the taste was average. Overall, it was average food at an average price, good for a quick meal.
Update: I was looking for a place to have a quick meal and decided to try this eatery again. This time, I tried their signature noodles, and it was surprisingly good. No wonder there was always a queue for the noodles. I am upgrading my review from 3 stars to 4 stars.
Li Wei
Curry rice nice, the chicken cutlets very crispy and rice always hot, the female staff who wears gla
The curry rice is nice, and the chicken cutlets are very crispy. The rice is always hot. The female staff member who wears glasses is very friendly! However, the noodles are so-so, and the fish ball soup doesn't even have a single piece of vegetable.
Farhan Yong
Product or Service Quality
The food here is good. I usually have their noodles at night, as that's t
Product or Service Quality
The food here is good. I usually have their noodles at night, as that's the only option available – curry rice isn't served during these hours. The noodles are generally well-prepared and satisfying.
Customer Service
Service is fast and polite, making for a smooth and efficient experience.
Value for Money
The value is good, and the basic meals are considered cheap compared to other options at the mall. Menu prices for noodles and rice dishes are reasonable, with many options under S$10.
Cleanliness and Environment
It's not crowded at night, so finding a seat is easy. However, during lunch, it may be hard to get a table. Cleanliness could be improved, especially during peak hours.
Consistency and Reliability
The outlet is quite consistent in food quality and service.