Mr Teh Tarik Cartel is a family-friendly halal seafood restaurant that has grown from a single outlet to over twenty locations across Singapore, specializing in authentic local zi char dishes with their signature curry fish head, BBQ stingray, and fresh satay being among their all-time customer favorites. As part of the extensive Mr Teh Tarik group established since the early days of Singapore's food scene, this brand focuses on delivering traditional Singaporean flavors in a comfortable dining environment suitable for families and groups.
Their comprehensive menu combines classic zi char seafood preparations with beloved local dishes including halal-certified Indian and Malay specialties such as Roti Prata, Chapatti, Nasi Lemak, Curry Chicken, and Mutton Briyani, alongside their famous beverage selection featuring Teh Tarik, Kopi Tarik, Ice Teh Limau, and Ice Bandung that have become customer staples. The restaurant has earned recognition for serving curry chicken with a thicker, full-flavored profile compared to typical watery curries, with their coin prata being a popular accompaniment.
With locations including SAFRA Choa Chu Kang where members enjoy 10% discounts, and some outlets operating 24 hours to serve the late-night dining community, Mr Teh Tarik Cartel maintains accessibility and convenience while preserving authentic local flavors. Their commitment to halal certification ensures Muslim families can enjoy traditional zi char dining experiences, while their extensive operating hours and multiple locations make them a reliable choice for both casual meals and family gatherings across Singapore's diverse neighborhoods.
Initially I was excited that there is a 24 hours eatery now near my place! To my utter most surprise
Initially, I was excited that there's a 24-hour eatery near my place! To my utter surprise, this place was not as I had expected. Sad...
I was there a few days ago and had my first teh tarik, which was fine by me. I asked for less sugar, and it was made nicely. I observed the menu, drinks, and food, thinking it wasn't too bad as they offer a range of variations.
I went back two days ago only to be utterly disappointed.
My teh tarik with less sugar was sweet, as I saw the guy preparing it added more condensed milk. So, the consistency wasn't there, to my disappointment. And it was a different person making it.
Next, the NETS payment was capped at a $10 minimum purchase. Lucky I had enough cash on me that night. Can you imagine that there isn't any ATM nearby?
My friend and I ordered prata that night. The plain prata itself was salty to begin with. The texture was fine, but the fish curry they served was not very fresh, watery, and not warm at all....
I observed on the second visit that their "economic" noodles and food didn't look fresh. They looked like they had been there for the longest time and were not on the warmer, along with the other displayed food.
The service wasn't that great, seeing some staff lazing about.
On the whole, my second visit was a disappointment. I will not recommend people to eat there, like some said in their comments, only if you are desperate to fill your tummy. The "ready" food is definitely not fresh to be consumed. I saw some chicken hanging on the back rack on both visits and still wondered why they hung them there for, and for how long they had been there. It is honestly scary to see that. You might want to try their fish ball noodles or something similar like laksa.
On the whole, after my second visit, I will not recommend people to dine there. They are slightly pricey, the food tastes are mediocre, the service is not great and slow, and NETS purchases are only above $10 ā do note this if you want to dine there.
Don't dine with any expectations there, honestly.
Mei Ling Tan
This was our first visit to your restaurant, and unfortunately, it will also be our last. The servic
This was our first visit to your restaurant, and unfortunately, it will also be our last. The service experience was disappointing:
- All the staff appeared tired and lacked energy, with no engagement with customers.
- We ordered three dishes, but only two were served. After waiting almost 20 minutes, we asked about the missing dish (satays) to confirm if the order had been taken. The service staff simply nodded her head to indicate that the order was taken.
- We waited another 15 minutes and asked again. Only then did the service staff check with the kitchen and realize that the dish had not even been prepared. The restaurant was not even crowded at that time, with only three tables occupied.
We decided to cancel the order. Throughout this experience, there was no apology or acknowledgment from the staff regarding the mistake.
To improve your business, I strongly suggest training your staff in basic customer service skills ā especially in communication, attentiveness, and taking ownership of mistakes. A simple smile would also go a long way, as customers come here to enjoy a meal.
Eileen Ho
The food was acceptable, but the service from most of the female servers was extremely poor. We had
The food was acceptable, but the service from most of the female servers was extremely poor. We had to call them directly, even when they were standing right in front of us, before they would attend to our table. One server, wearing a tudung, behaved unprofessionally by walking with an exaggerated posture while taking orders. This is unacceptable and reflects badly on the establishment. Management should address the conduct of the female servers, as their attitude is disappointing. The only exceptions were the male server, who was very polite, and the table cleaner, who was equally courteous.
Muhammad Zainuddin
My children bought 2 pkts of Fried Rice and 2 pkts of Fried Maggi.
They were happily eating the foo
My children bought 2 packets of Fried Rice and 2 packets of Fried Maggi. They were happily eating the food when they reached home, until they saw a dead cockroach in the Maggi. They immediately threw all their food out. Never buying from this place again.
Alvin Neo
As usual bought 2 X packs of Keropok LEKOR from this shop. I was charged $3 per pack instead of $2 w
As usual, I bought two packs of Keropok Lekor from this shop. I was charged $3 per pack instead of the $2 I paid previously. This 50% price increase is too much. I will never go to this shop again.
Positive Reviews
Danny Wong
The serving was quite large and not crowded on a Saturday night.
The chicken was kind of tough.
The serving was quite large, and it wasn't crowded on a Saturday night. The chicken was a bit tough.
Golden Bear
Cheap and delicious Halal food. My Thosai Masala and Teh Tarik costs only $5, a happy meatless break
Cheap and delicious Halal food. My Thosai Masala and Teh Tarik cost only $5, a happy meatless breakfast. For vegans/vegetarians, there are plenty of options. Do note that the meatless dishes might contain alliums, so please check with the staff if you avoid alliums. Avoid peak hours as seating is limited.
Andy Tan
Overall very nice food, however the drinks were served in very thick disposable plastic cups, and Iā
Overall, the food was very nice. However, the drinks were served in very thick disposable plastic cups. I would prefer if they were served in normal glasses unless we specifically ask for takeaway.
This place is very similar to Rasa Istemewa at CCK Park, which I am very sure most of the residents here also missed. It's also a really good supper spot.
I rated this 4 stars because we had to pay $1.20 for every top-up of the satay peanut gravy. The taste is really good though.
Theodora Tan
Restaurant located within the park. Butter milk chicken only served during lunch, at night they have
The restaurant is located within the park. Buttermilk chicken is only served during lunch; at night, they have a different set menu.
It's a great place to eat after exercising at the park.
They offer indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff are quite friendly. I ordered the beef fried rice and chicken sheng mian, adding an extra egg to both dishes for $1. I also had the honey lime drink. I would recommend getting the beef fried rice again.
Meg
The food is delicious, fresh & affordable. We ordered sweet & sour fish (was fresh, yummy & crispy),
The food is delicious, fresh, and affordable. We ordered the sweet and sour fish (which was fresh, yummy, and crispy), mixed vegetables, special tofu, otah-otah, cockles, and fried rice. All the staff were nice and friendly. It was easy to call for a reservation for buka puasa, and our ordered meal was served on time. The venue is located in a beautiful park with a children's playground and a big swing.
