Tambuah Mas is one of Singapore''s oldest and most established Indonesian restaurants, serving authentic Indonesian homestyle cuisine since 1981. With over four decades of culinary heritage, this halal-certified restaurant has earned generations of loyal customers with their heartwarming traditional dishes from Padang, Sulawesi, and Java regions.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Indonesian cuisine featuring signature dishes like Rendang Sapi (beef rendang), Ayam Goreng (fried chicken), and Tahu Telur (fried tofu omelette). Their menu represents the diverse culinary traditions of Indonesia, prepared using traditional recipes and cooking methods that have been perfected over decades of operation.
With multiple locations at Great World City, Jewel Changi Airport, and The Paragon, Tambuah Mas has achieved recognition in the Michelin Guide Singapore and received The Michelin Plate award for good cooking. The restaurant name itself, meaning "to add more" in Padang dialect, reflects their commitment to generous portions and exceptional hospitality that has made them a beloved Indonesian dining destination for both local and international diners.
Overall, the dishes carried the familiar Indonesian flavours, but I felt that the food could have be
Overall, the dishes carried the familiar Indonesian flavours, but I felt the food could have been better, especially considering the price point. I was also surprised by how small the portions were for the Soto Ayam ($7) and Sayur Lodeh ($13) specifically, which were both served in what looked like mini side dish bowls (as shown in the picture).
Bluerie Lim
The beef rendang was.a bit hard and quite saltish. Needed to eat it with rice. Hot lemongrass water
The beef rendang was a bit hard and quite salty, needing to be eaten with rice. The hot lemongrass water was too sweet. The food was generally nice. However, the service was slow and the staff's attitude was not good. We went around 1 pm on a weekday when it was less crowded. I'm not sure if it was our seating location, but they didn't even bother to look in our direction to see if we required any assistance.
Poh Lin Yoong
Ordered the same as I always ordered. Beef rendang. Prawn crackers. Soto Ayam. Yellow rice. But some
Ordered my usual: Beef rendang, prawn crackers, Soto Ayam, and yellow rice. However, the taste and quality here weren't as good as I've had at Jewel. The portions are consistently small, just right for one to two people per dish. The sambal chilli was good though. Other than that, service was okay, and the restaurant was very clean and neat.
David Lee (SG)
Okay Indonesian food. The best dish for was tahu telur. Sauce was too salty attacking the tongue. Ga
Okay Indonesian food. The best dish for me was tahu telur. The sauce was too salty, attacking the tongue. The gado gado and lontong had a good mix of vegetables, and you can order the sauce on the side, so it feels healthy eating these dishes, although probably not meant to be eaten like this. Haha. I found a piece of short hair on a cucumber at the bottom of my lontong dish, but I didn't mind it.
Farah Ismail
Food was really disappointing. We used to frequent the other outlet in Orchard/Somerset, so I wanted
The food was really disappointing. We used to frequent the other outlet in Orchard/Somerset, so I wanted to bring my in-laws here to try it out, but it was such a letdown. The rice was served in a small pot, and although we ordered for 4 people, it was honestly only enough for 2. The fish was also not fresh at all. We ordered ikan bakar but it was steamed.
The service was poor, really not like the other outlet.
Positive Reviews
Shu Wen Xiao
We recently hosted our company lunch for 40 people at Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant, and it was
We recently hosted our company lunch for 40 people at Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant, and it was a wonderful experience. The team handled our large group with remarkable efficiency and warmth, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
The food was absolutely delicious – authentic Indonesian flavours, generous portions, and beautifully presented.
The restaurant’s cozy, welcoming atmosphere made the lunch feel both celebratory and comfortable.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Indonesian cuisine, whether for an intimate meal or a large corporate gathering.
Bee Neo
Nice. But the Soto Ayam abit too salty. Asked the staff and was told its authentic n supposed to go
Nice. However, the Soto Ayam was a bit too salty. I asked the staff and was told it's authentic and supposed to go with rice. Personally, I found the black sauce on the Tahu Telor and fried squids a bit too sweet, so it shouldn't be drizzled too much. The Chendol and avocado drink could be improved further.
Joanne Chong
One of the best Indonesian cuisines! Came here with family when visiting Singapore. Highly recommend
One of the best Indonesian cuisines! Came here with family when visiting Singapore. Highly recommend trying it.
Jocelyn Tan
Newly open in Jewel… Tambuah Mas’ signature Tahu Telor is a classic that still impresses after all t
Newly opened in Jewel… Tambuah Mas’ signature Tahu Telor is a classic that still impresses after all these years – crispy and eggy on the outside, tender within, and served with a luscious dark sweet sauce that hits the perfect sweet balance. A must-try for fans of rich, nostalgic Indonesian flavours.
Personally, I feel they could cut back on the salt for the Kangkong Belacan and Beef Rendang; both dishes were already rich and flavourful on their own.
Chong S. Chin
12-8-25: I have another lunch here, as usual I ordered the most delicious and favorite dishes. The s
12-8-25: I had another lunch here, and as usual, I ordered my most delicious and favorite dishes. The staff are always very friendly. I will visit again.
12-6-25: I had another lunch with my favorite dishes. I also met the friendly staff.
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Nice food and friendly staff, at a reasonable price.
We had another lunch on June 16th, still enjoying the same dishes. The staff was kind enough to give me a complimentary dessert when paying the bill.
Yesterday, June 30th, was another yummy lunch.
We had another great dinner tonight, December 6th, 2024, with more people and more food – a nice get-together.