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.
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.
Karyn Tan
The restaurant is spacious and wasn’t busy at all on a Saturday evening (this says something about t
The restaurant is spacious and wasn’t busy at all on a Saturday evening (this says something about the restaurant, as most other places in Orchard have snaking queues on Saturday nights). We had high expectations but were left disappointed. The food was served cold, including the rice (how?). They should have the decency to at least try to microwave the food. Portions were small, and the food, while salty, was lacking in any other flavour.
Mdm Celina
First of all, I had an unpleasant experience here. The first impression when we still waited to be s
First of all, I had an unpleasant experience here. The first impression when we were waiting to be seated was that they seemed to be short-staffed. Before I came here, I didn’t know they had received a Michelin award. Now I know why they are so unpleasant and rude to customers. I came here with my family, just wanting to eat Padang food. However, only my partner and I wanted to eat here, not my kids, because they had already eaten at a Japanese restaurant. My kids had just eaten elsewhere before coming here, and they placed their food containers on the table. A staff member came to our table and told us we couldn't open that food and couldn't eat it here. I understand that I shouldn't eat outside food in a restaurant, but I had only placed the food containers on the table! I have never been treated like this in other restaurants. I thought they should learn how to treat customers politely, especially with the Michelin award they received. I would have ordered more, but they treated me that way. I only ordered a set menu, and so did my partner.
After the food arrived, I encountered more rudeness. Another staff member said, "Give me your plate." I didn't understand at first, so I gave him my plate. Rudely, he said, "No, no, no, without a spoon and fork, just give me your plate." As far as I know, in other Padang restaurants, staff usually take plates from the table when customers arrive, or better yet, don't put plates down at all, so they can serve the food with the plate. I don't understand how they received Michelin stars with that attitude.
Then, the worst part was that the ayam gulai I ordered tasted like smelly armpits. It made me want to vomit. The beef rendang tasted good, as did the chicken satay. What kind of ayam gulai is that? It didn't taste like Indian curry or Padang food. It genuinely tasted like sweaty armpits. Really bad!
Positive Reviews
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.
M. Tan
There was quite a long queue when we visited for lunch, so I would highly recommend making a reserva
There was quite a long queue when we visited for lunch, so I would highly recommend making a reservation. Their tahu telor is absolutely impressive—even as someone who isn’t a local, I thoroughly enjoyed the dish!
Melvin Eats
Have been here a couple of times now but finally reviewing!! Ordered Nasi Goreng Istimewa and this w
Have been here a couple of times now but finally reviewing! Ordered Nasi Goreng Istimewa and this was super satisfying, complete with fried rice, prawn crackers, sour achar, and 2 chicken satay! Very shiok! And the most important part? Every single component was very tasty – would definitely recommend you try this restaurant out! Follow me on Instagram @melvin.eats for more food reviews! 😋
Norlida M N
Nice and cosy restaurant. Friendly staff. Food was ordered through QR code but the delivery was fast
A nice and cosy restaurant with friendly staff. Although food was ordered through QR code, the delivery was fast, and almost all dishes arrived at the same time. The food was very tasty and delicious, with the grilled ribs being tender and the fried fish very crispy. The place is quite spacious, situated at a secluded corner on B1 of Paragon Shopping Centre. There is ample parking, though it can be difficult to get during peak periods.
Boon Kiat Tan
Found this restaurant in Michelin guide and it absolutely was worth it! Delicious Indonesian food wi
Found this restaurant in the Michelin guide and it was absolutely worth it! Delicious Indonesian food with terrific, deep flavours and a wide selection of dishes. The restaurant is in a mall on the B1 level. There's a decent amount of seating. You order online via the app. A must-try while you shop at Orchard Road!
