Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop represents Tenderfresh Group's innovative cafe concept that transforms nostalgic tuckshop dining into a modern culinary experience. With scenic locations at Punggol Park, Woodlands MEGA, and Sengkang Riverside Park, this halal-certified establishment serves familiar comfort foods with contemporary twists, creating the perfect destination for families and friends seeking quality meals in beautiful settings.
The restaurant's signature offering features their famous Crispy Fried Chicken, marinated in secret spices for 24 hours and available as whole Spring Chicken (8.50) or creative preparations like Fried Chicken Caramel (.90) served with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce. The diverse menu spans Asian Fusion Pasta including popular Squid Ink Pasta (5.90) with seafood and tobiko, classic Western dishes like chicken chops and sirloin steak, plus innovative sides like Fries With Meat Sauce And Egg (.90) served in ceramic pots.
The Punggol Park location offers breathtaking lake views with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, while maintaining the cozy tuckshop atmosphere that brings back school day memories. With extended operating hours from 8:30am to 11:30pm on weekends and convenient facilities including a musollah for Muslim guests, Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop successfully bridges nostalgia with modern dining expectations in Singapore's evolving food landscape.
Came around 2+pm today. Only have 3 tables occupied including my table. Ambience is good. Service wi
Came around 2+ pm today. Only three tables were occupied, including mine. The ambience is good. Service-wise, nothing memorable. I ordered the chicken leg of beauty. The chicken thigh, which is supposed to be the juiciest part of the chicken, was still too dry. It's very different compared to what you get at coffeeshops. I was disappointed with it and didn't even get to enjoy my favorite food. I feel like the chicken had just come out of the microwave, hence the dryness and toughness of the meat. Please look into this, as yours is a restaurant and the price is also different from coffeeshops, so there shouldn't be any excuse for the quality you're serving. Even the butter garlic clams tasted weird.
Chai Jia Wei (Admiralty)
The food there was okay, but service too slow. I waited for about 15 minutes after my order and stil
The food there was okay, but the service was too slow. I waited for about 15 minutes after ordering and still hadn't received my flat white and lucky set. When I asked the chef, he had completely forgotten about my food and flat white! Even after I reminded him to prepare my order, he still took his time. Even if I had all the time in the world, the service was way too slow!
Sean Lim (SL)
Really nice atmosphere. But for it's price, the food is 1/5.
The chicken skin starter especially fe
Really nice atmosphere. But for its price, the food is 1/5.
The chicken skin starter especially feels like a scam, haha.
Paid for the aircon only.
Katelyn Ho
Nice spacious and comfortable place in the industrial area
Not crowded on Saturday lunch time.
Food
Nice, spacious, and comfortable place in the industrial area. Not crowded on Saturday lunchtime.
Food-wise, the flat white was nice and strong. The fried onion was interestingly presented, tasted good, and was a little sweet and peppery.
The Tom yum chicken leg and chicken chop were disappointing, though. The meat inside the leg was red and tasted so-so. The chicken chop was dry.
Consolation was the fried chicken wing, which was nice enough for me.
Overall, it's a bit of a hit and miss. Probably stick to fried chicken if I visit next time.
Xin Yi Tan
This food can you imagine cost me 20 dollars. They pass us a buzzer and we need to go to counter bac
Can you imagine, this food cost me 20 dollars. They gave us a buzzer, and we had to go back and forth to the counter three times to collect all our food. This was despite staff just standing there using their phones. I highly DO NOT recommend visiting this store anymore!
Positive Reviews
Jian Hong
Tender Fresh Chicken offers not only delicious food but also excellent value for your money. The env
Tender Fresh Chicken offers not only delicious food but also excellent value for your money. The environment is pleasant, with a well-planned layout, high ceilings, and efficient ordering processes. It's a perfect spot for families to dine out.
W.L. Lim
Wide range of affordable and good quality Halal western food!
The fried chicken wings were juicy, f
Wide range of affordable and good quality Halal western food!
The fried chicken wings were juicy, flavourful, and tender, with a very light and crispy batter. The fries with chicken bolognese were also generous in serving size and liberally smothered in cheese sauce and mayonnaise.
The service was efficient and prompt, with an easy ordering process through writing on an order chit, and the food delivered quickly thereafter.
Even though it was still quite crowded around 9:30 pm on a Sunday night, there was ample seating available.
Samir Al-Faris
Located in an industrial building, just opposite housing estates and a few stops from admiralty mrt.
Located in an industrial building, just opposite housing estates and a few stops from Admiralty MRT. The food was good; the chicken was well-seasoned, and the other dishes were also well-cooked. For the price, I think it's a little too expensive considering the location and its distance from human traffic. Overall, it's still a good place to dine in, especially with your families and friends. There are outdoor dining options too. I will definitely come again for sure.
Rebekah Tan
I was amazed by this restaurant. My first time visiting. My husband insist bringing me here on Chris
I was amazed by this restaurant. It was my first time visiting. My husband insisted on bringing me here for Christmas lunch with the kids, saying it was very quiet and nice. I was thinking, "Are you sure?" But I went from "are you sure" to "thanks for bringing me here." I even ordered a second round! The food is nice, the staff is friendly, the environment is cool, and the renovation and Christmas decor are awesome. I'll definitely be back again and again.
Henry Tan
Ordered their 3pcs fried chicken set and the chicken chop (bullet pepper sauce selected) aglio olio
Ordered their 3pcs fried chicken set and the chicken chop (bullet pepper sauce selected) aglio olio for a total of around $25. The fried chickens were not oily, and the meat was slightly tender but not very juicy. It could have been better if they were juicier inside. The chicken chop was better, grilled nicely with crispy skin and meat that wasn't too dry. The pasta had a nice texture and a good kick of spiciness. Everything is self-service; you have to collect your meals, condiments, and cutlery, but they clear your plates when you leave. It's a decent meal located right beside a park with free parking. You can choose to dine indoors or outdoors. Great to see their food handlers all wearing masks, maintaining good hygiene.
