Get Korean Fat Macarons, Iberico Hokkien Mee And More At These New Tampines Eateries

New food places at Tampines 1 and Century Square

East-siders, you want to get excited for this: Tampines 1 and Century Square are now both home to all-new food and beverage outlets that have just made their respective dining directories that much better.

While Tampines 1 already has a lengthy list of dining options spanning a wide range of cuisines, you won’t want to miss out on their newcomers.

There’s Tun Xiang Hokkien Delights (#03-K1), a restaurant dedicated to elevated Hokkien hawker fare and zi char dishes.

If you love Hokkien Mee ($8.90), give their take a try. Cooked on a well-seasoned wok, the dish is smoky and oh-so-slurpable, thanks to the fact that the noodles are cooked in an umami prawn stock. Instead of regular cuts of pork belly, you get Iberico Black Pork pieces, so that $8.90 price tag is definitely worth it. 

Speaking of pork, diners who enjoy offal should order their White Pepper Collagen Pig Stomach Soup ($15), a hearty, herbal, and peppery broth that pairs excellently with a bowl of white rice.

Other dishes you can opt for on the menu include their Oyster Omelette ($12) and their Deep Fry Iberico Pork with Tau Pok ($10) to share.

Those hunting for a new dessert spot in the mall should zoom to Cafe Bom Bom (#04-14). The Korean cafe is making bingsu trendy again with their line-up of interesting flavours. 

There’s the K-Ogok Bingsu ($7.60) for a classic, injeolmi treat, or the Melon Bingsu ($8.60) if you’re looking for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Don’t skip on ordering some of their unique Korean-style coffee beverages. There’s the Sea Salt Blanc ($7.50), a minty, sea salt-laced iced coffee that tends to sell out quickly.

Cafe Bom Bom also offers Korean-style fat macarons, AKA Bomcarons. Priced at $4.90 each, these thicc, Instagrammable sweet treats are available in Oreo, cheese, strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla flavours.

Those with student cards, make sure you flash them as you get 10% off your bill!

Century Square also has fresh dining options aplenty. Plus, it’s just a short walk away from Tampines 1!

If you’re lost for choice, swing by The Tree Cafe (#03-34) for affordable Western fusion eats priced mostly under $15 nett.

Try their take on Southern-style chicken and waffles, priced at $11.50. Each serving comes with fried chicken, waffles that are crispy on the outside, and maple syrup so you can enjoy that sweet-salty combo.

Another wallet-friendly, but no less indulgent option is their Mac & Cheese ($10.90), where macaroni is cooked with a gooey mozzarella cheese sauce, chicken pieces, and mushrooms.

They also have Sous Vide Duck Confit for only $16.90! A bone-in duck leg with seared, well-rendered skin is served alongside creamy mashed potatoes with a well of gravy, and fresh greens.

Those looking for affordable Indian fare can swing by Roll Gaadi (#B1-28). They’re known as Singapore’s first kathi kebab roll specialists. Naturally, they specialise in kathi rolls, a Kolkatan street food snack that sees kebab meats wrapped in roti prata.

Try it out for yourself by ordering their famous Butter Chicken Roll ($8.90). The chicken was tender and spiced just right, and the roll was dressed up with pickled onions, cabbage, and shredded carrot for a dose of freshness.

We were huge fans of the accompanying coriander mint sauce, which is made fresh daily in-house.

If you prefer to enjoy your curries with rice, then try their Butter Chicken Rice Bowl ($8.90) or Paneer Tikka Rice Bowl ($8.90). The former comprises their signature butter chicken served over rice, while the latter is vegetarian-friendly, and stars moreish cubes of grilled paneer.

Those feeling thirsty can opt to finish off their meal with lassi, available in flavours such as Strawberry Mint ($6.90) and Mango Lime ($5.90).

Image credit: Century Square

Tampines 1 and Century Square are also both running a Great Deals, Great Meals campaign, from now till 30 April 2023. 

Each mall has their own unique promotions, but at both, you can spend $120 at the mall to redeem a collapsible lunchbox or cup, so your next dabao meal can be more eco-friendly. 

Else, spend $50 and get to redeem a workshop pass. Learn how to make recycled pencil holders and beeswax wraps at Century Square, or food-themed soaps and recycled paper at Tampines 1.

At Century Square, spend $30 and stand a chance to catch and win a $2 or $5 voucher from their claw machine! Over at Tampines 1, spend $60 at any FRx participating store to redeem a $10 supermarket voucher. 

To celebrate Ramadan, both malls are offering exclusive dining eDeals that you can check out on the FRx App. On Monday, open the app to redeem dining deals for $1, $5, or $10 with just 50 FRx points. These include $1 bubble tea and $10 pasta.

Otherwise, check the app out at 11am on Wednesday to nab 1-for-1 F&B deals you can use throughout Ramadan, including 1-for-1 Megasan sushi from Maki-san, ayam penyet and more!

For more information, check out the Great Meals, Great Deals promotions for Century Square here, and Tampines 1 here.

Photos taken by Zihui Tan.
This post was brought to you by Tampines 1 and Century Square.