Encik Tan

Got my order wrong, it's the fish ball noodles that cost too much without any vegetables. It's not that great of a noodle as well. Edit: On my second visit, things got a little better. I ordered from rice section instead and got the chicken curry rice and it's worth the price and there was service helping me. Still have a gripe about the rice packaging not being tight.

Had past experience with this outlet for poor service. I also feel that this establishment is rather dishonest. I visited again to take away and ordered for extra gravy. I expected to be changed but not at the rate of $1.50 for extra gravy (note that the set is only $4.50, it's additional 30% for gravy). I guess they may not have the code to key extra gravy and keyed in lime juice instead. Makes me wonder if it's really a policy to change for extra gravy or the outlet take it to their own hands. I'm okay to pay extra, I just find 1.50 to be a bit unreasonable. Plus the way they key in the receipt feels scammy.

This franchise has lots of branches and the one i'm reviewing is in Northpoint City. Simple and filling is how I'd describe the taste for this. It is obviously trying to emulate the Hainanese version of Curry Rice, and while it may not be the most authentic version (because its Halal) and doesn't have the Signature "Lor Bak", I personally feel it still has its worth especially when you're eating it for a quick and filling office lunch break. I especially enjoy their Chicken Drumstick Set. The batter on the Chicken Drumstick itself while thick, is delightfully crunchy with Juicy Meat and contrasts nicely with the overall "softness" of the dish. The Curry itself is hot and creamy, slightly thick and has a almost Japanese curry type of sweetness to it. This isn't the type of curry usually seen in Traditional Hainanese Curry Rice, but it still sorta works. Cabbages are boiled very soft and brings to the dish its own sweetness, and the whole meal is rounded out nicely with a fried egg. While Braised sauce is available, it's almost non-existent in the dish which is a pity because it would elevate the dish even better if it helped to add a layer of saltiness to the dish to balance out how sweet the dish is. And that is probably the best way I can describe about this dish is that it has a very distinct and almost overwhelming sweetness to it. Other than the Drumstick, most of the items texturally has a very soft bite feel. Because of how sweet it is, I can understand why some people might not like it. That said, if you're not fussy, this is a meal that can fill you up at an affordable price compared to some meals offered in a Food Court nowadays.

Possibly the worst Encik Tan franchise in Sg. Despite repeatedly reminding them that I want chili..they never added it in. Taste also bland. Staff seem distracted. Just close shop la if cannot serve customer properly!

One of my usual food. I always like this type of curry rice style. Seem messy but taste good and easy to eat over a quick meal. I usually order the fried chicken set. I like the curry rice in encik, so far all standards are good. Tasty Crispy fried chicken with soft boiled cabbage with thick curry gravy. Cost SGD5 which is a decent food court price.

extremely bad customer service! the northpoint brunch worker, keep getting my mother’s order, she repeated nicely, but the worker started showing my mother attitude, still added an egg when my mother already repeatedly say no egg. called their general inquiry number at, 6370 1155, more than 20 times, it’s either no pick up, or picked up and purposely cut my call! why put a number and purposely not want to answer the call? this is a proper customer service? why are your workers not respecting her buying orders? my mother is paying for the food, don’t want the egg, still purposely added the egg and charge her for it! forcing her to buy without her consent! is this your way of getting more money from your customers? $1 for an egg, which my mother clearly don’t want. also, why does your egg look a bit… the egg white, not very white..

The taste still so-so lah. Noting spectacular about this Encik Tan. Tried most of the noodles and curry rice sets. Today, in a hurry so I chose the cheapest Fish Ball Noodle Dry (Set 1) at SGD4.00. Used to being a regular here since it open. Now seldom eat here. Now sure whether the rude uncle and the rude lady still around, they are the cooks for noodles side.

A decent fix for hainanese style curry rice! The portions are a little small (inflation eh?) but the taste of the curry is still more or less right (it's factory made. I'd be surprised if they can get it wrong)