Review: Tambuah Mas - Cheap & Cheerful Indonesian

I don't eat a lot of Indonesian food in Singapore, but that might change now that I've been to Tambuah Mas.  If you're looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat that won't break the bank, head to Tanglin Shopping Center and give it a shot.  "Tanglin Shopping Center?", I hear Singapore-based people say.  "There's food there?"  I would have said the same thing, but get down there and check it out.

The Udang Petai Belado (prawns, chilli, petai beans) are a must try, as is the Sayur Lodeh (cabbage, green beans and bean curd in spicy coconut milk).  We also had chicken satay and rendang lembu (beef) which lived up to their 'classic' reputations.

Udang Petai Belado (prawns, chilli, petai beans)

Sayur Lodeh

One thing I don't go for is the typical Indonesian desserts.  Kathy tried the Es Gula Melaka (sago chunks, coconut and palm sugar - she said it was very sweet, but delicious).  I was curious as to what atap seeds were, so I tried the Es Buah Atap.  Atap seeds are rather like the inside of a giant jelly bean, but the rosewater and milk was just like strawberry-flavoured milk that you buy in the supermarket - not great.  Order some fresh mango instead.

Tanglin Shopping Center, 19 Tanglin Road, #04-10/13
P: +65 6733 3333
Open: 11am - 10pm daily

Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, #B1-44
P: +65 6733 2220
Open: 11am - 10pm daily