Bringing a taste of Singapore closer to home
A whole sensory experience engulfs a person immediately as they approach Singapore’s famous hawker centers.
No-nonsense experience
These dining hubs fill up with the sounds of metal spatulas clanging against woks, and ceramic cups, saucers and bowls clacking endlessly. The smells of meats, herbs, spices and broths waft in the air, inviting folks to a no-nonsense food experience.
Its functional and unpretentious aesthetic brings to life, for today’s diners, part of the kampung culture that the city-state was built on.
All these experiences come alive on our shores through Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours.
From Singapore to the Philippines
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it shares its name with a neighborhood that hosts one of the most popular hawker markets in Singapore—often part of many Filipinos’ must-see spots when they visit the Lion City, especially to sample authentic local cuisine.
Since 2019, Tiong Bahru has brought that Singaporean food experience to the Philippines.
Without the need for a plane ticket, that hawker center moment is now within reach through branches across Metro Manila and in Antipolo City—and pretty soon, across the nation. Now under the name Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours, the noted restaurant chain is committed to growing even more.
Inspired by simplicity
Aside from that bright “Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours” signage, you’ll notice the Singaporean influence in the restaurant interiors. The furniture is reminiscent of a hawker store: practical tables and chairs that evoke a simple, lived-in vibe.
And, if you close your eyes, your nose will instantly pick up the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and other culinary influences that make Singaporean cooking rich, complex and delightful.
The menu will not disappoint, thoughtfully showcasing those varied influences. Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours offers a taste of the world-popular Hainanese chicken.
Have a plate of poached chicken with seasoned rice and a delicious helping of sauces made from ginger, chili, and soy sauce. You can replace the protein with roasted chicken, browned to perfection and bursting with flavor. It’s crispy and juicy all at once.
For soup, have a bowl of laksa at Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours. Enjoy that bowl of noodles and fillings swimming in a bold and spicy deep-red broth.
If you want something less adventurous and more familiar to the Filipino palate, try the bak kut teh instead. It’s the Singaporean version of dishes like bulalo or lauya: pork rib bone broth served hot and tasty.
‘Just like home’
There’s so much more you can try. But, whatever item you end up choosing, you’ll surely find the food comforting like a homemade meal. That’s how the hawker centers endured for decades in such a fast-paced city.
That is also how Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours continues to appeal to Filipinos who are always on the lookout for a great salu-salo.
Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours proudly carries the slogan, “A true taste of Singapore, just like home.” That perfectly summarizes how the brand navigated two food cultures and bridged them with a common love and appetite for a well-cooked meal.
