China’s famous cha chaan teng concept, Keming Bing Sat (克茗冰室), has opened its third Singapore outlet at Tampines 1, following the success of its existing outlets at Plaza Singapura and Funan Mall. The new outlet brings along a lineup of outlet-exclusive creations, alongside some of its popular signatures.
Hong Kong-Style Snack Platter 3.8/5
We started with the Hong Kong-Style Snack Platter ($8.80), which comes with Signature Chee Cheong Fun in Mixed Peanut Sauces, Curry Fish Balls, Sweet Soy Chicken Wings and Thai-Style Shrimp Roll. It’s a great introduction to some of the menu’s snacks, especially if you are dining with a group and want to try a little of everything.
My favourite was the Signature Chee Cheong Fun, which came with a generous coating of the mixed peanut sauces. The soft, silky rice rolls paired particularly well with the nutty, savoury sauce. The curry fish balls had a familiar bouncy texture, while the sweet soy chicken wings brought a more savoury-sweet profile. Overall, it is a pretty satisfying platter to kick-start the meal.
Char Siew Rice $10.90 4/5
The undisputed star is the Char Siew Rice ($10.90), touted as the No. 1 Best-Selling Char Siew Rice in China. The char siew is roasted using a time-honoured technique developed by a Hong Kong roast meat specialist with more than 40 years of experience.
The slices came with beautifully caramelised edges and a good balance of lean meat and fatty portions. I liked that the meat was tender without being overly soft, with a subtle smoky sweetness from the roasting. It is served over fragrant and fluffy Wuchang rice, topped with two soft-fried eggs. Break the yolks and let them run into the rice and char siew for extra richness.
The signature in-house sauce is another key component, made with 23 ingredients, including lemongrass, onions, and pork lard. It brings a savoury, aromatic depth to the rice and helps tie everything together. For a relatively humble-looking bowl of char siew rice, there is actually quite a bit going on in terms of flavour and texture.
Beef Minced Rice with Poached Egg 4/5
One of the new outlet-exclusive creations at Tampines 1 is the Minced Beef Rice with Poached Egg ($10.90). At first glance, this may not look like the most exciting dish, but it packs more flavour than it looks.
Despite being called minced beef, the beef retains a slightly resistant bite rather than being minced into an overly fine or mushy texture. The savoury beef sits on fragrant rice and is topped with a poached egg. Once you break the yolk, its creamy richness coats the beef and rice, bringing everything together into a comforting, satisfying spoonful. Simple, but surprisingly enjoyable.
Little Bear Iced Lemon Tea 4/5
Trio Happiness Hong Kong Milk Tea 4/5
The Little Bear Iced Lemon Tea ($4.90) was refreshing without losing the underlying tea flavour, making it a good option to cut through the richer dishes. The Trio Happiness Hong Kong Milk Tea ($5.90) takes things up a notch, combining fresh milk, brown sugar pearls, honeycomb caramel crunch and salted cheese foam. You get a mix of creamy, sweet and slightly savoury notes, with the caramel crunch adding some texture to each sip.
Happiness Lava Egg Waffles 3.8/5
To end the meal, we had the Happiness Lava Egg Waffles ($6.90 for 4 pcs). These golden waffles put a playful spin on the familiar Hong Kong street snack, with each crispy-edged bubble filled with creamy cheese. The soft, eggy waffle batter provides a slightly sweet base, while the molten cheese filling adds a savoury, umami kick. Best enjoyed while warm.
With its third outlet now at Tampines 1, Keming Bing Sat offers a casual cha chaan teng experience, mixing familiar Hong Kong favourites with new creations exclusive to the outlet. The Char Siew Rice remains the standout for me, while the Minced Beef Rice and Happiness Lava Egg Waffles are worth trying if you want something different.
Note: This is an invited tasting.
Keming Bing Sat (克茗冰室)
Tampines One
10 Tampines Central 1
#02-14/K6/K7
Singapore 519536
Tel: +65 8067 4489
Nearest MRT: Tampines (DT, EW Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am - 10pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Tampines MRT Station. Take Exit B. Walk to the destination. Journey time is about 3 minutes. [Map]
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