Tip Top Curry Puff

Many who stays in the Ang Mo Kio may know of the popular Tip Top Curry Puff brand which was originally founded by Mr Looi back in 1979. Since then there was no looking back for the business as it grown and become a popular brand in Singapore. From a humble stall in a coffeeshop in Ang Mo Kio, Tip Top has partnered with ABR Holdings Ltd and expanded their foot prints across the island. To date, Tip Top has 5 outlets in Singapore, including a cafe. It also has plan in 2015 to open more outlets.

Chicken Curry Puff 3.8/5

What made Tip Top popular is their Chicken Curry Puff ($1.40/pc) that comes with bites of curry potato, curry chicken meat and hard boiled egg. After tasting the chicken curry puff, what I enjoyed was the buttery and flaky crust, and the curry paste that consists of 18 different spices. On the down side, I was missing the solid bites of potato and chunky chicken meat. I was more like I was eating a paste mixture.

Nonya Beef Rendang Puff 3/5

In business, we need progression and it is the same for food to cater for the ever changing taste. Planning to create the next curry wave, Tip Top has introduced the new Nonya Beef Rendang Puff ($1.60/pc). Wrapped in the signature flaky and buttery crust, the beef is simmered in a mix of spices for long hours, resulting in a rich and intense flavours. I like the concept but I think it still needs a couple of fine tuning to get the balance right.

Nonya Beef Rendang Puff 3/5

Besides the popular chicken curry puff and the new nonya beef rendang puff, Tip Top also offers the Sardine Curry Puff ($1.40/pc) that comes with caramelized onions and savoury sardines. Though I found the filling was on the salty side, the added heat from the chilli and chilli padi gave it a nice spicy kick.


Tip Top Curry Puff
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TipTopSG
Website: http://www.tiptopcurrypuff.com/

Outlets

Ang Mo Kio
Blk 722, Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-2843, Singapore 560722
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sun: 8:00AM – 10:00PM

Changi Airport Terminal 2 (Transit)
60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore Changi Airport Departure
Transit Lounge, Terminal 2, Kiosk N, Singapore 819643
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sun: 24 Hours

Raffles City Shopping Centre
252, North Bridge Road, #B1-55
Raffles City Shopping Centre , Singapore 179103
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sun: 8:00AM – 10:00AM

One Raffles Place
1 Raffles Place, #B1-26, Singapore 048616
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 07:30AM - 8:30PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sun: 11:00AM - 7:00PM

Aperia Mall
12 Kallang Avenue, #01-31, Singapore 339511
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sun: 8:00AM – 8:00PM

St Regis Chinese New Year 2015

Usher in the year of the Goat, tossing to a year of abundance and prosperity at St Regis Singapore, Yan Ting with 8 decadent festive dine-in set menus, ideal for family, friends and business associates. Yan Ting Lunar New Year Menus will be available from 01 Feb 2015 to 05 March 2015. The lunar new year set menus and exclusive a la carte menu will be served during lunch from 12pm to 230pm, and dinner from 630pm to 1030pm.

Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon and Abalone 4/5

A Chinese tradition for any reunion dinners is the Yu Sheng. Tossing to a great year ahead is the Prosperity Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon and Abalone. Giving it a more refreshing bite is the used of snow pear and adding a zest of passion fruit juice in the plum sauce dressing.

Trio of Appertisers 4/5

Next up is a Trio of Appetisers consisting of Crispy Roasted Chicken with Truffles, Crispy Prosperity Roll with Scallops, Banana and Salted Egg and Smoked Duck with Pineapple. I thought the platter presented an interesting combinations of flavours which probably has not been done elsewhere. At least I have not tried it elsewhere. Example, chicken and truffle, duck and pineapple combo. The crispy prosperity is another unique creation of scallops, banana and salted egg. The only confusion is how and which end of the roll to start eating.

Pun Choy 4.5/5

A timeless classic is the Chinese New Year Pun Choy that showcases a luxurious pot of thirteen divine treasures consisting of succulent premium abalones, dried oysters, sea cucumbers and many more. Braised for hours with all the ingredients well infused with the superior broth, this is one of the utmost delicacies in Chinese cuisine.

Sauteed Prawns and Scallops in Black Bean Sauce 4/5

The Sauteed Prawns and Scallops in Black Bean Sauce is another classic combination that will delight most with its crunchy prawn and plump, juicy scallop.

Wok Fried Glutinous Rice with Wind Dried Sausages 4.5/5

A must try will be the Wok Fried Glutinous Rice with Wind Dried Sausages. It may look simple but this plate of glutinous is so fragrant and flavourful. The fragrant rice plus the wok fried aroma and the extra crisp on the grains, coupled with the wind dried sausages was just pure delicious. If not that I am cutting down on my carbo intakes, I would gladly have 2 bowls of it.

Avocado Sago Cream with Ice Cream, Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake 3.5/5

Wrapping up the lavish dinner is the Avocado Sago Cream with Ice Cream and Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake. Mango sago is probably more commonly served in Chinese restaurants. Hence the avocado sago cream is a good chance from the norm. Glutinous rice cake or Nian Gao is commonly eaten during Chinese New Year symbolising raising oneself higher in each coming year (年年高升).

Dine-In Set Lunch and Dinner Menus (minimum 2 guests)

春滿人間Bountiful 6-Course Set Menu at $108++ per person

骏业宏开Success 6-Course Set Menu at $138++ per person

金玉满堂Affluent 6-Course Set Menu at $168++ per person

大展鸿图 Prosperity 6-Course Set Menu at $198++ per person

禅门新岁Vegetarian Set Menu 8-Course Set Menu at $108++ per person

Dine-In Set Lunch and Dinner Menus for table of 10 guests

财源广进Abundance 8-Course Set Menu at $1288++ per table

发财好市Fortune 8-Course Set Menu at $1688++ per table

恭贺新禧Auspicious 8-Course Set Menu at $2088++ per table

一本万利Luxurious 8-Course Set Menu at $3888++ per table


Yan Ting
St Regis Singapore Hotel
Level 1U
29 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247911
Tel: +65 65066887
Website: http://www.yantingrestaurant.com/cny2015
Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 3pm, 630pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheelock Place via ION. Exit Wheelock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Continue onwards to Forum Shopping Mall. Walk further down to Orchard Parade Hotel. Turn left onto Tanglin Road. St Regis is just beside Tanglin Shopping Centre. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]