Shanghai Tan Pan-Fried Bun has recently opened a new outlet in 321 Clementi. I have fond memories of the food so my colleagues and I decided to check out if the food is still as good.
Shanghai Appetizers
Braised Pork Rib with Special Home-made Sauce 外婆家糖醋小排 [S$8.80] is finger-licking addictive. It has the perfect balance of sweet and sour, very appetizing.
Stewed Bamboo Shoot in Oyster Sauce 油焖笋 [S$6.80] is one of my favorite Shanghainese snacks. The seasoned bamboo is both sweet and salty, they go well with any noodles.
Nothing beats the simple and refreshing Poached Hong Kong Kai Lan 白灼芥兰 [S$5.80] with goes well with any rice or noodles.
Shanghai Dim Sum
Signature “Popping Juice” Pan-Fried Bun 爆汁生煎包 [S$5.80] is the must-try here. These buns are pan-fried so the base are a little browned but they are full of juice.
Even though the Shanghai Steamed Pork “Xiao Long Bao” 上海小笼包 [S$5.80] are not as pretty as the ones from Din Tai Fung, they are still pretty good to eat. You can get these as part of members-only lunch set (ask the staff about it).
These Pan-Fried Pork Dumpling 传统鲜肉锅贴 [S$5.80] are slightly browned from pan-frying which makes them even more delicious.
I won’t recommend ordering Deep-Fried Glutinous Rice 黄金粢饭糕 [S$4.50 for 5 pieces]. It looks good but it’s really pieces of deep-fried rice stick which are totally bland.
Shanghai Stir-Fried Rice
You have been warned, the Fried Rice with Bacon, Shrimps and Egg 虾仁培根蛋炒饭 [S$9.80] portion is huge. The four of us had a hard time finishing one plate of this fried rice, even though it’s really fragrant.
Shanghai Soup
This Shanghai Spicy & Sour Soup 上海酸辣汤 [S$5.80] goes perfectly well with any of the fried rice. The portion is pretty big too, so beware when ordering.
Shanghai Noodles
This Noodle with Minced Pork in Bean Sauce 酱香炸酱拌面 [S$7.80] has more meat sauce than noodles. The meat sauce is not too salty either, which makes this even more tasty.
Shanghai Desserts
I was really excited that they have Glutinous Rice Balls in Sweet Fermented Rice Wine QQ酒酿小圆子 [S$5.20] because not many places sell this. The rice wine is sweet and the glutinous rice balls are so chewy, it taste exactly the same as I remembered.
Deep Fried Glutinous Rice Ball with Custard and Coated with White Sesame 奶黄流沙小麻球 [S$5.20] is really disappointing. The custard inside is a ball, it’s not flowy at all.
Crispy Pumpkin Pie 小宝贝南瓜饼 [S$5.20] is chewy and slightly crispy which proves to be a good combination. Children and adults will enjoy this.
Shanghai Tan Pan-Fried Bun 上海滩生煎包
Address: 321 Clementi Avenue 3, 321 Clementi #01-12, Singapore 129905
Telephone: 86610869
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 9.30pm
