Encik Tan Cheapest Items
The Encik Tan cheapest items story is simple: this chain was built to be affordable. Singapore listings put most of the menu under S$10, and the Malaysia launch prices sit at RM13 to RM20 for the confirmed dishes. The catch for a Malaysia visitor is that only five dishes have confirmed Malaysia prices so far, from the May 2026 Subang SkyPark launch, so this guide separates confirmed Malaysia prices from Singapore reference prices and never mixes the two. Start with the full Encik Tan menu for the whole range, then use this page to eat well for the least money.
What are the cheapest items at Encik Tan in Malaysia?
Only five dishes carry confirmed Malaysia prices, and they rank neatly by price. Fishball Noodles at RM13 is the clear budget winner and also the chain’s biggest seller by volume, so cheap here does not mean unpopular. Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice at RM15 is next, and it is the dish the chain leads with. Claypot Chicken Rice and Prawn Hokkien Mee tie at RM18, and Signature Noodles tops the confirmed list at RM20. Anything else on the Singapore menu, from wanton noodles to fried carrot cake, has no confirmed Malaysia price yet, so I have left it out of this Malaysia table rather than guessing a ringgit figure.
| Rank | Dish (Malaysia Confirmed) | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishball Noodles | RM 13 | Cheapest confirmed, 10 million plus bowls sold |
| 2 | Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice | RM 15 | Icon dish, 1.5 million plus plates sold |
| 3 | Claypot Chicken Rice | RM 18 | Cooked to order in a claypot |
| 3 | Prawn Hokkien Mee | RM 18 | Wok hei prawn noodles |
| 5 | Signature Noodles | RM 20 | Loaded bowl, most toppings per ringgit of the top end |
For the taste side of the same dishes, the Encik Tan best sellers guide ranks them by popularity instead of price.
What are the cheapest items on the Singapore menu?
Singapore gives a much fuller budget picture, and every figure here is in Singapore dollars from menu boards that do not always agree, so ranges are shown. Fried Carrot Cake is the cheapest regular dish at S$5.50-7.40, followed by Fishball Noodles and Wanton Noodles at S$6.20-7.30, then Laksa, Char Kuay Teow and the cutlet curry rice in the S$6.90-8.10 band. Do not convert these to ringgit in your head and treat the result as a Malaysia price: menus, portions and costs differ by country, and the Malaysia launch prices above are already higher than a straight currency conversion would suggest.
| Rank | Dish (Singapore Reference Only) | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fried Carrot Cake | S$ 5.50-7.40 | Black or white version, cheapest wok dish |
| 2 | Fishball Noodles | S$ 6.20-7.40 | Also the cheapest confirmed Malaysia dish |
| 2 | Wanton Noodles | S$ 6.20-7.30 | Reviewers rate the set as great value |
| 4 | Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice | S$ 6.90-8.10 | Icon plate, cheapest curry rice |
| 4 | Laksa | S$ 6.90-7.30 | Rich coconut broth, filling portion |
| 6 | Char Kuay Teow | S$ 6.90-8.80 | Dependable wok noodles |
| 7 | Fried Oyster | S$ 6.90-9.40 | Oyster omelette style plate |
How do you build the cheapest full meal at Encik Tan?
Work from the Malaysia confirmed prices, since that is what you will actually pay at Subang SkyPark. The cheapest full plate is Fishball Noodles at RM13 on its own. Add a drink and you are in the RM19-21 zone if drinks hold near the RM6 value quoted for the launch promo drinks (Iced Rose Syrup, Iced Blueberry or Iced Calamansi), but that promo ran May 7-8, 2026 for boarding pass holders and staff, so it is not a current price promise. For two people sharing, one Fishball Noodles plus one Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice comes to RM28 before drinks, which is the best value pair on the confirmed menu. Skip the RM20 Signature Noodles if the budget is tight, even though it is the most loaded bowl, since the RM13 noodles already deliver the signature taste.
| Meal Plan (Malaysia) | Items | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Solo cheapest | Fishball Noodles | RM 13 |
| Solo signature budget | Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice | RM 15 |
| Two person value pair | Fishball Noodles + Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice | RM 28 |
| Solo with drink (estimate) | Fishball Noodles + drink near RM6 launch value | About RM 19 |
| Splurge to avoid on a budget | Signature Noodles | RM 20 |
For a flavour first take on the same menu, the Encik Tan menu ranked worst to best list shows which cheap dishes also taste the best.
What are the cheapest drinks and sides at Encik Tan?
Drinks are the murkiest part of the Malaysia price picture. The launch coverage values the promo drinks at RM6 each, but that was a time limited offer, not a menu price list, so treat RM6 as a reference point, not a confirmed current drink price. In Singapore, canned drinks are listed at S$2.80, including Coke, Coke Zero, Jasmine Green Tea and 100Plus on one board, which is the cheapest drink tier there. Sides are similarly Singapore only for now: the Fried Carrot Cake doubles as a cheap side at S$5.50-7.40, and Singapore value meal sets (curry rice sets, wanton noodle sets and fishball noodle sets) run S$8.70-8.80, which is worth knowing if you eat at a Singapore outlet, but it is not a Malaysia price.
| Drink or Side | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canned drink (Singapore) | S$ 2.80 | Coke, Coke Zero, Jasmine Green Tea, 100Plus |
| Promo drink (Malaysia launch) | RM 6 value | Iced Rose Syrup, Blueberry or Calamansi, May 7-8 promo only |
| Fried Carrot Cake (Singapore) | S$ 5.50-7.40 | Cheapest wok dish, works as a side |
| Value meal sets (Singapore) | S$ 8.70-8.80 | Curry rice, wanton and fishball noodle sets |
Encik Tan cheapest items FAQs
What is the cheapest dish at Encik Tan in Malaysia?
Fishball Noodles at RM13, confirmed at the Subang SkyPark launch. It is also the chain’s biggest seller by volume.
Can you eat at Encik Tan for under RM15?
Yes, with the Fishball Noodles alone at RM13. Add a drink and you will likely pass RM15, since current Malaysia drink prices are not confirmed.
What is the cheapest dish in Singapore?
Fried Carrot Cake at S$5.50-7.40 on Singapore menu boards, followed by Fishball Noodles and Wanton Noodles at S$6.20-7.30. These are Singapore dollars and Singapore reference prices only.
Is the RM6 drink price still available?
No confirmed current drink price was found. RM6 was the stated value of the May 7-8, 2026 launch promo drinks for boarding pass holders and airport staff, not a standing menu price.
Where is the cheapest Encik Tan outlet in Malaysia?
The only confirmed Malaysia outlet is at SkyPark Terminal, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, open daily 6.30 am to 10.30 pm. No other Malaysia outlet prices are confirmed.
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