Encik Tan Secret Menu
Let us be straight about the encik tan secret menu in Malaysia: Encik Tan has not published an official secret menu. There is no hidden board at the Subang SkyPark outlet that regulars whisper about, and this article will not pretend otherwise. What does exist is more useful anyway. Some dishes only appear at single Singapore outlets, the chain itself tells diners to mix and match dishes with drinks to build their own set, and the hawker format makes simple custom orders easy to ask for. Start with the full Encik Tan menu for the core prices, then use the combos below to order like someone who has eaten here before.
Is there really an Encik Tan secret menu?
No, not in the way the phrase usually means. Encik Tan is a hawker style concept, not a burger chain with a coded off menu board. Its Singapore outlets run stalls under one roof, with curry rice, noodles, claypot and drinks counters, and the Malaysia outlet at Subang SkyPark follows the same idea on a smaller scale. The brand’s own social posts talk about mixing and matching favourite dishes with go to drinks to build a perfect set, which is the honest version of a secret menu here: you build it yourself from parts that are already on sale. Anyone selling you a list of secret dishes with secret prices for the Malaysia outlet is guessing, so treat such lists with care.
| What People Mean | What Is Actually True | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Official secret menu | Not published by the chain | Malaysia and Singapore |
| Outlet only dishes | Real, but tied to one Singapore outlet each | Bedok Mall, Suntec City |
| Mix and match sets | Promoted by the brand itself | All outlets, ask at the counter |
| Custom tweaks | Normal hawker requests, not secret codes | Ask politely, availability varies |
That honesty matters for Malaysia diners in particular. The Subang SkyPark outlet opened on May 6, 2026 as the brand’s first Malaysia outlet, and launch reports list only five headline mains. If a dish is not on that outlet’s board, do not assume you can order it by a secret name.
What are the hidden, outlet only dishes at Encik Tan?
Two Singapore finds are worth knowing, even though neither is confirmed for Malaysia. At Bedok Mall, Encik Tan ran a Pasembur stall, a rojak style plate where you pick items like chicken meatballs, egg, potato, fishcakes, ngoh hiang, chicken sausage and tofu, topped with shredded cucumber and turnip and a fluid kuah. One older review priced a nine piece plate at about S$12 in Singapore, which is a Singapore reference only, not a Malaysia price. At Suntec City, a hidden stall called Pao Pao served halal dim sum made fresh daily, with Curry Chicken Pao and Cantonese Yam Dumpling among the picks. Both are good examples of why outlet menus vary, and why checking the board at your outlet beats trusting a generic menu list.
| Outlet Only Find | What It Is | Malaysia Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pasembur (Bedok Mall, Singapore) | Pick your items, rojak style, with kuah poured over | Not confirmed at Subang SkyPark |
| Pao Pao dim sum (Suntec City, Singapore) | Halal steamed paos and fried dim sum, made fresh daily | Not confirmed at Subang SkyPark |
| Sarawak Chicken Kolo Mee (VivoCity, Singapore) | Springy noodles with tender chicken, added at VivoCity | Not confirmed at Subang SkyPark |
If you are flying through Singapore and spot one of these, try it. If you are at Subang SkyPark, enjoy the Malaysia board for what it is instead of hunting for a dish that was never on it.
What custom orders can you actually ask for?
Hawker ordering rewards simple, clear requests. The Singapore menu shows the pattern: curry rice comes with a choice of protein, noodles come with a choice of noodle type, and sets add fried wantons or a whole fishcake. At the Malaysia counter, the same logic applies to the five confirmed mains. Ask for extra chilli or less spicy curry if that is your taste, swap your drink in a set where the counter allows it, and ask whether a noodle swap is possible before you pay, since not every outlet keeps every noodle type ready at all hours. Keep it to one or two changes. A long list of tweaks slows the queue and rarely improves the dish.
| Custom Order | How To Ask | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Protein swap on curry rice | Ask for cutlet, drumstick, fish or prawn where stocked | Singapore menu lists all four, Malaysia board may vary |
| Noodle choice | Ask which noodles are available for your bowl | Fishball and wanton noodles offer a choice in Singapore |
| Chilli and spice level | Ask for chilli on the side or extra chilli | Keeps the curry flavour intact |
| Set upgrade | Ask what a set adds over the single dish | Singapore sets add wantons, fishcake or a drink |
Which drinks pair best with each Encik Tan dish?
Drinks are the easiest hack of all, because the Malaysia launch promo itself was built around them. The three promo drinks were Iced Rose Syrup, Iced Blueberry and Iced Calamansi, each worth RM6 at launch. Iced Calamansi cuts through rich curry and fatty hokkien mee best, Iced Rose Syrup suits a lighter fishball noodle lunch, and Iced Blueberry is the sweet, easy pick with claypot rice. The brand’s Singapore posts also feature Fishball Meepok with Blueberry Drink and Iced Calamansi, so these pairings are not guesswork, they are the drinks the brand photographs with its own food.
| Dish (Malaysia Price) | Best Drink Match | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice (RM15) | Iced Calamansi | Citrus cuts the curry richness |
| Fishball Noodles (RM13) | Iced Rose Syrup | Light and floral with a light soup bowl |
| Prawn Hokkien Mee (RM18) | Iced Calamansi | Sharp citrus against prawn and dark sauce |
| Claypot Chicken Rice (RM18) | Iced Blueberry | Sweet and cold with a hot claypot |
| Signature Noodles (RM20) | Iced Blueberry | Easy sweet match for a loaded bowl |
What are the best Encik Tan combos to order?
Build your set the way the brand suggests: one main, one drink, no fuss. The cheapest full meal in Malaysia is Fishball Noodles at RM13 plus a RM6 drink, RM19 before any price changes since launch. The classic first timer order is Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice at RM15 with Iced Calamansi, RM21 on launch prices. The loaded bowl order is Signature Noodles at RM20, which in Singapore is topped with minced chicken, braised mushrooms, breaded scallop, assorted fishballs, crispy wantons and half an egg, so it needs no extras. For two people sharing, order one curry rice and one hokkien mee, then split a drink each, since the flavours contrast well.
| Combo | Launch Price Maths | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Budget lunch | RM 19 | Fishball Noodles RM13 plus drink RM6 |
| First timer classic | RM 21 | Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice RM15 plus Iced Calamansi RM6 |
| Loaded bowl | RM 20 | Signature Noodles alone, no extras needed |
| Two person share | RM 33 | Curry rice RM15 plus hokkien mee RM18, drinks extra |
All combo totals use May 2026 launch prices. Prices may have risen since, so check the board at Subang SkyPark before you order.
Encik Tan secret menu FAQs
Does Encik Tan have a secret menu in Malaysia?
No official secret menu has been published. The real options are outlet only dishes in Singapore, mix and match sets, and simple custom orders at the counter.
Can I order Pasembur or Pao Pao dim sum in Malaysia?
Not confirmed. Pasembur was a Bedok Mall Singapore item and Pao Pao was a Suntec City Singapore stall. Neither appears in Malaysia launch reports for Subang SkyPark.
What is the cheapest Encik Tan combo in Malaysia?
On launch prices, Fishball Noodles at RM13 plus a RM6 drink comes to RM19. Check the current board, since launch prices date from May 2026.
Can I customise my noodles or curry rice?
Yes, within reason. Ask about noodle choice, protein choice and chilli level at the counter. Availability varies by outlet and time of day.
What drink goes best with curry rice?
Iced Calamansi. The citrus cuts through the rich curry gravy better than a sweet drink does.
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