Souper Tang 汤师父 has made its way back to Singapore, with a new outlet at Raffles City Singapore.
This is not Souper Tang’s first attempt at the Singapore market though, as I still remember trying it at The Centrepoint about 10 years ago.
The brand is known for Chinese herbal soups, nourishing broths and comfort dishes that feel quite homely.
Its Malaysia outlets would already be familiar to many Singaporeans, especially those who often head to JB for meals.
If you have never had it before, the menu is pretty extensive, especially in the soup section.
The Raffles City flagship offers 15 signature herbal soups, along with more than 50 dishes spanning wok dishes, rice, noodles and desserts.
There are options such as Souper Tang Signature Soup, Mountain Pepper Pork Tripe Soup, Imperial Seafood Soup, American Ginseng Black Chicken Soup with Aged Black Garlic, Black Garlic Bak Kut Teh, and Lotus Root and Peanut Root Soup with Amusium.
Individual portions start from $13.80, while the larger sharing pots generally range from $28.80 to $38.80.
One of the first soups I tried was the Souper Tang Signature Soup ($28.80 for 2 to 3 people, $38.80 for 4 to 5 people).
The soup came with a whole chicken leg, Panax ginseng, dried scallop, fish maw and shiitake mushrooms, finished with rice wine and chicken essence.
Despite the lengthy ingredient list, it did not taste aggressively herbal or medicinal.
There was a rounded chicken sweetness, with the ginseng and rice wine sitting more quietly in the background.
The Mountain Pepper Pork Tripe Soup ($17.80 for one person, $28.80 for 2 to 3 people, $38.80 for 4 to 5 people) was the soup with more kick.
Its pepperiness came through gradually, warming the throat without turning into a full bak kut teh situation.
There were pieces of pork tripe, fish maw and mushrooms inside, making it substantial enough to share with rice and a few dishes.
For something richer, there is also the Singapore exclusive Premium Fish Maw and Pork Tripe Pepper Collagen Soup ($34.80).
This brings together pork tripe, fish maw and a pale collagen broth, offering a fuller alternative to the regular Mountain Pepper Pork Tripe Soup.
Beyond soups, there are also signature dishes such as Herbal Paper Wrapped Spring Chicken, Signature Stone Pot Rice, Truffle Scrambled Egg with Prawn, Sizzling Barramundi Slices with Bentong Ginger and Garlic, Home Braised Pork Belly in Rich Dark Special Sauce, and Stir Fried French Bean with Pu Er.
The Singapore outlet also introduces several dishes created for the local market.
The Imperial House Brewed Rice Wine Mini Hot Pot ($21.80) came with chicken leg meat, taro, goji berries and American ginseng in a savoury broth finished with Hua Diao wine.
There was a recognisable rice wine fragrance, though it did not overpower the chicken and other ingredients.
The Jasmine Tea Infused Sautéed Prawns ($18.80) paired wok fried prawns with fragrant tea leaves, served over barley rather than rice.
For dessert, there was the beancurd pudding, which is one of those Souper Tang items that regulars may remember.
The Signature Caramel Beancurd ($6.80) and Signature Ginger Beancurd ($6.80) are served in wooden tubs, with the syrup on the side.
The beancurd itself was smooth and soft, with a light soybean fragrance. To me, it was like a more “beany” Lao Ban.
There are also newer variations such as Herbal Jelly Beancurd Mix with Longan and Peach Gum ($9.80), and Beancurd with Taro Paste and Lotus Seeds ($9.80).
Souper Tang is more for the days when you want something warm, Chinese and nourishing, mall friendly enough for lunch, dinner or a family meal.
Prices are naturally higher than those across the Causeway, because Singaporeans can remember RM prices well enough.
Still, the individual soups give solo diners a more approachable option, while the larger pots are better shared among the table.
The Singapore exclusive dishes also provide something different for regulars who may already be familiar with its Malaysian menu.
Souper Tang 汤师父, Raffles City Singapore
Raffles City Singapore #B1-37, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
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