Live seafood restaurant JUMBO Group has expanded their horizons with a food hall concept JUMBOREE in Tai Seng!
Hosted conveniently in their headquarters, JUMBOREE presents a curated selection of brands.
JUMBOREE Food Options
The 17,997 square meter space houses 10 distinct concepts.
The list includes live seafood with JUMBO 1987, Bao Zai Chicken Rice, Zhen Ji Noodle and claypot dishes with Claypot Fun.
Those who enjoy Hokkien Mee and Carrot Cake can get them from Xing Zhou Fried Delights.
From what we see, the average prices for a dish range from $5.80 to $15.
It’s an efficient space. The majority of ordering is done via QR code with self-service pick up counters, save for the drinks stall and JUMBOREE Premium Quick Meal.
This is their version of a cai fan stall, but patrons get to physically pick small plates of their choice. Prices range from $1.90 to $4.90 for dishes.
NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh and Tsui Wah Eatery have their own dedicated mini restaurant spaces within JUMBOREE as well.
What We Tried
We enjoyed highlights from select stalls, starting with zi char-style dishes from JUMBO 1987.
The must order is their Signature Curry Fish Head with JUMBO Youtiao ($58 for 4 to 6 pax).
It had a thick, rich spiced gravy that paired perfectly with the sweet fish. We would personally like it a bit spicier but this was still very satisfying!
The youtiao was also the perfect vessel to soak up all the sauce, alongside the included vegetables and tofu skin.
Another dish worth trying is the Black Bean Sauce Live Mud Crab on Shunde Chen Cun Flat Rice Roll ($68) with flat rice noodles.
It’s a variation of chee cheong fun but had a chewier texture that clung onto the savoury black bean sauce.
The crab was meaty and sweet, as expected of JUMBO seafood quality!
We also tried the Fragrant Maotai Sanbei Chicken ($44) and Signature Live Lobster Mapo Tofu ($88), but found the flavours a bit lacklustre compared to the first two.
Fish soup lovers should try the Duo Fish Pao Fan ($13.50) from Chao Ting Pao Fan.
Despite its simple looks, the soup was thick and robust with a deep fish flavour.
There was a healthy amount of fish and rice, making this a comfortable and hearty meal.
We liked the sticks from Tai Seng Satay. A surprisingly favourite was the Mutton ($7.80/6 sticks)!
Theirs was juicy and not too gamey, but classics like Chicken ($6.80/6 sticks) and Pork ($6.80/6 sticks) are well-executed – not too sweet with the familiar smokiness from charcoal.
Kok Kee Wonton Noodle offers classic noodle dishes, such as Dry Wanton Mee ($5.50), with springy noodles and a savoury sauce. The charsiew was surprisingly good even with its thinner slices!
Wine & Draft Beer Tap
Something cool is their Wine and Craft Beer section. With over 20 drink options, patrons can enjoy drinks on-tap from only 40 cents per 10ml!
Patrons tap-to-pay for their drinks via credits stored on a physical card. They even store all the beer and wine glasses in chillers for the best drinking experience.
We tried the Ondeh Ondeh Porter ($0.36/10ml) and Kueh Salat Rice Larger ($0.42/10ml). On first impression, the drinks were very foamy. It might have been a logistics issue, but hopefully this is resolved!
Between the two, we preferred the Larger more with its caramel notes.
What To Eat In Tai Seng
JUMBOREE is a good food option, especially if you work in the area. With affordable food options and a comfortable ambience, this food hall by JUMBO Group is a worthy spot for things to eat in Tai Seng!
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JUMBOREE
26 Tai Seng Street #01-02, Singapore 534057
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 7am -12am, Sun: 7am-10.30pm
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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