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al makan
201D Tampines St. 21, #01-1155, Singapore 524201
International dishes offered in a down-to-earth destination featuring a terrace.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 25 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: Al Makan, a long-standing establishment in Tampines, appears to be experiencing significant inconsistencies in both food quality and service.
While some patrons praise dishes like nasi goreng, naan, and butter chicken, others report a noticeable decline, with dishes being overly salty, bland, or poorly executed.
The Mee Hailam, for instance, is described as having an unappetizingly thick and starchy gravy.
There are also specific concerns regarding the Mee Goreng Seafood Thai, which, despite its $9.00 price tag, is criticised for lacking authentic Thai flavours and containing minimal seafood.
Service is another area of concern, with multiple reviews citing inattentive or rude staff, and a general lack of product knowledge.
While some staff are friendly, others are perceived as dismissive, even when customers raise legitimate concerns about their orders.
We think Al Makan needs to address these issues to regain its former reputation.
It's a reliable everyday option for some, but the current inconsistencies make it a risky choice for a destination meal.
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Mee Goreng Seafood Thai
Score: 25 · 5 sources
What customers say
Customer sentiment for Al Makan is mixed, with many long-time patrons noting a significant decline in food quality and consistency, particularly for dishes like Mee Hailam (described as gooey and starchy) and Mee Goreng Seafood Thai (lacking authentic Thai flavors and bland).
While some dishes like nasi goreng, naan, and butter chicken are still praised, issues with overly salty food, small portions, and poor presentation are recurring.
Service quality is also a major concern, with multiple reports of rude, inattentive, or dismissive staff, though some friendly staff are acknowledged.
Operational inconsistencies, such as closing tables before stated last order times, also contribute to negative experiences.
Google Reviews
Ordered the seafood nasi goreng for break-fast. Service was fast, which I appreciate. However, I was very disappointed as I was looking forward to my iftar, but it turned out to be very salty. I usual…
Wake Up, Chef! I’ve dined here a few times and most dishes like the nasi goreng, naan, and butter chicken were great no complaints there. But the Mee Hailam? An absolute disaster. The gravy was ridic…
Regular since it was "al-azhar". Good food, acceptable portion but Service was horrible. Swanky young malay girl lack of product knowledge and not very attentive. She clearly hates her job. She treat…
We are regular customers of Al Makan and used to visit once or twice a month maybe more. Unfortunately, over time we’ve noticed a significant drop in food quality, to the point where we now avoid orde…
Ordered & paid via given QR code The dosai was made fast & crisp. Could improve the dips. same for teh o halia, which was not hot. Prefer hot& less sweet. Seen staff folding up the tables around 11 p…
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