Tham's Roasted Delights - Restaurant Quality Peking Duck In Kopitiam

Finding quality Peking duck in Singapore usually means heading to upscale restaurants and paying premium prices. But what if someone told you there's a place in Ang Mo Kio where you can get authentic Peking duck for under $60, carved tableside by an ex-Imperial Treasure chef?

That place is Tham's Roasted Delights, and food lovers have been flocking there since it opened.

A Neon-Lit Coffeeshop That Feels Different

Located in Food Haus at Block 421 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Tham's Roasted Delights operates in what's been called one of Singapore's most Instagram-worthy kopitiams. The space features bright neon signs and modern lighting that sets it apart from traditional coffeeshops.

Food Haus has attracted several notable stalls including Bangkok Street Mookata and Ng Kuan Chili Pan Mee, making it a destination rather than just another neighborhood coffeeshop.

Peking Duck That Rivals Restaurant Quality

The main draw here is undoubtedly the Peking duck. Chef Max Tham, who previously worked at Imperial Treasure and Crystal Jade, prepares each duck after lunch service. The preparation takes 45-60 minutes, and the stall can only produce about 30 - 60 ducks daily due to space constraints.

What makes this Peking duck special is the full restaurant experience condensed into a hawker setting. The whole duck costs $50-52, with half portions available for $26-27. After 5pm, Chef Tham performs tableside carving, skillfully slicing the crispy skin into thin pieces. Unlike typical hawker roast duck, this isn't served with rice or noodles - it's presented as pure duck meat with sauce, similar to how it's done in restaurants.

For those seeking something more premium, they also offer Black Truffle Roast Duck ($28 for half, $55 for whole). This makes them reportedly the first hawker stall to serve this upscale variation. Each duck is coated in black truffle paste before roasting, creating blackened, crispy skin infused with truffle aroma. This item requires advance ordering of at least one day.

Beyond the Duck: Other Roasted Delights

While Peking duck steals the spotlight, the stall offers other roasted meats typical of Cantonese-style cooking. Their Char Siew Shao Rou Rice ($5.50) combines sweet-savory char siew with crispy-skinned siew yoke. For solo diners, there's roast duck rice from $4 or honey char siew noodles at $4.50.

Food reviewers have praised their homemade chili, which features hae bi hiam (dried shrimps) and crispy fried garlic. Combo platters are available - 3-meat combo for $18 or 4-meat combo for $24.

A Chef's Journey from Fine Dining to Hawker Excellence

Chef Max Tham's background at Imperial Treasure and Crystal Jade brings restaurant-level techniques to the hawker setting. This pedigree shows in the careful preparation and presentation of dishes, particularly the Peking duck's traditional carving method.

The stall has gained significant media attention and developed a loyal following since opening. During peak hours, expect at least a 30-minute wait. Due to limited daily production, advance ordering is highly recommended for the Peking duck.

What You'll Pay

• Peking Duck: $50-52 (whole), $26-27 (half)

• Black Truffle Roast Duck: $55 (whole), $28 (half) - requires pre-order

• Roast Duck Rice: From $4

• Char Siew Noodles: $4.50

• Combo platters: $18 (3-meat), $24 (4-meat)

• Average spend per person: $15-25

Visit Details

Address: 421 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Singapore 560421
Opening Hours: Daily 6am to 11pm
Contact: 9652 2350
Getting There: 11-minute walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT Station

Note: Not halal-certified. Duck preparation starts after lunch. Tableside carving available after 5pm. Advance ordering recommended due to limited daily production.