Al Mahboob Rojak Review: Indian Rojak Stall In Tampines With More Than 30 Ingredients

Then there’s Indian rojak, which is better described as a plate of fried fritters, served with a sweet potato-thickened, tomato-based sauce on the side. Al Mahboob Rojak , which has been serving Indian rojak for 30 years and counting, is a household name that many flock to. In an effort to familiarise myself with this alternate style of rojak, I headed down to their outlet with my colleague to have a taste of their fare.

Food at Al Mahboob Rojak We started off with two plates of Rojak (from $6+) . The price of each plate of rojak depends on the fritters you choose; our choices came up to $11.60 and $13.50 . Of all the fritters we ordered, the Kuchai Dough ($1.90+) has to be one of the most interesting.

I found them a delightful contrast to the chewiness of the other fritters. Honourable mention goes to the Sweet Corn Dough ($1.90+) , which brought a pleasant sweetness to the table, though the taste and texture of the corn kernels wasn’t really obvious. A huge part of what makes rojak work for me is the sauce, and here at Al Mahboob Rojak, they serve each plate of rojak with a bright red peanut sauce.

Aside from rojak, Al Mahboob Rojak in addition whips up other beloved local dishes, such as a Mee Goreng ($8.20+) , which you can get at $7 without the fried egg. My colleague and I agreed that each mouthful of the noodles was addictively flavourful, with the lightest hint of wok hei. Al Mahboob Rojak actually offers many variations on this fried noodle dish, including Bee Hoon Goreng ($7+) , Kway Teow Goreng ($7+) , and Maggi Goreng ($7+) .

I liked that you can choose to have it with Bone ($8.50+) , or a mix of Flesh and Bone ($8.50+) . The chunks of mutton were tender, and in my opinion, not gamey at all.

Ambience at Al Mahboob Rojak Stepping into Al Mahboob Rojak’s air-conditioned space after a five-minute walk from Tampines MRT Station under the blazing sun was just the respite we needed. The space was clean and tidy, and surprisingly packed for 4pm on a weekday, which was when we got there.

Pick all the fritters you want, bring them to the counter for the staff to cut up and serve. For those who prefer to enjoy their rojak at home, they also offer delivery and takeaway options on their website. The verdict While I’m not the most well-versed with Indian rojak, I can see why Al Mahboob Rojak has established themselves as one of the more popular Indian rojak spots.

With more than 30 fritters to choose from, you’re basically spoilt for choice. Address: 300 Tampines Avenue 5, #01-02, NTUC Income@Tampines Junction, Singapore 529653 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 8pm Tel: 6788 2257 Website Al Mahboob Rojak is a halal-certified eatery 14 Our Tampines Hub Food Places For Halal Beef Noodles, Turkish Kebabs And More Photos taken by Zadelin Wong.