Bite into time-honoured recipes handcrafted daily as Tanjong Rhu Pau brings its steamed paus to two new locations with kiosks at Food Republic at Mandai and Food Junction at Bishan Junction 8.
Sparking a modern touch with a new takeaway packaging and new logo, the 36-year-old heritage brand is here to stay, with four other outlets at Guillemard Rd, Balestier Rd, Tampines Mall and Great World.
The Making of Tanjong Rhu Pau’s 30-year-old Secret Recipe
Founded in 1988 by Yap Peng Wah, Tanjong Rhu Pau has been dedicated to the art of pau-making, handcrafting each piece with care, precision, and respect for tradition. Its iconic Mini Char Siew Pau is the first of its kind in Singapore.
Through the years, Tanjong Rhu Pau makes soft buns filled with tender, charcoal-grilled pork and other carefully prepared fillings, guided by family recipes and time-honoured techniques.
From a humble coffee shop stall to legendary local name, currently run by the second generation, Tanjong Rhu Pau uses a “mother dough” maintained for over 30 years, giving the pau a lighter and more fluffy texture.
From Sweet to Savoury, Here’s a Pau for Every Mood
- Char Siew Pau
- Signature favourite with savoury caramelised charcoal-grilled pork in every bite.
- Small Pork Pau
- Hearty classic with tender pork wrapped in a soft bun for a comforting bite.
- Chicken Pau
- Light, comforting and just filling enough to keep you going.
- Yuan Yang Pau
- Smooth lotus paste, red bean paste, and salted egg yolk custard within the bun, for an afternoon pick-me-up.
The Next Generation Upholding Tradition
Today, the Tanjong Rhu Pau siblings, Yap Wei Jie and Yap Hsiao Cheng, want to introduce the heritage food brand to a new generation of fans.
Wei Jie plays a hands-on role, working closely with the pau-making masters to ensure that every pau continues to meet the brand’s exacting standards. His dedication to the craft was tested during a serious pau-making accident that nearly cost him his arm. A tattoo bearing the date of the accident marks his resilience and long-term commitment to the family trade.
The new generation behind Tanjong Rhu Pau is dedicated to keeping this heritage taste alive. Tanjong Rhu Pau is available fresh in-store or as chilled takeaway, keeping for up to three days in the chiller or up to ten days in the freezer. With a simple steam, the handcrafted quality is preserved, allowing anyone to savour the same artisanal paus that have been delighting Singaporeans for over 30 years.
Handcrafted Pau Delivered to Your Doorstep
Now, there is no need to leave home for your pau fix! You can enjoy all your favourite paus, freshly steamed and delivered to you islandwide.
Follow @tanjongrhu_pau on Instagram and click here to get your pau delivered today.
