Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights probably does not require much of an introduction these days — we had previously already written about Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights when they concept had first opened their doors at Bedok Mall. Being a brand by the same folks behind Gochi-So Shokudo (they are also the same folks behind yet another F&B concept named Hor Fun King), Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights have since expanded its operations; so much so that it has become quite a recognisable brand name within both the heartlands and the Central Business District as well. The outlet which we had made our visit to this time round is the one located in the Food Garden food court at Asia Square — this rather peculiar outlet sees outlets of Gochi-So Shokudo, Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights and Hor Fun King located side-by-side with one another. The outlet of Gochi-So Shokudo at Food Garden food court at Asia Square is being run as a mini-restaurant with its own dedicated dine-in area, though Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights and Hor Fun King are run as though they are independent stalls with their own dedicated counter where patrons would make their order from. The outlet of Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights in the Food Garden food court at Asia Square serves up a smaller menu than some outlets situated in the heartlands; the menu being segmented into sections comprising of noodles, rice, meat and sides. A very limited list of beverages are also being served up at this particular outlet of Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights as well; this includes Sour Plum and Honey Lemon Juice, as well as a small selection of canned drinks.

What got us really intrigued to head down to Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights at Food Garden in Asia Square was the ongoing promotion that we had came across whilst dining there the other day — the Triple Combo Roasted Delights Rice is retailed at the price of $6.45 from 18 April 2023 to 31 May 2023; a discount of 50% off its original price. The Triple Combo Roasted Delights Rice comes with Black Pork Charsiew, Chestnut Roasted Pork and Pork Collar Charsiew — all accompanied with an Onsen Egg as well. Tun Xiang Nanyang Delights has attempted to make their Triple Combo Roasted Delights Rice a modern iteration of the same dish featuring premium ingredients that sets it apart from the same that is typically found at stalls specialising in Hong Kong-style roast meats in coffeeshops and hawker centres — this is also the same reason why it commands a price tag of $12.90 on the menu when there are no promotions running.

Digging into the Triple Combo Roasted Delights Rice, one would be able to notice how the bed of rice beneath isn’t quite the usual fragrant white rice that we are quite used to seeing; the Triple Combo Roasted Delights Rice features Japanese short-grain rice that one would usually find in Donburi instead. Poking the wobbly Onsen Egg with the chopsticks reveals its runny egg yolk; mixing the egg into the rice provided the rice with a good moisture that makes it especially easy to eat. All three meats were well-executed, but the highlight for us would be their Black Pork Charsiew; these were done almost to the style of Malaysian-style Char Siew where they feature a dark, caramelised exterior that is sufficiently sweet yet comes with juicy and tender meat that is all melt-in-the-mouth — all that whilst not being overly gelatinous or jelat at the same time. The Pork Collar Charsiew is the leaner cut of Char Siew between the two here; this carried more bite, but was still a delight to have. For one who loves their roasted pork, the Chestnut Roasted Pork hits the spot for us; it comes with a good balance of fatty and lean parts that carried a good bite as well as being tender and melty — it also comes with that beautifully browned biscuit-crisp skin that makes it a well-executed roasted pork dish as well. Whilst we would find it a little bit of a pricey affair at its original price of $12.90 to consider as a daily eat (especially given how this is pretty much still Hong Kong-style roast meat with rice at heart), the ongoing promotion at 50% makes it a really appealing option — definitely gonna make further use of this deal while it lasts!