This is a seriously good lobang, kakis. Imagine sinking your teeth into crisp, glossy, high-class Peking Duck, but instead of sitting in a stiff, air-conditioned restaurant where you have to behave yourself, you get to enjoy it right at your favourite neighborhood coffeeshop with a solid cup of kopi o siew dai.

Usually, if you want a proper Peking Duck, you’re looking at easily shelling out over $100 plus service charge and GST at a high-end Chinese restaurant. But over at Tham’s Roasted Delights, tucked away in a humble coffeeshop in Ang Mo Kio, you can smash a whole premium Peking Duck for under $60. Yes, you read that right. Less than half the price, zero restaurant snobbery.

The Chef: Legit Restaurant Pedigree

So, what’s the catch? Is it just normal roast duck masquerading as Peking Duck?

Not at all. The boss behind the chopping board is Chef Max Tham. This man is an alumnus of legendary kitchens like Imperial Treasure and Crystal Jade, so his culinary standard is 100% legit restaurant level. He brings those exact same high-end roasting techniques, secret spice rubs, and precision control over the fire down to the heartlands. When you eat here, you are paying coffeeshop prices for a masterclass in roasting.

The Experience: Tableside Carving at Your Coffeeshop Table

If you think eating at a kopitiam means sacrificing the experience, Chef Max is about to prove you wrong.

If you head down after 5:00 PM, they will actually perform a live tableside carving show right next to your plastic table! Watch the chef skillfully slice through that ultra-crispy, golden-brown skin while the juices run out.

And true to authentic restaurant style, this isn’t your typical hawker layout dumped on a pile of rice with dark sauce. It is served pure restaurant-style: just the pristine, beautifully arranged slices of duck, ready to be wrapped up in warm flour crepes with scallions, cucumber, and sweet hoisin sauce. Rice and noodles are completely secondary here—it’s all about the meat.

Want to Level Up? Try the Black Truffle Roast Duck

If you want to act extra high-class for your next family gathering, they have a secret weapon: the Black Truffle Roast Duck for just $55. The moment it hits the table, the aromatic, earthy scent of truffle fills the air. It’s an incredible fusion of Western luxury and traditional Chinese roasting, but there is a catch—because of the prep work involved, you must pre-order at least 1 day in advance. Don’t walk in blindly at 6:00 PM expecting to get this one, ah!

Just Dining Alone? No Problem

You don’t need to gather a whole village just to eat here. If you’re dropping by for a solo lunch on a normal day, their everyday individual plates are incredibly pocket-friendly. You can grab a solid plate of Roast Duck Rice from just $4, or indulge in a beautifully charred, fatty Char Siew Shao Rou (Roasted Pork Belly) Rice for $5.50. The execution on the basic meats is just as flawless as their star dishes.

The Verdict: Go Early or Go Home Empty-Handed

The conclusion is simple: This is absolute high-class restaurant quality at true kopitiam prices.

However, because everything is prepared fresh and Chef Max doesn’t compromise on quality, stocks are strictly limited to around 30 to 60 ducks a day. Once they are sold out, that’s it—they pack up. If you want to catch the evening tableside carving session, make sure you chiong down early before the dinner crowd snaps them all up!

Address: BLK 421 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-1149, Singapore 560421

Live Carving: Every day after 5:00 PM