Is Tenderfresh Worth It? Menu & Prices in Singapore

Before the global fried-chicken giants arrived, there was Tenderfresh — the homegrown chain frying its legendary wings since 1979. The formula hasn’t changed: fresh chicken marinated 24 hours in a secret spice, fried to a shattering crisp, with wings from S$4 for 2 pieces and the Lucky Set (2pc with fries and coleslaw) at S$7.90.

The menu spans crispy and roast wings, honey-glazed and signature fried spring chicken, and hearty sides. Fried-chicken loyalists can also compare the Tenderbest menu for the closest local rival, or the Jinjja Chicken menu for the Korean fried-chicken take.

This guide covers the Tenderfresh menu with prices, the sets worth ordering, and answers to common questions about outlets and the famous sambal wings.

Tenderfresh fried chicken wings

Prices are approximate and may vary by outlet; delivery prices may differ.

Tenderfresh Menu Singapore: Fried Chicken & Prices

The menu is built around the broiler: crispy or roast wings by the piece, value sets with fries and coleslaw, and whole or half spring chickens — honey-glazed roasted or signature fried. Sides and snacks fill out the rest.

Legendary Wings

The wings that built the brand, in crispy or roast style: 2 pieces for S$4, 5 for S$9.50, 10 for S$18.90. The sambal-tossed version carries a real kick — not for the faint-hearted.

WingsPrice (S$)
Crispy / Roast Wings (2 pc)4.00
Crispy / Roast Wings (5 pc)9.50
Crispy / Roast Wings (10 pc)18.90
Sambal Wings (2 pc)5.00

Value Sets

The sets bundle chicken with crispy fries and coleslaw: Lucky (2pc) at S$7.90, Happiness (3pc) at S$10.90, Tender (5pc) at S$14.90–17.90, and Family (9pc) at S$26.90–29.90. The Lucky Set is the lunchtime hero.

SetPrice (S$)
Lucky Set (2 pc + fries + coleslaw)7.90
Lucky Set (without sambal)6.90
Happiness Set (3 pc + fries + coleslaw)10.90
Tender Set (5 pc + fries + coleslaw)14.90–17.90
Family Set (9 pc + fries + coleslaw)26.90–29.90
Crispy Fresh Broiler (1 pc)3.20

Spring Chicken

Whole or half spring chickens, honey-glazed roasted or signature fried, served with fries, salad and coleslaw. The whole honey-glazed bird at S$18.90 feeds a small family.

Spring ChickenPrice (S$)
Honey Glazed Roasted Whole18.90
Honey Glazed Roasted Half (with fries & coleslaw)10.90
Signature Fried Whole18.90
Signature Fried Half (with fries & coleslaw)10.90
Spring Chicken with Aglio Olio11.90

Sides & Snacks

Fries from S$2.90 with a dozen topping styles — kimchi mayo, salted egg, mala, curry tartar — plus popcorn chicken, nuggets, onion rings, calamari and chicken skin. The loaded fries are a meal in themselves.

SidePrice (S$)
Crispy Fries2.90
Cheese / Loaded Fries4.90–5.90
Popcorn Chicken4.90
Nuggets (6 pc)4.90
Onion Rings4.90
Fresh Calamari8.90
Chicken Skin5.90

Chicken Chop & Rice Meals

For rice people: chicken chop and broiler meals with fragrant rice or aglio olio from S$9.90. The fried chicken leg with rice is the sleeper value order.

MealPrice (S$)
Fried Chicken Leg with Rice9.90
Chicken Chop with Aglio Olio10.90
Crispy Boomerang Set9.90
Roasted Boomerang Set9.90
Tenderfresh outlet Singapore

Tenderfresh Best Value Picks

The Lucky Set at S$7.90 (S$6.90 without sambal) is the best-value single meal on the menu. For groups, the family set or a whole spring chicken stretches furthest.

Best Orders by Budget

Under S$10: Lucky Set. Under S$20: Tender Set or half spring chicken. Feeding a family: whole honey-glazed spring chicken at S$18.90 plus loaded fries.

BudgetOrder
Under S$10Lucky Set (S$7.90)
Under S$20Tender Set or half spring chicken
FamilyWhole honey-glazed spring chicken (S$18.90)

Tenderfresh Prices in Singapore

One of the cheapest proper meals in Singapore: S$7–12 for a filling solo set, S$15–20 for larger appetites. The 2-meals-for-S$10 promos that pop up at outlets make it cheaper still.

Budget Guide

What a Tenderfresh meal costs at every appetite level.

MealApprox. Cost
Solo set lunchS$7–10
Hearty solo mealS$12–18
Family of fourS$35–55

Frequently Asked Questions About Tenderfresh Singapore

Legendary wings cost S$4 for 2 pieces, S$9.50 for 5 and S$18.90 for 10, in crispy or roast style. The Lucky Set — 2 pieces with fries and coleslaw — is S$7.90 with sambal or S$6.90 without.

Its legendary fried chicken wings, fried since 1979 with a 24-hour secret-spice marinade. The sambal-tossed wings, honey-glazed roasted spring chicken and loaded fries are the other signature items.

Tenderfresh operates multiple formats — Tenderfresh Classic bistros (e.g. Bukit Timah, Northpoint City), Tenderfresh Xpress outlets and Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop restaurants (Kallang Bahru, Punggol, Sengkang, Woodlands, Eunos). Menus vary slightly by format.

Tenderfresh outlets are generally known as a halal-friendly local chain, and the Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop outlets run halal promotions. Diners with strict requirements should confirm the halal certification status with the specific outlet.

A recurring promotion at Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop outlets: 2 meals for S$10, each with 2 pieces of crispy fried chicken and a choice of 2 sides. It typically runs on weekday afternoons — check the outlet’s social channels for current dates.

Yes, Tenderfresh is available on major delivery platforms. Delivery prices may be slightly higher than in-store, and the value sets travel well.

For the price, many locals say yes — the chicken is fresh (never frozen, per the chain), the pieces are generous, and the sets undercut the international chains. The sambal wings and spring chicken are items the global chains don’t offer.

Conclusion

Tenderfresh is a Singapore institution for good reason — S$7.90 for a proper fried-chicken set, wings from S$4, and a whole spring chicken under S$19. The Lucky Set remains one of the best-value meals on the island.

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