I have always enjoyed the Taiwanese street food style cooking at Abundance. Their beef noodle soup is one of those bowls I crave on tired workdays and the stir fried bacon cabbage is comforting in the best way. So when I found out they had rolled out a new Taiwanese Wok Sensations menu, my colleagues and I did not need much convincing. We made our way to Abundance at Century Square Mall with curious stomachs and very open minds.

This new menu is all about 台湾热炒, Taiwanese wok dishes that feel very much like our local zichar, just with a Taiwanese accent. Big flavours, confident seasoning and that unmistakable wok aroma that fills the table even before the plates land. These are small plates made for sharing, for picking, for circling back again and again.

The stir fried beef with sa cha sauce (沙茶爆炒牛) came robust and deeply savoury, served thoughtfully on a bed of stir fried kang kong. That bit of green gave the dish some balance and kept it from feeling too heavy, especially when eaten with rice. The san bei chicken (三杯鸡) captured the true essence of san bei, rich and aromatic, with the flavour of basil shining through beautifully. Gong bao squid (宫保鱿鱼) added a punchy and playful note to the table, springy in texture with just enough heat to wake up the palate. Alongside these, the steamed wine clams (烧酒蛤蜊) were plump and juicy, swimming in a fragrant broth that tasted even better once spooned over rice.

The mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐) was silky and comforting, made with Sichuan peppercorn that delivered a gentle numbing buzz. Mala lovers would adore this dish, especially when paired with a bowl of hot rice. The kai lan stir fried with pickled cordia (破布子炒芥兰) surprised me. The acidity of the pickled cordia gave the greens a different layer of flavour, cutting through the richness of the other dishes and making it more than just a supporting act.

These dishes are unapologetically full of flavour and can feel a little intense if eaten on their own. That is exactly why they shine when paired with rice, especially the pork lard mixed rice (猪油拌饭). Warm, fragrant and dangerously easy to keep eating, it brought everything together and made the meal feel complete. As we ate, I kept thinking how beautifully these dishes would also work with Taiwanese sweet potato porridge, the gravies slowly seeping into the porridge, softening the flavours and turning the whole meal into something even more comforting. I shared this thought with the Abundance team as well, and hopefully it is something they might consider adding to the menu.

To welcome the festive season, we also shared their Abundance yusheng to usher in the new year. Bright, generous and perfect for a cheerful toss with colleagues, it added that familiar sense of celebration to the table.

This is Taiwanese wok cooking that feels familiar, bold and comforting all at once. A very satisfying visit, and one I will gladly repeat.

Abundance
2 Tampines Central 5
#01-35 Century Square
Singapore 529509