Cuisine: Korean and Western
Address: 114 Tanjong Pagar Road
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar Station (East-West line)

Opened in 2017, Chug Chug Tanjong Pagar serves Chinese-Western fusion where you can find some of our best creations such as the Fiery Mala Pasta, Fried Mushrooms with Curry Cream and Scallop Mentaiko Pasta! It is usually crowded on weekends, so a reservation is necessary.

Half pint Peroni at $7 and for the happy hour promo, 2 pints of Guinness at $21.

We enjoyed the bright-coloured walls and cushy chairs. Many of the big groups were making a lot of noise while enjoying themselves, so you may find yourself struggling to talk to your date. If you don’t mind, then this outlet at TP is the place to be, surrounded by many young people.

I had the Black Angus Ribeye 250g ($32.90) which comes with homemade brown sauce, truffle mash and baby corn. The beef was done medium, with its juices well preserved within the meat and it wasn’t chewy. I really enjoyed every bite of it. The baby corn was sweet, but not everyone likes it. The truffle mashed potato was very fragrant and unlike some other high-end steak restaurants, they tend to charge for the side dishes. This dish is highly recommended.

The wife ordered Bangers and Mash ($24) as she was not too hungry. She would usually go for steak so I am surprised that she ordered this today. The Bangers were good, meeting expectations. The deep fried baby pork ribs had a weird taste and we both did not like it. There was a slight peppery taste, and the pork did not taste like pork (not sure why?). Perhaps it has been tenderised too much. The pork bratwurst tasted decent and of course, the fragrant truffle mashed potato which was a perennial favourite.

As you can see, the restaurant was quite crowded and the ground floor was full. When we left, we were seated on the second floor and there was only one empty table. Many people enjoy coming to Chug Chug for the cheap drinks. I also recommend ordering the Duroc pork chops ($32.90) because the beautifully marinated bone-in-pork chops really melted in your mouth (sorry no picture here).

Located right in the hearts of Paya Lebar, the second outpost serves Korean-Japanese food fare with highlights like Signature Duck and Seafood Crepe, A4 Wagyu Beef, Army Stews, Kimchi Stew and many more!

On another occasion in the earlier part of the year, I brought a friend to try out the second outlet.

Even though it was a Sunday night, the restaurant was almost empty, save for two tables occupied. I liked the decor of this place with some autumn vibes. The seats are spread far apart, giving it a more spacious feel.

I ordered the King Prawn kimchi stew ($18) while my friend ordered the Wasabi Prime Beef burger ($20). In terms of food selection, the PLQ outlet has fewer options and also the food is catered more towards Korean style. The stew was so so only, with a meagre king prawn that looks more like a pawn. The soup base was not that rich and it comes with the Korean ramen. The burger passed the taste test, with a generous serving of fries by the side.

As you can see, we came here more for the drinks than the food. Thanks to the Entertainer offer, we got 1-for-1 on our main course. Drink prices at Chug Chug are also reasonable, so you can expect to spend a longer time here drinking a few pints or ordering more soju bottles.

Overall, I still prefer the Chug Chug outlet at Tanjong Pagar as the food served seems to be of better quality and I usually see the boss around. He is a hardworking young man, running around to serve dishes just like the rest of the staff, he sets a good example indeed.