Sour, Spicy, Unforgettable: TAI ER's Suancai & Fish Lands at PLQ Mall
Craving a bowl of sour, spicy fish that lives up to the hype? TAI ER (太二酸菜鱼), the Sichuan cuisine brand famous for its Suancai & Fish, has opened its seventh Singapore outlet at Level 4 of PLQ Mall.
A Sichuan Sensation Born From a Jar of Pickled Fish
TAI ER was founded in 2015 as a Sichuan cuisine brand built around a single dish: Suancai & Fish, a sour and spicy pickled mustard green soup with tender fish slices. As the story goes, the founder was so absorbed in perfecting his cooking that he forgot to open the restaurant door and never got around to naming it. Customers affectionately teased him as “TAI ER,” a playful nickname meaning “too silly,” and the name stuck.
That single-minded focus on one classic Sichuan dish has since grown into a global brand with over 500 outlets, based mainly in China and expanding into Singapore, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The brand’s R&D Manager, a Chongqing-trained cooking master with over 30 years of experience and multiple national culinary awards, oversees the recipes behind TAI ER’s signature dishes.
PLQ Mall’s Seventh Singapore Outlet
TAI ER’s PLQ Mall branch marks the brand’s seventh outlet in Singapore, joining existing locations at Suntec City, JEM, Jewel Changi Airport, 313@Somerset, and Great World City. Tucked into Level 4 of PLQ Mall, it gives shoppers and office workers in the Paya Lebar Quarter precinct easy access to the brand’s signature sour fish soup without a trip across town.
True to TAI ER’s stylish, energetic branding, the PLQ outlet carries the same vibrant, modern dining room design found at its other Singapore locations, aiming to spread what the brand describes as its 3,000-year Suancai culture in a fresh, contemporary way.
The Signature Suancai & Fish, and Beyond
The star of the menu is, unsurprisingly, the Suancai & Fish, available in Medium and Large portions, featuring fresh fish slices simmered in a tangy, spicy pickled mustard green broth. Beyond the signature dish, the menu spans classic Sichuan mains such as Poached Sliced Beef in Hot Chili Oil, Spicy Chicken, and Garlic Glass Noodles Prawn, giving diners plenty of options beyond the sour fish soup.
Snack lovers can round out the meal with Fried Chicken Wings, Crispy Shrimp Topped with Mustard, and Egg Coated Glutinous Rice Rolls, while those craving something sweet can end with Ice Jelly with Coconut Milk or a refreshing Mango Pomelo Sago. The combination of fiery mains and cooling desserts is a deliberate balance, letting diners temper the heat of the Suancai broth with something cold and sweet.
Pro Tip: If you are new to Suancai & Fish, start with the Medium portion — it comfortably serves two and lets you sample the tangy broth alongside a couple of other mains without overordering.
Where to Check for Current Deals
TAI ER ran a series of opening promotions at PLQ shortly after the outlet debuted, including birthday-month fish vouchers and dollar-off classic dishes with any Suancai & Fish order. Those introductory deals have since ended, and no store-wide promotion is currently confirmed for the PLQ outlet. It is worth following the brand’s Facebook or Instagram directly for the latest deals before your visit, since new outlet openings and festive promotions tend to be announced there first.
Getting to TAI ER at PLQ Mall
TAI ER sits on Level 4 of PLQ Mall, directly linked to the dual-line Paya Lebar MRT Interchange (EW8/CC9), making it an easy stop before or after a movie or a round of shopping. Drivers can park at PLQ1/2, with carpark entrances along Paya Lebar Link via Eunos Road 5, while nearby bus stops along Sims Avenue, Paya Lebar Road, and Tanjong Katong Road are served by more than a dozen bus services. For exact directions, use Google Maps.
Outlet Details
| Mall | PLQ Mall, Paya Lebar Quarter |
|---|---|
| Unit | #04-10, Level 4 |
| Address | 10 Paya Lebar Road, #04-10, PLQ Mall, Singapore 409057 |
| Contact | +65 6513 7880 |
| Google Maps | View on Google Maps |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Sunday | 11:30am – 9:00pm |
Follow & Order From TAI ER
TAI ER Singapore keeps fans updated on new outlet openings and limited-time deals through its official Facebook and Instagram. No dedicated e-commerce storefront on platforms such as Shopee or Lazada could be confirmed for the brand, and while TAI ER content circulates widely on TikTok, no officially brand-run TikTok account could be directly verified, so dining in remains the best way to enjoy the menu.
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | singapore.taier.net |
| facebook.com/taiersingapore | |
| instagram.com/taiersingapore |
Slurp Up Some Suancai & Fish Today
Whether you are chasing the tang of a classic Suancai & Fish or exploring the wider Sichuan menu, TAI ER at PLQ Mall brings a genuinely bold, flavour-packed dining option to Level 4. Call +65 6513 7880 for enquiries, or head down and grab a table for a taste of Sichuan.
