日泰 Ryotai: Famous Malaysian hawker chain brings fusion tornado egg rice with Thai green curry to SG

Ever tried a fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine? The famous Malaysian hawker chain, 日泰 Ryotai, is the next spot for you to visit for a delicious fusion meal.

Ryotai specialises in creamy tornado omelette rice served with Thai green curry. This unique stall was first opened in Oct 2023 in Malaysia, and has since expanded to over 30 outlets across the country. You don’t have to worry about crossing the border to get a taste, though, for franchisees have brought the brand to Singapore.

The stall has 3 outlets in Singapore, located in Jalan Besar, Paya Lebar and Jurong. I paid a visit to the Jalan Besar outlet, which offered 4 types of eggrice and 4 à la carte options. To make things even better, the stall allows you to add even more green curry to your rice halfway through your meal for free!

What I tried at 日泰 Ryotai

I first opted for the Chicken Karaage Eggrice (S$8.90), which came with 5 pieces of fried chicken. To be honest, whenever I come across chicken karaage on an eatery’s menu, I immediately assume that they use ready-made frozen fried chicken chunks sold in wholesale packets at the supermarket. Thankfully, these chicken chunks seemed like they were made fresh at the stall.

I had to first dig in to the stars of the show— the green curry and the tornado egg. The tornado egg was smooth and silky with a light mouthfeel while the green curry had a nice thickness to it and lots of aromatic flavour. It surprisingly had a bit of a spicy kick to it too, providing a nice amount of spice that wasn’t too overwhelming.

The chicken karaage didn’t disappoint either. Each chunk was juicy and meaty with a crisp exterior, pairing nicely with the curry and rice.

I decided to give the Prawn Katsu Eggrice (S$13.90) a go, too— this was the most expensive item on the menu. While I commonly see fried chicken and pork cutlets, I had never come across a prawn cutlet before, and was hence doubly intrigued.

The prawn katsu donned the same appearance as a chicken cutlet, with a nice golden brown surface and a pretty generous portion, too.

The meat within was soft and slightly chewy, with a texture that reminded me of Japanese fishcake. The prawn flavour itself wasn’t very strong, making this a pretty light and palatable protein option for those who prefer milder tastes.

Of course, when paired with the fragrant curry and the silky egg, this dish was incredibly satisfying and delicious.

Aside from the green curry omelette rice dishes, Ryotai also offers à la carte options for their proteins, in case you’d like to enjoy a bigger serving. Each à la carte portion comes with a small dish of green curry too, perfect for pairing. I simply had to get more of the Chicken Karaage (S$6.90), which was fresh and tender. Dipping each chunk into the green curry on the side made them even more flavourful and tasty.

If you can only get one à la carte item, though, I’d highly recommend the Fried Oyster Mushroom (S$6.90). These tasty fritters were deep fried to a perfect golden brown hue, with a fabulous crunchy texture and a slightly soft interior. A layer of light seasoning on the surface made these even more palatable.

I simply cannot get over the fantastic green curry, which paired with everything wonderfully. Even if you’re a mushroom hater, I’m sure that this combination of flavours will change your mind.

Final thoughts

Ryotai deserves every bit of praise it receives. The green curry was simply sublime, with just enough sweetness, savouriness and spice. The tornado egg was exceptional too, and both protein options we tried were amazing as well.

I’ll definitely return to Ryotai in the new future the next time I’m in the mood for some Thai curry rice. Grab a few kakis to split the Fried Oyster Mushrooms with too, I promise it’s worth it.

Expected damage: S$7.90 – S$13.90 per pax

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