I Love Taimei is a Singaporean Taiwanese street food brand that's been around since 2009 — women-owned, no pork, no lard, and now at 14 outlets island-wide. This page answers the questions we get most often: halal status, vegetarian options, delivery, how the membership works, and where to find your nearest outlet. Bookmark it.

About I Love Taimei

What is I Love Taimei?

I Love Taimei (ILTM) is a Singapore-born Taiwanese street food brand that's been running since 2009. It's women-owned and takes its inspiration straight from Taiwan's night markets — think crispy XXL chicken cutlets, basil-seasoned popcorn chicken, braised chicken rice, Taiwan tempura, bubble tea, and desserts. The brand has grown to 14 outlets across the island, from Woodlands up north to Tampines in the east.

Is I Love Taimei a halal restaurant?

No — I Love Taimei is not halal-certified. That said, the brand uses NO PORK and NO LARD in any of its cooking. This makes it a popular choice for Muslim customers who are comfortable eating at non-certified establishments with pork-free and lard-free kitchens. If halal certification is a requirement for you, ILTM is not certified and you should make your own informed call.

Dietary and Allergens

Is I Love Taimei pork-free and lard-free?

Yes, 100%. Every outlet operates with no pork and no lard. This is a core brand commitment — you'll see it stated prominently at outlets and on all menus. It is not halal-certified, but the pork-free and lard-free preparation is consistent across all 14 locations.

Are there vegetarian options at I Love Taimei?

Yes, a few solid ones. The vegetarian-friendly items on the menu include:

All three can be customised with different seasoning options: Mala, Seaweed, Cheese, Garlic Seafood, or Sour Plum. Spice levels run from Non-spicy to Extra Hot. If you're not sure what goes well together, the staff at outlets like Bugis Junction (230 Victoria St, #B1-K11 to 11A, Singapore 188024) are happy to suggest combos.

Menu and Ordering

What are the signature items at I Love Taimei?

The two dishes that get ordered the most — and that people come back for — are the Extra Crispy Chicken Cutlet (XXL) and the Taiwan Popcorn Chicken (basil). The cutlet lives up to its name: it's genuinely large and stays crispy for longer because of the ventilated packaging ILTM uses. The popcorn chicken carries that classic basil-leaf fragrance that makes it taste like night market food, not fast food.

Rounding out the signatures: Tofu Fries, Sweet Potato Fries with Sour Plum, and Golden Enoki Mushrooms.

Can I customise my order?

Yes. Seasoning choices across most items are Mala, Seaweed, Cheese, Garlic Seafood, and Sour Plum. Spice levels go from Non-spicy up to Extra Hot. You can also find ILTM sauces and some pantry items on Lazada and Shopee if you want to stock up at home.

Ready to order? The full menu is here: https://go.momos.com/ilovetaimei

Outlets and Opening Hours

Where are the I Love Taimei outlets?

There are 14 outlets across Singapore as of 2026:

Waterway Point · Sun Plaza · SingPost Centre · Northpoint City · Junction 8 · Lot One · Sengkang Grand Mall · Woodleigh Mall · Hillion Mall · Nex (Serangoon) · The Clementi Mall · Bugis Junction · West Mall (Bukit Batok) · Tampines 1

For exact addresses and a map, use the store finder: https://ilovetaimei.com/places/

What are the opening hours?

Most outlets are open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (22:00). A couple of outlets — Junction 8 and West Mall — close slightly earlier at 9:30 PM (21:30). Hours are consistent across weekdays and weekends for most locations. Because hours can occasionally change, the safest place to check is the store finder at https://ilovetaimei.com/places/ — it shows current hours for each outlet.

Delivery

Does I Love Taimei deliver?

Yes. ILTM is available for delivery island-wide on both GrabFood and Foodpanda. Search "I Love Taimei" on either platform and you'll see the outlets that deliver to your area. Coverage is good — with 14 locations spread across the island, most addresses in Singapore can get an order delivered.

Will the food still be crispy when it arrives?

This is probably the most common delivery question, and the answer is: better than you'd expect. I Love Taimei uses breathable, ventilated packaging specifically designed to let steam escape so the chicken doesn't go soggy in transit. It's not exactly the same as eating it fresh at the outlet, but it holds up noticeably better than standard takeaway packaging.

Membership

How does the I Love Taimei membership work?

The ILTM membership is a points-based loyalty programme. Sign up at membership.ilovetaimei.com — your mobile number is your membership ID, so there's nothing to carry around. Every dollar you spend earns Heart Points, and 1 Heart Point = $1 off a future order.

Spend $250 or more in a year and you're automatically on the Premium tier, which comes with a 5% cash rebate on every purchase and birthday vouchers. If you eat here regularly, the rebate alone makes membership worth doing on day one.

Where do I sign up?

Head to https://ilovetaimei.com/membership/ — the sign-up takes about two minutes. You'll need a Singapore mobile number.

Find Your Nearest Outlet

With 14 locations across Singapore, there's a good chance one is close to you. Use the outlet finder to check addresses, hours, and directions:

Find your nearest outlet: https://ilovetaimei.com/places/

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