Care for Bak Kut Teh (pork meat bone tea)? Here's an establishment that has been serving this classic Chinese comfort food for eons, inside a classic heartlands kopitiam. We were invited by pianist Cherry Ge and her family for this post-Christmas treat, and what a feast it was.
The staple was the hot peppery broth and a long rib of pork, but the side dishes added on top made this meal an even more special one. One must try the steamed crab, which allows the natural taste and firm texture of the crustacean without being masked by black pepper, white pepper, salted egg or curry. The other side dishes seen below were just as tasty, perfect sides to the soup.
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| Boiled sotong is eaten with sweet sauce. |
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| The best steamed crab one can get. |
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| More side dishes galore: braised tofu, pork knuckles and soy strips. |
The piece de resistance was the Teochew steamed fish, which was as healthy as one could get. Just take your time to pick through the bones to get the juicy flesh. More important than the food was the company of new friends, and long may that continue. Happy New Year!
LAU AH TEE BAK KUT TEH
Blk 34 Whampoa West #01-67
S.330034
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