Bak Ku Teh Herbal style and taste good

Claypot BKT BKT served in claypot and piping hot herbal broth. I ordered the claypot bak kut teh with enoki and rice set that came with pork ribs, lettuce, button mushrooms, tau pok and enoki cooked and served in claypot. The pork ribs were tender and fall off the bone easily. I find the herbal flavour of broth too subtle and light for my taste buds and definitely not for those who are used to the strong herbal flavoured broth. The broth is also not overly salty which may be a hit for the folks who prefer something clean and light. The pig trotters were well-braised and flavourful. The meat was so tender that it fell apart easily using chopsticks. I also add on a portion of tau kee (beancurd skin) soaked in a salty braising liquid that makes it the perfect combination with white rice. Claypot BKT + Enoki + Rice 》$7.70 Braised Pig Trotter 》$5 Tau Kee 》$1.20

Decent Claypot BKT The perfect companion in a wet chilly night is a warm comforting bowl of bak kut teh. I usually prefer the Teochew style BKT, a fine, light brown consommé that is garlicky and peppery. However, I have recently gained a newfound appreciation for the herbal style BKT preferred by the Hokkien and Cantonese. Hong Ji Claypot Herbal BKT is a chain of hawkers stall islandwide which specialises in herbal BKT. Their aromatic broth is light on the herbal taste, savoury and comforting in the tummy. I didn't manage to try the pork ribs as they were sold out for the day but their sliced pork was fresh and tender. Portions were a little small though and their service was kinda brusque.

truffle roasted garlic chirashi (23.80++) omg this was so tasty 😙 the crunchy garlic slices and the sauce underneath made the whole bowl so creamy and delectable without feeling ‘gelak’. fish was also really fresh and cut into reasonably sized cubes and slices. staff were also really friendly!

Grilled Unagi Chirashi Paying for the quality & quantity of the food here. Very fresh and good for sharing for the huge amount of portion. Worth it for gatherings.

omote chirashi (17.90++) seafood served very fresh and yummy! may seem like a small bowl but made me feel really full by the end of it 🆙🆙

Hyped up, expensive & disappointing Pop by on Friday evening, expecting the place to be busy. Except it’s not. The huge restaurant was really empty. There were only 2 other table + us. After reading the reviews, we decided to pick something different. We used one of the 1–1 deal for the Babi pongteh and Sambal kangkong plus the ikan on its own. The rice is free flow, you can pick between the blue pea rice $2 or the plain rice. You can’t just order one plate to share. There were reviews mentioning it smells super fragrant, however to me it’s just lumpy rice with uneven colour, definitely not fresh out of the pot kind of fluffy rice. We had Chinese tea, it came in a pot. Refillable too. The server was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was.. quiet. Obviously. Lol. Straits Chinese nonya restaurant also uses 2 robots to deliver the food from the kitchen. Pretty entertaining to hear the cheery music and watch it goes back and forth while avoiding bumping into anything/anyone. Overall, will I go back again? No. I don’t think I will.

Durian pengat - huge disappointment The kuey was complimentary, in fact, the kuey tasted so much better than the durian pengat… 😒 The first thing that catches your attention with durian should be the aroma, however when I place this under my nose.. I couldn’t smell any distinctive durian smell.. I don’t know how long it was prepared and kept in the fridge hence that’s why there is no durian smell? The taste itself is bland, you can feel the texture of the pulp and it’s not sweet. Overall, I would say save your money and calories on this tiny shot glass dessert.

Sambal kang kong Imo, this was the best dish among what we ate. The rempah from the Sambal was good but it could be spicier (it’s the equivalent of eating Mala but you asked for very xiao la). The veg was crunchy and refreshing and goes well with the rice.

white cold brew good bottle of coffee, used the 1 for 1 burpple deal. price for one bottle is about $9.27 including gst - wouldn't purchase again if there's no deal on it since it can get a little pricey :-(

lovely desserts <3 Sooo good! They go down easily but doesnt mean they just disappear. Flavour is light but blends very well with each other

Tea cakes one for one Wanted a simple dessert so we got the tea cakes one for one deal Tried the rose lychee tea cake and the blueberry tea cake. Pretty good deal as the teacakes were soft and full of flavour. & not too sweet.

iced mocha ($4.80) & iced vanilla latte ($4.80) [13 October 2020] $4.80 - iced mocha $4.80 - iced vanilla latte

Melaka & Iced Caramel Latte Melaka coffee was tad too sweet for my liking & the caramel syrup for the latter was a tad too overpowering 😅 but overall, pretty decent coffee still!

Matcha-Damia Shake With their range of coffee, they also offered some non-coffee such as this one. Blend of their creamy premium matcha green tea mix and topped with nutty Macadamia drizzle. Strong sweet taste that mixed both together but not too overwhelming.

1 For 1 Main & Drink Standard Western food dining experience. Value worth with Burpple Deal. Thanks

Tiong Bahru Burpple Only went here as it was on burpple 141 otherwise wouldn’t have stopped here. It’s a bit of a odd layout inside and the vibe for dinner is odd as it’s somewhere between a cafe/restaurant. Food is ok- nothing too special but not bad! We got one dish for free and that was good. Annoyingly 4+U don’t offer any tap water instead only offering bottled water in plastic bottles which is so bad for the environment!!! People don’t mind paying for tap water but please give people the option not to pollute the planet!

Decent Food Decent food with Burpple 1-for-1. Discount also available on Eatigo. Waffle was quite good, but the scrambled eggs could be more fluffy. Given the number of cafes in Tiong Bahru area, quality has to be better to stand out.

I actually miss shooting at the restaurants itself. You get to immerse yourself in a different environment on different evenings, and you get to interact with the chefs to know the stories behind the food. . Photo shot at @gakesg by @anguschow1982. I was assisted by @gracefoodfinds.

Hotate cauliflower - hokkaido scallop with espuma of cauliflower & curry [$20.80] Succulent scallop with a great sear but did not enjoy the combination of scallop, cauliflower and curry

Ahi tuna tataki - Yellowfin tuna with onion silvers & Wasabi yuzu vinaigrette [$18.80] Refreshing starter. Wish the tuna was sliced more evenly and slightly thicker than they were served

Che Chuoi ($14++) It’s like mango sticky rice, but replace mango with fried banana, glutinous rice that is less sticky + vanilla ice cream

Half Chicken ($25++) Ga Nuong (i think) Smells abit like chinese sausages. Chick flesh is dry. Salad is mehh. Consider others

Fried Glass noodles with mudcrab ($22++) Mien Cua Loved the pairing of the savory glass noodles and the sweet of the mudcrab flesh. My favorite dish so far. Although the fried mudcrab is too oily imo. Still worth a try!

Unplanned Dinner Purchase Onsen egg is amazing! Got the truffle and misomayo. Truffle smell and taste was pretty decent in strength. Portion size is good!

Truffle Beef Don! Ordered 2 truffle beef don and comes with 2 cold green tea as well! worth it with burpple beyond!

Set Lunch Was Really Worth It!! Ordered the Mentaiko Salmon Don & Truffle Cream Salmon Don set lunches. Comes with miso soup & green tea (choice of hot/cold and refillable too). They gave generous portions of salmon and the flavours were really rich!! The set lunch price was also cheaper and we even got additional $3 discount each for flashing our student passes. No GST or Service charge too!! We each paid around $12+ each and it was totally worth it. Would definitely come back again. 9.5/10 👍🏼👍🏼

Classic Huevos Rancheros (V) $19 They do a mean Huevos Rancheros at @superlocorqmenu. It's packed with bright, punchy flavours and will satisfy without making you sluggish post-meal. They say you eat with your eyes first, and the purple pickled onion, green guacamole, red salsa roja, and the white and yellow of the sunny side up free-range eggs were a riot of colours that certainly piqued our appetite.

Super Brekkie Burrito $19 The superlative Super Brekkie Burrito comes crammed with pork chorizo, free-range scrambled eggs, sweet corn, quinoa, refried black beans, pickled onion, hash brown, cheese, chipotle mayo, jalapeño, and guacamole. Amazingly savoury, this beast will sate even the largest of appetites.

DIY Taco Platter (Taco Tuesday) It’s Taco Tuesday🌮! The DIY taco platter ($48) comes with 6 soft tortillas, 2 fillings of your choice, pico de galla, slaw, chipotle mayo, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, pickled jalapeño, tomatillo salsa and hot sauce. Basically, you get to assemble your own taco to your own liking! I love the Tajin Roasted Cauliflower - it is well-seasoned, packed with flavours and goes very well with the tangy cashew lime crema and spiced chickpeas🤤 We also had Cuban Braised Pork, which features citrus braised pulled pork with red mojo sauce and chicharron. The chicharron adds a nice crunch to the pulled pork. Although the platter is on the pricier side, the tacos are delicious and it is quite a fun experience!