Posted by CyberTron on Sep 09, 2008 3:09PM
Most high tech bak kut teh in Singapore?
If one google about this legendary bak kut teh stall, one will bring up couple of interesting "stories".
Quote from asiaone website :
This is the BKT stall which turned down Mr Donald Tsang's request for a bowl of the fragrant soup. Another local satirical site claims it kicked out Mr Thaksin Shinawatra after a disagreement over a bowl of innards
Interestingly, this bak kut teh is also blogged by a blogger on CNET Asia about its computerisation. Yeah... the waitress who took my order uses a PDA.... the first bak kut teh I've come across that high tech...hahahaha
When I arrive at the place (about 5min walk from farrer park mrt), around 12+, the place was already quite crowded. Tuck at one end the laid back rangoon road, you'll be surprised how many people head there for the bak kut teh.
Though the place was pack, the auntie did not take long to get me a seat. Immediately, she whip out her PDA and start taking my orders.
I ordered a pork rib soup ($5.50), pig's skin($2 ... ok.. I know it is sinful), you tiao ($2), and rice ($0.70 - big).
Interesting on the bill, noticed there's "Add Soup - 0.00". Overall, including towel and drinks, the bill came up to $11.90, which is quite ok considering the amount of food I ordered. However, they do not have bean curd skin at this place.
The bak kut teh here is the peppery soup kind. Though it is supposed to be peppery, the soup color is actually brown, which looks like the klang herbal kind. The soup I can say is real peppery!! You can taste the amount of pepper ground to make this soup! So it might be a hit or miss for some, as some might find it too peppery. As for me, the ultra peppery soup really seems to make my cough and running nose (from all the raining these couple of days) feels better after the bak kut teh. :P The pork rib was also quite tender as well, and you get 3 pieces of pork ribs.
So if you have not check out this bak kut teh, you might want to drop by one of these days and find out what's all the hype about this place. For this place, I'll give it a 3.5 star.
PS. This place supposedly only open till lunch time. Does anyone knows if the Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh at Owen Road has moved or something?
Quote from asiaone website :
This is the BKT stall which turned down Mr Donald Tsang's request for a bowl of the fragrant soup. Another local satirical site claims it kicked out Mr Thaksin Shinawatra after a disagreement over a bowl of innards
Interestingly, this bak kut teh is also blogged by a blogger on CNET Asia about its computerisation. Yeah... the waitress who took my order uses a PDA.... the first bak kut teh I've come across that high tech...hahahaha
When I arrive at the place (about 5min walk from farrer park mrt), around 12+, the place was already quite crowded. Tuck at one end the laid back rangoon road, you'll be surprised how many people head there for the bak kut teh.
Though the place was pack, the auntie did not take long to get me a seat. Immediately, she whip out her PDA and start taking my orders.
I ordered a pork rib soup ($5.50), pig's skin($2 ... ok.. I know it is sinful), you tiao ($2), and rice ($0.70 - big).
Interesting on the bill, noticed there's "Add Soup - 0.00". Overall, including towel and drinks, the bill came up to $11.90, which is quite ok considering the amount of food I ordered. However, they do not have bean curd skin at this place.
The bak kut teh here is the peppery soup kind. Though it is supposed to be peppery, the soup color is actually brown, which looks like the klang herbal kind. The soup I can say is real peppery!! You can taste the amount of pepper ground to make this soup! So it might be a hit or miss for some, as some might find it too peppery. As for me, the ultra peppery soup really seems to make my cough and running nose (from all the raining these couple of days) feels better after the bak kut teh. :P The pork rib was also quite tender as well, and you get 3 pieces of pork ribs.
So if you have not check out this bak kut teh, you might want to drop by one of these days and find out what's all the hype about this place. For this place, I'll give it a 3.5 star.
PS. This place supposedly only open till lunch time. Does anyone knows if the Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh at Owen Road has moved or something?
208 Rangoon Road
218453
Phone : +65 6294 7545
Opening hours : 6am to 2pm; closed on Mondays
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CyberTron commented..
Actually, online, some people seems to say the service here was bad. I actually found the service here quite ok when I was there alone during one of the lunch time.
2008-11-16 17:34:28
Anonymous commented..
This BKT is the best in the world
why i say this is because when the soup enter my mouth i feel so syok!
phew...I think the price is worth it.
and the service is good and workers are really friendly..
I recommend people to try this BKT
ohh...and about the turned down of Mr Donald Tsang's request I don't think The Bkt is to blame..I heard that at that very last moment when Mr Donald arrived they have no BKT left..I mean if Mr Donald was served then i think it's not fair for other's like if others came at the very last moment they won't served them too rite? i would give this BKT the rating of 5 Stars.
why i say this is because when the soup enter my mouth i feel so syok!
phew...I think the price is worth it.
and the service is good and workers are really friendly..
I recommend people to try this BKT
ohh...and about the turned down of Mr Donald Tsang's request I don't think The Bkt is to blame..I heard that at that very last moment when Mr Donald arrived they have no BKT left..I mean if Mr Donald was served then i think it's not fair for other's like if others came at the very last moment they won't served them too rite? i would give this BKT the rating of 5 Stars.
2008-11-16 13:31:42
CyberTron commented..
Can't compare to Sultan Gate cos they Klang style...but if ya compare to the peppery ones, I think the pepper taste is a bit different.
As for the tiong bahru one...my colleague who leaves nearby says she actually prefer the claypot bkt in the market than the old tiong bahru one... hahahaha
Now I just have to find the chance to try out the Heng Heng one next :)
As for the tiong bahru one...my colleague who leaves nearby says she actually prefer the claypot bkt in the market than the old tiong bahru one... hahahaha
Now I just have to find the chance to try out the Heng Heng one next :)
2008-09-11 00:01:43
Anonymous commented..
bkt stall selling fried fritters really earn alot....
40 cents stuff they can sell at $2
40 cents stuff they can sell at $2
2008-09-10 23:43:10
Felix Teh commented..
Visited this place for lunch, not as peppery as the one at PSA Tanjong Pagar complex.. maybe too use to Sultan Gate BKT thus i rate them 3 star.
Find Old Tiong Bahru BKT nicer.
Find Old Tiong Bahru BKT nicer.
2008-09-10 22:04:41
CyberTron commented..
Ok... double checked today... Heng Heng is still at Owen's Road...could be finished or closed on Tuesday or something when I went there yesterday. Saw the abalone bak kut teh is going for $60 or $120... phew.... see when I strike toto to give abalone bak kut teh a try :)
2008-09-10 14:55:57
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CyberTron commented..
Thanks for the tip. I've updated the review with the new url.
2010-08-14 01:01:12
CyberTron commented..
My last 2 trips there this year was kinda disappointing as well. First time, somewhere near CNY, a lot of seafood was sold out, even the beer! Thought cos we were there late, so the next time we decided to get there earlier, and this time, the crab where sold out!
Service was also very slow and not enuff people to serve the customers.
Food wise, I think price is still ok, but I think the food is not longer as good as when it was less well known.... planning to try senibong next round...
2010-06-22 23:28:48
CyberTron commented..
Thanks for pointing out the error. Have just amended the changes.
2010-06-15 00:12:47
CyberTron commented..
This is located opposite the Yishun sports hall.... at the cross junction there... if you take mrt, during the durian seasons, u might notice people waiting there... is been 2 years since I been there, not sure if it is still around.
2010-05-19 22:09:02
CyberTron commented..
Have not been to Jogoya before, but I've been to the Gonbei opposite. Priced similarly to Jogoya if not wrong, and I thought the service and food was pretty good.
2010-05-02 01:20:26
HBpencil commented..
I went with 7 adults and 1 kid, we spent less than $120. I would safely hazard a guess of $18 - $25 per person, depending on how hungry you get. Real value for money for quality food.
2010-04-25 15:26:40
CyberTron commented..
Is diagonally opposite Jogoya. Supposedly the quality is better than Jogoya. Price wise, if we convert currency, then Malaysia is cheaper. If we do not convert currency, then Singapore is cheaper. Generally, a japanese buffet in Siingapore is around SGD30+ range.
2010-01-29 14:24:34
Ah King Food Talk commented..
I didnt know about this place, look like quality Japanese food with reasonable price, must pay a visit someday....BTW, would like to have your opinion, generally Japanese buffet is cheaper in Singapore, or in Malaysia?
2010-01-29 14:18:06