Friday, November 4, 2011

Hock Kee Lorong 8 Bak Kut Teh (福记八巷肉骨茶) @ Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre

This stall at the refurbished Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre is run by an old lady alone. When I was there for dinner, there was already a queue form at the stall.

The pork rib was tender and came off the bone easily. Unfortunately the soup was lacklustre. I could not get the peppery kick I was looking for.

Bak Kut Teh 3.8/5

I got a shock when the lady boss picked up a gigantic braised pig leg from one of the pot. I am not joking, it was huge! Handling the gigantic pig leg like a season baseball batter, the lady boss used a scissors to cut the ordered portion accordingly.

The skin was the highlight. Tender and soft. However the meat was a bit dry.

Braised Pig Trotter 4/5



Hock Kee Lorong 8 Bak Kut Teh (福记八巷肉骨茶)
Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre
Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8
#01-64
Singapore 310210
Nearest MRT: Braddell, Toa Payoh (NS Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Braddell MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Braddell MRT station (Stop ID 52171). Take bus no. 59. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the overhead bridge. Walk towards block 210. Journey time about 9 mins.

2) Alight at Braddell MRT station. Take Exit A. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Braddell MRT station (Stop ID 52171). Take bus no. 232. Alight 2 stops later. Cut across Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Park. Walk towards block 210. Journey time about 10 mins.

3) Alight at Toa Payoh MRT station Take Exit D. Walk to bus stop opposite Toa Payoh station (Stop ID 52181). Take bus no. 153 or 105. Alight 3 stops later. Cross the overhead bridge. Walk towards block 210. Journey time about 15 mins.

2 comments:

  1. Hock Kee Lorong 8 Bak Kut Teh (福记八巷肉骨茶) @ Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Food Centre

    The elderly lady has 2 types of soup. Peppery and tea based. Could you have tried the latter instead?

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    1. No I have not tried the tea based soup. In fact I am not aware of it. If I have the time, I should go back and try.

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