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.

Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao @ Resort World Sentosa

Imperial Treasure Group has established a number of restaurants in Singapore specializing in different Chinese cuisines. Among them is Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao that specializes in Shanghainese cuisine. The restaurant sets itself apart by focusing on dishing up the much acclaimed traditional La Mian and dumpling delicacies.

My favourite La Mian at Imperial Treasure has to be the Hot and Sour Sichuan La Mian.This is my must order dish. The infusion of both the soup and spicy flavours always get my tastebuds dancing in excitment.

Hot and Sour Sichuan La Mian 4.2/5

If you are not into the hot and spicy stuff, you can try their Double Boiled Chicken Soup La Mian. The Double Boiled Chicken Soup although light in appearance, the essence and nutrients of the chicken was very much retained. It is definitely an excellent bow of soup.

Double Boiled Chicken Soup La Mian 4.2/5

The Xiao Long Bao was nice but I do not think it is the best. I also felt that the filling can be a little more.

Xiao Long Bao 4/5

The skin for the Chives Dumpling was a bit thicker than other dumplings, giving it a nice biting texture. It can be quite filling after having a couple of them.

Chives Dumpling 4/5

Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao
Resort World Sentosa (RWS)
The Forum
Level B1

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Exit station to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Waterfront station. Alight at Waterfront station and walk to Level B1 The Forum, Resort World Sentosa. Journey time about 15 mins.