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The crowded bustle a few doors away from the noticeably quieter Woodshed Cafe was unavoidable and even though i had made a mental note to check it out, it was only about five months later that i finally stepped into Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House!
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With my dearest mom of course! Frankly, i am aware i am a mummy's boy but for those children out there, please do try your best to accompany your parents; life is unpredictable and you do not want to regret not spending sufficient time with them.
I am quoting from a short yet touching post that a cousin posted on Facebook - "Love your parents - we are so busy growing up that we often forget they too are growing old".
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Bak Kut Teh (BKT) - the Teh actually refers to "tea" which was drank alongside the pork rib soup. Amazingly, this is the first time i am having bak kut teh the classic, authentic way! In the past, i have always had BKT with soft drink, lime juice or even coffee!
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To portray its traditional roots, a black and white photo shall henceforth be posted as above.
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In my honest opinion, other than it being a tradition, the only other reason i could think of having tea with bak kut teh is its ability to absorb the oil and fats that came with the soup. Being health conscious (with me getting older), i guess having tea would be the way to go in future bak kut teh indulgence!
Signature Spare Ribs Soup
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Singapore's version of bak kut teh differs from the Malaysian style with a much more peppery broth and this would not disappoint fans of Singapore-style bak kut teh. It was so spicy; you have to drink it slowly so as not to choke on the peppercorns!
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The pork ribs had a pretty tough bite although they were in bigger, thicker pieces! However, ask me to choose and i would still vote for Ya Hua for its less overpowering (on pepper) yet more flavourful broth.
Fried You Tiao
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Not crispy enough! Even though it might add on to the turnaround time, picky diners like me would benefit from you tiao being toasted in a simple toaster (like those used in rojak stalls)! I can so imagine the shiok-ness once i pop a crunchier youtiao with soup-soaked insides !
Preserved Vegetables
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Comparable to the epic ones i had in Founder's Bak Kut Teh back in 2009, these preserved vegetables came in larger pieces (versus the wrinkly ones found in some places); had a nice crunch with that irresistible sweet-salty taste. A must to have them with rice soaked in bak kut teh!
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Location
208 Rangoon Road
[Near Farrer Park MRT Station]
Map
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As above
Opening Hours
Tuesdays to Sundays - 7am to 10pm
Mondays - Closed
Website
Menu
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As above
Prices
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Signature Spare Ribs Soup - S$8.50
Fried You Tiao - S$2.00
Preserved Vegetables - $2.50
Rice - S$0.50 a bowl
Shui Xian (Tea for 2 persons) - S$2.00
[Subject to GST]
Additional Information
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Cash payment only! For tourists, you can purchase the spice packs to bring back home as souvenirs for your friends. This is similar to the Huxuzhang luroufan in Taiwan.
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Use the hot water kettle placed at strategic locations to refill the teapot to brew your tea! Be careful though as it is constantly boiling!