Rating: 8.75 / 10
Budget: $$
Bak Kut Teh lovers in Singapore would have heard of Founder Bak Kut Teh at Balestier Road. In 2011, the daughter managed to convince the Founder's owner to start a branch at Rangoon Road and I would say she has done an excellent job. Despite another Bak Kut Teh powerhouse (Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh) in close proximity, Founder Bak Kut Teh @ Rangoon 发起人肉骨茶 enjoys a huge share of customers.
WHAT TO ORDER
The menu at Founder Bak Kut Teh @ Rangoon is a pretty complete with items that you would find at a Bak Kut Teh place. Good thing here is that prime pork ribs are always available, unlike most other places, given there are only 12-14 pieces per pig. Remember to order Gongfu tea and you will have the complete "Bak Kut" + "Teh" meal.
WHAT SO GOOD
Start off with a spoonful of piping-hot Bak Kut Teh soup, you can experience the magically combination of nice fiery peppery taste and the natural sweetness of the pork. Follow this by dipping the tender well-cooked prime rib into the dark soya sauce with chilli (I like to add chilli padi)....SHIOK!! Certainly among the very top around.
There are also many good aspects worth mentioning here. For example, unlimited soup top-up to drink to your heart's content, availability of tea set/equipment to do your Gongfu tea ceremony, options of al fresco vs air-con, ample parking spaces nearby, accessibility from MRT station....and the list goes on.
NOT SO GOOD
The non-pork items, such as the Tau Pok, Salted Vegetables, Peanuts, are not as impressive to me. Fortunately, these are optional side dishes, though if improved, these could really bring this Bak Kut Teh place closer to perfection.
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| Prime Pork Ribs |
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| Various soup-based pig organs |
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| Braised pork trotter and intestines |
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| Other signature dishes |
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