Overview
⭐ Name: Old World Bak Kut Teh
📍 Location: 732 Yishun Ave 5, #01-380, Singapore 760732
🗓️ Date of visit: 23 December 2021
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💰 Estimated cost per pax: SGD 5 – 7
Food Review
This was another place that was on Mr Bao’s food bucket list this winter break. We were out for an errand and since we were nearby, we stopped at this coffee shop to try it. It was conveniently only a short walk away from Yishun MRT.
Fried Porridge ($6)
I think fried porridge is more of a Malaysian dish which would explain why I’ve never heard of it before. I thought it would be some form of crispy rice but this was so much better! I just stole some of Mr Bao’s porridge to try and the texture almost felt pureed. When I first tried it, I immediately noticed the strong wok hey flavour. So shiok! Mr Bao was watching them cook and he said that the flames they used were quite big, so sometimes they’d use it to scorch the porridge or something. Whatever they did, it was delicious. 😍
📢 Disclaimer: Mr Bao ate most of the porridge because I don’t eat innards. But if you love innards, this is the dish for you!
Fried Mee Sua ($1)
Since I couldn’t really eat the porridge, I opted for fried mee sua, which seemed like a popular choice. We saw someone carrying four bowls on their tray so we just had to try it. 😲 I don’t usually have mee sua unless it’s the type in Taiwanese cuisine but this was really interesting! The noodles were so fragrant that I could have eaten it plain. It also came with some chunks of bak you (pork lard) which are sinful delights.
Sliced Pork Soup ($3)
I paired the mee sua with sliced pork soup. This soup contained incredibly tender pork slices and soft tofu. While I loved the mee sua, the sliced pork was life-changing. 😍 Who knew sliced pork could be so tender? The soup itself was slightly peppery and tasted similar to bak kut teh but just without the herb flavour.
Dou Miao ($3)
Lastly, we ordered dou miao because I wanted something green to pair with our rather unhealthy meal. Turns out the dou miao wasn’t exactly healthy either, since it was covered in an oily sauce and topped with more bak you. Oops. 😂 I love the crunchy texture and freshness of the greens which broke up the heavier flavours of our meal. The dish itself is nothing out of the ordinary but it was cooked well.
Final thoughts
Overall, it was an awesome first fried porridge experience. My mum was pretty bummed that she hasn’t tried it yet so maybe we’ll be back in the new year. 🤭 There are other stalls and outlets selling fried porridge elsewhere if Yishun feels too far away but I’d argue that the trip to Yishun is worth it.
💜 jy
About Food Reviews
My reviews will be based on the date and outlet of the visit, the dishes I tried, and the overall dining experience. Ratings are just for fun and may not be an accurate reflection of a food establishment’s entire repertoire. I just hope to share some food memories with you!