Old-school Bak Kut Teh by masters in their 70s Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh ()

Walking into the restaurant at Seng Poh Road feels as if time has stood still over decades. Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh is one of the local favourites that offers authentic old-school tastes. Back in 2019, Mr George Yeo (former minister) brought the former president of Taiwan, Mr Ma Ying Jiu (), to visit the restaurant for a taste of the dish.

Helmed by Ms Judy Tay and assisted by her long-time chefs mostly in their 70s-80s, the place offers tasty peppery Teochew-style Bak Kut Teh. As early as 1am in the morning, the experienced chefs have already started the day preparing and cooking.

The restaurant's origin can be traced back to Judy's parents who used to sell porridge and Bak Kut Teh near the former Thong Chai Medical Institute. They later settled at Tiong Bahru offering Zi Char, steamed fish and side dishes like pig trotter, fried prawn balls etc., along with Bak Kut Teh.

As the restaurant cooks whole pig trotters, customers can choose their favourite parts. Interestingly, Judy was actually once scolded by an elderly couple for serving them lean trotter that they mistook for a duck drumstick. Unbeknownst to the couple, it is a actually a very rare, lean part of the trotter.

Watch the video for a glimpse into how the experienced, senior chefs cook their dishes and the tasty food offered! Brought to you by HappyCat..

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