Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House @ Singapore

My father's friend has been going on and on about how popular this Bak Kut Teh place was. So, here we are for a taste!

First impressions - WOW, this isn't like a normal KOPITIAM in Kuala Lumpur or Kuching.

It's clean and well tiled.

Look at the tables and chairs outside (right next to a construction site to be exact)!! Still, there are people sitting outside enjoying this delicacy.

The interior was cosy and organised. Check out their pots.

And be sure to glance over the pictures, definitely their hall of fame. Then, you can say I have ate at the same place as '...' and be famous.

I like how we have to make/pour our own tea. Refill your water by the walls. But be careful! It is HOT!

Now, onto the menu. They really have all different parts of pork here, ranging from pork ears, pork skin to whatever inards you want and a selection of vegetables.

Here comes the glorious pork spare ribs! Not too fatty and ever so tender. It just melts in your mouth. Do not try to be a lady and just use your two fingers, pick this up and eat it! The broth was peppery, not quite the usual bak kut teh one usually have in Malaysia. But according to Singaporeans, this is the real deal! In my opinion, I still prefer the herbal kind. Having said that, the broth was well seasoned to taste and not too oily which was definitely a plus point to me =).

And one can never ever forget the yau char kuih.. the perfect accompaniment to this dish. Its like the perfect absorber to soak up all the glorious broth. Just wished it was serve hot, rather than cold.

And of course, sweet black sauce. My favourite.. Please dip the meat in this. It goes perfectly well with it (in my opinion).

As mentioned before, the porky galore. Pork skin. HMM, only one word can describe this.. FATS.

Next.... No comments. I didn't even dare try this. My dad loved it though! haha.

And a plate of nuts. Absolutely loved how the nuts were prepared. Soft and tasty.

I didn't take a close up shot of the vegetables. But, order them VEGES! It's good.

Ratings: 

Ambiance: 8/10 for a coffee shop standard
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10

Overall: 7.5/10

Verdict: Nice cosy place to enjoy some porky goodness. It was my first time trying out Singapore style Bak Kut Teh, so my judgement may not be the best! Guess I am still loyal to my roots, Herbal Bak Kut Teh wins! However, one thing I must say, the ribs were good! Can't comment much on the broth though! Wait till next time, as I explore more Bak Kut Teh places here in the MerLion city.

Address: 208 Rangoon Rd, Singapore 218453

Contact No: +65 6291 4537

Opening Hours:

Sun: 11 am - 11 pm
Tues - Sat: 1o am - 1o pm
Closed on Mondays