Hong Ji Claypot Bak Kut Teh (Ang Mo Kio)

Herbal style and taste good

BKT served in claypot and piping hot herbal broth. I ordered the claypot bak kut teh with enoki and rice set that came with pork ribs, lettuce, button mushrooms, tau pok and enoki cooked and served in claypot. The pork ribs were tender and fall off the bone easily. I find the herbal flavour of broth too subtle and light for my taste buds and definitely not for those who are used to the strong herbal flavoured broth. The broth is also not overly salty which may be a hit for the folks who prefer something clean and light.

The pig trotters were well-braised and flavourful. The meat was so tender that it fell apart easily using chopsticks. I also add on a portion of tau kee (beancurd skin) soaked in a salty braising liquid that makes it the perfect combination with white rice.

Claypot BKT + Enoki + Rice 》$7.70
Braised Pig Trotter 》$5
Tau Kee 》$1.20

The perfect companion in a wet chilly night is a warm comforting bowl of bak kut teh.

I usually prefer the Teochew style BKT, a fine, light brown consommé that is garlicky and peppery. However, I have recently gained a newfound appreciation for the herbal style BKT preferred by the Hokkien and Cantonese.

Hong Ji Claypot Herbal BKT is a chain of hawkers stall islandwide which specialises in herbal BKT. Their aromatic broth is light on the herbal taste, savoury and comforting in the tummy. I didn't manage to try the pork ribs as they were sold out for the day but their sliced pork was fresh and tender. Portions were a little small though and their service was kinda brusque.

The soup could be stronger, but the ribs were a great balance between fat and lean. Skip youtiao, it's lifeless. Also skip the noodles, it felt cheap and stale

Piping hot claypot herbal bak Kut teh, they have quite a few choices with different ingredients for u to choose. I got the original and lean meat version. Taste good as usual, perfect for herbal soup lover. You can match it with rice, Maggie mee or mee sua

Bak kut teh mixed ($5.50)

Add on rice for $0.70.

Comes with pork ribs, intestines (stomach as well), liver.

Tastes great and portion is substantial. Value for money! Soup is herbal type and tasty.