Bak Kut Teh (Spareribs Soup)-Tiong Bahru Market, Outram Park Singapore

It was then our last day of our trip in Singapore when our host told us have our sumptuous brunch (breakfast plus lunch) in one of the store near Tiong Bahru Market. We found Old Tiong Bahru Bah Kut Teh in the nearby corner. Bak Kut Teh or spare ribs soup is said to be originated in China, and was brought to Malaysia by Chinese laborer then eventually spread to neighboring countries such as Singapore and Indonesia. It was then served as if it was just from its boiling point. I cannot see anything inside my bowl but a piece of sparerib then its soup. To my dismayed I said to myself that is this really the food they are being so proud of. The beauty of nothing is just hidden all along. The soup is so savory that I can't believe it. And the meat is so tender and it's definitely a meat. Other Bak Kut Teh have some papaya ingredient and dark in color. Told Tiong Bahru creation was clear, just the soup itself and the meat but the flavor is so irresistible. It is a result of long simmer of meat and the passion to make the most savory Bak Kut Teh in town.