Best Singapore Food - BAK CHOR MEE at Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles
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Date: 2019-08-19
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Hermit Crab
Mark, just a few comments. First, the guy who prepared the noodle is not the boss. He's the head chef employed by the boss, who is a man 2 to 3 times your waistline. The boss does not personally prepare the noodle anymore. He merely comes in the morning to prepare the sauce that is used for the noodle. Nobody knows how the ingredients and the method of preparation for the sauce. The boss keeps it as a secret. If he's going away for whatever reason, he would prepare the sauce beforehand for the number of days that he would be away and entrust the sauce to his head chef. Secondly, talking about the sauce, it is exactly what distinguishes this particular stall from the others selling the same kind of noodles. I personally quite like the Tai Hwa minced pork noodles and used to eat there very often when they were at the old Marina Square hawker centre. Since they moved to their current location, I have not been back, so not sure whether the quality is still the same, especially when the boss no longer does the preparation personally. Thirdly, a distinguishing feature of the minced pork noodle is the strong vinegar taste. As such, I think it is very much an acquired taste. If a westerner who has never been exposed to this were to eat it for the first time, I'm really not sure whether he is really going to like it.
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Mark, just a few comments. First, the guy who prepared the noodle is not the boss. He's the head chef employed by the boss, who is a man 2 to 3 times your waistline. The boss does not personally prepare the noodle anymore. He merely comes in the morning to prepare the sauce that is used for the noodle. Nobody knows how the ingredients and the method of preparation for the sauce. The boss keeps it as a secret. If he's going away for whatever reason, he would prepare the sauce beforehand for the number of days that he would be away and entrust the sauce to his head chef. Secondly, talking about the sauce, it is exactly what distinguishes this particular stall from the others selling the same kind of noodles. I personally quite like the Tai Hwa minced pork noodles and used to eat there very often when they were at the old Marina Square hawker centre. Since they moved to their current location, I have not been back, so not sure whether the quality is still the same, especially when the boss no longer does the preparation personally. Thirdly, a distinguishing feature of the minced pork noodle is the strong vinegar taste. As such, I think it is very much an acquired taste. If a westerner who has never been exposed to this were to eat it for the first time, I'm really not sure whether he is really going to like it.
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SukSuk TV Intercultural World
Everytime, I can see how much he researches and studies to do this, I made some vlogs, and know that, how hard to put all those explanation in that vlog. Just see and listen how he put all details of information with vocal and writing after the show. Cheers, you have improved a lot, and keep doing it, now you I am thinking you are an anthropologist and cross cultural traveler. impressive. I thought what you described and expressed with foods, were all the same, but now I know you are genuinely appreciate all the food you take. and so, I respect you for that. Mark. Come to Jeonju Korea, if you see this comments, love to show you more of Jeonju, you missed.
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Everytime, I can see how much he researches and studies to do this, I made some vlogs, and know that, how hard to put all those explanation in that vlog. Just see and listen how he put all details of information with vocal and writing after the show. Cheers, you have improved a lot, and keep doing it, now you I am thinking you are an anthropologist and cross cultural traveler. impressive. I thought what you described and expressed with foods, were all the same, but now I know you are genuinely appreciate all the food you take. and so, I respect you for that. Mark. Come to Jeonju Korea, if you see this comments, love to show you more of Jeonju, you missed.
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William Sugianto
Hi Mark, I follow your snapchat, you're in Jakarta now. Don't forget to eat this list: 1. RM sinar minang, daan mogot (nasi padang)2. RM pagi sore, cipete(nasi padang)3. Baso akiaw, mangga besar (meatball)4. Pisang goreng madu bu nanik, tanjung duren (fried banana) 4 PM sold out5. Bubur ayam THI, jelambar (chinese porridge) 4-9 PM6. Nasi campur kencana, mangga dua (roasted pork belly) 10 AM - 4 PM7. Saung greenvile, greenvile (seafood)8. Soto betawi Haji Mamat, serpong 9. Kedai kopi Gloria, petak sembilan (coffee) 6AM - 3PM10. Indomie mie goreng (instant noodle, you can get it at mini market)11. Bakmi loncat, petak sembilan (noodle)Regards
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Hi Mark, I follow your snapchat, you're in Jakarta now. Don't forget to eat this list: 1. RM sinar minang, daan mogot (nasi padang)2. RM pagi sore, cipete(nasi padang)3. Baso akiaw, mangga besar (meatball)4. Pisang goreng madu bu nanik, tanjung duren (fried banana) 4 PM sold out5. Bubur ayam THI, jelambar (chinese porridge) 4-9 PM6. Nasi campur kencana, mangga dua (roasted pork belly) 10 AM - 4 PM7. Saung greenvile, greenvile (seafood)8. Soto betawi Haji Mamat, serpong 9. Kedai kopi Gloria, petak sembilan (coffee) 6AM - 3PM10. Indomie mie goreng (instant noodle, you can get it at mini market)11. Bakmi loncat, petak sembilan (noodle)Regards
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whataname01
For six dollars a bowl the portion looks really small. Most eater can finish that in 2 or 3 bites. Noodle joint like this are literally a dime a dozen in places like this. No local person would wait a hour to get a bowl of mediocre noodle for that price and portion. I watch a lot of Marks video and they're interesting and funny. But he gives way too much positive comments to the food and establishment. It's almost like he's their pitchman and he's doing a commercial for them to drum up business. I hope that's not the case but a real foodie would always point out the negative aspect of the food or establishment.
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For six dollars a bowl the portion looks really small. Most eater can finish that in 2 or 3 bites. Noodle joint like this are literally a dime a dozen in places like this. No local person would wait a hour to get a bowl of mediocre noodle for that price and portion. I watch a lot of Marks video and they're interesting and funny. But he gives way too much positive comments to the food and establishment. It's almost like he's their pitchman and he's doing a commercial for them to drum up business. I hope that's not the case but a real foodie would always point out the negative aspect of the food or establishment.
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acajudi100
I love Singapore Newton Hawker Center, and the Muslim stalls. I am always on StoryCorps for, y latest audios. Google: Judi Grace StoryCorps. I cook Kosher Soul, and it is so delicious. You and wife are invited, just to see your eyes light up, once you taste my cooking. I will not be coming to Chiang Mai due to the heat, and the mosquito viruses at my 73years. I missed nothing, and traveled since age 20 every year on vacations. Thank you Mark
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I love Singapore Newton Hawker Center, and the Muslim stalls. I am always on StoryCorps for, y latest audios. Google: Judi Grace StoryCorps. I cook Kosher Soul, and it is so delicious. You and wife are invited, just to see your eyes light up, once you taste my cooking. I will not be coming to Chiang Mai due to the heat, and the mosquito viruses at my 73years. I missed nothing, and traveled since age 20 every year on vacations. Thank you Mark
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Jacob Abraham
Awesome Mark your VLogs are Amazing One question: Where is the Sauce or Soup in this Exotic Wonder Bowl of Delights Much Appreciated Explanation of the Detailed Chemistry Balance of Food Porn Would you say this Gastronomy Smorgasbord is better than anything you have tasted before? Say in the Top Ten Michelin Bucket/ Bowl Dish a Masterchef / Ironchef has created?
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Awesome Mark your VLogs are Amazing One question: Where is the Sauce or Soup in this Exotic Wonder Bowl of Delights Much Appreciated Explanation of the Detailed Chemistry Balance of Food Porn Would you say this Gastronomy Smorgasbord is better than anything you have tasted before? Say in the Top Ten Michelin Bucket/ Bowl Dish a Masterchef / Ironchef has created?
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kelvin ong
It used to be 4/_, 5/-, 6/- was the maximum price but throughout the years, its price increases gradually to to the big demands of people eating bak chor mee here. The owner had made a lot of profit and this coffeeshop belong to him. It used to be in marina square shopping mall, when i ate there, but now its price increased tremendously and the queue was too long.
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It used to be 4/_, 5/-, 6/- was the maximum price but throughout the years, its price increases gradually to to the big demands of people eating bak chor mee here. The owner had made a lot of profit and this coffeeshop belong to him. It used to be in marina square shopping mall, when i ate there, but now its price increased tremendously and the queue was too long.
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Buy Thai Property
Black vinegar gives it the sourness. They add black vinegar, lard and fried chilli paste to toss the noodles in. 6 is a bit over priced and over hyped. Lunch & dinner be prepared to Q 15-20 mins which IMHO not worth the wait. Mark as a big chilli eater you should have walked over to the Golden Mile Hawker Center opposite the road for chilli noodles.
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Black vinegar gives it the sourness. They add black vinegar, lard and fried chilli paste to toss the noodles in. 6 is a bit over priced and over hyped. Lunch & dinner be prepared to Q 15-20 mins which IMHO not worth the wait. Mark as a big chilli eater you should have walked over to the Golden Mile Hawker Center opposite the road for chilli noodles.
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Hinn Ong
These guys full deserve their Michelin star. They are truly dedicated to quality hence they've never opened any other stalls or franchise despite their decades Long popularity. Have patronised them since I was 5 at their original hill street corner location next to the Singapore river. Would pay for the 10 bowl of noodles anytime. Not over rated.
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These guys full deserve their Michelin star. They are truly dedicated to quality hence they've never opened any other stalls or franchise despite their decades Long popularity. Have patronised them since I was 5 at their original hill street corner location next to the Singapore river. Would pay for the 10 bowl of noodles anytime. Not over rated.
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Alex Ancheta
Mark definitely loves his spicy food. If the food has some heat to it, he gives his unique signature move to it - demonstrating how he really digs it. Otherwise its just a vigorous head nod. Mark you need to add more though - just to help us avoid it if its really horrible. Last thing I want to do is buy something I won't enjoy.
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Mark definitely loves his spicy food. If the food has some heat to it, he gives his unique signature move to it - demonstrating how he really digs it. Otherwise its just a vigorous head nod. Mark you need to add more though - just to help us avoid it if its really horrible. Last thing I want to do is buy something I won't enjoy.
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