Not to be deterred, we went again the following Saturday, this time slightly earlier, and also being smarter to turn left off Jalan Besar. AGAIN, however, they had run out of yong tau fu. So what do die hard foodies like us do?
We went again the very next day, rushing off immediately after church service.
The stall has no English sign, but it's clear it's the only one in the coffeeshop selling beef balls.
Our haul - for 2 people. The stall owner looked incredulously at my husband and I, and asked "how many people"?? When we replied "2" rather sheepishly, he shook his head and muttered something to himself.
The beefballs ($3 per bowl) had a great texture to them, with a lot of bite. There must have been a fair bit of tendon mixed in, and they came in a mild clear soup that was a refreshing change from the usual soy sauce base that the Teochews use for their beef soup.
Close-up of the beefballs. The slimmer mee pok with minced meat is, according to my Hakka husband, how the Hakkas do their noodles.
I loved the texture of the noodles. It was springier and less oily than the usual mee pok.
The yong tau fu ($3) was decent - I can't say that it was the best ever, but it was certainly very yummy. This stall doesn't use a lot of salt, so it's really easy to eat and the fish meat is fresh.
We also ordered a portion of the abacus discs made out of yam. This was a dish which I had never tried until getting married. The abacus was quite chewy, but rather oily, and I think my mother in law's version is probably nicer. Tasty nonethess.
The yong tau fu ($3) was decent - I can't say that it was the best ever, but it was certainly very yummy. This stall doesn't use a lot of salt, so it's really easy to eat and the fish meat is fresh.
We also ordered a portion of the abacus discs made out of yam. This was a dish which I had never tried until getting married. The abacus was quite chewy, but rather oily, and I think my mother in law's version is probably nicer. Tasty nonethess.
Gar Lok Eating House
217 Syed Alwi Road
大浦牛肉之家 The Beef House
Open from 9am until lunchtime when they sell out
Closed Fridays
Tel: 96654919
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