Good Year Seafood Village Restaurant Review: Herbal Bak Kut Teh With Kampong Vibes In Tampines

While some swear by the peppery Teochew variant, I find myself attracted to the more herbal and fragrant “Malaysian” Bak Kut Teh. In addition called Pontian style Bak Kut Teh, outcome a good bowl is difficult in Singapore, with the robust Teochew versions proving to be more popular. When a colleague recommended a herbal Bak Kut Teh store that’s located inside the ulu Tampines Avenue, I knew I had to make the trip.

Hopeful of result a quality herbal bak kut teh, I visited Good Year Seafood Village for a taste of their herbal Bak Kut Teh. Food at Good Year Seafood Village The Bak Kut Teh ($6.80+/$12.80+) comes in two sizes, but we got the larger size to share.

While this version is not as heavy and peppery as the Teochew variant, you’ll find plenty of garlic tossed inside, giving a strong body. The meat here is not drop-off-the-bone but it comes with just the right firmness to give a nice bite.

It took just one bite to know that the meat has been delicately cooked in the soup – absorbing the rich herbal flavours. Just like how it’s served in Malaysia – chilli, chopped garlic and thick dark soy sauce are mixed together to form a dipping sauce.

This dish comes with an entire chunk of pig’s trotter that is braised in a sweet and velvety sauce. Per to It in addition had a tinge of ginger that, a nice touch to the trotters.

Pig’s Livers Soup ($6.80+) will be a delight for those who like their meat rare and bloody. The broth here is slightly more peppery than the one found in the Bak Kut Teh, but was noticeably oiler as well.

For those who find this to be a too raw, swish it in the soup to cook it further. The liver gave the soup a strong bloody taste to it, which might be repulsive for some. Add a little of the dipping sauce into the soup to remove the strong bloody taste.

Ambience at Good Year Seafood Village Located at the remote Tampines Avenue that links Hougang with Tampines, you might think you’re in a quiet part of Malaysia at Good Year Seafood Village Restaurant. This quaint spot is a popular destination for drivers looking for a relaxing meal, making it a good place to chill in the afternoon.

The verdict This store has entered my list as one of the best places to go for herbal Bak Kut Teh. Even if it’s a little out of the way, there are plenty of bus services that can take you to this remote restaurant in Tampines.

For those looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, this restaurant is definitely worth checking out for its laid-back and chill atmosphere.