Small Potatoes Make The Steak Look Bigger

I've lost count of the number of times I've passed by this place (347 Balestier Road, New Orchid Hotel, tel: 6352 6192) and wanted to give them a try. Today, I've finally gotten the opportunity to do so and very fortunately, we managed to get a table without too much of a long wait at the queue. I've honestly arrived with some expectations since this is one of those places that people always mention when the topic arrives on ba kut tehs to try and the verdict is, it's not bad. There was a nice peppery broth (which gave me hiccups) that didn't diminish in flavor with each refill and I probably would have enjoyed the ribs better if they had been those that slipped off the bone in an easier manner. Very decent garlic-ky salted vegetables and boiled tau kee on the sides there, but I didn't feel that it etched an impression as deep as the one at Kelantan Lane for me. I did notice that the broth was a little brownish instead of the usual white for these peppery types.