Some people have been branding me as the babi man on Twitter. Haha. Perhaps and maybe I just love and enjoy my pork too much. But anyways, I do self-proclaimed to be a pork lover; I am a pork lover and importantly, I believe I have sampled and tried enough places - enough pork burgers, enough bak kut teh places to know a good place from an average place.
Drive into a hidden spot in Taman Kepong and you'll find a hidden gem - yes, it is indeed a bak kut teh place. I have this little policy of mine which I set recently - if the food is good, I'll blog about it. There are some good places that I dont blog - why? I like to keep some hidden gems to myself (so that it doesnt get too packed after other people discovered it - like LeVain =( Anyways, for Heng Bak Kut Teh - I feel it is a secret that everyone needs to know about.
Heng Bak Kut Teh Delights.
For bookings, call Billy or Anderson to find out more and enquire too.
How did HENG BAK KUT TEH came about? According to its blog (YES, they do have a BLOG!) - it all started in Johor Bahru (southern of Msia), by the Heng Family in 1960. The whole idea was to create a healthier way to eating Bak Kut Teh. Since the family is so much into Bak Kut Teh daily, they were in serious need to develop a much more healthier way in order to consume it daily. The family 1st started to cook for themselves only, but the aroma was just too tempting, moving across its neighbors. Neighbors started coming over asking for a taste of this, and after 3 years of free sampling and free food to its neighbors, VOILAAA the birth of Heng Bkt Delights was formed in 1963, and since then, numerous students took up learning the "Heng Bkt Recipe" from the Heng family.
The place has got a simple setting - in fact, the floors are only cement render. But the fact that it is very brightly lit makes the place look very clean and pleasant.
The lou keok wan - or lou chu yoke. =) a.k.a. Dark sauce pork knuckle ahaha.
If you are a fan of lou chu yoke, as much as I am, I think you would love this a lot!!! =) I feel this is a must try - with its awesome tinge of vinegar in the dish, it is a superb appetizer - perfect to start off your dinner.
The bak kut teh. =)
The soup was clear, and it wasnt overly herbal - which made it perfect.
As I boasted before, I have tried so many different bakuteh places, but not many can satisfy my bakuteh cravings. Some soups were tasteless, some overly herbal, some too thick, some just cant make it at all. Heng's bak kut teh soup was pretty clear (with minimal pork fats), and importantly for some lighter eaters, it wasnt overly herbal.
The shuen lat choy.
Another good start to your dinner. I dont take much vege - but I usually take the hamchoys and the shuen lat choys. This one here - was very sour and spicy; it hits the tastebuds right away and you'll feel extra motivated to eat more. Aweesomeee...
The special rice.
If you're expecting the 'yao fan' that you get elsewhere - you'll be disappointed. However, Heng Bak Kut Teh does a even better alternative to that - they give you their special recipe wu tau fan (yam rice). I heard they have the kam kua fan as well - but unfortunately I didnt get to try it out. Will check it out the next time and update here ok.
Then the next dish was served... ahhh... the lenses all fogging up... mmm...
This is the chu keok chou - or in some places, they call it chu keok keong.
Chu keok chou - or pork leg vinegar (ahaha direct translation) - is an awesome pork dish. I know it is not usually served with bak kut teh - but you just have to try it as well. I suggest you to go to HENG with an empty stomach - this way you can try out everything there and eat more!!!
Next... another rare combination at bak kut teh places...
The wu chew chu tou tong!!! Black pepper chu tou tong!!!
On a cold cold rainy day, and you wanna warm yourself up and make yourself sweat, comeby and order the chu tou tong. It was one of my favourites for the night - but I only took the soup ahaha, not a fan of intestines =)
If you thought they wont be having any other rare dishes with bak kut teh - we had the wong chao kai as well!!!!!!!
Wong chao kai - or yellow rice wine chicken - is yet another difficult dish which I havent had many good ones. Most were either tasteless, or not enough wine ahhaha LOL. This one at HENG's... pretty good, pretty nice... if you finish their soup, I think you might just get drunk ahaha LOL.
The total amount of food that we had for the 4 of us. The damage.. about RM70 only.
Tasty, nice and affordable. Just how food should be.
Thats not all - they are PET FRIENDLY too!!! =P
Heng Bak Kut Teh Delights
No 622, Jalan 20, Rumah Panjang,
Off Jalan Kuang Gunung,
Taman Kepong,
Kepong.
Anderson 019 208 0720
Billy 016 332 8003
Directions to get to HENG BAK KUT TEH DELIGHTS. =)