#pork rib

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Oh, yes, Christmas dinner was quite an eyeful this year 👌🏻

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The Parkers Arms, Newton-in-Bowland

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The first time I patronized Tonkotsu Hototogisu (豚骨不如帰) at Causeway Point was before the nationwide partial lockdown, known as the Circuit Breaker kicked in. Finally after more than six months, I am back again, this time with mum.

I went for their signature Charcoal Spare Rib Ramen (S$15.90++) because the last time I was here, I ordered their Black Spicy Ramen Set. As you can see, the portion isn’t really a lot but hey, it is the taste that counts. I cannot fault the taste of the noodles 🍜 but that charcoal grilled pork rib had little meat clinging to the bone. Although tender, the meat is a little dry due to no fat on it. Would I ordered it again? Probably not.

Mum on the other hand thoroughly enjoyed her bowl of Cha Shu Don 🍜 (S$10.90++). It comes with two different cuts of pork – one braised and the other grilled over a bed of white rice.

We topped up S$4.90++ for a side of pan-fried Gyoza 🥟 and cold Houji Tea. These nuggets of crispy pork dumpling is juicy and sweet.

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BBQ Ribs

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Pork Rib Ramen with Veggies

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From this Deep Fried Squirrel Fish with Fruits (水果松鼠鱼) one can see the deftly knife skill of the chef. The picture on the menu actually decorated the fish to look like a squirrel but ours look more like a hedgehog. :D Taste wise, it was that of sweet and sour fish with fruity tangy tones imparted from the lychee and pineapple.

We ordered this boneless Pork Rib Deluxe (排骨王) for my niece and nephews because they would enjoy it. While us adults tucked into this Bean Curd Kailan (豆皮芥兰) which my sis recommended.

I love the creamy broth of this Amaranth Soup (上汤苋菜) with its three-egg ingredients of century egg, salted duck egg and chicken egg. The taste of this dish is so mellow and homely, hitting all the right spots.

This deceptively simple looking Stir-Fried Yam (酥炒香芋) garnished with just chopped spring onion is surprisingly easy on the palate. Thick fingers of yam lightly rolled in flour, deep-fried then coated with a malty sweet glaze. The crisp exterior and soft earthy flavour of the tuber enhanced by the sweetness of the glaze.

Another favourite of the younger family members was the Prawn Paste Chicken (虾酱鸡) with it crispy skin and plump juicy flesh. Definitely one of the better version I have ever eaten. There was much to like of the Salted Egg Prawn (咸蛋虾球) that came with a savoury creamy sauce that allowed the sweetness of the prawns to come through.

The last dish of the night was the Xinghua Braised Pork (兴化封肉). Thick slab of pork belly, slow braised till only the collagen is left and the meat so tenderly soft, it almost melt in the mouth. Throw in some branches of broccoli to meet the plant-based fibre requirement. A piece of this pork and a mouthful of the gravy coated rice, I am in heaven!

Just in case you are interested, here is the Receipt for the meal. No service charge or GST required. Looking at the bill, we finished 11-course dinner in less than an hour! I think it is a record for my family. :D To summarize, just as what my brother said, every dish is pretty tasty and the prices are reasonably affordable. I will definitely patronize this establishment again.