Why Bak Kut Teh deserves more attention

Bak Kut Teh rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The fragrant and layered complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using lemongrass correctly takes real skill.

Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. I encountered it first in a laksa restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. bandung rose milk drink is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Bak Kut Teh is the dish to start with.