23 year-old opens Muslim-friendly hawker stall with enormous burgers & briyani at Mountbatten Blackgoat

I’ve all the time had admiration for younger house owners who determine to make their goals into actuality. One good instance is the proprietor of the brand new hawker stall at 4A Jalan Batu Hawker Centre.

The sibling-run stall, Blackgoat, was initially a home-based enterprise that started off on Instagram in 2020. By experimenting from nasi briyani to burgers to grilled meats, @blackgoatprojects has lastly opened up their stall not too far off from the place they initially did pick-up supply in Mountbatten.

Blackgoat is the brainchild of Fikri, the principle chef and facilitator of the enterprise. A 23 year-old that has been lengthy within the kitchen, Fikri first began out serving to his grandpa within the kitchen as his datuk cherished cooking himself. He then pursued making burgers and briyani on the sidelines whereas working as a chef on the 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Zén.

The residence based mostly enterprise then took off with the assistance of household and associates within the setting of a house kitchen, and at last, he opened a brick and mortar stall of his personal whereas pursuing his research.

Since its opening on 19 Feb 2023, their menus have alternated between promoting briyani and Western meals throughout weekdays, and their signature burgers in the course of the weekends. Currently, they’re Muslim-friendly however not halal-certified.

What I attempted at Blackgoat

As I dined in on a weekend, I managed to strive their signature burgers. And I’ve acquired to say… they have been enormous.

I made an order for the White Pepper Fried Chicken Burger (S$14) and a Black Pepper Beef Burger (S$15). Both units got here with fries.

Well, that is the famed and well-hyped burger that I’ve seen throughout my Instagram tales time and time once more.

The White Pepper Fried Chicken Burger has been a staple of their menu ever since they began— famed for its gigantic piece of protein within the centre, I believe it’s solely pure for individuals to say that the burger is definitely worth the cash.

They use 200g of rooster thigh, which is marinated in a smoked paprika, garlic and white pepper concoction, after which cooked till the rooster is moist and tender within the center.

As it’s topped off with chipotle (my favorite spice-neutralising sauce), this burger instantly differs from the same old varieties that utilise the widespread bitter cream or mayonnaise as their pairing condiments.

On high of that, they’ve added za’atar on high of their burger. If you’re uncertain of what it’s, it’s a Middle Eastern herb that makes a superb complement to dry meats and buttered breads. This pairing is rare in Singapore however they went forward to experiment and perfected their rendition of the favored fried rooster burger that everybody loves.

For all of the cow lovers on the market, the Black Pepper Beef Burger will most likely be the one you’d go for.

Finished in a pan of cream sauce, the burger stunned me as I by no means thought that they’d make a cream pairing with a peppery savoury meat.

One factor I’ve realised with Blackgoat although, is that they actually like heavy flavours. The pepper element didn’t actually differ a lot from the rooster, however the addition of caramelised onions did a pleasing job in bringing hints of sweetness into an entire chunk. They cook dinner this right into a jam-like consistency, which thickens the feel of the unique onions.

The meat is cooked to medium nicely, although you may go for them to cook dinner it to your supreme doneness. Albeit on the pricier aspect as in comparison with most choices within the setting of a hawker centre, they do compensate with how they keep watch over element and style in relation to what they serve.

Further, the standard of the meat burger is corresponding to cafe or restaurant requirements— simply that you simply’re getting it in a extra humble setting.

Thankfully, the sturdy flavoured hamburgers have been neutralised by their brioche buns. Buttered and seared to a golden brown, the buns have been like pillows sandwiching the meats— they have been by no means dry or unsavoury, and had an excellent ratio of bun to beef.

The fries, nonetheless, might’ve been higher. They are barely bland as they’re frozen ones, however the style of the burgers does make up for it.

Final ideas

All in all, the burgers from the newcomer at Jalan Batu Hawker did hit the spot for spices and portion, simply that possibly they have been be on a pricier aspect.

One factor I did discover was an outdated woman ordering from them, and that caught me off guard. Gourmet burgers should not everybody’s cup of tea, however the addition of Blackgoat within the space actually permits for us to transcend from our typical understanding of hawker meals. It’s clearly proven from the various kinds of individuals which can be open to making an attempt them out as nicely.

Anyway, should you’re close by, remember to check out their weekday menu as nicely! They have way more reasonably priced choices which can be extra pockets pleasant on weekdays.

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