Cute $3.80 piglet buns crammed with pork chop & crispy hen at Hougang kopitiam

I chanced upon a Facebook publish about Seng Huat Coffee House that’s positioned simply reverse Hougang Mall. It sells adorable-looking piglet buns that are filled with numerous substances, identical to a burger.

I’m not a fan of cutesy issues like Hello Kitty or Pokemon. Just ask my colleagues, Gillian or Pavin, and also you’ll study that I cringe at them (shudders). However, the buns had been acceptable to me as they had been neither vibrant nor kiddish.

I arrived on the kopitiam on a Monday morning, and there was already a protracted queue forming in entrance of the stall.

It sells quite a lot of breakfast objects like bee hoon, kaya buns, and your good ol’ cup of kopi o.

What I attempted at Seng Huat Coffee House

I began my morning with the Ham & Egg Bun (S$3.50). Alternatively, you possibly can go for a Pork Bun Set Meal (S$5.80) which has 2 soft-boiled eggs and a espresso thrown in.

The bun had nearly all the main points of a piglet— the snout, face construction and a pair of tiny raisins to characterize its eyes— so quirky, I liked it!

It was crammed with a slice of ham and an over-easy fried egg. There was a drizzle of chilli sauce and over-the-counter mayonnaise on high— don’t count on fancy substances like truffle mayo or sriracha chilli right here. Seng Huat Coffee House’s chilli sauce was on the candy facet, so it’s appropriate for individuals who can’t take spice.

The buns had been comfortable however not soggy, with a lightweight perfume of Planta or margarine which was used to grill the bread. The complete mixture transported me again in time to my secondary faculty days, the place the canteen served easy buns and burgers.

The ham and egg had been nothing to rave about, simply easy and comforting. I used to be glad that the yolk was well-done, so I didn’t have to wash up any explosive yolk— a non-messy affair!

I then moved on to their specialty merchandise which everybody was raving about on-line, the Original Pork Bun (S$3.80). It consisted of a slice of pork chop, cheddar cheese, and was topped with mayonnaise and chilli sauce.

At first look, my eating companions and I believed that the pork chop was a bit of bak kwa on account of its barely charred floor.

After taking the primary chew, I used to be shocked at how tender and flavourful the meat was. The texture of the meat resembled pulled pork due to its stringy insides. It was marinated in one thing candy and went rather well with the creamy melted cheese on high. The candy and bitter hints derived from the chilli sauce and mayo elevated the style much more.

Perhaps my solely gripe with it was that the pork chop was just a little too skinny, and I wished extra! That being stated, I wouldn’t count on them to serve a bigger-sized piece of meat for that worth level.

The ultimate bun I attempted was the Crispy Chicken Bun (S$3.80). It had a thick breaded hen cutlet along with a slice of cheddar cheese, and a luscious unfold of mayo.

Similar to the earlier 2, the buns had been comfortable and completely grilled. I omitted the chilli sauce and I instantly regretted my choice. The total style of the Crispy Chicken Bun wasn’t as sturdy with out the candy chilli sauce to carry it up.

The hen cutlet was nonetheless moist and the breading was good and crispy. The thickness of the meat was a lot greater than that of the pork chop— this selection is the perfect bang in your buck!

Final ideas

Although I get pleasure from visiting a flowery cafe or two as soon as in a blue moon, easy kopitiam fare remains to be my go-to. These piglet buns usually are not solely wallet-friendly, however they’re additionally scrumptious and nice to have on-the-go.

My favorite bun from that morning was the Original Pork Bun and I extremely suggest it— attempt it and let me know what you assume.

Expected harm: S$3.50 – S$6 per pax

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