Pitt Street Koay Teow soup — Restaurant in George Town

Kway Teow Tng (Small) = RM7.00 No Service Charge

This is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Food Stall.

This was one of the Eateries I visited just before I boarded the Flight back to Singapore. It was Noticeably Crowded with Locals although Not Full House at 8.00am on a Saturday Morning.

The First Thing that caught my Eye was the Big Pot of Soup Broth that were Boiled with Multiple Whole Chickens within. Abit Unusual to see it Displayed like this as such Soup Pots are usually done in the Back Kitchen. But at least it shows how much Effort they put into the Making.

The Eatery has a Typical Kopitiam Look and while its not Air-Conditioned, it was still Airy. Staffs were Friendly and the Owner was a Friendly Middle Aged Chap and nicely explained the Dishes they have on offer.

Kway Teow Tng (Small) = RM7.00

Presentation-Wise, I thought it didn't look any different from a Regular Kway Teow Tng, nothing really Special. The Soup Broth has a Nice 清甜 Taste, Very Savoury with a Pork Lard Undertone. Even though it was boiled with Alot of Whole Chickens, it didn't taste Chickeny or Oily at all.

The Key Unique Ingredient is of course the 3 Eel Fishballs (Meatballs?) This is the 1st Time I'm eating Fishballs (Meatballs?) made out of Eel Meat. It looks like a Regular Fishball, ALMOST taste like a Regular Fishball, but Not Quite. They were Very Soft to the Bite. I describe the Bite Texture Softness abit like Butter, Very Smooth to Bite and yet not Nua Nua Mushy.

Salted and Marinated Nicely, Not at all Fishy with a Nice Savoury Taste. When I was touring their Back Kitchen, I saw them Mixing their Eel Meat which looked like a Pink Sludge in a Big Industrial Mixer as you can see in the Photo.

The Noodles were Silky Soft, easily slides down the Throat and Portion was acceptable for the price. But I reckon they're probably from a Package and not Homemade.

The Rest of the Ingredients were 2 Fish Slices which tasted like Compressed Fishcake. They were also Very Soft with a Noticeable Saltier Taste. Some Pieces of Pork Meats and Intestines which were Juicy, Meaty and Chewy but do have a Slightly Elevated Noticeable Porky Taste. These were then Finished Off and Topped off with Fried Pork Lard pieces which of course gave a Fragrant 猪油香味 to the Dish.

Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At a Total Combined Price of RM7.00 (S$2.20), this is Certainly Worth the Money to try. The Kway Teow Tng itself is Very Competently Made and I consider this Above Average in Taste.

Its the Eel Meat Fishballs (Meatballs?) that I feel is the Most Unique Ingredient since I've never tasted it before. I don't think we have Eel Meat Fishballs (Meatballs?) in Singapore right?

That said, Its not some Super Unusual Gourmet Dish, so don't expect to be Completely Blown Away because at its Base, this is still just a Kway Teow Tng 粿条汤 (albeit an Above Average One).

Just like every Hot Bowl of Kway Teow Tng, this one felt Very Warm and Easy on my Tummy in the Morning. Perfect for a Nice Morning Breakfast to start the Day. If you are around the Area, I definitely can recommend this to anyone to give this a try.

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Ridiculously poor service.Food is mediocre,though unique.

There were 2 of us,we were ushered to a bigger table (in the middle row) because the smaller tables were occupied.The couple before us was also ushered to a table of a same size as us...

The lady boss said she couldn't take our order first,because we were occupying a 4-person table and later on she wants us to change to a smaller table.She told us to wait.

This is ridiculous as my wife and I were carrying a lot of bags and we needed the space.If this is really the case,why didn't she ask the couple in front to change to a smaller table?They were empty-handed.

After around 15 mins,my wife asked if we could order,until then,our orders were taken.

Here's the best part...

We wanted to order drinks,but didn't know their rules.The lady boss said she was only in-charge of food.We needed to order drinks from another lady.

We tried to get her attention,but she totally ignored us.I read some reviews by other patrons that this seems to be the norm,she will only respond to customers whom she thinks are worth serving.

Speaking of the environment...

It's like sitting in an oven,which is expected,because of the lack of air-conditioning and the crowd.Still acceptable.

What's not acceptable to me is the incessant shouting of the lady boss.Her voice is really shrill and high-pitched,making my ears hurt.

The whole environment feels stressful,hot and uncomfortable.It's like you need to eat fast and buzz off quickly for the next customer.(No one tried to make us leave fast,it's just a vibe I felt).

Coming to food...

Had the Eel Fish Ball Noodle,and another bowl of Fish Balls only.The Eel Fish ball is quite chewy,a nicer texture than the usual fishballs,but to me,it tasted quite bland.

I like the chewy texture,it's quite unique.

The soup is mediocre,maybe to me,as food is subjective.

Overall,this is my first and last time.I find it ridiculous that as a paying customer,I have to literally "beg" to order a drink.Plus,to eat under such unfavorable conditions,how can one really enjoy the...

There's actually a method to the chaos. If you are a first timer, first you Q. Don't look for seating in the shop. The lady will assign you when you reach your turn. Thereafter sit quietly at the table till 2 people approach you. One for the food and one for the drink. There's no urgency to order, she will come to you. The dining area is clean and relatively well spaced for a coffee shop. The special atmosphere here will include the hollering you hear from her regularly. It's fun though and even though loud, she is actually quite polite.

So what's so special? To me, it's the eel-ball. It's soft, it's fresh and it's delicious. I found the clear soup delicious but light. The flavour is delicate, so, for those needing a little kick, you can add the accompanying cili padi and soy sauce to perk up the soup. The koay teow is yummily soft and silky. Superb bowl of KTT. Naturally you have the option to add on small intestine, minced meat and fish balls to make it an even heavier meal.

As for the dry version, I ordered it just to taste the difference. Once you have tried it, I think you would stick to the soup version which is much much better IMHO. Even though I find the soy dryish version aroma appetizing and flavour tasty, it still pales in comparison to the soup. But that's just me.

There always seems to be a Q but it moves relatively quickly even though the seating isn't generous. I guess all of us are understanding and just wish to eat comfortable but not staying back to chit chat and take up valuable table space for an unduely long time.

Final advise, if you see coconut tart at the entrance, buy it. They are incredibly delicious. It's a great way to end your meal or a good snack...