Soh Food : stewed duck, my kind of comfort food

I was there on a Sunday for lunch and the food centre was unexpectedly quiet as some of the stalls were closed. I came specifically for this newly opened stall serving traditional stewed duck. I decided to go with Duck Leg ($5.50), Salted Vegetable and Duck Soup ($4.00) and a bowl of rice ($0.50). There are also Duck Drumstick ($4.00) and Duck Wings ($3.00) available. The Whole Duck ($40.00) is available upon pre-order.

While waiting, the lady asked, "You stay around here?" which I replied, "No". She continued asking, "Then, how did you know about us?" I said, "I came across friends sharing food pictures of your stall. And, I tell myself that I better come over quickly before the reporters and bloggers write about your stall." She laughed and said, "Now, you do not have to wait too long."

The Duck Leg came with 2 pieces of braised mushroom and a portion of spinach served in a pool of tasty braised sauce. The stewed duck was really soft that the meat has fallen off the bone effortlessly. This is a very homely dish and is quite different from the braised duck. It is done differently and tasted not quite the same as well, the flavor is generally lighter. And, they are likely to be the only hawker stall in Singapore serving this traditional dish. 

The Salted Vegetable and Duck Soup is a comforting choice. It consists of 2 pieces of duck wings with salted vegetable and tomato. The flavor is light, not too salty or sour and it is also not oily. My dining companion compared it with the same dish served by Hup Seng Duck Rice at Sin Ming and he liked their version but I actually prefer this one. 

I was asked whether I want to have braised sauce drizzled over my rice. There is also an option to have it with kway teow.

This is soothing, comfort food that brings back warm memories of eating with family.

SOH FOOD

7 Empress Road #01-06 Empress Road Food Centre SINGAPORE 260007

Opening Hours: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm (Closed on Mondays)

Freshly made soup available at Hawker Centre

This is the first time that i came along such a stall in a hawker centre. I came across this stall online and came purposely today just to try it. I was there close to 11 am. The hawker centre was rather quiet at that time with no queue right at this stall at all. I decided to go with Minestrone soup. I love anything that is tomato based and this made Minestrone to be my favourite choice whenever i am making an order for soup. 

I given my order and waited there. Minestrone Soup served with a bun reasonably priced at $5.20 as compared to The Soup Spoon. The stall owner asked me to take a seat and offered to send it when it's ready. He sent it in a couple of minutes on a tray. I guess he knew i was looking for the soup. He said it's in the brown paper bag together with the bread. 

A good portion of Minestrone was served in a paper bowl with the stall name nicely printed.

I simply adored the bright orangey color of the soup.

When i took the bun from the brown paper bag, it was still warm.

The portion of soup was substantial for a quick lunch. It was packed with different ingredients like bits of carrot, cucumber, onion, tomato and pasta.

 A piece of butter was given together with the bun. A fork with a piece of those wooden ice cream stick wrapped in the piece of tissue paper.

The best way to enjoy is to tear a small piece of the bun and to dip it into the soup then eat it. I enjoyed my early lunch totally. It is definitely a hearty yet healthy alternative as compared to the usual rice and noodle.

Chatted a little with the owner. I was told the Minestrone and others on the menu are freshly prepared daily with fresh ingredients to ensure the best quality of these items.

This is going to be my choice for lunch or even dinner if i happen to be in the vicinity. Some of the items available on their menu are Green Pea Soup with Bacon ($4.80), Pumpkin Soup ($5.20), Forest Mushroom ($5.20), Spicy Pork Spaghetti ($5.20), Spaghetti Bolognese ($5.20), Cream of Onion Soup ($5.60), Beef Stew ($5.80) etc. If you need an extra bun to go with your soup, it is available at 0.40 cents for a piece.

If you are wondering where to eat during the Chinese New Year period then you might be delighted to know that they are open during that period.

THE SOUP BAR

Block 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #02-51 Tanjong Pagar Food Centre SINGAPORE 081006