Thursday, January 29, 2026

More from Hakka Bond in Singapore

Mugwort kueh and braised pork belly with bicolor preserved vegetables

Those might look like limes or avocados above, but they're actually a mugwort-based dumpling with a sweet peanut mix inside. It was a dessert, even though the exterior carried a pronounced taste of leafy greens. It was good, just like pretty much everything else I've eaten at this restaurant.

Indeed, that pork dish behind it featured meat that was a bit dry, but the deliciously savory pickled vegetables underneath it made me forget all about it. There were actually two different types of pickles on that plate: a lighter yet saltier version and then a funkier dark one alongside it. This place really has some gems.

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