caleb L.
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Beyond its Michelin Guide recognition, 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝟭𝟴 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲 possesses something deeper, stories of food rooted in nostalgia. Unlike its other branches, this original one is takeaway-centric with several makeshift tables and stools to dine on, albeit suitable for diners to stand along the street to munch on their snacks as well.
Here, patrons can find an assortment of old school snacks like imitation shark’s fin soup, spicy fish balls and braised duck leg. The star dish in its name, 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲, takes one back to Hong Kong of the 50s to 60s. The dog-tail-looking and udon-texture rice flour noodles are steeped in a rich thick and goey broth that bring out multiple flavours of sour, spicy, umami and salty. Think of shark’s fin soup minus the shark but equally tasty. That’s due to the dried shrimps, garlic, and generous amounts of Chinese dried radish, otherwise known as chye poh, which add an addictive crunch to this simple dish!