BKK Bistro and Bar is a popular Thai-inspired restaurant located at ORTO. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Thai cuisine and it’s known for its delicious and authentic Thai dishes. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere, it’s great for a casual meal or a quick bite.
BKK Bistro and Bar is a popular Thai-inspired restaurant located at ORTO. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Thai cuisine and it’s known for its delicious and authentic Thai dishes. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere, it’s great for a casual meal or a quick bite.
Boat Noodles ($0.80)
We ordered many different variations of the thai boat noodles, mixing our orders with different variations of ingredients. We ordered multiple bowls varying between tom yum soup and herbal soup whilst also having either glass noodles or rice noodles. We then varied the ingredients, having pork balls, beef balls, pork slices and beef slices mixed throughout.
We first tried the tom yum Soup, which was a spicy and sour soup that was packed with flavour. The broth was well balanced, with a slight level of spiciness that was not overpowering, it had a nice kick to it but not too much. The size of the bowls were small and easy to finish in just a few mouthfuls.
Then, we moved on to the herbal soup variation, which was a dish that was packed with flavours and textures. The broth was rich and savoury, with a nice balance of flavours. The rice and glass noodles both went well with the soup and the ingredients. The noodles were cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of chewiness.
Crispy Pork Belly served with Honey Mustard Sauce ($10.80)
The crispy pork belly with honey mustard sauce was presented in 2 neat rows of severely deep fried pork belly. Whilst the pork belly looked really dry, it was exceptionally crispy on the outside and somewhat tender on the inside.
The honey mustard sauce added a nice flavour to the dish giving it a sweet and tangy depth of flavour that helped to balance out the oiliness of the pork belly.
Deep Fried Tofu Topped with Chicken Floss served with Mayonaise Sauce ($7.80)
The deep fried tofu topped with chicken floss came in an unassuming plate looking very ordinary and basic. The texture of the dish was perfect, the tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with the chicken floss adding a nice texture to the dish.
The tofu had a nice light flavor that was perfectly complemented by the savoury and slightly sweet chicken floss. The dish also came with a side of mayonnaise that added an extra layer of flavour.
Gai Yang ($15.80)
We next had gai yang, commonly known as thai street grilled chicken on the side. The dish looked like any normal grilled chicken and was served with a thai sweet chilli sauce. The grilled chicken was a tad dry and had to be eaten with the sauce to help moisturise it a little. It was on the disappointing side and could have been better.
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BKK Bistro and Bar
BKK Bistro and Bar at ORTO is a must try for anyone looking for boat noodles. The restaurant allows you to mix the boat noodles based on the preferred noodles, soup and ingredients. Known for being affordable, you’d be ordering multiple bowls of the boat noodles before feeling satisfied. Take note of how much you order and do be careful not to overorder!
The atmosphere is casual and relaxed though the staff might be busy at times. The portions are small, but you’ll start feeling it after having enough bowls to go around. Whether you’re in the mood for something spicy, sweet, or savoury, BKK Bistro and Bar has something to offer for everyone.
Price:
Boat Noodles ($0.80)
Crispy Pork Belly served with Honey Mustard Sauce ($10.80)
Deep Fried Tofu Topped with Chicken Floss served with Mayonaise Sauce ($7.80)
Gai Yang ($15.80)
BKK Bistro and Bar
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📍 81 Lorong Chencharu, 01-09A ORTO, Singapore 769198
🕒 5pm–2am (Sunday-Friday), 5pm–11pm (Saturday)