The new hawker and his ex-restaurant chef partner sell delicious melt-in-the-mouth lor bak and braised duck rice.
‘I’m not greedy, I don’t need a bungalow — condo can already,’ says Foodpanda rider turned hawker selling braised pork rice
“I wanted to try starting my own stall. I want to offer something straightforward, with fewer elements. The office crowd wants something fast and convenient – served within a minute,” he shares. Inspired by the popular Taiwanese dish lu rou fan, Weijie developed the braised meat rice bowl concept for Meat & Rice, replacing the original minced pork topping with larger slices of local lor bak.
Xavier’s dad also played a key role, helping to refine their braising sauce using a recipe passed down from his own father. But despite his contribution, he remains sceptical. “He firmly believes we’d be more successful if we opened a traditional braised meat stall. He thinks our current menu is too simple and too expensive,” Xavier shares with a grin.As the conversation shifts to food, the duo slip right back into their quarrelsome dynamic.
Interestingly, they take turns cooking the sauce, each following their own preference. So if you’re visiting the stall more than once, you might notice a slight difference depending on who’s behind the pot that day. The hawkers encourage customers to share their thoughts – hoping to finally settle their sauce debate once and for all.
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