Serving for about 2 decades, the success of this stall, with perpetual long queues that form even before they open for the day, has resulted in a streamlining of their menu offerings and opening times.
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These days, there is only 1 option on the menu (a mixed fish soup and rice set) with a few minor customisations (add-ons). Ordering is simply a matter of stating how many sets you want, dine-in or takeaway - great process efficiency for the kitchen.
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The appeal lies in their secret broth, a delectable and robust stock, cloudy with hours of simmered fish bones and herbs. Full-bodied and warm, delicious savoury sweet salty flavours, excellent on cold rainy days.
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The fresh mackerel fish, both natural and fried, are nicely deboned, small but tender flaky in texture, with meaty sweet savoury flavour.
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There's crisp cabbage with vegetal sweet notes, and fluffy white rice with grainy sweet flavour to complete.
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The intensity of non-stop serving has led them to open just 2.5 hours every weekday, usually selling out before that.
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Fish Soup
Mei Xiang Black & White Fish Soup
@ Berseh Food Centre, 166 Jalan Besar #02-44
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