順發肉骨茶 Restoran Shoon Huat

Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)

Address: 11, Jalan Sutera 1, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zvwyufmCTqfWR3VA7
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)

Barley Drink (No Sugar, Cold) = RM2.00
Mixed BKT (1 Person) No Carbs = RM18.00

SST 6% = RM1.20

Do take note that this Place only accepts Cash or Wireless Payment.
Debit / Credit Card Payments are Not Available.

 Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.
Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.

This "順發" is like a Pretty Famous BKT Eatery Brand in JB.
Other than this one I'm reviewing, there are Various Variations.

Same Chinese Names, Different English Name Variations. Not sure if they are related or not.

Trivia for Foreign Folks: The Name "順發" literally translates to "Smooth Prosperity".

順發肉骨茶 Restoran Soon Loy (also in Taman Sentosa)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cwWW3GopgWrqEXWt6

順發肉骨茶 Soong Huat Bak Kut Teh in Taman Desa Tebrau that I reviewed previously.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Anyway this Restoran here in Taman Sentosa is a Very Big Place with a Large Airconditioned Dining Area. Go up to the Front Counter to Order, take a Tag and proceed to the Dining Area. I love the Beautiful Art Mural that you can see. Even on a Weekday, there were lots of Customers. I won't be surprise if this place is 爆满 on a Weekend.

The Staffs were Polite and Reserved. I appreciate them reminding that Liver is included which I told them I have no issues with. It took about 10 Mins for Everything to be Served Up. Not Bad Timing considering the Level of Customers when I was there.


Barley Drink (No Sugar, Cold) = RM2.00

According to the Staffs, this is the Only Zero Sugar Drink. The Fact its Zero Sugar means this is probably Homemade at least. There are some Barley Groats I found too.

Served in a Disposable Plastic Cup, it was neither Diluted nor Gao Gao, leaning on Light Tasting. The Whole Drink was Acceptable but also Nothing Amazing.

Mixed BKT (1 Person) No Carbs = RM18.00

I liked that the Dish came bubbling when it arrived which was Visually Very Appetizing as you can see.
Of course I dissected it Closely which consists of:

4 Cuts of Pork Ribs
4 Slices of Liver
1 Large Button Mushroom cut in half
1 Small Bulb of Garlic.

Quality of the Soup

There is quite alot of Soup given, I think about 3 Small Bowls worth. There was a Meaty Porky Aroma that wafted from it. 

Completely Not Herbal, the Taste is basically a Decent Pork Broth with a Strong Meaty Profile and Presence. Sweetish with a Slight Bit of MSG used. This is a Meaty Pork Soup is what it is. Also not Overly Saltish.

Quality of the Pork Ribs

The 4 Cuts probably make up to 1 Full Rib. Some Pieces are Meatier, while some are More Boney.
The Meat is not like those Tender Fall off the Bone, but more on the Firmer Side. 

I liked that it was Meaty but also Clean Tasting and Not Overly Porky. Decent Acceptable Pork Rib, but also taste like any other Pork RIbs out there. I don't feel it is Particularly Special for me tbh.

Quality of the Liver

Unfortunately these weren't the Softer Tender type but actually a Tad Hard and Dry.
Noticeably Livery but also Not Too Much. Also nothing special about this Liver.

Quality of the Button Mushroom

Surprisingly Large, I don't think this is from a Typical Canned Product? Again nothing special for this one.

Quality of the Garlic

Surprised to find 1 Whole Bulb here as this is usually such a Calafare Item in a BKT. I liked the Garlicky Cream that you can squeeze out of them. If you enjoy Garlic, this is OK. If you don't like Garlic though, this is probably a Wasted Throwaway Item for you.


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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At the Price of RM2.00 (S$0.70) isn't a Bad Price to pay for an Actual Homemade Zero Sugar Barley Drink with some Barley Groats. Having said that, it was neither Diluted nor Gao Gao, Acceptable but Not Amazing. I bought it only because it is the Only Available Zero Sugar Drink Option.

At the Price of RM18.00 (S$5.90) isn't Cheap for what is Essentialy just a 1 Pork Rib BKT. Nothing Herbal at all about this, it is basically a Regular Meaty Tasting Pork Soup. If you are looiking for Herbal, this is not it. Clean Tasting Pork Rib with a Hard and Dry Liver Quality, I personally don't find this anything special really.

Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. If you are ok that this is a No Herbal Meaty Tasting Pork Soup, is OK with the Price on the Menu, I can still recommend to come give this a try. It is quite popular with Customers even on a Weekday as you can see, so I'm sure they have their Fans.