Magic of the sliced BBQ pork

BAK KWA!

Who can resist the tantalising fragrance of fresh BBQ sliced pork, charred and oozing with a sweet balance of fats and nectarous meat?! Without a strong will-power, even brides-to-be on a strict diet can easily submit to devouring them during the CNY period.

During the CNY period, queues for Bak Kwa can go up to an hour of waiting time for some old time house brands, and we have also heard of Singaporeans taking time off from work just to queue for it! Basically, Singaporeans will queue for anything, some say its in our blood. Anywhere with a queue signifies a good deal lurking in the corner. The same goes for food- any food with a queue better be worth the wait! 

Finally our turn! Other than the traditional bak kwas, most stores carry other popular CNY goodies such as pineapple tarts, cookies, love letter, kuah bangkit etc.  

Bak kwas are calling, have you got yours?

Photography: NiqSiow

Hair and make up: Joey Chan

Special thanks: Jophia & Larry

Jophia is wearing a silk chiffon evening gown with centre cut outs and toga lace applique.