Mr Lorbak Review: Cheap And Good Lu Rou Fan With Egg At $3.50 At Ubi

I would eagerly dig into a big, fatty chunk, and scoop up its savoury gravy to drench my white rice in deliciousness. I find that lor bak (braised pork) is one of those dishes that reminds many of us of our mums’ cookery.

Cheap And Good Lu Rou Fan For $3.50 | Mr Lorbak Food at Mr Lorbak My order of Braised Pork Rice ($3.50) was served quickly. White rice was topped with a chunk of lor bak that was cut into bite-sized pieces, before being dressed in gravy.

Black fungus, and two halves of a braised egg completed the bowl, with parsley for garnishing. Each piece of lor bak had a visually appealing ratio of meat to fat, making me salivate.

The white grains were distinct and firm, and there was just enough braising gravy to taste it. Pairing my lor bak with a spoonful of rice balanced out the saltiness of the meat.

While I initially wished the egg was more deeply marinated with braising sauce, I realised the meal was already savoury enough. The black fungus was crunchy, and served as a refreshing contrast to the rest of the ingredients.

It hit my tongue with a sharp spiciness, and had a hint of zest that easily cut through the strong savoury flavours of my meal. Mr Lorbak’s house-made sauce was inspired by Thai chilli and has lime juice added to it.

The stall also offers Braised Tau Pok , Braised Mushrooms , Preserved Vegetables , and Soy Braised Peanuts as add-ons for $0.50 each. My order of Braised Tau Pok and Preserved Vegetables were served in a separate plate.

A piece of tau pok was cut into four pieces, and was juicy, and slightly chewy. Ambience at Mr Lorbak Mr Lorbak is located in Ubi, and it is the brightest stall in the coffee shop. William was friendly and approachable in a way that added to the homeliness of the experience.

The verdict Lor bak is one of those dishes that many of us would compare to our mother’s preparation. That stated, it’s not easy to prepare, and most of us probably don’t get to enjoy it often at home.

It’s certainly a bowl of warmth I would like to tuck into if I’m in the area. For more cheap and good braised pork rice, check out Five Ten and Eat 3 Bowls !