✍ 22 Mar 2023. Our simple plan was to catch some hyperlocal breakfast in Silom before hopping on the free boat shuttle from Saphan Tatsin pier to the iconic Iconsiam shopping mall.
We just walked along Chareon Krung Road heading 1 o'clock from the intersection with N Sathon Road (at Saphan Tatsin BTS station). Having done that, to us it is a beautiful plan - hyperlocal eating before modern global brands shopping at Iconsiam (I only look see, look see lah).
I was looking, sniffing as we made our way along busy Chareon Krung Road. Paused at this interesting busy shop selling porridge. There was no signboard as far as I could see (so it is easy to miss).
Then fickle uncle decided to go in and sample one bowl of porridge. Two persons share one bowl, spread the risk calories, what can go wrong, right?
The menu was simple - various combinations of pork congee, raw egg, century egg, pork ball, offal. Prices range from B45 to B80 (2023 price).
Two persons shared one bowl of pork congee with century egg because we wanted to hit as many stalls / shops as possible before crossing the river to Iconsiam.
The first mouthful, and both of us were struck by the none too subtle burnt taste in the porridge. But, very quickly I came to the conclusion that the burnt taste actually made the congee tasted more interesting.
The congee itself was smooth, wasn't too thick and it had the natural sweetness of fresh pork underlying the subtly sweet rice. Love it.
The handmade pork balls were great - they were handmade on the spot, large, the meat and fat mince was so fresh, soft and naturally sweet. Love it ♥️
Together with the chao tah porridge, the slight burnt taste and sweetness in the congee and pork complemented each other perfectly.
We had a couple of these crispy, chewy fried fritters.
So nice lo, especially when eaten together with the congee.
Will definitely be back for this delicious hyperlocal experience.
Continuing along Charoen Krung Road for another 5 minutes, we stumbled upon another awesome foodie hotspot Kha Mu Charoensang Silom ขาหมูเจริญแสงสีลม.
✍ 21 Jan 2016. Come here a few times, now then realised why they are called Jok Prince. It's 王子戏院猪肉粥 the pork porridge stall at Prince cinema.
Singapore's own Prince cinema was demolished a few years ago (in 2020).
✍ 29 Apr 2026. Thai Prime Minister Anutin brought Singapore Defence Minister Chan to enjoy the famous "burnt" porridge of Jok Prince.
Who is Tony Johor Kaki?
wah, the slim tender jok princess from 10 yrs ago has become he jok aunty liao...
ReplyDeleteSimply love this hahahah usually my 1st stop then proceed to eat khao kar moo
ReplyDeleteDidn’t like the chao tah taste honestly.. but the meat is nice thou..
ReplyDeleteMy fav jok joint as well and the train is BTS SkyTrain
ReplyDeleteprefer Joke Sam Yan near the chula 50 kitchen the minced meat nicer still can buy raw minced meat
ReplyDeleteMust add century egg and salted egg and extra minced meat ball lol … have fond memories of both prince and jade cinema .
ReplyDeleteOld cinema used to be there
ReplyDeleteMichelin Recognition: Despite its humble street-food origins, the Jok Prince Porridge shop has earned a Bib Gourmand distinction from the Michelin Guide for several consecutive years (since 2019).
ReplyDeleteTony Boey its confirm good and not too long a walk from nearby Saphan Taksin BTS station
ReplyDeleteI actually had a better one at 2am along some dingy street. But yes, this is a very nice porridge as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the pork porridge. Prob one of the best I tried
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