Covid-19 has taken a toll on businesses. From learning to adapt and setting up online platforms, to some having to close for good, it has been nothing but an arduous journey for business owners.
For Nigel, Founder Bak Kut Teh’s Second Gen owner, he might just have to shut down the 42-year-old brand in the next 2 months if things don’t take a turn for the better.
In a social media post that has garnered more than 1000 shares, Nigel shared that the business is in a dire situation. Despite the announcement of Phase 2, the restaurants are still not seeing diners as much as they used to.
Takeaways and online deliveries have kept the business afloat during Covid-19 but efforts are still insufficient according to the post.
In an attempt to encourage dine-ins and to thank everyone who has supported them during the circuit breaker, they are offering 30% off their curated family set menus from 17 July to 17 August at their Hotel Boss, Bugis and Downtown East outlets.
What’s In The Curated Sets?
The curated family set menus are priced from $30.80 (U.P $45) for 2 pax and $50.80 (U.P $72.60) for 4 pax. Each set comes with the highly raved Bak Kut Teh dish, at least 3 accompanying side dishes, you tiao/dessert and drinks.
Bak Kut Teh
If you love peppery Bak Kut Tehs, you’ll be glad to know that the Bak Kut Teh at Founder’s is very peppery. The meat falls off the ribs easily, and the soup boasting a nice fragrant herby aroma. The best part about dining in? Refillable soup!
Make sure to dip your you tiao in the soup for the best experience!
Best With Rice (Steamed Trio Eggs)
One standout dish in the curated set menus is definitely the ‘Best with Rice’. Just like the name suggests, this dish is best, with rice. An upgraded version of steamed eggs, consisting of regular steamed egg with century and salted egg, topped off with spicy pork lard.
Some other dishes include poached seasonal vegetables, pig’s trotters and pork belly. Drinks-wise, you can choose from Barley, Longan & Red Dates or Lime Juice.
Loved By Many
If you’ve ever been to Founder BKT, you’ll definitely notice the walls plastered with pictures of celebrities. Founder Bak Kut Teh is a favourite of some well-known figures such as Mandopop Star Jay Chou.
Can’t Head Down? Islandwide Delivery
For those who are unable to dine-in, you can still order Founder Bak Kut Teh via https://wa.me/6588965136. However, the 30% discount sets are only available for dine-in.
Founder Bak Kut Teh @ Hotel Boss
500 Jalan Sultan, #01-09, S199020
Open Mon-Sun, 9am-10pm
Tel: 6816-2582
Founder Bak Kut Teh @ Bugis
530 North Bridge Rd, #01-01, S188747
Open Mon-Sun, 9am-10pm
Tel: 6255-3889
Founder Bak Kut Teh @ Downtown East
Market Square @ Downtown East, E!Avenue
1 Pasir Ris Close, #01-310, S519599
Open daily 10am-10pm
Tel: 6344-2588
To help the outlets adhere to safe distancing measures, do make a reservation before you head down.
*Update: The outlets listed above have since closed down. Founder Bak Kut Teh continues to operate at:
Flagship Outlet
347 Balestier Road, S329777
Wednesday-Monday, 11.45am-12am, Closed on Tuesdays
Branch at Bedok Marketplace
The Bedok Marketplace
348 Bedok Road, #02-21/32, S469560
Tuesday-Sunday. 10am-10pm. Closed on Mondays
You can place an order via wa.me/6596884649. They are also available on Oddle Eats, GrabFood, Deliveroo and Foodpanda.
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