BKK Bistro and Bar Review: ORTO’s Thai Food and Boat Noodles Joint!

BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO Entrance

We’ve visited ORTO several times and have walked past BKK Bistro and Bar without trying out its 80cents boat noodles! This time, we decided to stop by (but still have not tried the bubble tea next door) to taste some of the Thai food offerings available at BKK Bistro and Bar!

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BKK Bistro and Bar Menu

BKK Bistro and Bar Menu 80 cents boat noodles
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu 80 cents boat noodles
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Pork and Beef Bowl
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Pork and Beef Bowl
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Light Bites
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Light Bites
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Desserts
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Desserts
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Drinks
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu Drinks
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu to be filled out
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu to be filled out
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu to be filled out Boat Noodles Choices
BKK Bistro and Bar Menu to be filled out Boat Noodles Choices

The BKK Bistro and Bar menu is rather extensive. They serve all the famous Thai offerings such as its signature 80 cents boat noodles, Thai papaya salad (Som Tam), Thai milk tea, grilled meats and also the mango sticky rice! This time, we went with:

1. Thai Ice Tea – $4.80
2. Boat Noodles (Glass Noodles, Tom Yum, Prawn) – $0.80
3. Boat Noodles (Glass Noodles, Tom Yum, Beef) – $0.80
4. Boat Noodles (Glass Noodles, Herbal, Pork) – $0.80
5. Boat Noodles (Rice Noodles, Tom Yum, Pork) – $0.80
6. Glass Noodles, Tom Yum, Beef Bowl – $7.80
7. Thai Papaya Salad – $8.80
8. Crispy Pork Belly – $10.80
9. Mango Pomelo Ice – $7.80

The total came up to $50.85 inclusive of GST 😊

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The ambience of BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO

BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO Entrance
BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO Entrance
BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO Alfresco Seating Areas with Fairy Lights
BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO Alfresco Seating Areas with Fairy Lights
Bubble Tea Shop next to BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO with MRT passing overhead
Bubble Tea Shop next to BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO with MRT passing overhead

There are a few interesting things to note about dining at BKK Bistro and Bar. Firstly, it is located at ORTO. This means that there are some areas with water views over the fishing ponds of ORTO. Secondly, in the evenings, the fairy lights will be switched on, giving it a cozy alfresco feel. Thirdly, train enthusiasts would love that the MRT train passes by ever so often (see photo above) and you can time your shots to capture the head of the train overhead as you sip on your favourite drink or dessert!

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What we had at BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO

1. Thai Ice Tea – $4.80

BKK Bistro and Bar Thai Milk Tea
BKK Bistro and Bar Thai Milk Tea

The Thai Ice Tea (Milk Tea) tasted as how it should be. A taaaaad bit on the thin side. But nothing to complain about. However, with regard to drinks, we noticed that many regular customers would just order the bubble tea next door and not order drinks from BKK Bistro and Bar – apparently this is allowed. Do give this option a try on your next visit!

2. Boat Noodles (Glass Noodles, Tom Yum, Prawn) – $0.80
3. Boat Noodles (Glass Noodles, Tom Yum, Beef) – $0.80
4. Boat Noodles (Glass Noodles, Herbal, Pork) – $0.80
5. Boat Noodles (Rice Noodles, Tom Yum, Pork) – $0.80

BKK Bistro and Bar Boat Noodles (Choice of Glass/Rice Noodles and Prawn/Beef/Pork and Herbal/Tom Yum Soup)
BKK Bistro and Bar Boat Noodles (Choice of Glass/Rice Noodles and Prawn/Beef/Pork and Herbal/Tom Yum Soup)

We’ve ordered a few combinations that sort of encompassed all the available options. So let’s work through the options

Soup: In terms of soup, you can choose between Tom Yum and Herbal. For us, Tom Yum comes up tops. It was tangy, slightly spicy and rather enticing. On the other hand, the herbal option was…meh. Didn’t really get what it really was. It wasn’t herbal nor was it savoury. A rather odd choice of soup base.

Meats: Beef came out tops with pork coming in a close second . The prawn option looked rather miserly though it could be due to the comparative prices between these options.

Noodles: As for noodles, it was a tie. Tom preferred the rice noodles while Kate preferred the glass noodles.

Hence, to conclude, if you’re trying out the BKK Boat Noodles at ORTO, go with either the Beef Tom Yum Rice Noodles or the Pork Tom Yum Glass Noodles.

6. Glass Noodles, Tom Yum, Beef Bowl – $7.80

Glass Noodles Tom Yum Beef Boat Noodles at BKK Bar and Bistro Review
Glass Noodles Tom Yum Beef Boat Noodles at BKK Bar and Bistro Review

In fact, we enjoyed these combinations so much that we went for the large portion instead. Size and portion wise, we guesstimated that it was probably the same if you ordered 10 of the same bowls. Hence, if you already know what you want and not want to “struggle” with multiple small bowls, the beef or pork bowls (priced at $7.80) would do the trick.

7. Thai Papaya Salad – $8.80

Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam) BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO
Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam) BKK Bistro and Bar ORTO

During our visit, we took a look around and saw that almost every table ordered the Thai Papaya Salad. We wouldn’t say that it was reasonably priced as the portion was actually quite small for an almost $10 dish. However, taste wise, it was shiok! The papaya had a fresh crunch to it and the fish sauce coupled with the dried shrimp, gave the entire dish an authentic taste. 😋

8. Crispy Pork Belly – $10.80

BKK Bistro and Bar - Crispy Pork Belly
BKK Bistro and Bar – Crispy Pork Belly

This dish was the biggest disappointment. It was dry. Although the name of this dish does sound tempting, we will avoid it the next time. Probably go with the BBQ chicken which we saw at several tables.

9. Mango Pomelo Ice – $7.80

Mango Pomelo Ice BKK Bistro and Bar
Mango Pomelo Ice BKK Bistro and Bar
BKK Bistro and Bar Review - Mango Pomelo Ice
BKK Bistro and Bar Review – Mango Pomelo Ice

We originally wanted to have mango sticky rice to round up the meal. Unfortunately, they were out of mango sticky rice! Correspondingly, we were devastated! 😭😭😭 Hence, we had to go with mango pomelo ice as recommended by our server. It was good but we probably wouldn’t order it for our next visit – a little too “icy” on taste.

Conclusion

After dinner at BKK Bistro and Bar, we took a short stroll at Lower Seletar Reservoir to walk off the calories 😅

Sunset at Lower Seletar Reservoir after dinner at ORTO
Sunset at Lower Seletar Reservoir after dinner at ORTO

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The reflections over the waters as well as the hues in the skies during sunset was simply beautiful. In all, we enjoyed the meal but would probably do a few “tweaks” during our next visit. Firstly, we’d request for a seat next to the waters at ORTO. Secondly, we’d order a bubble tea from the store next door. Thirdly, we’d order the BBQ chicken (whole or wings). Lastly, we’d really want to try out the mango sticky rice.

If you have tried out the dishes at BKK Bistro and Bar, let us know your thoughts in the comments section below as well!

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