It’s been months since I last had soup kambing, and I realized just how much I missed it the moment that warm, spiced aroma was served to my table. Today’s lunch was from Haji M. Abdul Rajak Stall, my first time ordering here and it turned out to be one of those meals that reminds you why certain classics never go out of style.
Let’s talk value first because, real talk, soup kambing sits on the pricier end of hawker eats. My order came to SGD 7.00 for the smallest bowl, plus SGD 1.00 for the bread. Not exactly budget friendly, but I was curious and craving something robust, so I went for it. The bowl had a gentle ripple of steam, that rich sheen on top, and little gems of mutton peeking through... very promising.
The broth is what makes or breaks soup kambing for me, and this one was a winner. It’s thick but clean, aromatic without being muddy, and richly seasoned with a variety of spice that warms me up nicely. Think gentle heat, whisper of cumin-y flavor, and that satisfying meaty backbone you only get from long-simmered bones. Despite its heaviness, the soup didn’t feel too much at all... I almost finished the entire bowl, which honestly doesn’t happen often with other soupy dishes. Maybe it’s the way the spices keep nudging you to take “just one more” spoonful. I kept slurping and slurping… and slurping… LOL.
I ordered the leg cut because I’m that person who loves to munch on tendons and slightly fatty bits. Zero regrets. The pieces were soft with a pleasing bouncy-chewy texture, the kind you take your time with because it’s oddly satisfying. Every bite carried that savory, muttony taste, and the cartilage-rich bits turned silky in the hot broth. It’s comfort food with a little bit of challenge but I'm okay with that... nibble, dip, repeat.
Speaking of dipping, the bread was essential. Dry, unassuming pieces at first glance, but dunk them for a few seconds and they transform... spongey, fragrant, and soaked with rich soup. The thick broth clings to the crumb, and each bite gives you stew-level satisfaction without any of the heaviness. I’d happily pay that extra dollar again just for this bread-and-broth combo.
What I appreciated most was how “clean” the bowl tasted from start to finish. No greasiness coating the lips, no spice fatigue, just steady, confident flavors. It’s the kind of soup you can sip slowly and still feel good afterwards. Also, generous mutton-to-broth ratio... enough pieces to keep each spoonful interesting.
Overall, a solid lunch and a lovely reintroduction to soup kambing. Yes, it’s pricier than my usual hawker meals, but the quality, depth, and pure comfort factor made it worth the spend today. Next time I will try the ribs version; I want to see how those bones play with the broth and whether I can have more of the collagen-y goodness out of each dip of bread. Consider this a happy first visit and absolutely not the last.
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