A café in Klang has ignited a heated debate online after introducing an unconventional ice cream flavor: bak kut teh. This latest offering from the café, located near Klang’s Little India, has polarized opinions among netizens.
Known for its fusion delicacies, the café has previously experimented with bak kut teh spaghetti, agar-agar, and risotto. The new bak kut teh-flavored ice cream, however, has drawn significant attention and mixed reactions.
One netizen supported the idea, writing, “An ice cream topped with bak kut teh sauce and spring onion. Japan also sells ice cream with spring onion. This means the concept could work.”
Despite some support, many others were less enthusiastic, arguing that the traditional herbal pork rib soup flavor does not pair well with ice cream. The unique combination of bak kut teh sauce and spring onion atop ice cream has left some skeptical about its appeal.
In response to the mixed reactions, the café has added a precautionary note to their menu, advising diners that the bak kut teh ice cream might not be to everyone’s taste.
The café’s daring culinary ventures continue to push the boundaries of traditional cuisine, though it remains to be seen how well the bak kut teh ice cream will be received in the long term.
