I learn something NEW everyday, mostly unintentional. I learned that the Singapore or Macau Jerky I've been eating all these years, Wikipedia notes it as "Bakkwa Jerky". The second thing that I learned while some of you might have already noticed is that there's a new Singapore-style Pork Jerky specialty shop in town(Town of Markham).
Personally I don't remember Pork or Beef Jerky that well but most of the ones noticeable are Vacuum-sealed meaning it holds longer than the FRESH ones that are made in-house at Oriental Recipes. Most of you in-the-know will recognize the Soo Singapore Jerky brand that features the Merlion logo.
I praise them for bringing this specialized Asian tradition/concept to Markham as before if you wanted this product, you would have to go to a Chinese Snack or Grocery to purchase the pre-packaged variety with very minimal selection. The truth is that fresh Jerky taste very different from pre-packaged Jerky while both are just as addictive if you're into that sort of snackfood.
As with any Jerky product, it doesn't come cheap which makes it an occasional treat more than a daily ritual.
In Asia, it is a popular item as a Gift. Maybe I'll keep that in mind next time if I'm feeling generous.
100 gram = $5.00
As for how it taste I've got to say even when comparing it with the Macau Fresh Pork Jerky that my friend smuggled in, it's very comparable but the grilled flavour lingers much more with the ones Oriental Recipes grills that you can sometimes observe from time to time.
Oriental Recipes only offers Pork not Beef but has a choice between spicy or non-spicy. Last thing I have to say is that for those Pork Jerky fans out there, if you're into this stuff you better go support it before it becomes another obsolete memory. You know how quickly those shops at First Markham Place shuts down, just take Shin Jung Korean for example.