CBD dwellers and supper hunters mourned when the legendary BK Eating House bak chor mee stall closed, then celebrated when it reappeared just opposite, then mourned again when it closed once again in late 2021.
Now, after a nine-month run at Orchard Plaza, the boss behind this fabled bowl of noodles has made his new, permanent home at SinFoodie food court in the basement of Clarke Quay Central. This time, aptly named Clarke Quay Bar Chor Mee.
Western cuisine may be a common fixture at hawker centers, but what about Taiwanese-style western cuisine? Kiang Kiang Taiwan Teppanyaki is a not-so-new stall specialising in Western hotplates prepared to order and other traditional Taiwanese fried items and snacks.
Hokkien mee is one of those deceptively simple dishes that demand a world of time and effort to cook and perfect. So when a stall opens up selling this very dish, best not to underestimate their dedication and skill.
Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is a relatively new stall located a stone’s throw from Kaki Bukit MRT Station, and the joint venture of two partners who coincidentally share the same name.
Wonton mee is one of those ubiquitous noodle dishes that you can’t really go wrong with, especially if you’re craving something decadent and filling, with just enough meat to top up a bowl of lardy, al dente noodles.
Wen Kang Ji is known for that, just with a touch more decadence as you can see from the XXL Wonton Mee that put it on Singapore’s foodie map. Hot on the success of its original branch at Golden Mile Food Center, a second one has opened up shop on Joo Chiat Road, in the same coffee shop as Da Dong Prawn Noodles.
The old adage, the early bird catches the worm, could not be more true at Da Dong Prawn Noodles, known for its umami prawn noodles that consistently sell out way before its 2pm closing time.
Tucked away in a sleepy corner of Joo Chiat Road, Da Dong Prawn Noodles is a heritage hawker stall that is currently run by second-generation owner Watson Lim, who took over the business from his father in 2018. The stall has been running strong since 1966, when it first opened.
Aside from Han Kee, Piao Ji Fish Porridge is one of Amoy Street Food Centre‘s legendary stalls where the queue is ever flowing. In fact, it’s enjoyed such great popularity that it has another stall just for storing seafood.
The chilly start to the year got me craving a solid bowl of sliced fish soup, and after two failed attempts on a weekend during its New Year closure, I finally scored a chance to try its famed seafood soup.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Kai’s Handmade Mee Hoon Kueh has closed.
The best finds are often concealed in simple settings. Kai’s Handmade Mee Hoon Kueh’s nondescript setup may not stand out much from its comparatively famous neighbours at Old Airport Road Food Centre, but this newcomer nevertheless packs a world of flavour and heart in each bowl of mee hoon kueh.
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