Tag: food series

8 Best Hokkien Mee In Singapore For That Fragrant Seafood Flavour

Ask any Singaporean and it won’t be long before they list Hae Mee, otherwise known as Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles as one of their favourite local dishes. Who could blame them? Fried with eggs, yellow noodles, bee hoon, juicy prawns, squid and pork belly strips before simmered in rich prawn broth, this mouth-watering dish is perfect for any time of the day.

From the dry to the soup(ier) versions, here’s our pick of the 8 best Hokkien Mee you can find in our sunny island!

1. Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles

Situated at Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles is the place to go for your late night Hokkien Mee fix! Their version of Hokkien Mee is the dry version and they use thin bee hoon instead of the thick ones. What’s different about this dish is that, along with its noodles, bits of prawns and seafood are simmered in pork stock, giving the dish its rich flavour. This stall also uses a combination of cut red chilli and sambal chilli.

Expectedly, Hokkien Mee lovers around the area flock to this stall. There’s a short queue to place your order, and they’ll deliver the Hokkien Mee to you. The waiting time ranges from 15 – 45mins. $3, $4, $5 portions are available.

Ah Hock Hokkien Noodles
Address: 20 Kensington Park Road, #01-27, S557269
Opening Hours: 530pm-12am (Closed every other Tue)

2. Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee

It may be named Geylang Lorong 29 Hokkien Mee, but this stall is actually located at East Coast Road. The reason is simple; the stall is helmed but the same family who owns the stall located in Geylang Lorong 9! A rare sight these days, the stall owner uses a special charcoal fire wok to fry the noodles. This dish is of the soupier type and has a slightly smokey taste to it. Simmered in prawn stock for 7 -8 mins, the owners do their best to serve pipping hot noodles to every customer.

Although the waiting time is slightly longer and each plate may be relatively more expensive ($6), the Hokkien Mee here is flavourful; full of garlicky, eggy goodness; topped with fresh sotong and prawns; and served with deep-fried crispy lard – totally worth the wait! With the generous portion of seafood, we thought the noodles are worth the price and if you ask us, this is definitely one of our top choices for Hokkien Mee.

Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee
Address: 396 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428994
Contact: 65 6440 5340
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-8pm

3. Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee

Run by four brothers who used to run their stall at Hougang, Nam Sing Fried Hokkien Mee is now situated at Old Airport Road Food Centre.

The Hokkien Mee here isn’t overly dry and has sufficient moisture that brings out its flavour. With more bee hoon than yellow noodles, we have to say, the owner really knows the way to our hearts. The flavourful savoury prawn stock which requires hours of preparation coupled with the extensive amount of ingredients used, gives the stock its slight tinge of sweetness. For the health conscious, you’ll be glad to know that no lard is used for this stall’s Hokkien Mee.

Priced at $3, expect to wait for approximately 15-30mins for your plate of noodles. Is it worth the wait? Definitely. Do note that this stall closes on random days and they are usually sold out before closing hours, so do call before heading down to avoid disappointment!

Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee
Address: Old Airport Road, #01-32 Old Airport Road Food Centre, S390051
Contact: 65 6242 0080
Opening Hours: 11.30am-9.30pm, closed on Mon

4. Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee

Whenever anyone mentions Whampoa Market, Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee stall is one that immediately comes to mind. It may have perpetually long queues, but this wok hei* Hokkien Mee noodles is well worth the wait. With 3 types of chillies – sambal, red cut, and green cut – take your pick and spice the dish up your way. Non-chilli lovers may want to stay away from the super spicy sambal chilli.

At $4 per plate, their Hokkien Mee will make you instinctively slurp up the noodles in no time.

Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee 
Address: Whampoa Food Market, Block 90 Whampoa Drive #01-32,  Singapore 320090
Contact: 65 6251 2857
Opening Hours: Daily 4pm-1.30am

5. Eng Ho Hokkien Mee

Do you know that the owners of Ah Eng Hokkien Mee are relatives of the owners of Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee and Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles? Now you know why their thin bee hoon seems familiar.

The stock has ingredients such as wild sea prawns instead of the usual tiger prawns. Combined with squid and pork, the overall sweetness of the stock is hardly surprising. Their Hokkien Mee leans to the wetter version with it being neither overly satly nor oily.

Its location may not be easily accessible, but the stall still attracts a huge crowd. With its operating hours from 4pm-12am, Ah Eng is the place to go for your dinner and late night suppers! Price ranges from $3 to $5 per plate.

Ah Eng Hokkien Mee
Address: 409 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, #01-34 Teck Ghee Square Food Centre, S560409
Contact: 98156826 (Mr Tan)
Opening Hours: 4pm-12am (Closed on alt Tues)

6. Simon Road Hokkien Mee

Originally located at the corner coffee shop along Upper Serangoon Road and Simon Road, Simon Road Hokkien Mee has relocated to Hougang. This stall is now helmed by its fourth-generation.

With its spicy chilli and drips of lime juice, this is one 0f the most flavourful, tasty Hokkien Mee with a taste of wok hei* and a fragrant aroma.

If you are around Hougang Central area, do check out this plate of traditional goodness. Their Hokkien Mee ranges from $4 for a small plate up to $10. Advance orders are also accepted should you wish to skip the queue.

210 Hougang Street 21, Singapore 530210
Contact: 9820 2888
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm (Closed on Mon & Tue)

Situated in the West, Soon Kee serves up a delightful plate of Hokkien Mee. Not only are the prawns big and fresh, but the amount of sliced squid is also generous. This Hokkien Mee is served with sambal and lots of crispy pork lard to add extra oomph to your Hokkien Mee.

If you prefer a soupier version of Hokkien Mee, Soon Kee is definitely the place to go to. Prices start from $3 a plate.

Soon Kee Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle
Address:  Li Soon Eating House, Blk 155 Bukit Batok Street 11, #01-322, Singapore 650155
Opening Hours: 8am-9pm (Closed on Mon)

8. Tiong Bahru Yi Sheng Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

Located at ABC Market, Mr Toh is Yi Sheng Hokkien Mee’s second generation hawker. His father started selling Hokkien Mee in a push cart in Tiong Bahru before moving to their current location.

Yi Sheng’s Hokkien Mee is moist with its thick prawn broth and thin bee hoon. The noodles are tender – not too hard or soggy, with its savoury lard flavour. What’s special about their Hokkien Mee is its signature sambal chilli. Robust with a savoury flavour made from anchovies and dried prawns, their addictive homemade chilli is proudly made using a secret recipe.

As this stall is quite well known around Queenstown area, queueing in the heat can get pretty frustrating. But fear not, as Mr Toh encourages his customers to make pre-orders to reduce their waiting time! Each plate is priced at $3/$4/$5.

Tiong Bahru Yi Sheng Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
Address: Blk 6, Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-13, ABC Brickworks Food Centre
Contact: 9862 9296
Opening Hours: 3pm-10.45pm, closed on Wed

With such good Hokkien Mee around, it sure is difficult choosing our favourite stall. Do share your favourite Hokkien Mee stall by leaving a comment below!

*wok hei is the “essence” imparted by the wok when stir-frying over very high heat.

(Header image by sgfoodonfoot)

Also read: 5 Best Places To Try Famous American-Chinese Dishes In SG

More Than Just Prata! 10 Good Eats At Jalan Kayu Under $15

Located at the far northeast of Singapore just off Yio Chu Kang Road, Jalan Kayu is a slim two-lane road, with eateries lining both sides. The once quiet estate is now bustling with hungry diners coming from all over the island.

Jalan Kayu is not only best known for its roti prata. From mouthwatering Ba Kut Teh to a cold bowl of Tauhuay, explore these 10 food places all below $15! Sit tight, looking at these food pictures will definitely leave you drooling!

1. Savoury

If you are looking for a place to chill and spend your evening reading some books or having a good cup of coffee with ice cream and waffles, look no further.

Savoury’s Signature Gelato Waffle will keep you wanting for more! Fresh fruits are cooked in cinnamon sauce drizzled with chocolate syrup. Add 1 scoop of gelato of your choice at $14.

Most importantly, no service charge is added and the cafe is halal-certified!

Savoury
Address: 246 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799470
Tel: 65 6752 9288
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30pm to 11pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 11pm

2. El Cubanos

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDavTFRjmiP/?taken-at=1018094548

Over the past few years, Jalan Kayu is not only known for good prata but many yummy halal dining options has also sprouted in the area. One of the most recent additions is El Cubanos.

Opened in October last year, El Cubanos specialises in Cuban sandwiches. Take your pick from their extensive selection of cubanos. They’ve received rave reviews for their speciality Pulled Beef Brisket – tender strips of beef are braised and sandwiched in between panini-grilled bread ($7.50). If you are a meat lover, this is a must try!

El Cubanos
Address: 244 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799468
Tel: 9162 5540
Opening Hours: Tue-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-1am, Sun 4pm-11pm
Halal dining

4. Selegie Soya Bean (Jalan Kayu)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEuyApJrT-0/?taken-at=4086155&hl=en

Promising to serve only the freshest desserts and food snacks, Selegie’s soya bean proves to be perfect cold dessert for the hot weather! For $1.20, you can enjoy soft and silky smooth beancurd that melts in your mouth and glides down your throat. Three glutinous balls (peanut) with beancurd cost $2.

Selegie Soya Bean
Address: 247 Jln Kayu, Singapore 799471
Tel: 65 6758 5658
Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 7:30am-12am, Fri-Sat 7:30am-1am

5. Blanco Prawn Noodle House

For those looking for prawn mee soup in a less hectic environment, visit Blanco Prawn Noodle House at Jalan Kayu! With an aromatic bowl of prawn noodles with fresh sweet prawns and flavours all embodied in its thick and brown broth, this classic prawn mee soup is the place to go.

If you are looking for a quick and affordable breakfast or lunch, do drop by Blanco Prawn Noodle House for its prawn noodles at $4.50 or if you’re in for some jumbo prawns and ribs, get it at $8.

Blanco Prawn Noodle House
Address: 235 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799459
Tel: 65 6853 4426, 9634 3456 (Susan)
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed-Sun 7am-4.30pm; Closed on Tue

6. Cafeela Seafood Restaurant

A popular spot for late night suppers or for cyclists en route to other destinations, Cafeela Seafood Restaurant is the ideal pit stop. If you are looking for a quick fix of Nasi Briyani, their Chicken Briyani ($7.50) is pretty decent with achar on the side. Their Roti John is also one of the better ones around.

This air-conditioned halal certified eatery also serves steamboat and Chinese dishes. Parking is relatively easy to find as there is a big open space car park just right beside!

Cafeela Seafood Restaurant 
Address: 254 Jln Kayu, Singapore 799481
Tel: 6483 5477
Opening Hours: Daily 24 hours
Halal dining

7. New Soon Huat Bak Kut Teh

New Soon Huat serves up Malaysian-style herbal Bak Kut Teh at affordable prices. Try their dry version of Bak Kut Teh for a new, unique taste, with a dark thick sauce that goes amazingly with rice!

With no additonal GST and taxes, New Soon Huat is the place to go for your evening hunger pangs. $6 for the herbal soup version and $7 for their dry version. Add some you tiao ($1) or a bowl of braised tau pok ($0.70) for a more complete meal.

New Soon Huat Ba Kut Teh
Address: 257 Jln Kayu, Singapore 799485
Tel: 65 6484 3224
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-10pm

8. Le Steak by Chef Amri

Hands up for affordable steak and western food! Opened by Chef Amri, a regular face on MediaCorp’s Suria channel, fans and viewers have been hopping by his new restaurant at Jalan Kayu. Le Steak by Chef Amri is a family-friendly halal steakhouse which serves quality western food at wallet-friendly prices.

With its Grill Chicken ($8.90), Grilled Fish ($9.90), and its specialty items such as Sirloin Steak ($14.90), and Beef Burger with Fries ($12.90), Le Steak is the perfect place for an affordable meal with your family and friends. If you’re up for some deserts, their Bread Pudding or Crème Brûlée are a hit at just under $10 each.

What we love about this place is that all prices are nett. What you see is what you get!

Le Steak by Chef Amri
Address: 248 Jalan Kayu Singapore 799472
Tel: 65 6556 3588
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat, 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-11pm
Halal dining

9. Thasevi Food

Last but not least, yes, the famous Jalan Kayu Prata! Prata and Teh Tarik for breakfast anyone? Though their Prata has shrunk over the years, reviews have headed south, and prices have gone up, it still remains as a popular hang out spot, especially at night and for supper.

Plain Prata ($1), Egg Prata ($1.80).

Thasevi Food
Address: 239 Jln Kayu, Singapore 799463
Tel: 6481 1537
Opening Hours: Daily 24 hours
Halal dining

10. Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafè

Alright, we admit, this place isn’t really at Jalan Kayu. It’s about a 5 minutes drive away, and totally worth checking out! Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafè opened its doors on 2nd November last year. If you prefer to dine far from the crowd and watch private planes take off and land, Soek Seng is the place to visit. Located at Seletar Aerospace, this hipster cafe has 20-odd bikes hanging around. Restored by the cafe owner, Mr Poon, these bicycles are still in perfect working condition.

Their menu includes local fare such as Mee Goreng ($5.50) and western food such as Sirloin Steak ($10.50), Chicken Chop ($8.50) and Beef Kebab ($13.80). If you are looking for a unique cafe experience, cycling here will work up a mighty appetite and is well worth the trip.

Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafè
Address: 80 Seletar Aerospace View #01-01
Tel: 65 6659 6124
Opening Hours: Tue-Wed 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm

With so many food eateries to visit at Jalan Kayu, you’ll never find yourself tiredly searching for a place to eat. If you are planning a cycling trip at the north eastern part of Singapore, or simply live in the area, Jalan Kayu is the stop to fill your hungry tummies!

(Header image: panoramio, words by writer)

Also read: 5 Best Places To Try Famous American-Chinese Dishes In SG

6 Irresistible Molten Lava Desserts That Will Melt Your Heart

It seems like we have a penchant for food that flows. From eggs benedict to molten lava cake, and the latest salted egg croissant, we have been lusting over food that oozes with flavour and surprise. It might stem from an innate desire to play with our food, or the simple element of surprise when you cut into your food to reveal something more. 

Regardless the motivation, it’s worth noting that being soft-hearted isn’t exactly a bad thing anymore. Here’s a list of places you can pop by should you feel like indulging in this new trend of molten goodness!

1. Non Entrée Desserts

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEvYxq7lgP5

Redefining how desserts are being served is Non Entrée Desserts, a cafe that brings you innovative treats. Perfect for when you’re craving something more than the usual ice cream. As testament to their popularity, there are countless Instagram videos of people digging into their dessert creations.

Video Credit: nonentreedesserts

The Matcha Avalanche is as dramatic and exciting as it sounds. A warm matcha lava cake is perched on top of a bowl, sitting vicariously on a brittle of almond nougatine. Slice into the cake and watch the azuki beans fall onto a scoop of roasted green tea gelato and chocolate soil. The result is a burst of complementary flavours and textures.

Non Entrée Desserts
Address: 204 Rangoon Road, #07-05
Opening hours: Tue – Thu: 2pm – 10pm; Fri: 2pm – 11pm; Sat: 12pm – 11pm; Sun: 12pm – 10pm

2. Fatcat Ice Cream Bar

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDsP6OvnTfK/

No stranger to innovation, Image Credit: @dianaaatan[/caption]

Another dessert that’s bursting with ooey gooey goodness is the Salted Egg Charcoal Choux. Peel back the warm crispy shell to reveal molten salted egg sauce that serves as a great counterpoint to all the sweet treats.

Fatcat Ice Cream Bar
Address: 416 Bedok North Avenue 2, #01-25
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu: 1pm – 9:30pm; Fri: 1pm – 10:30pm; Sat: 12pm – 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm – 9:30pm

3. Ollella

https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_Bor2nJkP/

Forget eclairs. These adorable cream puffs are almost too delicate and pretty to eat. At Another crowd favourite will have to be the striking Raspberry Choux that tastes as good as it looks. It comes in a gorgeous hue of red, filled with raspberry vanilla cremeux and topped with fresh raspberries.    

This place requires no further introduction. After being featured by Insider Food, the video of The Bakery Chef
Address: 161 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3711
Opening hours: Mon – Thu, Sun: 10pm – 7pm; Fri – Sat: 10pm – 9pm

5. Mr Baguette

https://www.instagram.com/p/_4Kr4drCjI/

Bread bowls are usually filled with hearty stews or cheesy dips. But at Mr Baguette, they fill their mini bread bowls with a range of oozing sweet options like chocolate and egg custard. A humble stall at Golden Mile Food Center, these dessert bread bowls might just be the next big thing.

https://www.instagram.com/p/7zlk1YPJBM/

One of their most popular options is the Red Velvet Lava; the baguette surrounds a pool of decadent red velvet mixture made of beetroot, chocolate, cheese, yogurt, and buttermilk. Who knew that baguettes could be made into such sinful creations.

Mr Baguette
Address: 505 Beach Road, #B1-51
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 7:30pm; Sat: 12pm – 8pm

6. Neato

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEchMwpNv63/

They might be called cream puffs on Besides the usual milk custard and matcha, Neato also serves up a grey custard puff that’s literally bursting with bergamot fragrance.

(Header image: Read also: The Prettiest And Most Elaborate Customised Cakes We Have Ever Seen In Singapore!