Changi Lor 108 Fei Lao Seafood Hor Fun

Located at Joo Chiat Road in the midst of several famous tze char restaurants, this small restaurant is often overlooked. When I walked past it tonight, I noticed several people having seafood hor fun and decided to give it a try too.

As a plate of Fei Lao seafood hor fun costs $5, more expensive than in other tze char restaurants, I really had very high expectations in mind. Fortunately it did not disappoint.


Surrounded with savory gravy, the mouthwatering kway teow is spectacularly fried with an irresistable charred fragrance, I finished all of it at one go, mouthful after mouthful. Delightfully embellished with generous servings of fresh prawns, sotong, fish, lean meat and pig liver, this sumptuous hor fun is definitely worthwhile for its price.

This is undoubtedly one of the most delicious seafood hor fun in Singapore. If only the gravy is less oily and more flavorful, perhaps it would be the best.

7.5/10

Changi Lor 108 Fei Lao Seafood
229 Joo Chiat Road


Update 21/3/09 - This stall has shifted to:

Blk 86
Bedok North St 4
#01-165
Singapore 460086

Pandan Leaf Nasi Lemak

Having heard about the cheap and delicious nasi lemak in Tanjong Pagar Food Centre, I was disappointed to know that it was sold out when I went there for lunch a fortnight ago. Fortunately I had the opportunity to try Pandan Leaf Nasi Lemak when I was there today.


A plate of nasi lemak, which comes with pandan-flavored rice, a fried chicken drumstick, a slice of egg omelette and two pieces of otah, costs only $2.50. Colored light green with pandan flavoring, the fragrant rice is extremely tasty with the delightful aroma of coconut milk and is well-complemented by the impressive sambal chilli. The huge fried drumstick is exceptionally crispy, tender and finger-licking good. The otah is also savory and spicy.

Pandan Leaf Nasi Lemak is indeed fantastic and value-for-money. Please do not miss it if you are having lunch at Tanjong Pagar Food Centre but be prepared to queue.

7.5/10

Pandan Leaf Nasi Lemak
Tanjong Pagar Food Centre
Blk 6 #02-43

The Old Stall Fried Hokkien Mee

Not to be mistaken for the prawn noodle soup stall in Amoy Street Food Centre with the same name, The Old Stall in Tanjong Pagar Food Centre sells fried hokkien mee. Run by a couple who are in their 70s, this stall must have been around for a very long time, hence its name.


I ordered a plate of $3 fried hokkien mee which comes in a reasonably satisfactory portion, served with fresh prawns, sotong and fish cake. Coated with an irresistable layer of savory gravy, the delicious noodles are more wet in consistency than the usual hokkien mee but not overly soggy. The novel use of chye sim complements the flavorful taste of the noodles. The chilli paste is sweet and spicy, accentuating the delightful fragrance of the noodles.

This is definitely more of the more outstanding fried hokkien mee in the City. Try it for yourself if you go to Tanjong Pagar Food Centre for lunch.

7/10

The Old Stall Fried Hokkien Noodle
Tanjong Pagar Food Centre
Blk 6 #02-05

Bee Kia Beef Hor Fun

Having reviewed and recommended Bee Kia seafood hor fun as the best in Singapore, I received comments from some readers that its beef hor fun is even better. Some readers even commented that it is more delicious than the famous Geylang Lor 9 beef hor fun.


When I went there for lunch today, I ordered a plate of beef hor fun which costs $4, $1 less than Geylang Lor 9. Expertly fried with a distinctive charcoal aroma, the sumptuous kway teow is thoroughly coated with mouthwatering gravy that is filled with the flavorful essence of black beans, chilli paste and black pepper. Those who feel that Geylang Lor 9's beef is too overly tenderised will be delighted to taste the generous slices of beef that are tasty, well-marinated and tender to the right consistency.

After trying the beef hor fun from both Geylang Lor 9 and Bee Kia, I still like the one from Geylang Lor 9 better because its gravy is more savory and irresistable. Nevertheless I still feel that Bee Kia's seafood hor fun is the best in Singapore.

8/10

Bee Kia Seafood Restaurant
Blk 1 Balestier Hill Shopping Centre
Thomson Road
12pm to 11pm

Khoon Kee Tasty Prawn Mee

Although I patronise Redhill Food Centre frequently, I did not notice this inconspicuous prawn mee stall until I saw it being featured on the Singapore Best Food Online Directory. After all, Khoon Kee sells both prawn mee soup and fried kway teow, it is hard to imagine how it can be good in either. Only after I tried its prawn mee last week that I realised I was very wrong. Its prawn noodle soup was very delicious, even better than Jalan Sultan and Whitley Road in my opinion.


A $3 bowl of Khoon Kee Tasty Prawn Mee comes with two big prawns and a piece of pork rib. The mouthwatering gravy is delightfully flavorful with the irresistable essence of seafood, complementing the tasty noodles really well. Extremely fresh and easily de-shelled, the large full prawns are fleshy and sweet. The pork rib is tender and well-marinated.

Khoon Kee Tasty Prawn Mee is indeed one of the less well-known but more impressive prawn noodles in Singapore. It is a definite must-try for all prawn mee lovers.

7.5/10

Khoon Kee Tasty Prawn Mee
Redhill Food Centre
Blk 85 Redhill Lane #01-58
Singapore 150085
Closed on Tuesdays

Soon Heng Lor Mee

Tanjong Pagar Food Centre is famous for its nasi lemak and lor mee. When I went there for lunch today, I was disappointed to find out that the nasi lemak was sold out but fortunately, the lor mee was still available.

After queuing for around 10 minutes, I got my $3 bowl of Soon Heng lor mee which comes with a generous variety of ingredients ranging from ngor hiang to fish cake, fish nuggets, deep fried wanton, braised meat and my favorite, braised egg. I seem to notice a trend that modern lor mee which contains fish nuggets, tend to omit the conventional braised egg but it is something I really look forward to when eating lor mee.


The savory gravy is sufficiently thick in consistency, giving the delicious noodles an irresistable coat of delightful flavour and yet not too sticky for the throat. The tasty ngor hiang, tender braised meat, deep fried fish nuggets and satisfying braised egg complement the noodles extremely well.

Certainly impressive and value-for-money, Soon Heng lor mee is definitely one of the best lor mee in the city.

7.5/10

Soon Heng Lor Mee
Tanjong Pagar Food Centre
Blk 6 #02-21

Hock Hai (Hong Lim) Chicken Curry Noodle

I became a fan of curry noodle ever since I found Ah Heng Curry Chicken Noodles in Hong Lim Food Centre. Hence when I saw Hock Hai Chicken Curry Noodle in Maxwell Food Centre, I did not hesitate to give it a try. With fresh steamed chicken displayed in front of the stall and a huge pot of enticing curry gravy, I certainly had very high expectations of Hock Hai curry mee.


I ordered a $3 bowl of curry noodles which comes with several pieces of chicken, a piece of potato, a few slices of fish cake and some tau pok. Coating the noodles impressively, the delicious gravy is spicy and savory but somewhat deficient in the thickness of coconut milk. The steamed white chicken is fresh and tender but not as tasty as it appears on display.

For curry mee lovers who prefer curry gravy that is thick and rich in coconut flavour, Hock Hai curry mee may not appeal to you. But for those who prefer the gravy to be less concentrated and more healthy, do come down to Maxwell Food Centre and try Hock Hai Chicken Curry Noodle today.

7/10

Hock Hai (Hong Lim) Chicken Curry Noodle
Maxwell Food Centre
12 Murray Street #01-50

Nam Sing Fried Hokkien Mee

There are two peculiar features about Nam Sing Fried Hokkien Mee in Old Airport Road Food Centre. First is its irregular opening hours as it seems to be always closed when I was there in the late afternoons and evenings. Secondly, it does not use sambal chilli. Upon hearing this, hokkien mee lovers like me will invariably exclaim, "How can fried hokkien mee taste good without sambal chilli?!"


After reading its great reviews online, I finally had the first-hand experience of trying it when I went there for lunch today. Served on paper plate and topped with freshly cut red chilli, a plate of Nam Sing Fried Hokkien Mee costs $3. The magic of the mouthwatering noodles lies in the skilled way it is fried. Extraordinarily springy in consistency, the delicious noodles are exceptionally fragrant and flavorful, yet not overly soggy or oily. The freshly cut red chilli accentuates the outstanding flavour of the noodles, every mouthful is simply irresistable. Though complemented with fresh prawns and sotong, the noodles are so fantastic, you can eat it on its own hence there is no need for sambal chilli at all.

I totally agree with the reviews that Nam Sing is one of the best fried hokkien mee in Singapore. That probably explains why it can afford to have irregular opening hours and do without sambal chilli. Come and try it for yourself today.

8/10

Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee
Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport Road #01-32
Singapore 390051

Yi Liu Xiang Nasi Lemak

There are many stalls with long queues in Hainanese Village Food Centre at Lorong Ah Soo but the one with the longest queue is Yi Liu Xiang Nasi Lemak. I was certainly curious about what is so special about this nasi lemak that makes so many people want to queue for it, so I decided to give it a try today.


A plate of Yi Liu Xiang nasi lemak which comes with ikan bilis (fried anchovy), a slice of egg omelette and a fish fillet costs only $2.10. The delicious rice is reasonably flavorful with the distinctive aroma of coconut milk. The savory chilli sauce blends remarkably well with the fragrant rice. And the special ikan bilis is extremely crispy and tasty.

Although, in terms of quantity, Yi Liu Xiang nasi lemak is value for money, it pales in comparison with other famous nasi lemak eg Selera Rasa, International etc, in terms of quality.

6.5/10

Yi Liu Xiang Nasi Lemak
Hainanese Village Food Centre
Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 #02-30
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow

Located in Old Airport Road Food Centre, this stall is best remembered for its delicious fried kway teow that is served on banana leaf. Often discouraged by the long queue, I finally had the chance to taste it today when I went there in the late afternoon.


For only $3, you get a plate of Lao Fu Zi fried kway teow that is absolutely mouthwatering. Extraordinarily well-fried with dark soya sauce and sweet sauce, the delicious kway teow is coated with a flavorful essence and a distinctive charred aroma, every mouthful is simply irresistable. If you are a shellfish lover like me, you will be delighted as the tasty noodles are complemented with generous servings of fresh cockles.

This is indeed one of the best fried kway teow in Singapore. Whether or not the banana leaf accentuates the flavour of the kway teow is debatable but this fried kway teow is no doubt very impressive.

8/10

Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow
Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport Road #01-12
Singapore 390051

Haji Kadir Mee Kuah

Located at the ground storey of Golden Mile Food Centre, Haji Kadir is well-known for its soup tulang (mutton bone marrow soup). Never a fan of soup tulang, I decided to try its mee kuah instead. Mee kuah is an Indian noodle dish that is characterised by its red gravy made from chilli paste, tomato puree and food colouring and is served with cabbage, peas, potato and a fried egg.


A bowl of Haji Kadir mee kuah costs $3.50, slightly more expensive than other mee kuah. Bright red in colour, the savory gravy is irresistably sweet and spicy with the concentrated essence of mutton and combined flavours of spices, complementing the delicious noodles. Unlike other mee kuah that come with stingy pieces of mutton, Haji Kadir mee kuah comes with generous servings of mutton that is extremely tasty and satisfactory. My only dissatisfaction is that the gravy is not spicy enough, lacking in the flammable ability to scorch the taste buds.

Nevertheless this is one of the more impressive mee kuah I have tasted in Singapore. Do come down to Golden Mile Food Centre and experience it for yourself today.

7/10

Haji Kadir-M.Baharudeen
Golden Mile Food Centre
505 Beach Road #B1-13-15
Singapore 199583
12.30pm to 1.30am
Closed alternate Wednesdays

The Old Stall Famous Hokkien Prawn Mee

Just as there are two famous curry mee in Hong Lim Food Centre, there are two famous prawn noodles, both located on the second storey. The first, Ah Hui Big Prawn Noodles, failed to leave a lasting impression, so I went to try the second, The Old Stall Famous Hokkien Prawn Mee today.


I ordered the $5 bowl of prawn noodles with pork ribs. The first thing that catches my attention is the light-coloured soup which seems devoid of dark soya sauce. Even so, the unique soup is very flavorful with the sweet essence of fresh prawns and pork ribs. The delicious noodles are well-complemented by the tasty halved prawns and tender pork ribs.

This is one prawn mee that is not to be missed if you are having lunch at Hong Lim Food Centre. It may not be the best but it is certainly worth a try.

7/10

The Old Stall Famous Hokkien Prawn Mee
Hong Lim Food Centre
531A Upper Cross Street #02-68
Closed on Thursdays

Sin Hoe Hin Dark Sauce Wanton Mee

According to the ST Foodies Club, there are at least 5 different types of dry wanton mee in Singapore: the traditional Cantonese wanton mee, the ketchup wanton mee, the Kuala Lumpur dark sauce wanton mee, the Sarawak kolo mee and the Pontian wanton mee. Sin Hoe Hin Dark Sauce Wanton Mee is a KL dark sauce wanton mee which is characterised by the use of dark soya sauce and oyster sauce as compared with the traditional Cantonese wanton mee which uses light soya sauce, chilli and oil.


I ordered a plate of $4 wanton mee which comes with delicious noodles topped with generous servings of char siew, kangkong vegetables, fried wanton and shrimp dumplings. The mouthwatering noodles are thoroughly coated with the flavorful dark sauce which has the unmistakable fragrance of dark soya sauce and the delightful sweetness of oyster sauce. The fresh kangkong complements the noodles very well, adding a different flavour to the dish. The char siew is tender and well-roasted. The fried wanton are crispy and tasty. The shrimp dumplings are extremely fleshy and appetizing.

Although I am a fan of the traditional Cantonese wanton mee like Hong Mao, Fei Fei, Koka and Koung's, I still find Sin Hoe Hin wanton mee very sumptuous. This is indeed the best KL dark sauce wanton mee in Singapore.

7.5/10

Sin Hoe Hin Dark Sauce Wanton Mee
12 Rowell Road
7.30am to 1.30pm
Closed on Tuesdays

Update 21/9/2008 - This stall has closed down.

Zi Yean Stewed Beef La Mian

Zi Yean is a restaurant at the void deck of a HDB flat which has two sections, an air-conditioned and an alfresco one. Though famous for its impressive tze char (ala carte cooked dishes), Zi Yean also serves delicious dim sum (snacks and dumplings) and la mian (homemade noodles) for lunch and tea.


My favorite is the stewed beef la mian. For only $3.80, you get a bowl of delicious la mian with generous chunks of stewed beef. All beef lovers will be delighted to know that the chunks of beef are not only VERY HUGE but tasty, tender and well-marinated. The flavorful gravy is extremely complementary to the homemade noodles which are smooth and delicate.

I strongly recommend Zi Yean's stewed beef la mian for lunch. One day I shall try its famous tze char and blog about it too. Stay tuned.

7.5/10

Zi Yean Restaurant
Blk 56 Lengkok Bahru
#01-443 S(150056)

Bukit Purmei Lor Mee

Located in a coffee shop at the void deck of a small housing estate, this famous lor mee is well-known to draw large crowds during lunch time. When I went there for lunch today, I had to queue for 20 minutes before I got my noodles.

A $3 bowl of Bukit Purmei lor mee comes with a satisfactory variety of delicious ingredients eg ngor hiang, fish cake, braised meat, char siew, meat nuggets etc. Like Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee at Amoy Street, its mouthwatering gravy is its winning factor.


Extraordinarily fragrant and flavorful, the special gravy coats every strand of noodle thoroughly, every mouthful is simply irresistable. The complementary chilli and garlic pastes further accentuate the rich and authentic flavour of the gravy, making the dish so fantastic that you can eat it on its own. Even so, this lor mee comes with generous servings of ingredients which are fresh and tasty. I was pleasantly surprised to find char siew in lor mee.

Compared with Yuan Chun lor mee, I feel that Bukit Purmei lor mee is more delicious and value-for-money. Even though it is not as accessible, I still prefer to have Bukit Purmei lor mee for lunch.

8/10

Bukit Purmei Lor Mee
Blk 109 Bukit Purmei Road
7am - 3.30pm
Closed on Mondays

Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice

When I was younger, I used to go down to East Coast for supper. And more often than not, I would have Five Star Hainanese chicken rice as it was one of the few stalls that were open until late at night. I still remembered the exceptionally fragrant rice, extraordinarily spicy chilli and extremely tasty chicken. In my mind, this was no doubt the best chicken rice in Singapore.

When I went there for dinner today, I had very high expectations of Five Star chicken rice. I ordered a chicken drumstick and a plate of rice which cost $4.60.


Remarkably chewy in consistency, the impressive rice is well-cooked in irresistable chicken broth, every grain is coated with a layer of savory essence and delightful aroma. The distinctive chilli sauce is unbelievably spicy, scorching the taste buds gently as it combusts within the mouth, leaving a sensational aftertaste that lingers for hours. Fresh and tender, the delicious steamed chicken is especially fleshy and flavorful, much to the delight of chicken lovers.

It was indeed a very sumptuous and satisfying dinner. To all chicken rice enthusiasts out there, please do not miss the opportunity to try Singapore's best chicken rice. Come down to East Coast today.

8.5/10

Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice
191 East Coast Road

Koka Wanton Noodles

There is something strange about this wanton mee stall in North Bridge Road Food Centre. Firstly it starts business only after 8pm and secondly its signboard isn't lighted up when it starts business. Yet when I went there for dinner last Friday, I was surprised to know that people have started placing their orders as early as 7pm and there were more than 20 people waiting for their noodles by the time it's 8pm. I waited for more than an hour and certainly had very high expectations of the noodles.


I ordered a $4 plate of Koka wanton mee. My first impression of the noodles is that it has a striking resemblance to Hong Mao Wanton Noodles. Its impressive chilli sauce, which is more spicy and salty than sweet compared to other wanton mee, is delightfully flavorful and blends extremely well with the delicious noodles. The char siew is fresh and tender and the dumplings are big and tasty.

Despite its unilluminated signboard and unconventional operating hours, Koka Wanton Noodles is no doubt one of the best wanton mee in Singapore and is definitely worthwhile waiting an hour for.

8/10

Koka Wanton Noodles
North Bridge Road Food Centre
Blk 10 North Bridge Road
#01-99 Singapore 190010
8pm to 12am
Closed on Sundays

Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee

As its name suggests, Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee is one of the famous lor mee in Singapore. Located on the second storey of Amoy Street Food Centre, this stall is well-known to have queues that are so long, it is almost impossible to have it during lunch time. My opportunity finally came when I went there on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm, a time when the queue was practically non-existent.

I ordered a bowl of $3 lor mee which comes with ngor hiang, braised meat and fried fish. The distinguishing factor of Yuan Chun lor mee lies in its mouthwatering gravy that gives every strand of noodle a thick coat of extraordinary flavour. I was initially disappointed when I found out that Yuan Chun lor mee does not come with chilli paste but I soon discovered why. The savory gravy complements the noodles so well, there is no need for any chilli paste.


Apart from the special gravy, the rest of the lor mee, including the ngor hiang, braised meat and fried fish, is sadly ordinary. The slices of ngor hiang are more plentiful than braised meat and fried fish, although I would prefer more of the latter two.

Nevertheless this is indeed one of the more tasty lor mee in Singapore. I would have rated it as the best if it had come with better ingredients eg shark meat nuggets.

7.5/10

Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee
Amoy Street Food Centre
7 Maxwell Rd
#02-79/80 S(069111)
0830 to 1600
Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

River South (Hoe Nam) Prawn Noodles

As a prawn mee enthusiast, nothing makes my day more than a bowl of delicious prawn noodles with huge prawns. Of all the prawn mee I have recommended so far, I like Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles best. None of the other prawn noodles has ever come close. Until I tried River South (Hoe Nam) Prawn Noodles today that I finally found another prawn mee that can match the impressive standards of Wah Kee.


I ordered a $5 bowl of prawn noodles with pork ribs. Unlike some famous prawn noodles which serve halved prawns with meat stuck onto their shells, Hoe Nam prawn mee comes with 3 large full prawns which are extremely fresh and succulent. There are also 3 large pieces of well-marinated pork ribs that are tender and tasty. The savory soup is concentrated with the rich essence of prawns and pork ribs, complementing the delicious noodles and accentuating its seafood flavour.

It was indeed a very satisfying experience eating Hoe Nam prawn mee. This is no doubt one of the best prawn noodles in Singapore. If you are a prawn mee lover too, do not miss this opportunity. Come down and try Hoe Nam prawn noodles today.

8/10

River South (Hoe Nam) Prawn Noodles
31 Tai Thong Crescent (Near Jackson Centre)
Singapore 347859
Tel: 62819293
6.30am to 4.30pm daily
Closed once a month on Mondays

Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa

There is plenty of controversy surrounding Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa. It started many years ago when a famous stall selling delicious claypot laksa at Depot Road closed down. It subsequently re-opened in Alexandra Village Food Centre but people were skeptical if this was the original stall. After all there were other stalls with similar names, selling claypot laksa at Telok Blangah, Killiney Road and Vivocity.

When I went to Alexandra Village Food Centre for lunch yesterday, there was a long queue in front of this stall. I ordered the $4 claypot laksa which came with a reasonable serving of noodles with prawns, cockles and shredded chicken . The mouthwatering gravy is delightfully sweet and spicy, brimming with the concentrated flavors of coconut and dried shrimps. Every strand of the delicious noodles is thoroughly coated with a thick layer of savory gravy, every mouthful is simply irresistable.


It is indeed a very sumptuous claypot laksa. My only dissatisfaction is that the gravy is slightly too thick. As compared with Katong Laksa which I can finish two bowls at one go, Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa is so filling, I could hardly finish the gravy. Nevertheless it is still the best laksa I have tasted in Singapore and I definitely look forward to having Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa again.

8/10

Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa
Alexandra Village Food Centre
Block 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #01-75
8.30am to 3pm
Closed on Mondays

Borshch Steakhouse

Let me begin by introducing Borshch Steakhouse as the restaurant which serves the best and most affordable Russian food in Singapore. Located at Serangoon Gardens, opposite Chomp Chomp Food Centre, this restaurant is surprisingly quiet despite its inexpensive set lunches and set dinners. Maybe it's the lack of publicity. Maybe it's the lacklustre surroundings. Or maybe it's the old-fashioned layout. Nevertheless I decided to give it a try and I was extremely impressed.

I ordered the set dinner which comes with shrimp cocktail, Borshch soup, sirloin steak, peach melba and coffee for only $13.80 ($14.50 after service charge and no GST). Where else in Singapore can you get a sumptuous Western set dinner at such a price?


The shrimp cocktail which is delightful and appetizing, serves to prime the taste buds for the irresistable main course. The authentic Borshch soup which comes with cabbage and mutton, is absolutely mouthwatering with a kaleidoscope of flavors ranging from sweet to spicy to sour.


Served sizzling on the hotplate, the impressive sirloin steak is tender, succulent and fingerlicking good. Every portion of the sirloin steak is evenly grilled with a distinctive charred aroma and an unforgettable smoky taste.


Complete your sensational dining experience with peach melba which is vanilla ice-cream topped with a slice of peach.


This Russian restaurant is indeed praiseworthy for its affordable food and prompt service. However its dim lighting and poor ventilation can be improved. Nevertheless Borshch Steakhouse left me a great impression and I will certainly be returning for more.

8/10

Borshch Steakhouse
58 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555954
Tel: 6280 4351
Opens daily from 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm

Xing Ji Minced Meat Noodles

This is the one and only minced meat noodles (or better known as rou cuo mian in Mandarin or bak chor mee in dialect) in Singapore that I have a craving for. Having tasted Xing Ji minced meat noodles many years ago, I still remembered the smoothness of the noodles and the flavorfulness of the soup.

Seated near the stall and watching the owner churn out bowl after bowl of noodles, I waited very impatiently for more than half an hour before my noodles arrived. Fortunately it was still as impressive as ever.


A $3 bowl of Xing Ji noodles comes with delicious yi mee topped with generous servings of minced meat and 8 meatballs. The savory soup is filled with the irresistable essence of minced meat and blends extraordinarily well with the delicate mee kia, fresh minced meat and tasty meatballs. The noodles are so fantastic, I just couldn't stop eating them, mouthful after mouthful.

This is indeed the best minced meat noodles in Singapore. Come down to Bedok North and experience it for yourself today.

8.5/10

Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian
Fengshan Food Centre
Block 85 #01-07
Bedok North Street 4
5.30pm to 3am

Albert Street Prawn Noodle

I was at Old Airport Road Food Centre last weekend when I saw a long queue in front of Albert Street Prawn Noodle. Somehow the name sounded vaguely familiar but I just couldn't recall where I have seen it before. Tempted by the big and fresh prawns that were displayed at the front of the stall, I decided to give it a try.


I ordered a bowl of prawn noodles with pork ribs which costs $5. When I first tasted the soup, I immediately remembered that I tasted Albert Street Prawn Noodle at Lavender Food Centre before and was put off by the strong herbal taste of the soup. But this one at Old Airport Road Food Centre was slightly different. The flavorful soup has a subtle herbal taste that blends nicely with the rich essence of prawns and pork ribs and complements the delicious noodles very well. The tasty pork ribs are tender and fingerlicking good. The fresh prawns are extremely sweet and easily de-shelled.

I must admit that I was very satisfied with Albert Street Prawn Noodle for the extraordinary freshness of its prawns and pork ribs. Do not miss it if you are a frequent patron of Old Airport Road Food Centre.

7.5/10

Albert Street Prawn Noodle
Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport Road #01-93
Singapore 390051

Xing Long Economic Rice

I love economic rice or otherwise known as mixed vegetable rice because of the wide variety of dishes available for mix and match. While a plate of economic rice with 2 vegetables and 1 meat costs around $2.50 in hawker centres and $3.50 in food courts, I was surprised to pay $4.50 when I first tried Xin Long economic rice in Marine Parade Food Centre a few years back. But the higher price did not deter me or the rest of the customers in the queue from patronizing this stall all these years. There is something special about this economic rice that keeps all of us coming back.


Of all the delicious dishes, I like the fried ngor hiang best. Filled with abundant water chestnut and marinated minced meat, the fried ngor hiang is unbelievably crunchy, sweet and tasty. The curry chicken, though not the best I've tasted, is fresh and tender and coated with thick savory gravy. The fried egg omelette is extremely flavorful with the irresistable sweetness of spring onion.

This is one economic rice that comes up top in terms of culinary skills. It is definitely worthwhile to pay more for the impressive quality of the dishes. Try it for yourself today.

7.5/10

Xing Long Cooked Food
Marine Parade Food Centre
Blk 84 #01-185
Closed on Sundays