28 Rojak

On a quiet Sunday evening, curiosity led me to the second level of Margaret Drive Hawker Centre to explore its offerings. The space exudes a cozy charm, blending a mix of new-generation stalls with those that carry on the beloved hawker traditions. The atmosphere was calm yet inviting, with families and small groups enjoying their meals. It was the perfect time to soak in the vibe and see what this nostalgic spot had to offer.

A part of my mind was already scouting for side dishes to complement our main courses, and the sight of Rojak and Popiah felt like a good calling.

28 Rojak

We went for the $5 portion and added $1 for extra Tau Pok. Admittedly, the picture on the stall was a bit misleading, as we assumed the default serving included Century Egg—it turned out to be just an illustration. Despite that, the dish hit the spot and satisfied our cravings. The ingredients were generous, and the portion was hearty, making it a satisfying choice overall.

Rojak - $5 + $1

Rating: 3.25 / 5

28 Rojak
Location: 38A Margaret Dr, #02-29, Singapore 142038

Chef Hainanese Western Food (海南西餐)

With so many modern Western food options in mall eateries, the old-school Western food from hawker stalls has become a nostalgic charm. It takes us back to our younger days, when we’d excitedly ask our parents for fries and chicken chop.

Chef Hainanese Western Food

The chicken chop looked appetizing, coated in a mouth-watering sauce. It was well-marinated, and the inclusion of a bay leaf on the plate hinted at its role in the seasoning. The portion was generous, making it an excellent choice if you’re feeling very hungry.

Grilled Chicken Chop - $8

Since we already had chicken chop in our order, I decided to go for the Fish & Chips. The dish came with two generous strips of breaded fish, accompanied by baked beans, crinkled fries, a baked potato, and mixed vegetables. The portion was hearty and more than enough to satisfy my appetite. There wasn’t much to rave about the breaded fish, as it tasted quite ordinary to me.

Fish & Chips - $8

Overall, the nostalgic old-school vibe remains intact for those seeking this style of Western cuisine. The generous portions and reasonable prices make it great value for money. Just keep in mind that they are only open in the evenings.

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Chef Hainanese Western Food (海南西餐)
Location: Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, 38A Margaret Dr, #01-04, Singapore 142038

Fish Noodle

 An impromptu meet-up for grocery shopping at the huge super market nearby and we ended ourselves with a quick fix meal in Koufu Food Court with bowls of Chinese Noodle from the Stall of Fish Noodle.

Fish Noodle

The stall name was quite misleading till the extent that I had mistaken that the noodles were made from fish. Nonetheless, we went ahead to order our preferred options from their menu.

What would you like to have?

For the safest choice, we went ahead with a bowl of Orignal Broth base, their Signature Fat Beef Fish Noodles. Every serving of noodles was big and stomach-filling. The original soup base was non-spicy as well, packed full of flavours with thin slices of Beef. Ingredients include lettuce and  Fried Chick Pea was added. 

Signature Fat Beef Fish Noodle + Braised Intesstines - $8.50 + $4

Topping up the bowl of noodles with their Braised Fat Intestine at an additional $4. As it described, the intestines were fat and braised. It did not carry any gamey taste.

Braised Fat Intestine

Another non-spicy option would be the Tomato Broth Base. We had The Tomato Fat Beef Fish Noodles. The broth was tangy and on a sweet side. Most importantly, its flavourful and addictive.

Tomato Fat Beef Fish Noodles - $8.50

Every bowl of noodles comprised a mixture of 3 types of noodles comprising Black noodles, White Noodle and Corn Noodles as indicated on their signage. 

Noodles

Those who can take spiciness can go for their Golden Soup which is of little spiciness or their sour & spicy soup with 1 level chilli as the indicator of the spicy level. If you are more adventurous, you can try their mala soup base illustrated by 2 chilli on the menu.

Golden Soup Meat Ball Fish Noodle - $6.50

All in all, there are 5 types of soup bases:

(1) Signature / Original

(2) Tomato

(3) Golden Soup 

(4) Sour & Spicy🌶️
(5) Mala 🌶️🌶️

with Permutations of 

(1) Luncheon Meat

(2) Meat Ball

(4) Sliced Fish

(5) Dory Fish

(6) Fat Beef

(7) Beef Shank

(8) Prawn Paste

However, if you do not prefer noodles dishes, they have rice dishes with soup for single as well as double set meals. 

Sour & Spicy Fat Beef Fish Noodle - $8.50

We also ordered their crispy pork as a side dish to share among ourselves. The deep-fried pieces of pork are deep fried to its golden brown colour and then sprinkled with chilli powder.

Crispy Pork - $6

The bowl of noodles soup is stomach-filling and comforting. I would not mind going back again for more.

Rating: 3 / 5

Fish Noodle @ Koufu
Location: 88 Tanglin Halt Road #01-08 Singapore 141088
Nearest Station: Commonwealth (EW20)