Lai Xi Handmade Noodle

Torn among the choices I had during lunch time as I chanced upon this coffee shop in Toh Guan Road. I was rather surprised that almost every stall had its own snaky queue line up accordingly right in front of the stalls.

Though Lai Xi did not have the shortest queue, I joined in as I was looking for something soupy to warm my stomach.

Stall Front

I'm quite pleased with the texture of the Yee Mee as it was cooked entirely and was soft surprisingly as I had many bad encounters whereby this kind of noodles when cooked, were often overlooked by the kitchen helper and usually left me with some hard bites on the noodles.

The bowl of noodle was nothing more than ordinary with fried Ikan Billis, vegetables, spring onions, minced pork and fried shallots included. A decent lunch to fill up the hungry stomach.

Ee Mee - $2.80

Rating: 2.5 / 5

Lai Xi Handmade Noodle
Location: Blk 286E Toh Guan Road Singapore 605286 

Zhao An Granny Grass Jelly

Do give Zhao An Granny Grass Jelly a try if you are looking for desserts in Golden Mile Food Centre. Famous for their grass jelly, it was said that they were produced based on special recipe handed down from their granny.

Zhao An Granny Grass Jelly

Grass Jelly and longans were served in a traditional white and blue porcelain bowl with metal spoon, topped with a handful of shaved ice which looked coarse but in fact, soft in texture.

Grass Jelly

Grass Jelly was wobbly and smooth with a tad bitterness in it to to the use of herbs in its ingredients. However the sugar syrup and the sweetness from the longan complements this bitterness well. Refreshing and soothing to the body!

Grass Jelly Longan - $2

Though they may be a little more expensive than the usual ones, I will still be back for more!

Rating: 4 / 5

Zhao An Granny Grass Jelly
Location: Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Road #01-58 Singapore 199583
Operating Hours: Mon to Sun: 1000 - 2000

Fu Chen Shi Pin

The bright purple signboard had drawn me closer to the stall. It was its Kueh Pie Tee that caught me first but since its signboard had emphasized on its Springroll, we decided to give it a try, given a limited stomach space as we had our lunch earlier. At a closer look, I realised that Rojak and Tahu Goreng were also available.

Homemade Springroll and Springroll Skin

Since springroll skin was homemade, I had my expectations bench-marked at a level. No doubt that the skin was translucent and soft, the fillings was not too pleasing to me.

Turnip fillings lack the juiciness and flavours. The turnip fillings made up mostly of trunips with carrots and beansprouts, still lacking the taste. It was bland in taste with eggs and peanut chunk.

Poh Piah - $1.40

I would expect something wetter and sweet, with crunchy bites but this is of no fight to what I had in mind.

Side View of Poh Piah

It's was disappointing but still I would not give them up since there are other selection that I could give a try.


Rating: 2.5 / 5

Fu Chen Shi Pin 
Location: Blk 69 Geylang Bahru #01-2777 Singapore 330069

Shi De Fu Cooked Food

At a glance of its name, it caught my attention as it reminded me of the food heaven that we frequently patronized in Malaysia, Johor Bahru. Located at end of the row of the stalls, Shi De Fu had the privilege to show up more of their menu at the side of their stalls.

Shi De Fu Cooked Food

Noodles were lightly doused with light soy sauce and a few pieces of greens.

Dumpling Noodle - $3

Dumplings' taste was a let down, it was bland and the skin was rather thick. Moreover, there was no sight of chestnut found or even any crunch in it.

Dumpling

Though the characteristics of the meal wasn't too pleasing to me, it still make a very down to earth bowl of noodles that can fill one's stomach on any normal day. 

Rating: 2.5 / 5

Shi De Fu cooked Food
Location: Geylang Bahru Food Centre, 69 Geylang Bahru, #01-2835 Singapore 330069

Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodle

A few rounds in Golden Mile Food Centre had make me realized that there are a number of stalls selling Hainanese Cuisine - well, they are not just the common Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall we have seen but more of the rare ones.

I came across Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodles as I walked up the flight of stairs (main) and they were just located right beside at the 1st Level.

Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodle

Opted a dry version bowl of tasty and hearty Hainanese beef noodle to start with. Its flavoursome starchy gravy slathered with thick bee hoon is all heavenly and lip smackingly good. Beef slices were well cooked, maintaining its tenderness.

Beef Noodle with Meat Balls and Meat - $5

Try dipping the slices into their homemade chilli sauce added with the tangy taste from the squeeze of the lime. Perfect!

Dry Version of Beef Noodle

The grated peanuts had given an extra texture to the palates and some preserved vegetables had added a twist to its sweet tasty sauce.

Close up

Perhaps this is the best drier version of beef noodle I had in Singapore.

Rating: 4 / 5

Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodle
Location: Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Road #01-89 Singapore 199583
Operating Hours: Mon to Sun: 1100 - 2000

Tong Ji Mian Shi

Tong Ji Mian Shi is one of stalls that scores among the diners. With lots of articles on the media where reviews were made over the years pasted below its sign board, emphasizing its Lotus Lor Mee which is one of its kind. (So far, I have not seen any places with such concoction) .

Beside Lor Mee, they have other selections like Laksa and Fish Ball Soup / Noodle.

Tong Ji Mian Shi

Flat yellow noodles were served with fish cake, Ngor Hiang, braised lean meat, egg, dumplings and crispy bits. And its hard to go without a spoonful of black vinegar in a bowl of Lor Mee. Though gravy was rather blend without too much of braised taste, right amount of starch used were seen, giving a right texture and thickness.

Lor Mee with Fried Lotus - $4

Thinly sliced lotus included which marks a difference to a traditional bowl of Lor Mee. Crunchy and was fried to golden brown perfection, somehow reminding me of Chinese New year Snack.

Slice of Deep Fried Lotus

With so much of rave, I'm expecting more from that bowl. Overall, I still prefer the traditional ones with pork belly and better flavour in terms of its braised sauce.

Rating: 3 / 5

Tong Ji Mian Shi 桐记面食

Location: Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Road #01-100 Singapore 199583
Operating Hours: Mon & Fri: 0930 – 1500, Tue – Sun: 0930 – 1930, Off on alternate Saturday.

Wen Wen Pork Rib Big Prawn Mee

Wen wen Pork Rib Big Prawn Mee is relatively new to Geylang Bahru Food Centre and I was there on her 2nd day of operation. Like alot of Pork Ribs Prawn Mee stall, they are selling pig innards like intestine as well ass pig tails. However, one special dish spotted on their menu is La La which was rather uncommon out of the usual menus.

Wen Wen Pork Rib Big Prawn Mee

A normal bowl of Prawn Mee would cost $3.50 and I had my bowl topped up with pork ribs at an additional cost of $1.50. Prawn stock was light and tasty, without a heady taste from the prawns. Ribs on the other hand was cooked to tender and easily fall off from its bones.

Prawn Mee with Pork Ribs - $5

There is a special taste from its prawn stock which taste sweeter than the usual Hawkers' prawn Mee. The use of La La had given such a unique taste in its stock.

La La

Fried shallot oil were used to enhanced the overall taste and fragrance here. Long queues were formed during my visit and it seemed like the response were not too bad.

Ribs and Prawns

As a La La lover, I do like their presence in a bowl of prawn mee, allowing such a unique and memorable taste. Perhaps, injecting a little stronger prawn taste would make the bowl of soup tastes better.

Rating: 3 / 5

Wen Wen Pork Rib Big Prawn Mee 文文排骨大蝦面

Location: Blk 69 Geylang Bahru #01-2769 Singapore 330069