Tian Kim Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee: Why do Standards of Hawkers drop?
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How many times have you heard this phrase: "Aiya, they used to be much better but now standards dropped already!" Too often, if you ask me.
Why do hawker's drop their standards? Is it because they lose their passion or is it because things are getting more expensive and they have to cut corners. Or maybe they got so famous that they don't feel they need to put in so much effort anymore? Sometimes it may also be society's need for healthier food that pressure hawkers to cut down on lard and msg. I think another factor is the role of the National Environment Agency who clamp down on a lot of practices such as the use of charcoal fires for instance. I think that they are responsible for the diverging standard between Singapore and Malaysian street food . (tastiness as well as hygiene)
Whatever the case may be, this particular Hokkien Mee must have dropped in standards. They are quite well known and have been around for over 20 years and some people have recommended them. Heck, even Andy Lau comes here to eat the Hokkien Mee. (Don't know low long ago lah)
This is the second time I am eating it and my response is as the first time. It's good, but not ravable. Better then your average food court Hokkien Mee to be fair, but with so many nice Hokkien Mees nearer home, there is no compulsion to come all the way here to eat this. Something I would order as a side dish when I come here for the Wanton Mee next door. 3.75/5
The interesting thing about this stall though is that they also sell Hokkien Fried Rice who looked quite good. Maybe I'll have to give that a try the next time.
Conclusion
Any fans out there who would like to defend their favourite Hokkien Mee?
Tian Kim Fried Hokkien Mee
209 Jalan Besar (Sam Leong Road)
11am to 5.30pm
Closed on Sundays
6 comments:
Have tried few times agreed with you nothing rave about and Hokkien Mees is also of the same rating.
I still think the charcoal fried hokkien mee at changi road is the best hokkien mee in Singapore. I just had my fix again on Sunday and am glad to report that the standard has not dropped the slightest. In fact, somehow, this hokkien mee seem to taste better and better each time I have it. Maybe the uncle spikes it with cocaine or something. heheh....
This stall was located at a coffee shop called wing nam at the junction of desker rd & serangoon rd. They were so good that you can only order what he is frying in the wok. It's either hokkien mee or fried rice. He will only change from fried rice to hokkien mee or vice versa until the wok is emptied, meaning you have to wait or given up your turn.
So maybe you should try his fried rice. Don't know whether his fried rice standard drops or not.
Tried the fried rice for lunch,notice they fry rice frist transfer to big pot and refry when order.
Yeah, i saw a picture of andy lau in the stall, tried the fried rice, nothng to shout about.
The coffee in which this stall is housed is closed. Anyone knows where is their new location??
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