Hong Ji Mian Shi Jia: Translucent Mee
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Wanton Mee with extra Char Siew $3.50
I am beginning to see that there are really two broad groups of Wanton Mee fans. One group focuses just on the quality of the noodles. They don't really care if the Char Siew or Wanton is quite ordinary, they just go for the noodles and chilli. Damien belongs to this group.
The other group go for the overall package. The noodles must be good enough, but it has to come with tasty, juicy Wanton and a substantial Char Siew that is at least roasted with charcoal. I belong to this group.
OK with that background, you will understand more clearly what I am trying to tell you about this Wanton Mee that Damien recommended. This is apparently his number one favourite Wanton Mee stall and trust me, Damien has eaten at a lot of Wanton Mee stalls.
Well it is the kind of Wanton Mee that on first impression will elicit a "You mean I travelled all the way here to eat this?" kind of response. At $2.50 per plate it is undoubtedly cheap but the few slivers of Char Siew that looks as if it has been cut by a microtome look more like garnishing than a topping. But that's okay, with just a request to "Geh Liao" and $1 more, the noodles can be dressed with a bit more modesty.
The good thing about this Wanton Mee is the noodles which are really thin, translucent and flat rather than round in cross-section. I actually like mee kia (fine noodles) which is flat rather than round because I find that the bite is more lively. I think the flatness makes the noodles more curly compared to round noodles. Just like the difference between the hair on your head and the other major cluster of hair on your body. You all know of course that the hair on top is round and the one at the bottom is flat, right? I am only guessing about the noodles but the trivia about the hair is fact.......sorry, hope I didn't throw you off flat noodles forever.
The wantons here are a waste of calories. Full of wanton skin with very little mince, it really is very disappointing for such a well decorated stall. However, the Char Siew here is excellent. They still make their own with a Charcoal oven hidden in the corner of their tiny stall. Sweet and succulent with just enough of the crunchy burnt bits. The only problem is you have to ask them to pile in on in order to get some real satisfaction. 4/5
Conclusion
We were there in the afternoon, so the old man was not the one cooking. I was told that his braised pork is really good. So maybe in the mornings you might get a better plate of Wanton Mee. It was certainly one of the better Wanton Mees around and would please the group of people who just go for the noodles.
Hong Ji Mian Shi Jia
#01-05 Telok Blangah Market and Food Centre
Blk 79 Telok Blangah Road
Closed on Fridays
Open 7am till 7pm
29 comments:
try geylang lor 17, which open for dinner till late supper for people who watch soccer at the coffee shop.
Guang dong wanton mee.
this is the wantan mee that chern recommend? This looks like the kinda wantan mee that i'll like
Indeed it is!
So you belong to Group 1 then!
ya, guess I belong to Group 1 for local style wanton mee - I actually like this similar kinda skinny char siews heh.
I do like hong kong style wanton mee too. For those the noodles must be translucent and have big round wantons with the fresh shrimps and laced with some green veggies.
You should try the prawn dumpling instead of wanton. Much much better.
enjoyed the noodles more than the char siew and wantons... :)
if you like the wet type, try the dover road market wanton mee. fabu-licious. cheers!
how can a wonton mee be good if the char siew and wonton isn't good..???
i belong to group 2...
Has anyone tried the wanton mee at the food republic in wisma atria? The wantons there are surprisingly big and full of prawns like those in hk and the noodles/chili are good too.
oh yeah, and i look at the whole package so i must be type 2. I used to be type 1 but once u go to hk u just give up on the standards of wantons here in Singapore.
Used to comment occasionally under the moniker "pedant" (not sure if that's unique here).
I think the address should be 79 Telok Blangah Drive instead. It's off Henderson Road or Telok Blangah Road right?
The first group shouldn't be called Wanton Mee fans - they're simply noodle fans or chilli fans, IMO.
Hi bao,
but I like the size of the wantons and also doesn't like water chestnuts heh. wantons are always my choice over prawn dumplings heh.
dover road market wanton mee has been there forever. think 20 years or more. Lately had it, the mee very soggy...
Food Republic's wanton mee is from da stall Bi Feng Tang - or rather one of those in food court restaurants. Yes, their wantons are very good. They also have another outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza. Their dishes are very tasty and much cheaper compared to Crystal Jade. However menu is not that extensive
wah.. tat's a hard pen name for us to address to! =p
Agree with sumo - Wanton mee where got nice if wanton not nice?
Recently, I like the one at the junction of Joo Chiat and East Coast ("Beer Garden" - where the tau kwa pau is) cus their wantons and dumplings have big huge, crunchy and succulent shrimps (HK style).
Group 2 for me! =)
There's a really good wanton mee stall at (Blk 418 Bedok North Road)itz the Coffee shop nearest to a dental clinic & the right end of the block.
The Char Siew is juicy, with streaks of fats embeded & slightly burnt on the edges.YEA! slightly burnt...itz goood!!
the wantons are PLUMP with fillings of Well Marinated Pork, carrots, spring onions..etc.. i normally add 50cents more for extra wantons. =P
[if ur craving for juicy prawns & water chestnuts, do change them to dumplings instead]
& of course not forgetting the noodles, the noodles here are slightly translucent, v springy with lots of bite to it, w/o being overly floury.
The uncle cooks them in boiling water, den rinse them quickly under a running tap of cold water. he then seasons the noodles with oyster sauce & dark soy sauce,sesame oil..etc.. & of course nice fragrant chilli with bits of "hei bi" in it.
i've been a loyal customer of this stall since i was a kid. itz really good. u shld definately try it, if ur ard the area. =)
P.S. he normally open early in the morning & closes ard 2pm or once he runs out of noodles. do go early on weekends to avoid getting disappointed.
Ooooh, can you add that entry into the forum under hawker food/wanton mee? That's where all my to do list is kept
wah i like that kind of translucent springy noodles! but telok blangah so far away!
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Another of my favourite wantan mee is Koka at North Bridge Road FC.
Opens only between 8pm to 12am. The chilli is damn kena and the noodles firm to the bite.
The wantan kolo (dry wantan), sprinkled with pork lard creates an orgasmic sensation while dancing in one's mouth.
Closed on Sundays.
How's the Char siew and wanton?
Good enough to order a side of dry wonton with the chilli.
Doesn't look as good as the one I am having, ta bao-ed back to my office now... yes.. while I am typing.
I don't know for you guys but I prefer my springy wanton noods to be covered in black sauce, with crispy lards and sweet charsiew, choice of fried or boiled wanton. Their prawn dumplings has an extra crunch to it because of black fungus. Yummy!
If anybody wants to try, its at 27 Pioneer Road North. They are open Mon to Sat, in the morning till 2pm or when sold out.
I have been thinking abt this recommended Hong Ji wantan mee so just have to order a plate of wantan mee at the FC where I was having lunch today, but alas~ CMI that one.... must find time to go Hong Ji!!!
Had this for lunch today. and this market is actually just opposite the street soccer/basket ball court I used to hang on everyday Sunday!!
Noodles was indeed qq and translucent and chilli good however the black sauce that they use was lacking. Liked the fact that the char siew was the skinny type but too dry. I actually love their wontans - that's how our local style wontans should taste like for me~ all meat and not too big and not the totally flat type. soup was good too. Think I'll head back and have the soup version next time :)
I also added some chicken feet but those weren't good - best are the braised ones from ABC market. I suspect that their porb ribs are very good cuz it was already sold out when I was there at 12pm and few customers came asking for it and left disappointed.
and one more thing - I like how open air and bright the FC is. Upgraded/renovated but retained the old style of the old FCs. Very pleasant location for a hawker lunch on a super hot afternoon.
They just opened a new outlet at comcentre food court. Will try soon and see how's the standard
Tried their comcentre outlet today. Asked the lady if they are relatives or what she didn't exactly answer only said that it's a branch. The wonton skins tasted a lil more thick and soup seem less sweet. The char siew and mee here is in fact beter. Char siew is still the skinny type I like but not so dry like what I had the at the Telok Blangah stall. They are more generous with the black sauce here so it worked better with the noodles~
Didn't try the chicken feet and they do not sell the pork ribs here.
Servings seems a little bigger too at $2.50 and staff gets a staff rate of $2
I prefer the wanton mee in Roxy Square 1! Besides that, Their charsiew has 'special' sauce in it! It taste exactly so yummy , And i've to queue like 20mins! The fried wanton = Best. All i can say is awesome.
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