Food Xpress Fish Soup @ Jurong West Street 75 - A Hidden Gem in Jurong West

I am able to discover this hidden gem in the neigbourhood of Jurong West all thanks to Uncle Bob who posted about the stall on his facebook page. I made my way down to the far west on one weekend. I was quite lucky because when I reached Food Xpress, the stall uncle was closing his stall for his afternoon break. He was nice enough to cook me one last bowl as I told him that I have purposely come on the way to try his fish soup.

Fish Soup 4.2/5

The bowl of Fish Soup ($4.50) comes with fresh sliced fish, tomatoes, chunks of minced meat & chicken and fried egg floss. There is quite a lot of ingredients for the price tag. The soup has a robust depth to it with hint of tomato and sole fish flavour. I finished the soup to the very last drop.

Fish Soup 4.2/5

Fish Soup 4.2/5

Besides the robust soup, the serving of the minced pork and chicken chunks are a first to me. This is probably the first fish soup stall I encountered this. Lightly seasoned and flavourful, this is like having a siew mai in a bowl of fish soup. Another highlight is the chilli sauce. It has a spicy sharpness that is really shiok and goes well with the ingredients.

I am glad once again to discover another good stall in the West of Singapore. To be frank, if I am to walk passed the stall along Jurong West street 75, I would have given it a cold shoulder. Once again, if not for uncle bob, I would not have known about this humble little gem in Jurong West.


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Food Xpress Fish Soup
Gek Poh Shopping Centre
Blk 762 Jurong West Street 75
#01-326
Singapore 640762
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay (EW Line), Pioneer (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 1030am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Boon Lay MRT station. Take Exit C, D or E. Walk to Boon Lay Bus Interchange (Stop ID 22009). Take bus 181. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Pioneer MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at block 649A (Stop ID 22529). Take bus number 258. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]

Legendary Hong Kong @ Jurong Point 2 Shopping Centre

Many who has been to Hong Kong will know that it is a food paradise. From dim sum, wanton mee to roasted meat these are the delicacies that we must try whenever we visit Hong Kong. With the opening of Legendary Hong Kong at Jurong Point 2 Shopping Centre in July 2014, the restaurant actually brings to you all the Hong Kong delicacies into one place. Legendary Hong Kong comes in four sections offering roasted meats, noodles and congee, dim sum and bakery.

Sauteed Turnip Cake with XO Sauce 4.2/5

From the dim sum section, we tried the Sauteed Turnip Cake with XO Sauce ($5.50), Steamed Shrimp Dumpling ($5.50), Chicken Claws in Black Bean Sauce ($4) and Rice Flour Roll with Deep Fried Shrimp Spring Rolls ($5.50).

The Sauteed Turnip Cake ($5.50) was pan fried to a nice exterior crisp while retaining the internal moist with bites of the shredded turnip. The XO sauce further enhanced the whole flavours giving it a hint of spicy kick.

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling 4.2/5

The Steamed Shrimp Dumpling ($5.50) comes with fresh, sweet and crunchy shrimp wrapped in a thin translucent dumpling skin. This is really good and you probably would not stop at just one basket.

Chicken Claws in Black Bean Sauce 4/5

I am big fan for Chicken Claws in Black Bean Sauce ($4). This is well cooked until soft, infused with the flavourful black bean sauce.

Rice Flour Roll with Deep Fried Shrimp Spring Rolls 4.2/5

Zha Liang is a popular dish in Hong Kong wrapping rice flour roll around youtiao. It has been given a little tweak,  substituting the youtiao with deep fried shrimp spring rolls. I feel the version of Rice Flour Roll with Deep Fried Shrimp Spring Rolls ($5.50) is actually quite clever, giving it a more crunchy and crispy internal.

Crispy Egg Tart 4.2/5

From the bakery section, we tried both the Crispy Egg Tart ($1.80/pc) and Custard Crush Buns with Salted Egg Yolk ($5 for 3pc). Having been recently to Hong Kong and tried the Honolulu Cafe's egg tart, my standard has been raised. While I have a high benchmark, the flaky egg tart is not far off. It definitely one of the better ones I have eaten and I like it.

Mini Custard Crust Buns with Salted Egg Yolk 3.8/5

Mini Custard Crust Buns with Salted Egg Yolk ($5 for 3pc) is another interesting creation at Legendary Hong Kong. This is a 2 in 1 bun with the combination of Bo Lo Bao and Liu Sha Bao. Inside the bun is molten salted egg yolk filling but unfortunately it did not flow.

Congee with Century Egg & Pork 4/5

Moving on to the Noodles and Congee section, we tried the Congee with Century Egg & Pork ($6.80), Tossed Shrimp Dumpling Noodle ($7.80) and Wanton Noodle Soup ($6.80).

I was expecting the Congee with Century Egg & Pork ($6.80) to be plain but the comforting bowl of congee was actually well seasoned and flavourful with a smooth texture.

Tossed Shrimp Dumpling Noodle 3.5/5

Wanton Noodle Soup 4.5/5

My recently trip to Hong Kong also brought me to Mak's Noodles in Hong Kong. I am really excited that chef making the wanton noodles at Legendary Hong Kong is from Mak's Noodles. I tried both the Tossed Shrimp Dumpling Noodle ($7.80) and Wanton Noodle Soup ($6.80) and I preferred the later more. However I did notice some slight difference in the bowl of noodle. The texture of noodles I had in Hong Kong seems even finer and also hair-like thin, here is a bit thicker. The wanton is wrapped into a ball shape, here has a loose end probably means less shrimp is used. Saying that the noodles itself is still thin and springy, very similar to what I had in Hong Kong. The chef also insisted of using shrimp for its wanton instead of pork which is more common in Singapore.

Barbecued Pork 3/5

Last but at least the Roasted Meat section. The Barbecued Pork ($10.80) was rather pedestrian. I felt that the barbecued pork lacked the smoky charred aroma or it will be excellent.

Roasted London Duck 4.8/5

Not to be missed at Legendary Hong Kong has to be the Roasted London Duck ($14.80 per portion). The duck is specially imported from Ireland Silver Hill Farm. The first thing I noticed is a lay of fat between the skin and meat. It is like a layer of jelly which we get from Hainanese Chicken, oily but not greasy. The meat itself is also more succulent. If I can draw a comparison, it is like having pork from a suckling pig. This is definitely a must try.

If you are craving for Hong Kong cuisine, Legendary Hong Kong is definitely a good choice to satisfy your craving. The all in one concept means that they are over 300 over dishes in the menu ranging from Hong Kong cafe, dim sum, congee and noodles, bakery and roasted meat. Without flying to Hong Kong, the delicious food is served to your table.


Legendary Hong Kong
Jurong Point 2 Shopping Centre
63 Jurong West Central 3
#03-80
Singapore 648331
Tel: +65 67941335
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryHK
Website: http://lhk.com.sg/
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat-Sun: 10am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Boon Lay MRT station. Take Exit C, D, E. Walk to the new wing of the shopping centre. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Hee Kee Desserts @ Jurong Point

Hee Kee Desserts at Jurong Point which means treasuring happiness is the newest Hong Kong desserts place in town. Not known by many, the principle franchiser behind Share Tea Singapore is the creator behind it. Offering traditional Hong Kong style desserts, their menu include the locals' all time favorites such as durian and  mango as well as the classics such as steamed milk/egg, glutinous rice balls etc. For this tasting, we had 6 best selling desserts in one go. That really tested my level of sugar threshold.

D24 Durian Sauce with Sago 3/5

We started with the D24 Durian Sauce with Sago ($5.80). I felt that the durian mousse was slightly too blend, lacking the oomph and aroma. However I like the dollop of durian puree on top which was bitter sweet.

Mango with Pomelo and Sago 3.8/5

Next I tried the Mango with Pomelo and Sago ($4.50). Having tried this in my previous visit, it got the tick from me for its consistency. However with so many similar dish in the market, I guess it takes it takes a little more to be really outstanding. More mango chunks would have enlivened the taste though.

Traditional Steamed Milk Pudding 4/5

Moving on to something warm and comforting, we tried the Traditional Steamed Milk Pudding ($3.50) with the right viscosity. It wasn't too rich or cloying, just the way I like.

Liusha Tangyuans in Osmanthus Soup 3/5

The Liusha Tangyuans in Osmanthus Soup, 流沙汤圆 caught my attention on the menu. I believe whoever loves 流沙包 will have high expectations on this item. To be fair, this does make a good bowl of tangyuans or deliver the kind of sensation that 流沙包 gives to its fans. It still has much to work on. On the other hand, I like how the light osmanthus soup elevated the overall taste with its calming fragrant. Perhaps, the skin of the glutinous rice balls wasn't thin enough to produce that 'burst' of golden milky lava which we anticipate as our custard buns peeled open. The soupy nature might have watered down the taste of the custard. My gut feeling tells me that this dish might be a lot more satiable if it's served dry, like mochi. What do you think?

Durian Pancake 4/5

A popular item on the menu is the Durian Pancake ($3.30/pc or $6/2pc). Wow...the skin was thin, soft and chewy. As I sliced it opened, the durian puree oozed out, beckoning to me. Together with the fresh cream in between, the combination was sinfully satisfying.

Mango Cheong Fun 4.2/5

A must try at Hee Kee Desserts is the Mango Cheong Fun ($3.30/pc or $6/2pc). I was amazed by how soft the coconut infused wrap was. The huge chunk of mango was also juicy and sweet which simply melted in the mouth.

Bird's Nest in Coconut Milk 3.5/5

The Bird's Nest in Coconut Milk ($9.80 onwards) is served in actual account. I was quite disappointed by it. Basically, it was just coconut water with a few strands of birdnest and the coconut shreads were tough. Personally I felt that adding white fungus would have made it more fulfilling as dessert.

I was told that its chefs went to Hong Kong specially to learn the authentic recipes and I can see that their training are put into good use. Good effort and creativity shown. Since it's not available anywhere else, do give it a try if you have come all the way to the extreme west of Singapore! Furthermore this is probably the very first HALAL Hong Kong dessert place in Singapore.

Written By Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Hee Kee Desserts
Jurong Point
1 Jurong West Central 2
#03-54/55
Singapore 648886
Tel: +65 67438480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heekeedesserts
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Boon Lay MRT station. Take Exit C, D or E. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Malaysia Boleh @ Jurong Point

I was actually quite surprise that not many people is aware of Malaysia Boleh at Jurong Point. This place has been opened for nearly one and half years but it seems that it has been under the radar. Maybe it is due to the location far west at Boon Lay. When people say that there is no good food in the West, now I have to disagree. They have a gem in Malaysia Boleh a food court like setup that housed our favourite Malaysia street food under one roof. Not known to many, the 2 partners actually went down to the stalls in Malaysia and sent months learning the recipes. Recipes are closely kept as a promised to these original stall holders with periodical audit from them flying all the way down from Malaysia. As far as possible, the owner will also import the same ingredients and sauces used exactly at the stall itself in Malaysia.

Penang Char Kway Teow 4/5

The Penang Char Kway Teow from 勇记槟城炒粿条 is the most popular stall at Malaysia Boleh judging from the super long queues in both my visit. I was told that due to the long queue then have to fry 3 plates in one batch instead of individually hence some form of standard has to be comprised. Nevertheless, the Penang Char Kway Teow was still up to the mark with each mouthful filled with the wok hei aroma.

KL Wanton Mee 4.2/5

The plate of KL Wanton Mee from KL Wanton Mee 吉隆坡鼎記云吞面 with springy noodle and flavourful roasted char siew was perfectly married with the delectable dark sauce that is the same as the one used in the KL stall. One of my favourite that I would go back for.

Pork Noodle 4.2/5

The Pork Noodle from Hong Kee Pork Noodles 雄记猪肉粉面 remembered me of the Tua Thow Kway Teow Soup which I had during one of my Johor Bahru Food Trail last year. The comforting bowl of pork noodle comes with lean meat, pig liver, minced pork, meatball and smooth rice noodle in a delectable light but flavourful broth.

Penang Hokkien Prawn Noodle 4.8/5

Simmered for long hours using prawn heads, pork bones and spices, the full bodied broth is packed with robust flavour. This bowl of Penang Hokkien Prawn Noodle from Penang Hokkein Prawn Noodles 檳城福建蝦面 is probably the best I have ever had outside Penang. The owners went to Penang to learn the recipe and techniques from the masters making the broth from 2am and helping out at the stall for a week.

Lor Bak 4/5

Made with five spice powder imported from Penang, the Lor Bak from Kedai Kopi Seng Thor Lebih Carnavon Loh Bak 檳城油頭街卤肉 at Malaysia Boleh is pretty good. The well marinated stuffing was wrapped in a thin beancurd skin and deep fried to a nice exterior crispiness. Accompanied with other delights like century eggs, beancurd, fishcake and deep fried shrimp crackers, this delightful plate of delights is good for sharing.

Curry Chicken Mee 3.5/5

The bowl of Curry Chicken Mee from Sister Curry Chicken Mee 姐妹咖哩雞面 comes with tender poached chicken and tau pok. The curry broth is not as lemak as those in Singapore with the yellow noodle soaking up the delectable goodness.

Bak Kut Teh 3/5

Not a big fan of the herbal type Klang Bak Kut Teh 巴生肉骨茶 but I am sure there are people who is different from me. The piping hot claypot bak kut teh goes well with a bowl of fragrant rice.

KL Hokkien Mee 3.5/5

There was hit and miss for the KL Hokkien Mee from 苏丹街丙哥福建面. The flavour was spot on with the used of the same black sauce as the stall in Kuala Lumpur and perfumed by pork lard. The lack down was the udon like texture that was too tough.

Claypot Chicken Rice 4.5/5

If you need your rice instead of noodles, I would recommend trying the Claypot Chicken Rice from Petaling Street Famous Claypot Chicken Rice 茨廠街驰名瓦煲雞飯. I took a mouthful and I was taken aback by the burst of aroma. The fragrant pot of rice also comes with well marinated succulent chicken.

Fried Oyster Omelette 4.8/5

One of my favourite local street food is Fried Oyster Omelette or Orh Luak. The local version is more burnt and crispy. The version at Malaysia Boleh from Penang Lorong Selamat Fried Oyster Omelette 槟城著名嘉嘉蚝煎 is the opposite, wet and runny. I thought I would not like it but it turned out that it is now my favourite fried oyster omelette in Singapore. The ratio of runny egg is more than that of starch. It also has a special sauce that accentuated the flavour which the owner did not want to disclose. The chilli dipping sauce is also an excellent complement to the orh luak.

Chendol 4.8/5

For those that has been to Penang will know that there are two famous Chendol stalls along Penang Road. Patrons that like their chendol need not fly all the way to have the dessert anymore. Right at Malaysia Boleh, one can indulge in this bowl of sweet delight from Penang Road Famous Chendol.

Apom Manis 3.5/5

Ban Chang Kuih 4/5

For some delectable snack one can try the Apom Manis or Ban Chang Kuih from Penang Gurney Drive 98 Apom. The Apom Manis comes in a choice of banana, kaya, corn and peanut wrapped in a soft and fluffy pancake. For the Ban Chang Kuih, it was my first time having the paper thin crepe like apom balik that is crispy and filled with grounded roasted peanut.

Lor Mai Gai 4.5/5

Big Bao 4/5

Good for tea break is the Lor Mai Gai and Big Bao. The lor mai gai is one of the best I have eaten. The sticky glutinous rice comes with generous slices of flavourful tender chicken. The Big Bao which is as big as my palm is soft and fluffy and has generous ingredients in it.

Malaysia Boleh has total 17 stalls in total and these are only some of the items I tried. To ensure the authenticity of the Malaysian street food, most of the sauces and ingredients are imported from Malaysia. Periodic audit is also contacted by the original Malaysia stall owners. Malaysia Boleh is definitely a gem and food heaven with all the street food under one roof.


Malaysia Boleh
Jurong Point
63 Jurong West Central 3
#03-28
Singapore 648331
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MalaysiaBoleh.JurongPoint
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Boon Lay MRT station. Take Exit C, D or E. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]