Sheng Yi Fa Lor Mee (生益发卤面) @ West Coast Drive - The Popular Clementi Lor Mee Stall Is Back

For those who stay in the West, you probably will know about Sheng Yi Fa Lor Mee (生益发卤面) at Blk 443 Clementi Ave 3 (Clementi Central). There is always a snaking queue at the stall and they are sold out slightly after noon. It is with great joy to announce that the Lor Mee Uncle and Aunty has come out of retirement after almost a year and re-opened the stall at Blk 501 West Coast Drive. They are at the same coffeeshop where Ah Hoe Mee Pok is located.

Lor Mee 4.8/5

I have a brief chat with the stall uncle when he was taking a break. He told me that his son wanted to learn the recipe and skill and pursued him to come out of retirement. His son also rooted in a partner who helps out at the stall when I visited the stall. Uncle told me that his son still holds a day job. He will come in the early morning to help out in the prep work and cooking, leaving in the late morning for his day job.

A basic bowl of Lor Mee starts from $4 which comes with braised pork belly, deep fried dumpling, ngor hiang and fried fish nugget. I have the $5 bowl which comes with extra ingredients. The lor mee here does not come with fishcake or braised egg. You have to pay an additional $0.70 for a braised egg. I noticed a different in the bowl of lor mee now. Uncle has added the bowl of noodle with crunchy flour bits for that extra texture. Customers can help themselves to their liking of chilli, ginger and black vinegar.

Most lor mee gravy is brown in colour, gooey and at times even lumpy. However at Sheng Yi Fa Lor Mee, the gravy is actually dark coloured, almost black. It looks similar to those beef noodle gravy. The gravy is smooth and comes with a lot of depth. Another different compared to elsewhere is the used of braised pork belly which is beautiful cooked to a nice tender.

I am really glad that uncle has come out from retirement. Every slurp of the delicious noodle brought back that fond memories of the familiar taste which I have missed so much. I really hope his son and partner are able to pick up the skill and continue his legacy.


Sheng Yi Fa Lor Mee
Blk 501 West Coast Drive
Singapore 120501
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Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Tue: 7am - 2pm
Thu-Sun: 7am - 2pm
(Closed on Wed)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Clementi MRT station (Stop ID 17171). Take bus number 78. Alight 5 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 18 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Clementi Bus Interchange. (Stop ID 17009). Take bus number 285. Alight 5 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 18 minutes. [Map]

il Cielo @ Hilton Singapore - Welcomes New Chef Yohhei Sasaki, Injecting Japanese Elements Into Traditional Italian Cuisine

il Cielo Restaurant, an award-winning rooftop Italian restaurant at Hilton Singapore, now has Chef Yohhei Sasaki at helm. Expects a touch of Japanese flair from Chef Sasaki as he walks you through the different Italian flavours showcased in his new a la carte menu featuring Italian dishes created from locally sourced natural ingredients, as well as seasonal Italian and Japanese gourmet produce. To get a glimpse of Chef Sasaki's culinary style, we tried his Japanese Degustation Menu.

St Kinmedai Carpaccio 4/5

For Antipasti, we had St Kinmedai Carpaccio served with seaweed tuile, madeira wine dressing and pink grapefruit snow. It wad kind of emotive to watch the pink grapefruit snow fell onto my plate and sublimed. The seaweed tuile was beautifully crisp, like a layer of dew being crystalised on its surface.

Hokkaido Sea Urchin Spaghetti 4.2/5

Our Pasta was a delicate bowl of Hokkaido Sea Urchin Spaghetti, Sardinia bottarga and yuzu juice. The handmade pasta was firm with a bite, coated with savoury Sardinia bottarga. The uni was intense enough for the portion of pasta served, balanced with a bit of zest from the yuzu juice.

Caramelized Toriyama WagyuA4 Short Ribs 4.2/5

For the mains, you get to choose between Grilled Japanese Seabream and Caramelized Toriyama Wagyu A4 Short Ribs. While the seabream has an unique combination with Portobello mushrooms, sautéed porcini risotto and green tea crumbles, the short ribs stands out with its fork-tender meat and rich yet balanced flavour. The accompanying sautéed saffron risotto supported it well, with lemon gel, Italian parsley sauce and caramlised onions for some assertive notes.

Grilled Japanese Seabream 4.2/5

The dessert is both visually and gastronomically pleasing. Again, you have two every strong ingredients representing its respective cuisine in its own right - Yuzu and Ricotta Cheese. Encapsulated within the yuzu sphere is ricotta cheese espuma, lemon sorbet and honey gel. It was a very light and refreshing dessert to end off our meals.

Yuzu and Ricotta Cheese 4.5/5

If you have some time to spare for lunch, Degustation menu for lunch is also available. Degustation Menu for Lunch 2-course ($25) / 3-course ($35). For dinner, the 5-course degustation dinner is $88/$118.

Words 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. Note: This is an invited tasting.


il Cielo
Hilton Singapore
Level 24
581 Orchard Road
Singapore 238883
Tel: +65 67303390
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 230pm, 7pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun: 7pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheelock Place via ION. Exit Wheelock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Continue walking along Orchard Road. Journey time is about 8 minutes. [Map]