Koung Wanton Mee @ JEM - Popular Wanton Mee In Geylang Comes To The West

Having its roots grown deep in the east since 1964, Koung’s Wanton Mee has reached another milestone with the opening of its 2nd outlet at JEM, reaching out to the Westies. To my knowledge, this Singapore-style wanton mee is loved by both locals and tourists alike, as all its ingredients are made from scratch, even for the egg noodles.

Wanton Mee 3.5/5

The signature Wanton Mee ($4.80) is available in both soup and dry versions ($4.80), and the latter comes in either a blend of fried chilli paste and premium dark or light soya sauces aka black or white. To make the noodles even more scrumptious, there is free flow of lards to top the noodles, on top of what's already in it. The egg noodles are specially made to be slightly thicker to hold the sauce, but I find it slightly too stiff for my liking. That said, it provides a more mouth-filling texture than the thinner noodles. The Wantons were well cooked, with very soft and slippery skin which I love, and the Char Siew had a good ratio of fats and lean meat. It is also available as a side dish ($5), exclusive to this outlet.

To complete your wantons experience, order the Fried Wantons ($4/$5). The juicy filling stands out even more against its extra crisp skin.

Dumpling Soup 4.5/5

An item to highlight is the Dumplings Soup ($4/$5/$6). The minced pork, shrimp and chestnut seemed to be in a perfect ratio to one another, as each one was succulent and tender, with a refreshing crunch. The soup was light and fragrant, which is also a key to the overall enjoyment of the dish.

Fried Ngoh Hiang 2.5/5

Another side dish that is exclusive to this new outlet is the Fried Ngoh Hiang ($5.80). While it is meaty and deep-fried to a crispy golden brown exterior, the filling's texture and flavour still lack the standard of a good one compared to many other places.

Local Desserts 3.8/5

Round off your meal with some local desserts at $2 each - Green Bean Soup, Black Glutinous Rice and Barley with Ginko. We tried both Green Bean Soup and Barley with Ginko, and I was pleasantly surprised by the thick consistency of the desserts, in comparison to the usual watered-down versions I have gotten elsewhere.

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.


Koung Wanton Mee
JEM
50 Jurong Gateway Road
#B1-K14
Singapore 608549
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Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Jurong East MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle @ Golden Mile Food Centre - Hokkien Mee By A 21 Years Old Hawker

I was alerted by my friend, MissTamChiak that there is a pretty good Hokkien Mee stall - YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle at Golden Mile Food Centre cooked by a young 21 years old hawker. That is pretty young to take up the spatula and cook Hokkien Mee, which needed a lot of skill.

Hokkien Mee with Thick Vermicelli 4/5

The Hokkien Mee here is the dry type and comes in two versions for customers to choose. You can request for either the thick or thin vermicelli. I would recommend the thin vermicelli because it tends to soak up the broth and smoky wok hei more.

For $5 a plate, it comes with prawn, pork belly slices and squid. Not forgetting that you can add your own pork lards. As for the chilli, it is not bad, but my followers will know that I prefer the tangy type, which I think is more appetising.

Hokkien Mee with Thick Vermicelli 4.2/5

For 21 years old, I have to say Andre woks up a really delicious plate of Hokkien Mee which is already better than a lot of places. He picked up the skill from his father who used to sell fried hokkien mee at Changi Village. By the way, the father is also helping out at the stall too. He also shared that his son skill is not perfect yet, but I am sure with time and experience, he will only get better.

For those that are taking away their order, the hokkien mee will be wrapped in opeh leaf which enhances the flavour. Overall, this is a decent plate of hokkien mee that is way better than many places. I personally feel that the stall should improve on the chilli sauce to make it more enjoyable.


YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle
Golden Mile Food Centre
505 Beach Road
#01-57
Singapore 199583
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Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 10am - 9pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Take the overhead bridge and cross over to Beach Road. Walk down Beach Road along with the flow of traffic. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]