Sunday wanton mee with BB — wanton mee at $5 each. Upper-budget hawker wanton noodles.
We ordered:
- Wanton mee — $5 each (two bowls)
Total: $10 for both bowls.
Singapore wanton mee (云吞面) is the iconic local-Cantonese hybrid wanton noodle format. The dry-tossed Singapore version distinguishes it from the Hong Kong soup-based original.
The Singapore wanton mee format:
- Thin egg noodles (mee kia) cooked al dente
- Tossed with signature dark sauce (soy + lard + sometimes ketchup)
- Topped with sliced char siew (Cantonese roast pork)
- Pickled green chillies + sometimes sliced fresh chilli
- Garnish: scallion + sometimes lard cubes
- Side bowl of wantons in clear soup
At $5 per bowl, the upper-budget hawker wanton mee tier. Different from budget tier ($3-4) or premium destination ($6-9 at famous stalls), the $5 represents standard upper-mid hawker pricing.
The pickled green chilli is the iconic accompaniment. The sweet-tart-spicy pickle balances the savoury noodle base for proper Singapore wanton mee flavour profile.
Singapore wanton mee specialists:
- Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wanton Noodle (Hong Lim Food Centre)
- Eng’s Wantan Noodle (Tanjong Katong area heritage)
- Foong Kee Coffeeshop (Keong Saik Road)
- Various neighbourhood hawker centre stalls
Overall: 4.5 / 5. 😋👍🏼 Solid wanton mee. Would re-order.
