Ordered egg fried rice with shrimp ($6.80). This seemed like the Chinese takeout found in Western countries (probably due to the stereotypical takeout box) so my expectations were relatively low. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The fried rice was fragrant and had a decent wok hei to it. The serving of shrimp was generous - 7 shrimps (albeit frozen) - which kinda justified the marginally high price tag for a takeout stall. Honestly I prefer this than DTF's shrimp egg fried rice - half the price, more wok hei, although there was less of the "egg coating" on each rice grain which is probably a hallmark of DTF's rendition of the dish. Would definitely order again (fried rice seemed like the most popular dish when I was there and the fried ramen/udon dishes were rarely ordered)!
Ordered Seafood Lor Mee ($9.80) and Chicken Chop Hokkien Mee ($9.80). My main gripe with the lor mee was that they used thick bee hoon (instead of handmade noodles, which is the usual to-to carb in most/all other henghwa-style lor mees). Stock was decent (albeit with a slightly sour aftertaste) and ingredients were normal (2 prawns, 3 clams, a few pieces of chicken). Hokkien mee had a decent portion and the stock was decently sweet, but there was unfortunately no wok hei. Portion was good and the crispy skin chicken chop was decent. Overall, as much as I appreciate their attempt at a fusion concept, the meal was taste-wise pretty ordinary, so I'm not sure I'll be back.
Went during a 50% Eatigo promotion at 7pm. Garlic fried rice was really good ($5.80 before discount), grilled squid ($14.80 before discount) was flavorful but a tad overcooked and grilled teriyaki cod ($21.80 before discount) was tasty but overpriced and too small. Would definitely come back if there's a 50% discount, but probably not otherwise. They offer beer promotions too which are very cheap ($5 for a pint of asahi) for CBD standards.
Ordered large bowl with beehoon (no additional charge for beehoon) for $5.50! The handmade pieces were delicious. Soup was light without being bland. One of the best soup YTFs around!
Went on 8pm on a weekday with an Eatigo 20% discount. Pork Katsu was big and not overly oily. Egg was fluffy and curry was tasty. Would come back again if I have an omu rice craving!
Waited until the hype about this famous ramen stall had died down before finally trying - there was no queue on a weekday evening at about 6.15 pm. The ramen texture and the egg were very very good. However, the soup was surprisingly normal (salty Miso taste, but lacked the umami X-factor). The chashu was decent but nothing to really shout about. Pricing wise, this bowl was at the higher end of the spectrum. I think there are other better ramen shops around (both taste wise and price wise) so I doubt I'll be back.
Ordered BKT (pork ribs, $6.60), pig trotters ($6.60), extra tau kee and you tiao (about $4 together). Haven't really tried herbal BKT before and I was pleasantly surprised. Soup was not overwhelmingly herbal and the herbs complemented the pork stock very well. Pig trotters were tasty and very tender too. An extra bowl of tau kee is also a must-order!
No queue at all when we arrived about 845pm on a weekday. Was a bit disappointed with the portion - would like to have been given more noodles for $10. Ingredients were fresh and decent (about 5 relatively big prawns). Overall not my preferred type of hokkien mee (as it was generally soggier - I prefer my noodles to have abit more bite to it). I can see why some people love this hokkien mee though especially with its wok hei. Would much rather Nam Sing at old airport road or the stall with the blue signboard at changi village!
Visited this Sapporo ramen shop when they had a "50% off the second bowl" promotion. Noodles were ok, soup was ok and lacked the x factor, the 3 slices of chashu were tasty with a good char and the half-egg was good. Overall an average bowl, and I don't think I will be back when there are better ramen shops nearby such as Nantsuttei in Orchard Central.
Went during the 1 for 1 pasta promotion and ordered aglio olio ($6.50 without promotion, additional $3 for prawns). Dish was tasty and had five prawns. Pasta texture was a perfect aldente and the inclusion of almond flakes in the dish added extra texture to the dish. I felt that the pasta portion was slightly small though. Wish that this place would offer some tomato-based pastas, as it currently offers mostly cream-based/cheesy pastas!
Gave this a try since this ramen joint is having a 1 for 1 tonkotsu ramen promotion for jpassport account holders till end October ($15 nett for 2 bowls). Soup was thick and slightly too salty, noodles were perfect, chashu (2 slices) was small but delicious, egg (+$1) was great. A good bowl of ramen! I've tried their tsukemen (which is really good) in the past and I still prefer that compared to their tonkotsu ramen. They also have a salad bar which honestly isn't worth mentioning except for completeness' sake.
Ordered way too much food for 2 people - Penang char kway teow ($7.50, medium), baby spinach soup w 3 eggs ($12, small) and fermented pork belly ($12, small). The CKT was decent but there was a load of pork lard in it. Spinach (best dish) was unique as it had a thick and starchy gravy (horfun-style, as compared to other 3 egg spinach dishes with light broths). Fermented pork belly was basically deep fried pork with lots of fatty meat. Overall, a decent but extremely sinful meal, and not for people who are on a diet.
