Ang Moh Wanton Noodles, Joo Chiat, Singapore - My Professor's Fave

Hong Mao Mian Jia

I was having lunch with my professor at the cafeteria a few months back. He asked, "Where do you stay?" Having satisfied himself that I was a fellow dweller in the East, he continued, "There is a very good wanton noodle stall in the east. Best fried wantons in Singapore. But don't go during the weekend because you'll have to wait for at least an hour. And you'll see all the regulars equipped with their books, newspapers and ipads." There was a pause. I played the role of an inquisitive student and egged him on. He went on, "The lady boss knows me because I go there so often. Last Chinese New Year, we made a bulk order of their wantons and fried them at home for reunion dinner. They were so well received, they never made it to the dinner table." My interest was piqued. I began cajoling him to give the name of this legendary noodle stall away. He deliberated slowly, "I don't like telling people the name of the stall because I don't want it to get any more popular than it already is." But his face softened. "Ang Moh wanton noodles," he finally revealed, "Try their fried wantons."

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Tau Cao Wanton Noodles, Dalat, Vietnam

Wanton Noodles

M was rather addicted to this humble bowl of wanton noodles. So addicted, in fact, that we had it twice in the two days we spent in Dalat. The wantons were similar to the Thai version - more sweet than savoury. The soup was tasty (probably due to the additional minced meat and lard). I love how it's really a cross between Ba Chor Mee (Minced Meat Noodles) and Wanton Noodles. Plus a generous sprinkling of lard. The combination just can't go wrong, can it?

P.S. Am I the only one who finds it amazing how different the same dish can be in different countries?


Tau Cao
217 Phan Dinh Phung
Dalat, Vietnam

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SabX2 Wanton Noodles, Bangkok, Thailand

Wanton noodle soup

This seems to be a really popular wanton noodle store in Bangkok! Strategically located too, since it's along Pratunam Soi 19, just right opposite the famous Platinum Fashion Mall, the wholesale mall that's really worth a look(; Having just returned from a 3 month stint in Hong Kong, my wanton noodle and char siew standards have shot up pretty high! This version of wanton noodles is closer to the Singapore version, with tiny wanton and the addition of char siew. I actually enjoyed this a lot. The soup was good and I found the char siew really flavourful, even though it's still nothing like its Hong Kong counterparts. I loved adding chilli powder to the soup, there's a sort of kick to it. Strangely, the wantons had a hint of sweetness (water chestnut maybe?) which was pretty unusual, maybe because I'm used to wantons being savoury. Still, this was a pretty good bowl of wanton noodles! Definitely a good rest stop after shopping too, since it was one of the very few air conditioned thai eateries around the area.

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Tsim Chai Kee Noodle, Central, Hong Kong

I was craving wanton noodles, and the first place I thought of was Tsim Chai Kee! Possibly cause they're so convenient for me, and probably also cause they're so value for money and my pockets were feeling just a little... empty(;

If you're here during lunch time, you'll witness the intimidating queue extending beyond the shopfront in a neat row. Thankfully, the queue moves fast, and you should find yourself seated in almost no time at all, albeit the fact that you'll probably be sharing tables with strangers. Efficiency is high here, and your noodles are normally served to you piping hot without much of a wait. I love the wanton noodles - It comes with 3 huge wantons stuffed silly with fresh prawns that retain their crunch. The beef noodles are also excellent, as the beef slices are incredibly tender (possibly due to baking soda though). The noodles itself are worthy of mention. "Al dente" with a firm bite to it, the texture of the noodle pleases. yum. It's nothing too fanciful, but for only HK$17 per bowl of noodles, Tsim Chai Kee certainly serves up good value(:

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