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AsiaOne
4 days ago
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- AsiaOne
Taiwan's popular noodle chain Xiao Hun Mian opens first Singapore outlet at Raffles City, Lifestyle News
Singapore is a hot market for popular overseas F&B chains, seeing an influx of new openings recently such as the award-winning Keming Bing Sat and viral fried chicken restaurant Sides. Now, a new contender joins the mix as Taiwan's Xiao Hun Mian, also known as Spicy Noodles, opens at Raffles City today (June 3). The term xiao hun, which literally translates to 'selling one's soul', can also mean 'being overwhelmed with joy'. The handmade noodle chain apparently sees snaking queues of up to two hours in Taiwan — where they currently have 18 outlets, according to a press release. Here, diners can expect to indulge in their signature Xiao Hun Noodles (Soul-Stirring Noodles) — made with handmade noodles, Master Chilli Sauce, Master Chilli Oil, and Xiao Hun Noodle Sauce flown in directly from Taiwan. Prices start from $18.80 for the Spicy Mixed Meat and Vegetables and Xiao Hun Noodles set. The menu also includes other variations of the signature dish, such as the Spicy Beef Soup with Beef Tendon and Sliced US Beef and Xiao Hun Noodles set ($24.80) and Spicy Beef Soup with Sliced US Beef, Spongy Tofu and Soy Chip and Xiao Hun Noodles set ($23.80). For those who prefer something lighter, there's also less-spicy options like the Mild Beef Soup with Sliced US Beef and Xiao Hun Noodles set ($20.80). Each bowl of noodles is paired with beef soup made from pure beef bone and simmered for at least six hours with a side of Braised Tofu Pouch and topped with a soft boiled egg. For sides, there's small bites like Fried Bread Sticks ($4.50), Spicy Golden Fish Balls ($4) and Blanched Vegetables ($4). The new Singapore outpost has a similar aesthetic to the chain's Taiwan restaurants — featuring a minimalistic design and muted and earth-tone colours. Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City Shopping Centre, #B1-38, Singapore 179103 Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (daily) [[nid:716027]]
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5 days ago
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- Yahoo
First dibs: Taiwanese spicy noodle chain with 2-hour-long queues opening 1st Singapore outlet
Spicy Noodles 销魂面铺, which has 18 outlets scattered across Taiwan will be opening its 1st overseas outpost in Singapore on 3 Jun 2025. Located at basement 1 of Raffles City Shopping Centre, this restaurant is famed in Taiwan for drawing long queues of customers, with wait times stretching up to 2 hours. Geez… hope it's not the case here! Its name, 销魂 (xiao hun) in Chinese, translates to 'selling one's soul', which will surely steal your heart with its soul-stirring flavour. The menu closely mirrors what's offered in Taiwan. However, when I checked with my native Taiwanese friend, their response was one of disappointment — they said, 'It's a pity we can't have duck blood in Singapore!' Well, it isn't a loss for me. To preserve its authenticity, key elements like the handmade Xiao Hun noodle, master chilli sauce, master chilli oil, and noodle sauce are flown in directly from Taiwan. Enjoy it either with the Mild Beef Soup or Spicy Beef Soup options. The broth is brewed and slowly simmered with pure beef bones for at least 6 hours. The Soul Chilli Oil is said to be stir-fried painstakingly by hand for 8 hours, and its nicknamed by regulars as 'the Hermès of chilli oil'. All it needs is just a single concentrated drop to switch things up a little. My threshold for spice is quite high, so I'll see about that in a bit. We tried the Mild Beef Soup Set (S$18.80++) that came with sliced US beef and veggies in a clear broth, Xiao Hun noodles, soft-boiled eggs, and tau pok. Calling the noodles springy is an understatement. It was delightfully QQ and had an addictive chewy texture that doesn't lump together even when it gets cold. Just like a ramen restaurant, the soft-boiled eggs were also executed perfectly. The beef slices were tasty and the fatty portion wasn't chewy. The soup was also clean tasting yet full of flavour — it looks like the long simmering time really paid off! We also tried the Spicy Beef Soup Set (S$24.80++) that comes with a mixture of beef tendon and sliced US beef. Judging from the broth colouring, I was expecting to get overwhelmed by the spice. Fortunately, it was mild enough for me. The tendons were like one of the best I ever had — pillowy and melt-in-the-mouth. Being a sucker for spice, I asked for an entire dish and slathered it onto my noodles. Be warned, use it sparingly — I absolutely enjoyed it while my dining partner was scrambling for iced water. To further complement your noodles, the Fried Dough Fritters (S$4.50++) are great for soaking into the spicy broth, which absorbs all the delicious savoury goodness. If you're a beancurd lover, you MUST get the Spicy Braised Spongy tofu and Soy Chip (S$4.50) — no questions asked. If you're at Raffles City Shopping Centre for some retail therapy, head down to Spicy Noodles for a taste of Taiwan. Hong Lim Prawn Noodle: Highly-raved spot serving up gao, umami-packed prawn noodles The post First dibs: Taiwanese spicy noodle chain with 2-hour-long queues opening 1st Singapore outlet appeared first on
