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21-07-2025
- General
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Number 10 Noodle House: Old-school bak chor mee & fishball noodles from $2.50 at this 20-year-old stall
These days (2025, to be exact), spotting a S$2.50 bowl of noodles at a hawker centre or kopitiam is is almost as likely as me winning the Toto jackpot. But stroll past Number 10 Noodle House at Circuit Road Market & Food Centre, and you might do a double take. Its signboard looks like it hitched a ride here from the 1990s, back when food was affordable and wallets were happier. However, don't be misled. Besides the S$2.50 option, there are S$3 and S$4 versions on the menu, which are still budget-friendly by today's standards. Do take note of the 'fine line' that's drawn across the Lor Mee — it's no longer available. The stall is a 3-person show: an elderly uncle handling orders and final touches, an aunty doing the cooking, and a middle-aged gentleman in charge of the mise en place. Operations are already up and running by 6am, and they are done for the day by noon. Friendly as they were, the trio were camera-shy when asked for a photo. They shared with me that the stall has been running for around 20 years. As for the $2.50 option? It's their way of looking out for the senior folks around the neighbourhood, many of whom have smaller appetites and lighter pockets. What I tried at Number 10 Noodle House I started with the S$2.50 Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle with lao shu fen as my choice of carbs. Resting on top were clusters of minced pork, a golden-brown fried wanton, 2 meatballs, and some mushrooms. Sure, the portion might hit the spot for an elderly diner — but for others, it might feel more like a warm-up act than the main show. The braised mushrooms were earthy and delightfully seasoned without being overly savoury, injecting a punch of flavour to every spoonful of noodles. Speaking of noodles, the spicy seasoning possessed that unmistakable old-school charm — the kind that's become a rare find in Singapore these days. I had my suspicions it contained ketchup (not exactly my favourite), but it was done so well, it actually won me over. Fei Zai Pork Rib Prawn Noodles: Tasty bowls of pork rib prawn noodles sell out by 11am My late grandma would purchase wanton skins and deep-fry her homemade dumplings for dinner — something I dearly miss. The version here was an exact replica, filled with flavourful minced meat and chives. It stirred up a wave of memories with every crunchy bite. Next, we moved on to the $2.50 Fishball Minced Meat Noodle. The humble bowl had my choice of mee pok, fishcake slices, a couple of meatballs, a solo fishball, and bak chor bits. The noodles still had some bite to it, and I was glad that the off-putting alkaline taste wasn't so bad here. The broth wasn't exactly rave-worthy, and once again, those subtle hints of the mee pok's alkaline twang made an appearance. The ingredients were fairly decent, with the fishball still possessing a slightly bouncy texture that I adore. The meatball was the showstopper of the bowl — soft and packed full of flavour! Final thoughts Though I highly suspect that most netizens will criticise that the S$2.50 portion isn't enough to fill a grown adult (or student) — and honestly, fair enough. But at least stalls like Number 10 Noodle House are still keeping prices below the market rate. That matters, especially in an estate like Circuit Road, where the elderly population is noticeably high. So go ahead, pay the humble and friendly trio a visit, and soak in the nostalgia as you slurp up some old-fashioned goodness. Expected damage: S$2.50 – S$4 per pax He He Fish: This kopitiam stall serves steamed farm-to-table red tilapia & seabass sets from $6.50 The post Number 10 Noodle House: Old-school bak chor mee & fishball noodles from $2.50 at this 20-year-old stall appeared first on
CNA
18-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - An alternative to the Bib Gourmand list with K.F. Seetoh
Close to 90 Singapore eateries now have Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions, with over 70 per cent of them made up of hawker and casual eateries. Lance Alexander speaks with heritage street food advocate, commentator and critic K.F. Seetoh, founder of Makansutra.
CNA
17-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Michelin Guide 2025: 89 Bib Gourmand establishments announced, including hawker stalls
Eighty-nine Singapore eateries now have Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions, with more than 70 per cent of them made up of hawker and casual eateries. The Michelin Guide says this is a strong testament to Singapore's efforts in preserving its hawker culture. Caitlin Ng finds out more.
CNA
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Michelin Bib Gourmand Selection 2025 : 89 eateries in Singapore make the list
On the hunt for your next great meal that won't break the bank? The Michelin Guide Singapore announced its 2025 Bib Gourmand Selection on Thursday (Jul 17) with 89 chosen establishments you can explore. Separate from Michelin Stars, the Bib Gourmand distinction celebrates establishments that stand out for their exceptional value-for-money gourmet experiences, judged anonymously by Michelin Guide inspectors. This year, out of the 89 establishments honoured, 11 are new entrants. Among the new entrants are nine new eateries, consisting of five hawker centre stalls, three restaurants, and one Singaporean street food establishment. Contributing to the hawker fare are Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow, which offers its popular dish in two sizes and a choice of black or white versions; Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee, which has been serving just one specialised dish, Hokkien fried mee with prawns, since its opening in 1960 and Song Kee Teochew Fish Porridge, renowned for its signature fish porridge and fish head bee hoon. Also featured in the new additions are hawker stalls To-Ricos Kway Chap which serves the broad rice noodles with pork belly, trotters, intestine, tripe, and dried tofu, braised in a spiced soy-based marinade, as well as Wok Hei Hor Fun which has been a local favourite for over 30 years, serving up umami-rich fried hor fun (flat rice noodles). Singaporean street food establishment Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh also made the cut this year. The stall has been around for over four decades and is currently run by the second-generation owner. Their speciality, as the name suggests, is claypot bak kut teh featuring a peppery and garlicky broth that is not overwhelmingly spicy. Their claypot sesame oil chicken is also a crowd favourite, where succulent wings are coated in a sauce boasting nutty aromas and mild sweetness. The lineup of restaurants this year spans multiple cuisines as well. First up, Thai restaurant Jungle, which offers a warm atmosphere within its simple, cosy space, featuring exposed beams and wooden furnishings. The chef skilfully transforms fresh produce into modern Thai dishes, masterfully balancing sweet, sour, and salty notes with fiery heat for maximum flavour. Its signatures include the chargrilled pork jowl and the yellow crab curry. Meanwhile, Kotuwa offers a vibrant journey through Sri Lankan cuisine where every dish, from quintessential Sri Lankan street food to curries, is packed with robust flavours. Their strength lies in seafood, particularly crab prepared in myriad ways, such as the standout crab curry, with its balanced, layered flavours and subtle warmth of cinnamon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kotuwa (@ Lastly, if you're looking for authentic nasi lemak, Kitchenman Nasi Lemak won't let you down. Served in a simple, inviting setting, the Malaysian chef cooks rice in coconut milk with pandan leaves, complemented by garnishes of fried anchovies, peanuts, fried egg, sliced cucumber, and spicy sambal. Out of the 11 new entrants, two moved from the Michelin Selected category, which recognises restaurants that offer high-quality cuisine and a good dining experience. One of which is the popular Boon Tong Kee, whose original branch at Balestier Road remains a favourite since its opening in 1983, drawing crowds with its signature boiled chicken, which boosts succulent and tender meat. Diners seeking a full zi char feast will also find plenty of dishes to enjoy. The other is Ji Ji Noodle House, which has been serving its signature wanton noodles since 1965. Available as soup or dry versions, the noodles are served with char siew, deep-fried wonton, and vegetables, accompanied with wanton soup. 'The expansion of Singapore's Bib Gourmand selection this year, with over 70 per cent of the establishments being street food stalls, stands as a strong testament to Singapore's unwavering commitment to preserving its hawker culture amidst an evolving culinary landscape,' said Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guide. 'Our inspectors were not only pleased to discover more local culinary gems, but also to celebrate the enduring legacy of the long-serving heritage hawkers.' He added: 'It is truly heartening to witness the younger generation entering the food and beverage industry, dedicated to continuing their family's cherished recipes.' MICHELIN'S BIB GOURMAND 2025 FULL LIST 1. A Noodle Story (Amoy Street Food Centre) 2. Adam Rd Noo Cheng Big Prawn Noodle (Adam Food Centre) 3. Alliance Seafood (Newton Food Centre) 4. Anglo Indian (Shenton Way) 5. Ar Er Soup (ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre) 6. Bahrakath Mutton Soup (Adam Food Centre) 7. Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon (Whampoa Makan Place) 8. Bismillah Biryani (Little India) 9. Boon Tong Kee (Balestier Road) 10. Chai Chuan Tou Yang Rou Tang (115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre) 11. Chef Kang's Noodle House 12. Cheok Kee (Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre) 13. Chey Sua Carrot Cake (127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre) 14. Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck (20 Ghim Moh Road Market & Food Centre) 15. Cumi Bali 16. Da Shi Jia Big Prawn Mee 17. Delhi Lahori (Tekka Centre) 18. Dudu Cooked Food (Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre) 19. Eminent Frog Porridge & Seafood (Lor 19) 20. Fei Fei Roasted • Noodle (Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre) 21. Fico 22. Fu Ming Cooked Food (Redhill Market) 23. Hai Nan Xing Zhou Beef Noodle (Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre) 24. Hai Nan Zai (Chong Pang Market and Food Centre) 25. Han Kee (Amoy Street Food Centre) 26. Heng (Newton Food Centre) 27. Heng Heng Cooked Food (Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre) 28. Heng Kee (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 29. Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee (Tiong Bahru Market) 30. Hong Kong Yummy Soup (Alexandra Village Food Centre) 31. Hoo Kee Bak Chang (Amoy Street Food Centre) 32. Hui Wei Chilli Ban Mian (Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre) 33. Indocafé 34. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff (Amoy Street Food Centre) 35. Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee 36. Jason Penang Cuisine (ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre) 37. Ji De Lai Hainanese Chicken Rice (Chong Pang Market and Food Centre) 38. Ji Ji Noodle House (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 39. Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh (Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre) 40. Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh (Kai Xiang Food Centre) 41. Jungle 42. Kelantan Kway Chap · Pig Organ Soup (Berseh Food Centre) 43. Kitchenman Nasi Lemak 44. Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup (Tiong Bahru Market) 45. Kok Sen 46. Kotuwa 47. Kwang Kee Teochew Fish Porridge (Newton Food Centre) 48. Kwee Heng (Newton Food Centre) 49. Lagnaa 50. Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh (Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre) 51. Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow (Old Airport Road Food Centre) 52. Lian He Ben Ji Claypot (Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre) 53. Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodles (Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre) 54. Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice (40 Holland Drive) 55. MP Thai (Vision Exchange) 56. Muthu's Curry 57. Na Na Curry (115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre) 58. Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee (Old Airport Road Food Centre) 59. New Lucky Claypot Rice (Holland Drive Market & Food Centre) 60. No.18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow (Zion Riverside Food Centre) 61. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 62. Ru Ji Kitchen (Holland Drive Market & Food Centre) 63. Selamat Datang Warong Pak Sapari (Adam Food Centre) 64. Sik Bao Sin 65. Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh 66. Sin Huat Seafood Restaurant 67. Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee (Whampoa Makan Place) 68. Soh Kee Cooked Food (Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre) 69. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh (New Bridge Road) 70. Song Fish Soup (Clementi 448 Food Centre) 71. Song Kee Teochew Fish Porridge (Newton Food Centre) 72. Soon Huat (North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre) 73. Spinach Soup (Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre) 74. Tai Seng Fish Soup (Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre) 75. Tai Wah Pork Noodle (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 76. The Blue Ginger 77. The Coconut Club (Beach Road) 78. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (Maxwell Food Centre) 79. Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice (Tiong Bahru Market) 80. To-Ricos Kway Chap (Old Airport Road Food Centre) 81. True Blue Cuisine 82. Un-Yang-Kor-Dai 83. Whole Earth 84. Wok Hei Hor Fun (Redhill Food Centre) 85. Yhingthai Palace 86. Yong Chun Wan Ton Noodle (115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre) 87. Zai Shun Curry Fish Head 89. Zhup Zhup
CNA
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Michelin Bib Gourmand Selection 2025: 89 eateries in Singapore make the list
On the hunt for your next great meal that won't break the bank? The Michelin Guide Singapore announced its 2025 Bib Gourmand Selection on Thursday (Jul 17) with 89 chosen establishments you can explore. Separate from Michelin Stars, the Bib Gourmand distinction celebrates establishments that stand out for their exceptional value-for-money gourmet experiences, judged anonymously by Michelin Guide inspectors. This year, out of the 89 establishments honoured, 11 are new entrants. Among the new entrants are nine new eateries, consisting of five hawker centre stalls, three restaurants, and one Singaporean street food establishment. Contributing to the hawker fare are Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow, which offers its popular dish in two sizes and a choice of black or white versions; Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee, which has been serving just one specialised dish, Hokkien fried mee with prawns, since its opening in 1960 and Song Kee Teochew Fish Porridge, renowned for its signature fish porridge and fish head bee hoon. Also featured in the new additions are hawker stalls To-Ricos Kway Chap which serves the broad rice noodles with pork belly, trotters, intestine, tripe, and dried tofu, braised in a spiced soy-based marinade, as well as Wok Hei Hor Fun which has been a local favourite for over 30 years, serving up umami-rich fried hor fun (flat rice noodles). Singaporean street food establishment Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh also made the cut this year. The stall has been around for over four decades and is currently run by the second-generation owner. Their speciality, as the name suggests, is claypot bak kut teh featuring a peppery and garlicky broth that is not overwhelmingly spicy. Their claypot sesame oil chicken is also a crowd favourite, where succulent wings are coated in a sauce boasting nutty aromas and mild sweetness. The lineup of restaurants this year spans multiple cuisines as well. First up, Thai restaurant Jungle, which offers a warm atmosphere within its simple, cosy space, featuring exposed beams and wooden furnishings. The chef skilfully transforms fresh produce into modern Thai dishes, masterfully balancing sweet, sour, and salty notes with fiery heat for maximum flavour. Its signatures include the chargrilled pork jowl and the yellow crab curry. Meanwhile, Kotuwa offers a vibrant journey through Sri Lankan cuisine where every dish, from quintessential Sri Lankan street food to curries, is packed with robust flavours. Their strength lies in seafood, particularly crab prepared in myriad ways, such as the standout crab curry, with its balanced, layered flavours and subtle warmth of cinnamon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kotuwa (@ Lastly, if you're looking for authentic nasi lemak, Kitchenman Nasi Lemak won't let you down. Served in a simple, inviting setting, the Malaysian chef cooks rice in coconut milk with pandan leaves, complemented by garnishes of fried anchovies, peanuts, fried egg, sliced cucumber, and spicy sambal. Out of the 11 new entrants, two moved from the Michelin Selected category, which recognises restaurants that offer high-quality cuisine and a good dining experience. One of which is the popular Boon Tong Kee, whose original branch at Balestier Road remains a favourite since its opening in 1983, drawing crowds with its signature boiled chicken, which boosts succulent and tender meat. Diners seeking a full zi char feast will also find plenty of dishes to enjoy. The other is Ji Ji Noodle House, which has been serving its signature wanton noodles since 1965. Available as soup or dry versions, the noodles are served with char siew, deep-fried wonton, and vegetables, accompanied with wanton soup. 'The expansion of Singapore's Bib Gourmand selection this year, with over 70 per cent of the establishments being street food stalls, stands as a strong testament to Singapore's unwavering commitment to preserving its hawker culture amidst an evolving culinary landscape,' said Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guide. 'Our inspectors were not only pleased to discover more local culinary gems, but also to celebrate the enduring legacy of the long-serving heritage hawkers.' He added: 'It is truly heartening to witness the younger generation entering the food and beverage industry, dedicated to continuing their family's cherished recipes.' MICHELIN'S BIB GOURMAND 2025 FULL LIST 1. A Noodle Story (Amoy Street Food Centre) 2. Adam Rd Noo Cheng Big Prawn Noodle (Adam Food Centre) 3. Alliance Seafood (Newton Food Centre) 4. Anglo Indian (Shenton Way) 5. Ar Er Soup (ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre) 6. Bahrakath Mutton Soup (Adam Food Centre) 7. Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon (Whampoa Makan Place) 8. Bismillah Biryani (Little India) 9. Boon Tong Kee (Balestier Road) 10. Chai Chuan Tou Yang Rou Tang (115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre) 11. Chef Kang's Noodle House 12. Cheok Kee (Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre) 13. Chey Sua Carrot Cake (127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre) 14. Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck (20 Ghim Moh Road Market & Food Centre) 15. Cumi Bali 16. Da Shi Jia Big Prawn Mee 17. Delhi Lahori (Tekka Centre) 18. Dudu Cooked Food (Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre) 19. Eminent Frog Porridge & Seafood (Lor 19) 20. Fei Fei Roasted • Noodle (Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre) 21. Fico 22. Fu Ming Cooked Food (Redhill Market) 23. Hai Nan Xing Zhou Beef Noodle (Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre) 24. Hai Nan Zai (Chong Pang Market and Food Centre) 25. Han Kee (Amoy Street Food Centre) 26. Heng (Newton Food Centre) 27. Heng Heng Cooked Food (Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre) 28. Heng Kee (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 29. Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee (Tiong Bahru Market) 30. Hong Kong Yummy Soup (Alexandra Village Food Centre) 31. Hoo Kee Bak Chang (Amoy Street Food Centre) 32. Hui Wei Chilli Ban Mian (Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre) 33. Indocafé 34. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff (Amoy Street Food Centre) 35. Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee 36. Jason Penang Cuisine (ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre) 37. Ji De Lai Hainanese Chicken Rice (Chong Pang Market and Food Centre) 38. Ji Ji Noodle House (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 39. Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh (Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre) 40. Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh (Kai Xiang Food Centre) 41. Jungle 42. Kelantan Kway Chap · Pig Organ Soup (Berseh Food Centre) 43. Kitchenman Nasi Lemak 44. Koh Brother Pig's Organ Soup (Tiong Bahru Market) 45. Kok Sen 46. Kotuwa 47. Kwang Kee Teochew Fish Porridge (Newton Food Centre) 48. Kwee Heng (Newton Food Centre) 49. Lagnaa 50. Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh (Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre) 51. Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow (Old Airport Road Food Centre) 52. Lian He Ben Ji Claypot (Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre) 53. Lixin Teochew Fishball Noodles (Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre) 54. Margaret Drive Sin Kee Chicken Rice (40 Holland Drive) 55. MP Thai (Vision Exchange) 56. Muthu's Curry 57. Na Na Curry (115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre) 58. Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee (Old Airport Road Food Centre) 59. New Lucky Claypot Rice (Holland Drive Market & Food Centre) 60. No.18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow (Zion Riverside Food Centre) 61. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 62. Ru Ji Kitchen (Holland Drive Market & Food Centre) 63. Selamat Datang Warong Pak Sapari (Adam Food Centre) 64. Sik Bao Sin 65. Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh 66. Sin Huat Seafood Restaurant 67. Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee (Whampoa Makan Place) 68. Soh Kee Cooked Food (Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre) 69. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh (New Bridge Road) 70. Song Fish Soup (Clementi 448 Food Centre) 71. Song Kee Teochew Fish Porridge (Newton Food Centre) 72. Soon Huat (North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre) 73. Spinach Soup (Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre) 74. Tai Seng Fish Soup (Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre) 75. Tai Wah Pork Noodle (Hong Lim Market and Food Centre) 76. The Blue Ginger 77. The Coconut Club (Beach Road) 78. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (Maxwell Food Centre) 79. Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice (Tiong Bahru Market) 80. To-Ricos Kway Chap (Old Airport Road Food Centre) 81. True Blue Cuisine 82. Un-Yang-Kor-Dai 83. Whole Earth 84. Wok Hei Hor Fun (Redhill Food Centre) 85. Yhingthai Palace 86. Yong Chun Wan Ton Noodle (115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre) 87. Zai Shun Curry Fish Head 89. Zhup Zhup
