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Three bowls, three kinds of depth

A noodle comparison across three Singapore neighbourhoods. Laksa, Hokkien mee and bak chor mee are separate meals here, not a speed-eating route. The point is to notice how broth, stock and seasoning reach the noodles. Dishes below are suggested orders. Check current menus and hours.

No set route. Pick a stop and follow your appetite.

2 of 3 stops available to save in Google Maps. Use the directions below for the remaining stops.

Three bowls, three kinds of depth
Photo: JB Macatulad · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sungei Road Laksa — Jalan Berseh

27 Jalan Berseh, #01-100

Sungei Road Laksa — Jalan Berseh
Photo: Charles Haynes · CC BY-SA 2.0

A note from Leo Park

Observation: the spoon does the work. Begin with the broth and a few noodle pieces together, then look for the contrast from the toppings. The name points to a history; the actual destination is Jalan Berseh.

What I ordered

Coconut laksa: noodles, spice and a fragrant broth

Suggested order: laksa. Taste before stirring in more sambal, and ask about ingredients if shellfish is an issue.

Directions to Sungei Road Laksa — Jalan Berseh
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Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee

Old Airport Road Food Centre, #01-32, 51 Old Airport Road

Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee
Photo: Jpatokal · CC BY-SA 4.0

A note from Leo Park

Observation: stock in the noodles. Eat a little as served before changing the balance with chilli or citrus. This is at Old Airport Road, so plan the journey as its own food stop.

What I ordered

Hokkien mee: getting the stock into the noodles

Suggested order: Hokkien mee. Compare a noodle-heavy forkful with one that includes the seafood.

Directions to Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee
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Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

Block 466, #01-12, Crawford Lane

Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Photo: JB Macatulad · CC BY-SA 4.0

A note from Leo Park

Observation: seasoning on the noodle. Decide how much chilli you want when ordering. Use the wait, if there is one, to settle your order instead of adding every available extra.

What I ordered

Bak chor mee: a pork-noodle bowl full of contrasts

Suggested order: bak chor mee. Toss enough to distribute the dressing, then compare noodles and toppings.

Directions to Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

Places change. Check current hours before a special detour.

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