Chuan Fried Hokkien Mee : Solid plate of Hokkien Mee

Fried Hokkien Mee is one of my favourite dishes.

Unfortunately, finding a decent plate in my neighbourhood is difficult, so I hardly eat them. 

I have been following this Facebook Group, Hokkien Mee Hunting, where the name Chuan appears regularly. Chuan has supporters and detractors, but one thing that enticed me was the photos posted. Chuan Fried Hokkien Mee is located at 151 Bedok Reservoir Road in a discreet coffee shop under the block. Since I was there during lunchtime, it was my chance to have a taste.

The  Food

For me, eating a meal is about more than just the taste. The visuals have to be appealing, and the ambience has to be befitting of the kind of food. 

Both met my criteria. The pile of crispy fried pork, mixed with sotong and pork belly generously piled on top of short yellow noodles and bee hoon, was visually appealing. The wok hey scent is the icing on the cake. I am not a food connoisseur, but this plate of Hokkien Mee was as good as it gets.

I do not like my plate of Hokkien Mee to be too dry; I prefer it to be slightly moist. This plate fits the bill. As for the taste, let's just say it tastes as good as it looks. While reviews state that the sambal chilli is spicy, I found it milder than expected. I have tasted spicer versions, and this one is far from it.

The stall sells Hokkien Mee in $6 or $9 portions. I got the $6 portion, which was filled with generous ingredients. If I recall correctly, 3 prawns were provided for the $6 portion.

Verdict

Overall, this is a good dish. The possible downside is that the Kopitiam is a tad dark and dingy, with what looks like a smoking corner for customers. That would probably put me off eating there on a busier day, but I would not mind Ta-boa this home. 

Based on the reviews on the page, this is probably among the top three Hokkien Mee in Singapore. Without the privilege of experiencing more Hokkien Mee, I cannot attest to this title... yet. Till the next plate of Hokkien Mee!