Stall promoting hearty lor mee with crispy fried fish, open simply 5 hours a day

The Uncle Yeo Lor Mee stall is positioned inside Zhi Yuan Coffee Shop at 151A Serangoon North Avenue 2, simply throughout from the Serangoon Community Club. It’s one of many names within the hawker neighborhood that I’ve heard talked about a number of occasions however by no means had the chance to strive.

It’s unusual timing as a result of the eponymous Uncle Yeo retired in Feb 2022 after a number of many years within the enterprise. However, that was solely after the present operator had mastered the artwork of making his distinctive recipe underneath his shut supervision.

Seeing because the stall options his identify, Uncle Yeo apparently nonetheless visits often to see how issues are going and even rolls up his sleeves to whip up a bowl or two for fortunate prospects. I used to be not so lucky after I made my method down this week.

Seeing the younger feminine hawker in her pink galoshes at work, I couldn’t assist however smile on the stark distinction between her and the person on the signboard. Earning Uncle Yeo’s blessing was fairly an achievement, although, and the earnest look on her face as she bustled about reassured me.

What I attempted at Uncle Yeo Lor Mee

The Uncle Yeo Lor Mee stall is a specialist— it sells solely Lor Mee (S$4). After having heard and skim a lot concerning the well-known bowl, I ordered one and requested for Egg (S$0.60). (That was earlier than I realised there was already a submerged half egg within the bowl)

My dish was made on the spot inside about 2 minutes and got here wanting and smelling scrumptious.

You might help your self to the coriander and garlic paste, and I believe they actually added some important flavour to my bowl. The gravy had what I’d say is the proper consistency for lor mee. Just thick sufficient to be fluid however nonetheless heavy with flavour, it fashioned the background on which all the opposite components excelled.

I counted roughly 20 items of pork of the dimensions proven within the image above. Every piece was tender and fantastically cooked by. It had a slight peppery warmth however was so delicate that it didn’t tickle my throat.

The 4 items of fried fish had been good and crispy however that wasn’t what impressed me most about them. I actually appreciated that the hawker had not positioned the primary few items of fish inside attain into the bowl. Instead, she lifted and checked every bit earlier than including it.

I had moved off to the facet as she ready the noodles so she couldn’t see me and I didn’t inform her I used to be there for a assessment till after I used to be achieved consuming. Watching her select fastidiously gave me an perception into the mindset of somebody making an attempt her greatest to provide each buyer the very best expertise. Very good.

There was simply sufficient taugeh to supply fascinating texture and crunch between the strands of sentimental noodles.

Final ideas

Lor mee is without doubt one of the Hokkien dishes that doesn’t get fairly as a lot consideration and publicity as a few of its cousins. Perhaps if extra individuals tried the model at Uncle Yeo Lor Mee, it could be extra standard.

I had learn on-line feedback claiming that the style has modified since Uncle Yeo’s retirement however that wasn’t what prospects consuming there instructed me. I spoke to a number of individuals who mentioned that they saved coming again as a result of the bowls of lor mee had been pretty much as good as ever.

Without having tried the unique, I can’t vouch for both opinion. After making an attempt a bowl from Uncle Yeo Lor Mee for myself, although, I discover myself wanting one other one quickly.

What caught with me most about my go to— aside from the pink galoshes— was the care the hawker took in choosing the right items of fish. A small factor, you may say, however I take it as an indication of somebody working laborious to dwell as much as the stall’s huge identify… and impressing individuals alongside the way in which.

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