Wanton noodles are a easy dish that may’t go mistaken. That’s in all probability why it has been ingrained within the Singaporean food plan since perpetually. At Ji Ji Noodle House, a stall that has been operating for generations, they’ve likewise set their hearts out on making wanton mee for each era.
Well, I come bearing troubling information as Ji Ji Noodle House can be closing for some time because of a member of the family present process an operation. The well-known stall at Hong Lim Market and Food Centre has alerted the general public about their brief break since 17 Feb 2023.
The stall is at present owned by a third-generation proprietor, Kristen Choong, who has pledged to serve wanton mee “the way (her) grandparents served it”, conserving the identical texture of chewy eggy noodles, similar to within the olden days. These aren’t your typical noodles that you simply’ll discover in any hawker or meals court docket within the space, I imply, they’re listed within the Michelin Guide for a purpose.
I’ve a sure fondness for old-school meals obtainable in Singapore, particularly the great ones. And I’m positive the entire of Singapore agrees that this specific stall has been serving the most effective ones. Well, to not fear, you’ll be having fun with the bowl quickly sufficient as soon as Kristen’s mom, Madam Lai, is nicely once more. The official reopening date can be shortly uploaded on their social media pages.
A Facebook submit was uploaded by common patrons with footage of the closed stall with a notice pasted within the centre. The signage said: “mom had a big fall”. Unfortunately, Madam Lai, the second-generation proprietor, can be present process medical remedy in the interim. Hence, the homeowners of Ji Ji Noodle House can be away to care for her until she recuperates.
Those who’ve been loyal prospects at their stall can be acquainted with who she is. They’ve opened since 1965, so I’m positive many people are acquainted with her devoted spirit and angle.
I’m positive it received’t be that lengthy that we’ll get to style this superb institutional dish once more. May I say that it is rather inexpensive for its costs too? For S$4.50, you’ll get a Signature Ji Ji Noodle Bowl brimming with meat and wantons inside. They even have S$5.50/S$6.60/S$8.60 choices— simply think about an XL model of no matter you’re already getting!
Clearly, extra is extra. From era to era, they’ve been doing an excellent job at conserving prospects pleased with their massive parts and we are able to see that ourselves with their alarming lengthy queues throughout lunch hour.
With that stated, thanks Ji Ji Noodle House for working so laborious to feed our bellies. Wishing Madam Lai a clean operation and a speedy restoration!
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Ji Ji Noodle House
Block 531A Upper Cross Street, Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, #02-48/49/50, Singapore 051531
Ji Ji Noodle House
Block 531A Upper Cross Street, Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, #02-48/49/50, Singapore 051531
Telephone: +65 6532 2886
Operating Hours: 9.30am – 3pm & 5pm – 7pm (Fri to Wed), Closed on Thu