Tasty bowls of pork rib prawn noodles promote out by 11am

Just 3 months in the past, I discussed that my evaluation at Old Teochew had me waking up the earliest. Well, my journey to Fei Zai Pork Rib Prawn Noodles (肥仔排骨蝦麺）positioned in Eng Lock Koo kopitiam at Pasir Panjang takes the cake. I awoke at 6.30am and made the arduous journey to satisfy my eating companion, Ingrid, who lived close by.

At first look, the espresso store regarded like a throwback scene from the 80s. There had been yellowish partitions, old-school spherical tables and white fluorescent tube lighting. And certainly it was, having been round since 1954… that’s 69 years of historical past. Amazing!

The 18-year-old stall is owned by 60-year-old Mr Ang Chor Yong, who arrives at his stall at 3 within the morning to organize for his opening at 5am.

The menu is straight ahead. You’ll have a alternative of both dry or soup noodles, the scale of the prawn (regular or massive), and an add-on of pork ribs or pig’s tail.

You’re even allowed to take your decide from the traditional trio of noodles: yellow mee, kway teow and bee hoon.

What I attempted at Fei Zai Pork Rib Prawn Noodles (肥仔排骨蝦麺）

I kickstarted my sleepy Friday morning with the Prawn Noodle with Pig’s Tail (S$5.50). My bowl of dry kway teow got here with 3 half-peeled prawns, braised pig’s tail and a aspect of home made sambal chilli.

Ingrid talked about that she actually loves the chilli over there, and I used to be so wanting ahead to it.

While tossing the noodles in my bowl, the pale flat strips of kway teow got a brand new lease of life with Mr Ang’s colour-inducing sambal. They had been immediately reworked to gleaming orangey flat rice noodles that simply screamed “eat me!”

Ingrid was proper, the sambal chilli was brimming with flavour. Besides packing a major spicy punch, there have been refined smokey and umami flavours coming from the dried shrimp used.

Bits of crispy pork lard additionally performed supporting roles to boost the general style of the bowl of kway teow, injecting creamy bursts of sinful fattiness in between bites.

The braised pig’s tails had been braised to perfection, and each mouthful was mushy and gelatinous. The prawns had been additionally recent and naturally candy. Overall, this unimaginable bowl of noodles managed to brighten my morning.

I then moved on to the subsequent dish, the Big Prawn with Pork Rib (S$9.50). I chosen a soupy model for this, and selected a mix of bee hoon and yellow mee.

The bowl got here with 2 humongous prawns and pork ribs immersed in a light-toned orange broth with a scattering of fried shallots.

They weren’t kidding once they stated huge prawn, because the sheer measurement of it was actually half the scale of my palm.

I received down and soiled as I peeled the massive crustacean to disclose a plump and splendid piece of prawn. The meat was a testomony to its freshness because it was agency and plump.

The ultra-fine strands of bee hoon had been a stark distinction to the broader strips of yellow noodles, which supplied a twin textural mouthfeel.

I cherished that it managed to take in the savoury gravy which was jam full of tons of pure sweetness coming from the sturdy infusion of prawns.

The items of pork ribs had been equally spectacular; tender, yummy and stuffed with creamy fatty bits. I loved mincing them up in my mouth till there was nothing left however bone and cartilage.

Final ideas

What began off as a gradual morning with bloodshot eyes and loads of yawning ended off on a excessive be aware. Both the dry and soup variations had been executed very well and it regarded just like the lengthy journey and lack of sleep was nicely value it.

Be certain to go to Fei Zai Pork Rib Prawn Noodles by 11am as they have a tendency to promote out by that timing— good luck!

Expected harm: S$4 – S$11.50 per pax

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