Wanton mee is a Cantonese noodle dish popular in different parts of Asia. Here in Singapore, the dish is usually served dry, garnished with leafy vegetables, sliced char siu and a bowl of soup with wanton dumplings. However, over the years, there’s been more renditions of wanton mee, with some served in dark sauce or simply just oil-based. Which leads us to the question: where are the best and most unique wanton mees in Singapore?
1. Fei Fei Wanton Mee
Located in Joo Chiat, Fei Fei is a childhood go-to for many Singaporeans who grew up in the 90s. They serve up plates of noodles tossed in tart chilli sauce, topped with sliced char siew, fried and boiled wantons filled with a mix of pork and prawns. If these toppings aren't enough for you, you can also add deep fried meatballs for $2. Open till 2am, Fei Fei is a great spot for those looking for a hearty meal, especially late at night!
2. Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee
Offering a different experience to the Chinese style wanton mee, Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee caters to fans of Thai-style wanton mee topped with fried wantons, sausages and a heap of pork lard. There are outlets across Singapore and word has it that the owner actually learned how to make the Thai-style wanton mee from renowned chefs in Thailand!
3. Ji Ji Wanton Noodle Specialist
Serving 7 types of noodles with various toppings, Ji Ji Wanton Noodle Specialist is known for its springy noodles tossed in a savoury sauce, generously topped with wontons, mushrooms, char siew and veggies. It also serves prawn dumpling noodles, with plump dumplings filled with prawns and pork. The chilli sauce here consists of hae bi, which provides the noodles with punchy aroma!
4. Koung's Wantan Mee
With beginnings as a pushcart, Uncle Koung opened his own wanton mee stall in 1964 in Geylang, moving from lorong to lorong until he settled in his current location.The springy egg noodles are coated in a savoury sauce, topped with charcoal oven roasted tender char siew and juicy wantons individually wrapped at the stall. The chilli sauce is also handmade by Uncle Koung!
5. WANTON - Seng's Noodle Bar
An upscale noodle bar in Chinatown, WANTON - Seng's Noodle Bar appeals to younger diners and has quickly gained a following since its opening a few years ago. Its regulars keep coming back for its modernised wanton noodles served with chunky char siew, tasty wantons and handmade egg noodles tossed in a sauce that's tangy and spicy. Also, who can resist their free-flow mushroom broth?