Koung’s Wan Tan Mee opens near Aljunied MRT Station
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Wonton mee lovers will definitely have heard of Koung’s Wan Tan Mee, a Geylang institution that’s truly stood the test of time—the stall previously operated at their original location for close to 60 years! When news broke of their impending closure last year, fans were devastated, but the good news is that you can now get your fix of their famous wonton mee at their new stall, just six minutes on foot from Aljunied MRT Station.
After fighting some pre-opening fires, which delayed their return by a day, Koung’s Wan Tan Mee reopened two days ago at 121 Geylang East Central Kopitiam to long queues; they even had to give out number tags to manage the crowd!
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If you are one of those who haven’t already tried these wonton noodles, you’re in for a treat: they’re so adored because of their charcoal-roasted char siew, house-made wonton, and old-school sauce mix. Their wonton noodles are priced at $5 a plate, though you could also order dumplings (from $3.50), AKA shui jiao.
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There are many wonton noodle stalls around, but not all can claim to roast their very own char siew. It’s unclear if the new Koung’s still has this claim to fame, but back at their old location, the old couple who run the stall used to do so daily in a charcoal-fired oven, imbuing the slices of roast pork with a smoky flavour.
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Then, there’s their wonton, which are handmade too—said to be stuffed with chunks of water chestnut.
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Another reason why Koung’s has gained such fame is their egg noodles, which fans love for their QQ texture. Slicked with lard oil courtesy of the sauce mix they’re tossed in, these are also purportedly pretty smooth on the palate too.
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For many, the make or break when it comes to wonton noodles is the sauce mix that the mee kia is tossed in. Koung’s Wan Tan Mee doesn’t serve the black sauce-laden Pontian-style, or Hong Kong-style wonton mee, but the old-school, lard oil-infused sort fans love for its nostalgic notes. However, according to reviews online, you could ask for them to add black sauce if you so prefer. Bonus points go to their house-made chilli!
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Crowning the plate of noodles are chunks of fried pork lard, which you can request, alongside pickled green chilli. P.S.: the lard is fried in-house for optimal freshness.
Read about the story behind Nam Seng Wanton Noodles, formerly run by Ah Po, who before her passing was the oldest hawker in Singapore. Westies, check out Laifaba in Bukit Batok: they serve woodfire-roasted bu jian tian char siew, roast duck and more with their very shiok wonton mee!
Address: 121 Geylang East Central, Singapore 380121
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 7pm
Tel: 6748 0305
Website
Koung’s Wan Tan Mee is not a halal-certified eatery
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