It’s a sad day when my ex-favourite lor mee store quality has dropped significantly. First warning sign should have been the absence of lines compared to the long queue at the nearby competitor. Not sure when commercialization happened but they have expanded to 6 branches across Singapore. Gone are the original friendly store owners who always served with a smile and patience (despite the crazy queues), and instead replaced by stern uniformed staff.

The soup was thin and diluted, and lacking in the needed starchiness to adequately coat the flat yellow noodles. Also found it to lack seasoning and depth despite adding in vinegar, sambal, and chili.

The generous variety of ingredients was a saving grace; we enjoyed the tender pork belly, fried fish, and braised egg. That said, given that one eats lor mee for the rich savory broth, this was a let down that we are unlikely to get again.

📍@xmxlormee, 01-116, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore