Ban Mian is a pretty common noodle variant in Singapore, and @jiak_song is probably one of the more prominent ban mian merchants. Apparently it’s a business started by a former Masterchef Singapore finalist, so there’s an expectation of excellence even before your first bite into these noodles.⠀
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Jiak Song does live up to its name, fortunately for us consumers. They primarily pride themselves on Mee Hoon Kway, and they have offerings as exotic as Mala Ban Mian and Tom Yum. However, I decided on a simple bowl of Braised Pork Belly with Minced Pork Ban Mian for just $5.50, and I added pork slices on for an extra buck because it’s always bulkingszn. My noodles are simple, but they sure are satisfying.⠀
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All the noodles are handmade, so you can look forward to toothsome, slightly softer than normal noods that still retain a sprightly spring. The noodles are coated in a savoury soya sauce, and its savouriness is sufficiently satisfying. Not only does the sauce flavour the noodles, it also powers the minced pork & sliced pork quite adequately. The braised pork belly was brilliant, with a tremendous tenderness that required minimal chewing and maximal flavour instilled into the fatty cut of pork.⠀
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Some days you just feel weary of everything, even food, and your hunger demands satisfaction but your appetite is absent. Jiak Song Mee Hoon Kway’s noodles are the perfect remedy for those dreary days, capable of filling your stomach and comforting your soul in one bowl.