I have read many good reviews about Belly Lucky Noodle, which serves a “zhnged-up” version of kolo mee at Hong Lim Market and Food Centre (#02-25).

Finally had the chance to try their Handmade Sarawak Kolo Mee ($5), which consists of springy handmade egg noodles, minced meat, prawn dumplings, char siew and lava egg. The noodles have a good bite and it is tossed in a sweet and savoury sauce that has a spicy kick from the surprisingly potent chilli sauce.

The char siew is made from a specific cut of pork called 不见天 that has a good balance of fats and meat, and it is smokey and tender. The prawn dumplings contain a generous amount of minced pork, prawn, mushroom and water chestnut filling. Along with the gooey lava egg, flavourful braised minced meat and a dash of lard cubes, this is one premium bowl of kolo mee that is satisfying, delicious and value-for-money.