Stoked that Singapore’s hawker culture was inscribed into @unesco intangible culture heritage list. And it’s great to try food served by hawkerpreneurs such as this piping hot bowl of mee hoon kway from @jiak_song at Block 11 Telok Blangah Crescent Food Centre (01-108).

Having heard so much about them and considering how it isn’t the most convenient of places, we decided to go big and have the Signature All-In Combo Mee Hoon Kway Soup ($5). Basically, mee hoon kway with minced pork, pork balls, prawn balls, soft-boiled egg, vegetables and fried ikan bilis (anchovies).

The mee hoon kway is made in stall using a noodle machine. What I like about them is the chewy, doughy noodles that’s cooked al dente, though it’s firmer than what you’ll get elsewhere.

What stood out is the handmade prawn balls which isn’t something you usually find in mee hoon kway. I enjoyed how bouncy and fresh the prawns were. The meat balls on the other hand could’ve a little more flavour.

My take on the ikan bilis soup is that while it was pleasant and comforting, it didn’t wow me over. The flavour could’ve been stronger and didn’t have that umami I was looking for.

The piquant, tangy, flavourful chilli sauce that has some fermented soy beans (tau cheo) is a noteworthy mention too.

Would I make the journey down? Not really.

Unless I happen to be in the area and I’m looking to satisfy my ban mian/ mee hoon kway cravings.