西安即象, a Chinese eatery introduced to me by Renae once upon a time, serves cheap and authentic China-Chinese food that is hearty and tasty. I paid it a visit again yesterday and repeated my order of Biang Biang Noodles ($5), the same item I had previously but asked for it to be extra spicy.
This dish requires some elbow grease to ensure the fresh, hand-made, ultra-broad noodles are properly mixed with the stewed tomato sauce, dried chilli spices, chopped scallions, small bits of omelette, a smattering of raw garlic, some bok choy and big beansprouts (yes, it’s vegetarian).
If you aren’t into chewy noodles, skip this because your jaw is guaranteed a proper workout here but that’s what I love about it. Flavours are tasty - good enough to satisfy my craving since travel is not possible nowadays.
As this humble eatery is located on the outside of People’s Park Complex along the row facing the hawker centre, seating is limited to a few tables and chairs on the narrow stretch that separates the building from the bustling hawker centre at Blk 32 New Market Road. So try to avoid the usual peak hours if you can help it.