Chinese Food

Not quite like the ones in Taiwan, but pretty good nonetheless. ($5.50)

Dry saucy beef noodles had been a favourite since young. Even with a small appetite when I was younger, i could easily clear the whole bowl myself. During the growing up years, I didn't had this dish anymore. Till these few year when I went hunting for this, I was sadly disappointed by the few stores i tried. The elements of this beef noodles is definitely the black saucy gravy that covers the whole bowl. And i have to say despite having a few experience with Odeon, i find their beef noodles similar to the ones i had when i was younger. Especially, this outlet at the bugis food junction. Waves of emotions and nostalgia hit me and this was sooooooooo goood. Don't ask me whether I cleared the whole bowl or not, probably even the second bowl had seen daylight too.

Today's lunch situation: Springy Q wanton noodles from Hao Hao Noodle House at Commonwealth Crescent Market. We love the ultra-chewy texture of the noodles and the culinary performance of the stall owner when he tossed the noodles in the air. Do check out Coocci Contemporary Japanese upgraded hawker space to its restaurant outlet if you're nearby.

One of the best eats at Alexandra Village Hawker Centre, this features slippery, thick vermicelli basking in a viscous beef gravy that's rich and tasty with a slightly herbal nuance. The oh-so-tender beef slices themselves are a joy to sink my teeth into, as are the minced beef balls happily soaking in beef soup (not pictured). This latter broth is clear for the most part, clouded only by little wisps of beef, which add to the robustness of its flavour.

Buttery, flaky and filled with piping hot char siew, this is probably my favourite dim sum, and this was a pretty darn good rendition.