Tapow for them the BEST BAK CHOR MEE (B.C.M) in Singapore!
Here’s where to get the best Bak Chor Mee in Singapore
JOCELYN TAN| PUBLISHED :
DECEMBER 28, 2021 11:45 AM
Bak Chor Mee, or minced meat noodles for the anglicised reader, is a popular hawker noodle dish that is found almost exclusively in Singapore,
Malaysia and several regions in the Guangdong province in China.
The origins of the humble bowl likely stemmed from the
Teochew community, and stripped to its bare minimum, it is quite literally
bak chor (minced meat) and
mee (noodles). The dish is a little different depending on which country you’re dining in, but in Singapore,
bak chor mee can be categorised into two versions: soup or dry.
The soup variant is a test of the chef’s skill in broth making: the clear, light-tasting
soup is littered with a cloudy mix of minced pork and fats, the perfect accompaniment to the thin eggy yellow noodles. Meatballs and a healthy scoop of chopped
chilli slices garnish the noodles for a warm, spicy bowl great for colder days.
As for the dry variant, the secret ingredient lies in the chilli-vinegar sauce. Thick, wavy
mee pok noodles are tossed this special sauce, laying the foundation for juicy slices of stewed mushroom, minced pork and glorious pieces of deep-fried lard. Other additional ingredients like pork liver, wontons, and fish balls vary from stall to stall.
We don’t know about you, but we’re salivating just thinking of these moreish bowls.
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Read on for the list of stalls that are serving the best bak chor mee in Singapore:
Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian
Easties will definitely be familiar with this stall, located at the beloved Bedok 85 Fengshan Market & Food Centre. These delightful bowls come with springy noodles and a flavoursome broth, and the aromatic fried garlic bits on top make the dining experience a mouthwatering one for sure. Make sure to stop by during non-peak hours, otherwise, expect a snaking queue.
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Address :
85 Bedok North Street 4, #01–07, Singapore 460085
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Soon Heng Pork Noodles
If you’re craving for a bowl of
Bak Chor Mee in the
CBD, get your fix at Soon Heng Pork Noodles in
Tanjong Pagar. The broth here is pleasantly light and easy on the palate while staying true to the meaty flavour of the pork, and they’ve also added a couple of silky meat wontons in the soup as an extra ingredient as well.
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Address :
120 Neil Road Singapore 088855
Website here
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle was popular amongst those in the know, but after consistently earning a
Michelin Star from 2016 to 2021, the fanbase of the humble stall has definitely multiplied. Here, find vinegary bowls of dry
mee pok perfectly complemented by perfectly cooked slices of pork and liver. The crunchy pieces of fried sole fish give the dish a lot more texture than other stalls out there, and the dumplings also add a distinctive bite to the dish. Be warned: the queue here can be as long as 90 minutes during peak periods.
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Address :
Blk 466 Crawford Lane #01-12, Singapore 190465
Website here
Tai Wah Pork Noodle
Although often mistaken for its Michelin-starred competitor above, Tai Wah Pork Noodle is just as commendable when it comes to
bak chor mee, especially when it’s also been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand. Here, expect a base laced with a delicious mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and chilli, all of which coat the springy noodles and minced meat, tender pork slices, and liver. The soup is just as flavoursome here; expect a hearty serving dumplings, meatballs and seaweed to come with.
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Address :
Hong Lim Food Centre #02-16, 531A Upper Cross Street, Singapore 051531
Website here
58 Minced Meat Noodle
More fondly referred to as
Taman Jurong BCM, 58 Minced Meat Noodle is famous for their thick, robust pork broth that’s full of garlicky goodness. Apart from springy
noodles cooked al dente, find a generous serving of pork lard sprinkled on top for an aromatic experience unlike any other. Similar to other stalls, 58 Minced Meat Noodle will serve a bowl of the warm, meaty soup on the side if you order the dry variant so that you won’t miss out on its mouthwatering broth.
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Address :
3 Yung Sheng Rd, #03-150 Taman Jurong Food Centre, Singapore 618499
Website here
Seng Kee Bak Chor Mee
Nothing says
comfort food more than a steaming bowl of
Bak Chor Mee soup, and the one at Seng Kee Bak Chor Mee proves to be one of the best ones yet. The thick, almost gelatinous soup is laden with generous servings of minced pork, tender pork liver and silky smooth fish maw. Even their sliced
mushrooms are full of flavour: they are braised for at least four hours to a perfect savoury-sweetness that cannot be recreated elsewhere.
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Address :
9A Serangoon Garden Way, #01-37, Singapore 555945
Website here
Jocelyn Tan
Jocelyn Tan is a travel and design writer who's probably indulging in serial killer podcasts or reading one too many books on East Asian history. When she actually gets to travel, you can find her attempting to stuff her entire wardrobe into her luggage. Yes, she's a chronic over-packer.
