Wonton noodles, or wantan mee, don’t seem like much of a dish but it actually takes a lot of skill to nail each individual component. For starters, the egg noodles need to retain a toothsome QQ bounce. The roasted char siew then needs to be well-marinated while retaining its juiciness. Finally, the wonton dumplings need to be flavoursome while packed with meat, usually a combination of pork and prawns. And whether you have it soup or dried, both the broth and dressing (which includes chilli sauce) need to taste balanced while bringing the dish together. Ahead are 10 hawker stalls and eateries that have mastered the art of making it and consequently serve up the best wonton noodles in Singapore.
With Michelin stars under his belt, Chef Ang Song Kang, or Chef Kang, started Chef Kang’s Noodle House in 2018. Since then, the hawker stall has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand with just three items on the menu — Noodle with Char Siew & Wanton, Noodle with Shredded Abalone Char Siew & Wanton and Pork Belly Char Siew. The noodles used here are imported from Hong Kong and were chosen not to have a strong alkaline taste. The noodles are only served dry here too.
Chef Kang’s Noodle House is at 11 Lor 3 Toa Payoh, Block C Jackson Square, Singapore 319579.
Those living in the East would find Eng’s to be a familiar name. The brand was founded by Ng Ba Eng in the 1970s as a pushcart before setting up shop in Dunman Food Centre. Since his passing, the brand had undergone a messy trademark battle between the Ng family and franchises (i.e. green plate or white plate). One of them you can find now is Eng’s Wantan Noodle, which continues to serve up the star dish in Tanjong Katong and other locations in Singapore.
Eng’s Wantan Noodle has multiple locations in Singapore
Hong Lim Food Centre might have many options to compete for your stomach space but head over to Ji Ji Noodle House to satisfy your wonton noodles cravings. The Michelin Plate hawker stall was started by the parents of Lai Yau Kiew in 1965 who has now passed it on to daughter Kristen and Jill. The Ji Ji Signature Char Siew Wanton Noodles remains the top seller but other toppings such as Braised Chicken Feet and Braised Soy Sauce Chicken are available too.
Ji Ji Wanton Noodle Specialist is at 531A Upper Cross St, #02-48/49 Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, Singapore 051531.
Hong Choy Ing, together with her sister, Hong Choy Chan founded Kok Kee Wonton Noodle in 1985. Since then, the hawker stall has found many fans who fell for the traditional taste provided here. In 2021, the brand was acquired by Jumbo Group and quickly expanded to more locations islandwide, thereby making it more available to the masses.
Kok Kee Wanton Mee has multiple locations in Singapore.
Cho Kee Noodle started in 1965 and is currently under the leadership of third-generation owners Cho Ai Min and Jonathan Cho. What makes the hawker extra special, besides the taste of course, is that they offer eight types of noodles — spinach, beetroot, tomato, seaweed, egg, broad and whole grain noodles as well as hor fun. Order a bowl of wonton noodles here then compare it with Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee two stalls down.
Cho Kee Noodle is at 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-04 Old Airport Road Food Centre, Singapore 390051.
Founder Koung Boon Kong learnt the wonton mee trade by working for others before finally saving up enough to open his own pushcart in 1964. These days, it’s helmed by second-generation owner Bernard Koung. Now, the hawker stall is located near Aljunied MRT where they continue to make the roasted char siew and wonton dumplings by themselves. For those who can take spice, the homemade chilli sauce is highly recommended too.
Koung’s Wan Tan Mee is at 205 Sims Ave, Singapore 387506.
Wonton noodles is one of the must-eats for Singaporeans who visit Bangkok. Inspired by this phenomenon, Ng Sing Chow went to Thailand to learn the recipe before starting Soi 19 in 2012. Since then, the family-run Ang Mo Kio stall has opened other outlets too. His children, Claire and Alex Ng also founded their own brand named PhetchaBuri Thai Wanton Mee and sell the dish too.
Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee has multiple locations in Singapore.
Legend Wanton Mee is the latest endeavour of former MasterChef Singapore finalist Aaron Wong. Some of you might know him from his popular Jiak Song Mee Hoon Kway that he started in 2020. Here, he aims to present the best version of wonton mee possible by ensuring that the components, from fatty char siew to hefty wontons.
Legend Wanton Mee is at 3752 Bukit Merah Central, Maddox Canteen Bar, Singapore 159848.
Fancy some wonton noodles upgraded with truffle oil and bits? Then head over to Chun Feng Man Mian and give their iteration a taste, despite its more expensive price tag of $9. The hawker stall was started by Sourbombe Bakery co-founder Tan Chun Rong and former Paradise Group brand manager Andrien Chng. But if you don’t want truffles, they offer the classic version as well.
Chun Feng Man Mian is at 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-114 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111 and 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-K23 Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098138.
Walking distance from Commonwealth MRT, Guangzhou Mian Shi Wanton Noodle is the place for dinner or supper as they open between 3pm to 12am. The family-run stall in Tanglin Halt Market is said to be headed by third-generation owners. Starting from $4 a bowl, the wonton mee at this stall isn’t too expensive either.
Guangzhou Mian Shi Wanton Noodle is at 48A Tanglin Halt Rd, #01-04 Tanglin Halt Market, Singapore 148813.
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