24 Best Hawker Dishes According To 'The Noose’s' B.B. See and Jacques Ooi (Chua Enlai, lah)
We list our favourite hawker dishes and where to get them — as described in posh speak by ‘Frenchman’ Jacques Ooi and ‘Englishman’ B.B. See from 'The Noose'.
People say authentic hawker nosh is dying in Singapore. That perhaps in 20 years' time, you may not be able to find a solid plate of char kway teow with hum any more. But perhaps all that’s needed is to repackage the cuisine a little. To make it snazzier so the younger generation will be enticed to pick up the ladle and continue this tasty tradition. For that, we enlist the help of Chua Enlai and his two snooty alter egos, monsieur Jacques Ooi and sir B.B. See. Catch him and the rest of The Noose cast in the live show Noose & Kakis 2: My PSLE is Better than Yours from May 19 to May 21 at the MES Theatre at Mediacorp.
1. Bak Chor Mee
Jacques: “Singaporean-style duck a l’Orange, without the orange sauce, served on long-grain jasmine rice with a side of freshly sliced cucumbers.”
B.B. SEE: “Just like what they serve at the Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant in London. The cuisine of Bayswater.”
8 DAYS says eat here: Soon Kee Boneless Braised Duck, Happy Hawkers 喜多福, Blk 531, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10.
3. Mee Siam
8 DAYS says eat here: Home caterer Emily Goh, who used to run the now-defunct The Patio, does a wicked rendition of the dry-wet mee siam with robust gravy. Call 9738-8374 to order or visit www.emilynonyahomecook.com.
4. Ice Kachang
8 DAYS says eat here: Song Kee Fishball Noodles, 128 Tembeling Road, S423638.
12. Mee Rebus
8 DAYS says eat here: Lau Goh Teochew Chye Tow Kway, Stall 26, Zion Riverside Food Centre, 70 Zion Rd, S247792.
Noose & Kakis 2: My PSLE is Better than Yours runs May 19-21 at the MES Theatre at Mediacorp. Get tickets ($65-$135) to the live show from Sistic.