The soup was a burst of flavors and It was so incredibly flavorful that I found myself savoring every last drop. The secret? I suspect it lies in the crispy egg noodles they used. These noodles seemed to have imparted their unique essence into the broth, creating a delightful synergy of textures and tastes.
Run by a very friendly old couple who told me that they’ve been in the business for more than 60 years, Ng Soon Kee is extremely popular with residents of the area and when I arrived at 2.30pm (they open at noon) for a taste of the porridge Chef Damian was raving about, the queue was already 10 people deep and 3 more customers joined the line behind me. Thankfully, I waited less than 20 minutes and was amply rewarded with a large $5 bowl of fish porridge (as well as duck porridge, which Chef Damian also enjoys when he’s feeling more indulgent).
I am a sucker for Fried Fish Lor Mee, for some reason I like it a lot. Therefore when I saw Shanghai Noodle/Lor Mee at Geylang East Hawker Centre, I had to go for it. The fish was nicely fried and …
Aik Kee Haslet Soup may not be as well known compared to the other more popular stalls, but in my opinion, it is on par or as good.
For me, the wanton noodle is decent but does not impress.
The stall also sell mee siam but I think most people go for their hokkien mee instead.
The Lor Mee here may not be the best but it still provides a comforting meal to fill the hungry stomach.
Besides the claypot rice, you can also order a bowl of soup to go with the rice. I had the Chicken Feet and Peanut Soup. A sip of the soup and you can taste that it has been boiled of hours, extracting the goodness of the ingredients, flavouring the delicious soup.
If you are a true blue Teochew, I am sure you’ll love Ng Soon Kee’s fish soup. Head there soon before the old couple retires!
Surprisingly, the stall also sells mee siam on the menu. However, everyone in the queue ordered only the hokkien mee. I guess we have to trust the crowd and stick to the fried hokkien mee and give the mee siam a miss.