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Yin Ji is one of Guangzhou’s most renowned congee chains, having been established in 1950s. The chain has since migrated to Singapore with its first flagship in Amoy Street, offering locals here a taste of congee from the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine. The porridge itself is silky, enhanced with crunchy peanuts, sliced omelette and scallions. For simple, fuss-free congee in the Central Business District, you’ll find us at Yan Ji.
Zhen Zhen is one of Singapore’s longest-standing congee stalls, clocking in over 30 years in Maxwell Food Centre. The choices are simple, choose between combinations of fish, chicken and century egg in a size spanning small to large. Your porridge of choice arrives piping hot and riddled with umami, beckoning you to wash it down with some sugarcane juice. Fish congee is the most popular item at Zhen Zhen, thanks to the generous amount of springy fish slices buried under the porridge, which is cooked to the texture of a thick broth.
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Address Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St, #01-54, Singapore 069184
Mui Kee is a familiar destination for anyone who has scouted Hong Kong for its gastronomic gems. Last year, however, this Mongkok classic has made itself a permanent second home in Shaw Centre, ensuring that fans no longer have to travel abroad for a bowl. There are no dips in quality, though. Singapore’s Mui Kee outpost still cooks its congee base for five hours for a velvety-smooth consistency and cooks your final order in old-school copper pots. Beyond the signature pork, fish and chicken congees, Mui Kee offers premium options like having your congee paired with Alaskan king crab, abalone and lobster. Whether you’re going for the standard or the specials, be sure to order a side of crispy dough fritters.
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Address #01-12 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208
Although simple in appearance, the Hainanese porridge at Soon Lee Porridge packs a mighty flavour punch thanks to a secret stock, lard oil, generous portions of meat, and lashings of spring onions and shallots. Add an egg into yours to upgrade this luscious bowl of comfort food.
Other than absurdly long queues, another Singaporean way to gauge the quality of a food stall is how fast its offerings sell-out. In the case of Xian Ji, the fact that its congee is often exhausted way before its closing time at 1pm practically testifies that this congee is next level. A bowl of their signature pork porridge features all the fixings that we want to start our mornings with — meatballs, watercress, offal and pork slices, all imbuing the melt-in-your-mouth congee with a rich meatiness.
Those living in the east of Singapore will be familiar with Bedok’s famed Chai Chee Pork Porridge, a popular dinner and supper destination for those seeking congee after-hours. The signature is as simple as it gets: gooey porridge meets minced pork and crispy dough fritters, best enjoyed with the addition of a runny egg.
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Address #01-23 85 Bedok North Road, Singapore 460085
Hidden in the Hougang heartlands is Sin Heng Kee, a homely eatery that specialises in all types of congee. More than 20 different versions are available on the menu, but all come with the treacly porridge base that keeps you going back for more. We especially love the meatball and egg version, as Sin Heng Kee makes their own meatballs by hand, so they’re extra-springy.
Jue Dai Lor Mee is located at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre in Hougang. At only $2.80, their Yam Roll Lor Mee is one of the cheapest in Singapore. The yam roll is crispy and aromatic, adding a nice, crunchy texture to the otherwise gelatinous spoonful of noodles and sauce. They also offer noodles topped with Cod Fish for $4, and Chicken Cutlet at a wallet-friendly price of $3.
Address: 51 Hougang Avenue 9, #01-13, Ci Yuan Hawker Centre, Singapore 530917
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9:45pm
If you’re in the CBD, you can get your noodle fix at Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee. For $4, you get a bowl of yellow noodles with bee hoon that’s smothered in thick, almost opaque gravy. The gravy has smooth strands of egg stirred in, and gives contrast to the dark colour of the gravy. The consistency is less starchy, allowing you to inhale the noodles easily in one swift slurp.
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, #02-79/80, Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111
Opening hours: Tue-Wed, Sat-Mon 7:30am to 2:30pm
Many fans dub Xin Mei Xiang Zheng Zong Lor Mee as their number one go-to stall. Even Steven Lim from Buzzfeed was introduced to this decadent bowl during his trip to Singapore! Prices here start from $4, but the $5 bowl gives you more bang for the buck. It comes with a generous heap of shredded fish meat too.
Address: 51 Old Airport Road #01-116, Singapore 390000
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 6am to 1pm Website
Image credit: @bellyhappytummy North Bridge Road Lor Mee‘s owner was personally taught by the chef at the now-defunct Chia Bee Lor Mee, which used to be a popular supper joint. A bowl starts at $4, which gets you noodles with braised egg, fried battered fish, shredded fish meat, and fried ngoh hiang, swimming in a thick and flavourful gravy. Add on condiments like vinegar and garlic for an extra oomph!
Address: 16 Verdun Road, #01-03, Kim San Leng Eating House, Singapore 207279
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 4pm
Tel: 9383 1458 Website
Zhi Xiang Special Lor Mee legit serves a special take on this noodle dish. Aside from the usual ingredients of ngoh hiang, braised egg, and more, every bowl also comes with a side of deep-fried shredded yam bits for you to pour over. The yam bits add a much-needed crunch and scrumptious fragrance to the starchy gravy. With prices starting at $3, this is definitely something I would travel all the way to Toa Payoh for.
Address: Blk 93 Toa Payoh Lorong 4, #01-49, Palm Springs Hawker Centre, Singapore 310093
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 5am to 2pm
Previously known as Feng Zhen Lor Mee, this lor mee stall has been in business since 1997. They have since updated their name to Yew Tee Feng Zhen Lor Mee. There are four kinds of lor mee offered here: Traditional ($4/$5), Egg Beancurd ($4/$5), Fish Jiao ($4/$5), and Fish ($5/$6).
Each bowl comes with heaps of toppings that covers the noodles from plain sight. It is the oddly-shaped fried meatballs that really won me over. They are slightly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their moreish gravy also has a full-bodied flavour that will keep you coming back for more.
The stall has another outlet at 80 Jurong East Street 21, #01-05, Devan Nair Institute, Singapore 609607.
Address: 787B Choa Chu Kang Drive, #01-241, Singapore 682787
Opening hours: Tue-Thur, Sat-Sun 6am to 2pm Website
Soon Lee Lor Mee has been serving a hearty bowl of lor mee (from $3) since the 1970s. It’s a short three-minute walk from Mattar MRT Station, so you can easily get your fix if you’re in the Aljunied area. Fans love it for its nostalgic taste and combination of sweet, sour, savoury and spicy flavours.
The best thing about this stall is that unlike most stalls that only open in the morning, they are open until dinner time, catering to those looking to satiate their noodle craving after work.
178 Lor Mee at Tiong Bahru Market is a popular choice amongst lor mee lovers. The gravy here is flavourful despite looking lighter than their counterparts. Piling on a dollop of minced garlic and chilli adds further depth to the dish as well.
As the portions are considerably smaller, I suggest ordering the $4 bowl. It comes with deep-fried shark nuggets that are plump and addictive.
Address: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-23, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
Opening hours: Tue, Thurs-Sun 7am to 1:45pm