Tucked between the lanes ( Lorong) of 24 and 24a in Geylang lies what the regulars go for a tasty bowl of noodles. This description alone downplays what I consider excellence in simplicity. You get a bowl of prawn noodles, in a rich delicate broth or get a dry version where the shop’s deft skills at balancing umami, chili, soy, shallots and lardons shines!
There’s really not much to wax lyrical here unless you drop by and taste it for yourself. All I know, even if I don’t get enough sleep the night before, I will still rise early enough and make the half hour car ride for this taste of authenticity.
The bowls are plainly dressed with the spicy-porky-umami goodness hiding underneath the noodles. I did arrive late and paid for the consequences with the missing poached pork tail and the unctuous gelatinous skins tossed with the noodles.
Perhaps the locality adds its charm to the whole experience. Crusty order takers and servers adds character to a gritty and colourful neighbourhood.
One thing’s for sure, don’t show up after 9:30 of you expect a bowl of perfection.
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