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| Noodle Place @ Orchard Gateway |
One of the must-try food when you go to Hong Kong is Wanton Mee.
Though we have our own version of wanton mee in Singapore, the one in
that we normally eat in Hong Kong is different.
The Hong Kong version of wanton mee normally come in clear soupy
version. The noodle is thin, springy almost feel like you are biting
wires. Fresh, crunchy shrimp wanton which are filled with fragrant
sesame oil topped with chopped yellow chives and a robust broth.
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| Shrimp Wanton Noodle - Soup Version |
Recently we found a pretty good place for Hong Kong style of wanton
mee in Orchard Road, called Noodle Place. With a little digging, I
found out that it was actually owned by PFS Pte Ltd, the food service
arm of Prima Group. Apparently, they engaged Chef Chui Chuen Lai,
former Executive Chef of Mak's Noodle in Hong Kong as Head Consultant
to give Noodle Place the authentic Hong Kong dining experience.
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| Shrimp Wanton Noodle - Soup Version (Check out the noodle) |
We ordered the Shrimp Wanton Noodle ($8.30 for soup & $9 for
dry). The soup version come in a bigger bowl compare those we had in
Hong Kong. The size of the congee bowl. The broth was golden in
colour and from the first sip, you can actually taste the robustness
of the broth infused with prawn and pork. The noodle was thin and
springy (QQ), but it still has enough pores to absorb the beautiful
broth. The four pieces of wanton were fresh, crunchy and cover with
the fragrance of the sesame oil. Also watch out for the yellow chives
that add the subtle flavour in the wanton mee. Definitely feels like
we are eating the wanton mee in Hong Kong.
The wanton was so good, LD actually order another wanton soup.
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| Shrimp Wanton Noodle - Dry Version |
For the dry version, it is served in typical simple, no frills Hong
Kong fashion. Dry noodle, 4 pcs of wanton, a few pieces of kai lan
and a good dollop of superior oyster sauce. Though the noodle and
wanton are the same, the superior oyster sauce can't compete with the
superior broth. If you prefer the dry version, my suggestion is order
the soup version, ask for extra plate and dry the noodle yourself.
This is definitely the way to eat here.
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| Shrimp Wanton Noodle - Dry Version (After mixing with the chilli) |
To accompany our noodles, we decided to try Twin Mixed Roast Meat –
Crispy Roast Pork and Roast Duck ($19). The roast duck is juicy and
succulent, while the skin was crispy and beautifully peel off from
the meat. It's a bit fatty, but I just love how it melts in your
mouth. Oh No... Now I am drooling for the roast duck. The roast pork
is more on the fat side, flavourful, nicely marinated, however
missing the crunchiness from the crackling. It seems the skin was
being soaked too much in its oil.
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| Twin Mixed Roast Meat – Crispy Roast Pork and Roast Duck |
The décor of the place is very simple, no much fuss about it. It is
bright and although they try to maximise the seating area, there is
sufficient space between tables.
Overall, Noodle Place is definitely one of the place I will go to
satisfy my Hong Kong Wanton mee cravings. Of course I don't mind a
good plate of roast pork and roast duck as well. Cheers!!
Food
& Drink: 8.5/10
Value:
7.5/10
Service:
7.5/10
Ambiance:
7/10
Budget per Person: $11 - $25
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