NOT a food blog
If Singapore ever appoints a Food Ambassador, Dr Leslie Tay of ieatishootipost is a good candidate. From the moment I met him, I wanted to fall on my feet and call him Your Highness, because he is the kind of man who commands such respect. When we first met at the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards in Singapore last month, he told me, “I’m going to a Prawn Noodles stall tomorrow afternoon. They serve the best Prawn Noodles in Singapore. The broth is like…is like….*smacking lips*…lobster bisque! *wide grin* Would you like to join me and my wife?” Music to my ears. Of course, I said the only politically correct thing a Malaysian would say to a Singaporean lor. “Sounds good, but I’ll have to think about it. I’ll call you.” (Must tarik harga a bit) Deep down, I was making plans to cancel ALL Nuffnang organised activities to make it to this highly tempting lunch. I have no shame.
I had already taken a great liking to Dr Tay and his lovely wife. When we met the next afternoon, he even pulled out his trump card. Two beautiful, well-behaved children. *melt* At this point, I was prepared to offer myself as their Godmother. Again, I have no shame.
True enough, Dr Tay was not wrong about the Prawn Noodles. The broth was extremely good – there was something so pure about it (I learnt later from the owner, a kindly old man with a warm smile, that he used only prawn head and shells and some secret ingredients to make the broth. No pork bones). The broth was delicate and sweet, a flavour so beautiful that one has to close one’s eyes and block out all distractions while savouring it. The large prawns were very fresh. Understandably so, considering that the owner sources the seafood from his son-in-law who works at Tekka Market. The noodles were served, dry style, on the side. Needless to say, I finished everything and declared, “Hmmmm, Singapore food not bad oso, hor.” (Translated: Best damn prawn noodles I’ve ever had, but I’m not admitting this to a Singaporean.)
Wah Kee Prawn Noodles
Blk 41A Cambridge Road Hawker Centre (Pek Kio) #01-15
Singapore
Tel: +65-96883633
Opening hours: 7.30am to 2pm (Closed on Mondays)
Note: I love Singapore and Singaporeans lah. Above story embellished with Malaysian flavour that can’t be found in sanitary Singapore.
Thank you, Dr Tay and family for your wonderful hospitality. I will be back.
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
Life for Beginners
November 20th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Godmother Lemongrass? Has a nice ring to it… 😉
kampungboycitygal
November 20th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
and we have “the queen” as a Malaysian food ambassador haha
550ml jar of faith @minchow
November 20th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I must admit… they look pretty darn good! And here I was thinking all they’ve got on us sceptical Malaysians were MOS Burger and polished food courts! OK, bring it on, let the real battle of the Straits begin!
Lyrical Lemongrass
November 21st, 2009 at 12:17 am
LFB: As long as it’s not grandmother, I’m ok. 🙂
Kgboycitygal: LOL. This title is scary.
Minchow: There’s more, I’m afraid. It will be a good battle. 🙂
thenomadGourmand
November 21st, 2009 at 1:19 am
Yup, Sg got good food also..but Msia got MORE!! ;p
lotsofcravings
November 21st, 2009 at 6:26 am
oh noo u mean theres no worthy king in msia n u had to go all the way to singapore to find 1?
Borneoboy
November 21st, 2009 at 6:35 am
That looks lovely ! But don’t tell it to a Singaporean ! ; ) Anyway, don’t you think our Penang prawn noodle stall have an edge with it’s clear broth ?
keropokman
November 21st, 2009 at 9:31 am
Ah…
It’s like the royalties from different countries met eh?
Come again, come again!
J2Kfm
November 21st, 2009 at 4:04 pm
i would love to have a glimpse of the accompanying dry noodles though. the yellow, alkaline mee? or the wriggly maggi mee? or egg noodles ala wantan mee?
Kiran
November 21st, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Yummy! Thanks to the diplomatic relationship we have with Singapore. And you of course 😀
A Lil Fat Monkey
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
The King of Singapore meets our Queen. Must be a royal fest/mess of some sort.
Oh well. Least Ng Yen Yen knows where your heart and belly lies. LOL
gfad
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:01 pm
You mean their prawn mee and our prawn mee are not the same? How come the noodles are on the side? You should have taken a picture of the entire ensemble lar.
Witty as usual, khai-mah. 😀
keatsthesunshinegirl
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:21 am
hey! anytime for prawn noodle. I must say the broth looks super delicious too!! Where can we get the best of this in KL??
J
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
Hmmm…
*wonders if she should keep quiet the fact that she quite likes the Singaporean version of Hokkien Mee*
unkaleong
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
Man the soup looks good to the last drop! Nic, we are so going there the next time I am in town!
KY
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:42 am
why u never tapao for me!!!!
thule aka leo
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
wherever I go in Singapore, the food is always good (if not the best)…
my aunt who is a very good cook told me that everything cooked with prawns (head or shell) will turn out sweet 🙂
HairyBerry
November 25th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
i have no shame too! that’s how i’ve gotten a chance to try a bowl of such superb prawn noodles with the iconic food bloggers in the Asia Pacific region (and beyond, I’m sure). roaring into Singapore again soon? 😀
ToyGirl
November 25th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
your pictures are making salivate!! looks like we need a food trip to singapore hor? all these posts on spore food is making me feel it. :p
kelvin
November 25th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
looks yummy^^ Must go and eat!!!
terri
November 25th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
is the soup almost like a prawn bisque bc it looks like it. wow. good tt they hav something you like bc i’m not hot about sing food either. their jap n western food r great but not their local food. but i do like their chicken rice (dare i say as good as kl’s?) n their laksa. their ew noodle dish is lor meen. n fishballs tt hav the bounce but no taste or flavor. ew ew ew.
Christine
November 26th, 2009 at 11:35 am
yer… we have no shame oso! Should have ‘muka tebal’ a bit and join u guys and the Dr.
We were also trying to ditch the ‘planned itinerary’ and go ‘cari makan’. But only manage to do this for half day ;P
ask us lemongrass godsista!!
Manggy
November 27th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Haha! I did not know this animosity existed 😛 I won’t let anything like that get between me and good food and I’m glad you didn’t too! 🙂
cllow
November 29th, 2009 at 12:27 am
the prawn pic!! looks very delicious.
cumidanciki
November 29th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
alas! ayam not no.1 to comment but.. i love the prawn shot! .. this guy is good.. i wanna meet him.. the no.1 food blogger 😛
curryegg
November 29th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
oh dear.. and now I am hungry… =(
Julian Si
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:13 am
MEGA! I can’t wait to try this … Dr Tay, take me next time too 🙂 Sumo can come along too!
Cheers!!
tigerfish
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:20 am
As a Singaporean, I do not even know where is Pek Kio? :O
Pureglutton
December 4th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Gawd, those prawns in broth look awfully sinful! Slurrp!