LOR MEE from Bukit Purmei moved to West Coast Drive

      The Lor Mee that used to be at Bukit Purmei has moved to West Coast Drive. I know it is old news but for those of us who did not want to wait in line for hours, we waited for alittle while before we rushed down to find it. It helps with to inflate our expectation and appetite for it, until the expectation is so high, you do not know if the actual meal can satisfy it. We shall see,... won't we.

 Yes. I went and finally got my fix of this local Singapore delicacy. It has been over 1 1/2 years since I last got to taste it. So one morning, I packed my stuff and headed out to look for this elusive beast. Well, actualy, I used google maps but I think the action of hunting for it speaks volumes.

Abit of back story, here, When I first tasted this noodles, it has already moved to the shop in Bukit Purmei. This was maybe 7 years ago. And during lunch time, there has always been a queue for the noodles. Bukit Purmei is a sleepy neighbourhood on top of a hill. But during lunch time, people come form all around to eat this dish. So from time to time, when I had the urge, I would head there for my fix. And after that, satisfied, I would sit in one corner, having a food coma, satisfied and fuifilled. Then one day, I went there and there was no queue. And another shop was there. Basically the owner, had to close down his Bukit Purmei shop due to health reason. But I am extremely happy that he is well enough to re-open his shop again. But under doctor's orders, he has cut down on his working hours

Lor mee, this local dish is not well know with many tourist and you rarely see it being featured in many none local food program is because it is not visually striking...... basically it is just a bowl of brown. But to many, like me,... it is like a comfort food. It is not liked by all Singaporean but a majority of us do and those that do, are willing to line up in long queues just to eat it. Especially for this one. 

Where it is ?

Address : Food Loft @ 501
                Blk 501, West Coast Drive
Timing :    7.30am - 1.30pm
                  Closed on Monday, Tuesday & Friday

Advice : Go for breakfast or early lunch (before noon) on a weekday. If you go other timings, please be prepared for a longer waiting time in the queue.


For me, I arrived at West Coast Drive and started looking around. The nearest landmark is the Ayer Rajah Food Centre. The coffee shop is located in one of the shop houses that surrounds Ayer Rajah Food Centre. 

I arrived at the coffee shop before 11am on a weekday and there was already a queue. Maybe 10 to 12 people. But the queue actually moved fast and within 10mins, I was up next. And the person infront of me, ordered 5 noodles take away. And the 2 ladies behind the counter, spring into action, like a well-oiled machine, stepped away, from their usual positions,  in a flurry of hands moving here and there, putting ingredients in the takeaway containers, in a very short time, prepared the order, without fuss and effortlessly. And then it was my turn.

 To Order you need to decide :-
1) Size / Price
    - $3,
    - $3.50
    - $4.50
2) Type of noodles
    - egg noodles,
    - flat yellow noodles,
    - bee hoon (thin rice noodles) or
    - kway teow(flat rice noodles)
3) chili or not
4) vinegar or not
5) garlic or not

 I find the flat yellow noodles goes best for Lor Mee. That is because it has the highest surface area and so the sticky, gooey and starchy sauce can coat it the most and when you eat it, you get the highest ratio of sauce per bite of noodles.

 And for Lor Mee, the main focus will have to be the sauce. This starchy, gooey and sticky sauce, is flavoured by pork ribs, egg white, five spice powder and starch. I heard the owner still prepares it every morning. And this sauce is very good. It is flavourful and rich. It is a gooey, sticky and starchy goodness that coats everything. And when it goes down your throat, it is like someone is giving you a hug form the inside. Besides the noodles, there is also small slices of pork belly and deep fried battered stuff and deep fried crispy bits.

Another feature of this dish is it's contrasting textures. The deep fried crispy bits of batter actually gives you a loud crunch when you eat your noodles. It gives an enjoyable contrast in texture to the noodles and pork belly (which are soft), and the sauce (which is sticky and gooey) and crispy bits (which is crunchiness depends on the size of the bits). So each bite will different in texture. And the crunchy bits are also seasoned and so are quite flavourful by itself.

The condiments are also an important part of this dish. It brings the flavour to a whole other level. There is raw chopped garlic and black vinegar. This 2 condiments are a must. If you like your noodles more vinegary, you can add more vinegar. There is also a sambal chili and cilantro. These are all important ingredients and must all be mixed well together before you eat. And on the counter, there is cut raw chili. I would advice you be abit gentler on this since these small chili pack a big punch.

 
After giving it a good mix. Then enjoy. Nothing else to say, except, enjoy your food coma. Rating 5/6



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