White Bee Hoon $12
This Cze Char place is famous for the White Bee Hoon! White Bee Hoon? Never heard of White Bee Hoon? Well, I don't blame you, because it isn't quite a recognized Singapore dish yet. I was told that there are several places in town that serves White Bee Hoon, but this one is by far the most famous. When I was doing my reservist in Nee Soon Camp, I heard so many recommendations for this White Bee Hoon, that we organized a troop movement to recce it out. Unfortunately, our first experience was a little disappointing and my reputation as a foodie took quite a beating amongst my fellow officers.
But the White Bee Hoon continues to hound me as I was searching for new places up North to fill my ieat Hawker App. I just couldn't reconcile my experience with the fact that all their fans are willing to wait at least half an hour to an hour for their White Bee Hoon fix. So, a 2nd visit was in order.
This time round, the White Bee Hoon was much better. But I think that in order to fully appreciate it, you need to have correct some preconceived ideas. If you think of this dish like a Fried Hor Fun, then you will be disappointed because the Bee Hoon is not fried till it has that Wok Hei flavour before being simmered in the stock. Instead, if you think of it as a dry XO Bee Hoon, then you might start to appreciate it.
Basically the Bee Hoon is simmered in a rich stock made from old mother hens and the dish as a whole is not heavy on the palate. It's more like a pasta really. My initial reaction was still that it tasted a little bland, but the dish really does grow on you. 4/5
Stir Fried Fish Head with Bittergourd $13
What the kakis were really impressed with was the Stir Fried Fish Head with Bittergourd. This dish, like the White Bee Hoon, is a creation of the lady boss. The secret lies an an aromatic chilli paste with has the perfect balance of savoury, spicy, sweetness and tang which is quite addictive. We all gave it three thumbs up! 4.5/5
Ngor Hiang $10
The Ngor Hiang is another dish that is highly recommended by fans. It's good but I find that there are lots of other Cze Chars that also make good Ngor Hiang, so it is not easy to say how this one stands out. One point of difference is that they use a fair amount of fish paste in the Ngor Hiang, so the texture tends to be a little finer than those made purely from minced pork and prawns. Still worth ordering if you like Ngor Hiang. 4.25/5
Chicken Wings $12
We were recommended the chicken wings by the waitress who took our order. She told us that they are more like the Malaysian Style chicken wings. It's alright but I wouldn't order them again as they were a little dry and there was nothing special about the marinade. 3.5/5
Leatherjacket with black bean sauce $12
The good thing about You Huak is that the Lao Ban Niang is pretty much in charge of the kitchen. So the dishes are a little more unique like the aforesaid White Bee Hoon and Fish Head with Bittergourd. Another dish they is quite good here is the leatherjacket in black bean sauce. Being Teochew, the fish is always fresh, so the meat is nice and delicate. The black bean sauce is a tad on the salty side, but goes very well with rice. 4/5
Conclusion
I think this is one of the few places up North that is worth traveling for! I must admit that I am not completely sold on the White Bee Hoon, but that is my opinion against hordes of loyal followers of the eatery. The sliced Fish Head with Bittergourd is a must try though and overall, its a great Cze Char experience.
22 Jalan Tampang
(Opp Sembawang Shopping Centre)
Singapore 758966
98434699
11.30am to 10.30pm
Closed on Wed
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I popped in twice last week and the standard of the bee hoon was very consistent.
Perhaps it's because I went in the evenings.
You should try the fishhead curry, sambal potato leaves and the bittergourd with eggs wet version.
My favorite hangout of the year and perhaps, the best bee hoon for me ( I can't seem to have enough of it)
try the sweet potato leaf fried plain with garlic...very good too...
you can try another bee hoon at blk 748 yishun st 72 at a corner stall. the staff there all is from China. the bee hoon is power, its been hoon is super thin, with ingredients like peanust, prawn, clams and the taste is slight better then sembawang white bee hoon and the waiting time is not that long too.
Anthony, thanks for the up. Name of stall is Heng Hwa Putien. Fried bee hoon is tasty. Like you said, it is super thin. Going with my makan kakis for Lor Mee, pork trotter and others next visit.
Another thing they have sometimes is the deep-fried Ikan kuning! They fry it so well, the head and tail can be eaten like keropok!
The Bittergourd Omelette (wet version) is another delicious dish! I have tried their Stir Fried Fish Head with Bittergourd before. But thought it was only avergae. Time for me to revisit and try again
Do you know the calories for the white bee hoon is how much?
Unfortunately not. But this one is healthier than those Chao Tar Bee Hoon which is first fried in oil till crisp.
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