There are several phrases which I think are overused when it comes to discussion about food. One is “Overated” and the other is “Taste is subjective”. I have always prided myself to be a bit of a rebel (ok a soft core rebel) so I steer clear from using those phrases.
However, today I seem to have no other recourse. You see, everyone says this place has got a fantastic Lor Mee and the last time I was here, it was sold out. What’s more they were even featured in the 2007 Makansutra Street Food Masters. So my level of expectation was very high.
I guess the gold standThe gravy was good but was not the kind of “Holy Grail” experience that I was led to believe. The ingredients was also good but not tongue tingling great. The fried snapper that they put on top was generous but tasted a bit fishy that day. Also they ran out of Ngoh Hiang which did not help. One thing that was good though was the black vinegar which was really smooth and piquant. So, much as I hate to say it, this stall is “overated” but then again “taste is subjective”. 3.75/5
Conclusion
Any fans out there who would beg to differ?
