Even though I was feeling under the weather yesterday, I had a massive craving for this Mee Siam from “J and A Snacks Delight”. It’s been my go-to ever since I discovered it a few months ago.
Unlike many others with their insipid gravies, this eatery’s is “pekat” (thick) and wonderfully potent in sourness and spiciness. I also like that besides a whole hard-boiled egg, they throw on both “tau kwa” and “tau pok” (most places omit one or the other). Other plus points include the fat, crunchy blanched bean sprouts and fresh “koo chye” (chives).
The ironic thing is since this Mee Siam is so intense in taste, the lady boss had to cut back to serving it only on Sundays and Mondays. She explained that the older folks in the matured HDB estate of Jalan Batu found it too much to handle.