I was introduced to Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle by a couple of buddies who swore by it. "There's always a queue, but it's totally worth it," said one. "Very addictive one. You will start craving for it," said another.
And so, with such favorable comments at the back of my mind, I made the path less trodden to Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre one early Saturday morning. Nestled deep within the Serangoon Gardens enclave, the location is indeed not as conveniently located as many other food centres. When I arrived at 7.30am, which was its slated opening time - there were already 5 in the queue.
The owner of the stall, Mr Lee, has a knack of flicking and tossing bowls in the air whilst preparing the noodles. From the swift and natural way he does it, you can tell it has become a habit after years of practicing this little antic.
But let's shift the focus back to the food. I ordered the mee kia soup since it was the one highly recommended by friends and equally popular among foodies. One spoonful of the soup, and it hits you - the unmistakable aroma of 鳊鱼 (or dried flounder fish)! The fragrance of the soup was so alluring and irresistible, and indeed - as my friend put it, addictive.
That aside, another highlight was the sliced braised mushrooms, which were so well-stewed and delicious. It has been said that the mushrooms are stewed for up to 4 hours, which explains how it can lend so much flavor to this wonderful bowl of noodles.
Serangoon Garden Food Centre #01-37
Opens 7.30 am to 1 pm
Date of Last Visit: 26th December 2020
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