Bak chor mee (肉脞面) literally means “minced meat and noodles” in Teochew and I personally love how fuss-free and easy it is. Don’t know what to eat? Bcm it is. But some are so passionate about it that they have whole google map pages dedicated to it!
Whether you’re a fan of the soup or dry version, here are 12 must try bak chor mee stalls to tick off your bucket list.
1. Lai Heng Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle (来興香菇肉脞麺)
Lai Heng Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle (来興香菇肉脞麺) has been serving up bowls of goodness for almost 3 decades and have many loyal customers. They are known for their old-school bcm that goes hard on the vinegar and shiok chilli.
The stall actually made headlines in 2022 when they announced that they were planning to retire! Thankfully, they are still going strong and you can treat yourself to their signature Mushroom Bak Chor Mee (S$5/S$6/S$7). It comes packed with plenty of ingredients and lard (on request!). The noodles are also extremely QQ and you can select from noodles other than the usual mee pok and mee kia.
While they are known for the dry version of the dish, some say that the soup bcm here is even better than the dry version— guess there’s no need to travel all the way to the East to get your soup bcm fix.
Block 73, Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #01-611, Singapore 310073
+65 9620 2074
Thu to Tue: 8am – 4pm
Closed on Wed
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2. Famous Eunos Bak Chor Mee
Famous Eunos Bak Chor Mee can be traced way back to 1923, and all the soup-based bak chor mee are said to originate from here.
Behold, a bowl of Famous Eunos Bak Chor Mee (Soup) (S$4.50) in its full glory. Each bowl comes with an abundance of ingredients and even includes dumplings! The heaps of minced meat and fried lard pack the soup with loads of flavour. You’ll be sure to down it in no time.
While the store is famous for the soup version of their dish, don’t miss out on the dry version, either. The Famous Eunos Bak Chor Mee (Dry) (S$4.50) features a blend of black sauce and chilli that is sure to curb all your bcm cravings.
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7 Eunos Crescent, Singapore 400007
+65 8100 6553
Daily: 6am – 7.30pm
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3. Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian
If you like bak chor mee, you must have heard of Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian. They’re known for being one of the OG stalls for soup bcm and serve quite the hearty bowl of it.
To be perfectly honest, I’ve only ever had this for supper rather than for an actual meal. But their bcm would fit the bill at any time of day. Each bowl of bcm (S$3.50/S$S4.50) comes with mee kia, plenty of meat balls and clear, flavourful pork broth. The red chilli that’s added ties everything together for an ultra satisfying meal.
The star of the dish would have to be the soup: robust and slightly sweet, there’s something about it that can’t quite be replicated.
If you’ve yet to try it for yourself, don’t be fooled by the humble appearance of their bcm. It packs a punch and is extremely comforting and hearty. If I lived in Bedok, I’d go broke from getting these noodles every day!
Block 85, Bedok North Road, Fengshan Market & Food Centre, #01-07, Singapore 460085
Fri to Wed: 11am – 11pm
Closed on Thu
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4. Seng Hiang Bak Chor Mee
If you visit Bedok 85 for the first time, and are looking for soup bcm, you might get slightly confused. Seng Hiang Bak Chor Mee can be found right beside Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian and they both sell the same type of soup bcm. The defining difference between the two stalls, though, is that Seng Hiang Bak Chor Mee also sells the dry version of the dish.
While both stalls sell very similar versions of soup bcm, they cater to a slightly different crowd. The soup bcm here is S$3.50 and S$4.50, much like Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian.
The broth in Seng Hiang’s version of the dish is more heavily seasoned and garlicky than their neighbour’s. Having tried both versions, I’d say go for this version if you want something with a stronger taste profile.
Block 85, Bedok North Road, Fengshan Market & Food Centre, #01-07, Singapore 460085
+65 9018 9846
Thu to Tue: 3.30 pm – 12 am
Closed on Wed
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5. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle at Crawford Lane is probably one of the most celebrated bcm stalls in Singapore and even have a One Michelin Star to their name. Customers often have to queue up to 2 hours just to get a taste of their bcm!
A bowl of dry bcm is priced at S$6, S$8 and S$10. The noodles are seasoned with the perfect balance of salty, sweet and vinegary goodness.
The ample ingredients are to-die-for, and each bowl is topped with crispy flat fish for an additional layer of umami and texture. If you are willing to brave the queue, you will certainly be rewarded with a great bowl bcm from this legendary stall.
466 Crawford Lane, #01-12, Singapore 190465
+65 6292 7477
Tue to Sun: 9.30am – 8.30pm
Closed on Mon
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6. 58 Minced Meat Noodle
58 Minced Meat Noodle is located within Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre and I must admit… it’s not the most accessible. But for their bcm, perhaps the journey to the West would very well be worth it.
They offer three sizes: S$4 for small, S$5 for medium and $S6 for large. What stands out at this store would no doubt be how generous they are with their ingredients. Just look at the amount of minced meat and liver!
Everything is cooked to perfection and their special chilli made with haebi really elevates the dish.
While I prefer mee kia with my bcm, I recommend going for mee pok here instead. Somehow the thicker mee pok noodles pair much better with their full-bodied sauce.
3 Yung Sheng Road, #03-150, Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre, Singapore 618495
+65 9368 6070
Thu to Mon: 7am – 2pm
Closed on Tue & Wed
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7. Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles
Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles is yet another store that’s raved about. Much like the acclaimed Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles, the queues here can last over an hour.
Minced Meat Noodle (Dry) (S$5) is vinegary and drenched with a delicious soy-based sauce. The version of bak chor mee here is extremely flavourful and never disappoints!
If you like lard, though, Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles probably would not be the best place to go to. While the bcm was a great all-rounder bowl, more lard would definitely elevate it even further.
If you’re a fan of soup bcm (S$5), the one here is slightly different from the versions over at Bedok 85. The pork broth is extremely rich and full bodied from hours of simmering, and has a slightly cloudy appearance. The more robust soup pairs perfectly with mee pok and the abundance of perfectly-cooked ingredients is pure bliss.
47 Tai Thong Crescent, Singapore 347867
+65 9152 4414
Wed to Mon: 6.30am – 1.30pm
Closed on Tue
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8. Jin Xi Lai (Mui Siong) Minced Meat Noodle
If you want bcm with a unique twist, Jin Xi Lai (Mui Song) Minced Meat Noodle is the place to go. You’ll be in for glorious bowls of liver-filled goodness.
Admittedly, the standout at Jin Xi Lai (Mui Song) is their Pork Liver Soup (S$5) and Pork Liver Noodles (S$4/S$5/S$6) rather than their bak chor mee. The liver is cooked to creamy perfection and is not powdery in the least. If you like liver, the stall is definitely one to keep an eye out for: the amount of liver is impressive.
The dry bcm (S$5.50/S$6.50) here comes with plenty of lard and ingredients, too, including the delicious liver. I dare say Jin Xi Lai (Mui Siong) would be able to convert all organ haters with their delicious organ-filled fare.
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638 Veerasamy Road, Singapore 200638
+65 9114 3731
Fri to Tue: 7.30am – 2pm
Closed on Wed & Thu
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9. Ru Ji Kitchen
Ru Ji Kitchen in fact started with selling fish ball noodles, and then bak chor mee. They have quite a few stores all over Singapore and are popular for their chubby meatballs and fish balls.
If you choose to get bcm from here, definitely get the chilli version: the combination of lard and chilli with the QQ mee pok is absolutely delicious.
The fish balls and meatballs here are handmade and ultra bouncy. The meatballs are extremely large and pairs great with their clean-tasting and refreshing soup. If you are a fan of handmade fish balls and meatballs, Ru Ji Kitchen is the place to visit!
44 Holland Drive, #02-28/29, Singapore 270044
+65 9435 0820
Tue to Sun: 7am – 1pm
Closed on Mon
10. Hock Lai Seng Teochew Fishball Bak Chor Mee
While Hock Lai Seng Teochew Fishball Bak Chor Mee may not have a long history like many on this list, they sure serve up a solid bowl of bak chor mee.
The dry bcm here costs S$4.50 and you can get it with soup at S$6. The S$4.50 bowl comes with loads of vinegar, ketchup, sambal, mushroom braised sauce and pork lard. The mixture of sauces are in perfect harmony and make for a perfectly-balanced bowl of noodles.
The stall is also really generous with their ingredients and the sinful chunks of lard are a real delight here. For S$4.50, you really get bang for your buck. Don’t miss out on this gem!
1 Kadayanallur Street, Maxwell Food Centre, #01-26, Singapore 069184
Mon to Wed & Fri: 7am – 5.30pm
Sat & Sun: 7am – 3pm
Closed on Thu
11. JOFA Mee Pok
Here comes a real trendy bcm stall, JOFA Mee Pok. Just look at its neon blue and yellow signboard!
Apart from regular bcm, their Signature Minced Meat Noodles (S$6/S$8) is buffed up with premium ingredients like abalone, scallops and clams. It certainly looks more luxurious than your standard bowl of bak chor mee!
While the glammed version of their bcm is certainly interesting, their regular Minced Meat Noodles (S$4.50) is good enough, too. The sauce is delightfully vinegary and goes great with the springy noodles.
For those that can’t take spice, this would also be the bcm for you. The chilli is flavourful, yet mild-enough for those with a low spice tolerance to enjoy.
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824 Tampines Street 81, #01-38, Singapore 520824
+65 9827 2827
Daily: 8am – 9pm
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12. My Father’s Minced Meat Noodles
I’m not sure why, but most of the soup bcm stalls are located in the East. My Father’s Minced Meat Noodles is another one for the list, and they serve up delicious, flavourful bowls of soup bcm.
The soup bak chor mee (S$4/S$5/S$6) here is lighter tasting than the ones at Bedok 85, but somehow still hits hard in flavour. The QQ noodles are accompanied by juicy wantons as well as pork balls and topped with plenty of crunchy pork lard.
If you choose to get the dry version (S$4.50/S$5.50/S$6.50) instead, it also comes with a bowl of the same delicious soup with both meatballs and wantons, too. Either way, you’ll leave feeling immensely satisfied.
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477 Tampines Street 43, Everyday Come Coffee Shop, #01-190, Singapore 520477
Daily: 6am – 8.30pm
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