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Hwa Heng Beef Noodles, previously known as Odeon Beef Noodles, definitely stole the hearts of many Singaporeans. Their legacy dates back to 1948 and continues to live on, at Jalan Besar, Earnest Coffeeshop, serving up comforting bowls of beef noodles, just like in the 70s.
The iconic Hainanese Odeon Beef Noodles was previously located opposite the defunct Odeon Theatre, which closed down in 1984. After the closure, the sticky beef noodles was found at Scott’s Far East food court. Afterwards, that food court closed down as well, and the quest to find these hearty bowls of noodles began.
In more recent years, those who are familiar with Hwa Heng Beef Noodles would probably have chanced upon it at ION Orchard’s Food Opera, or at Bendemeer Food Centre. The 2nd generation owners of the stall had separated to open their own stores in vastly different environments— one located in a mall while the other in a hawker centre.
Now, the Jalan Besar outlet is passed down to the 3rd generation owners, allowing the legacy of their family recipe to live on.
The new outlet is open till 2am, so you’ll be able to get a delicious bowl even for supper!
Their signature Beef Noodles goes for S$6, and you can opt for either the dry or soup version. The cook blanches the meat in beef stock, allowing its residual heat to cook it to a perfect medium texture. Imagine thin slices of tender beef accompanied by a thick soy sauce that is complemented with fresh bean sprouts, coriander and spring onions!
Alternatively, a luxurious item you could opt for is the Mixed beef noodles with tendon (S$12). Try out their soup option for a gamier, heavier tasting bowl of goodness. You’ll be sure to taste the rich quality of their family recipe from the starchiness that comes with their broth. Enriched with herbs and spices, there’s no hint of any distasteful flavour.
The quest of finding Hwa Heng Beef Noodles has been a long one. And I’m so in awe that the family decided to carry on their legacy and affect the lives of Singaporeans with the food they create. This is a bowl that wins the hearts of many!
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