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While Joo Chiat is far from short of great eats, its colourful culinary scene will soon lose an icon as long-time wanton mee shop Ang Moh Noodle House is slated to shutter come 31 Aug.
The establishment broke the news via a 31 Jul Facebook post, citing “staff shortages and [their] owners’ intention to retire” as reasons behind its impending closure. The team expressed “great regret and sadness” in bidding farewell, while thanking customers for their loyal support over the years.
“It has been a very interesting and challenging 14 years… but unfortunately age has caught up with us,” they shared in a follow-up comment. At the same time, they raised the possibility of handing down their brand and recipes, inviting interested parties to approach them for a discussion.
As Ang Moh Noodle House gets ready to wind down and take a final bow, let’s take a short stroll down memory lane.
First, why the quirky name? The shop’s roots can be traced all the way back to the 1960s, from one humble wanton mee pushcart along Joo Chiat Road. Peddling the noodles was a Chinese hawker fabled for his distinctly Caucasian features, prompting fans to nickname his stall “Ang Moh Noodles”.
Fast forward several decades, a move into its current shophouse and a change in hands later, the eatery has cemented itself as a Katong staple. Its claim to fame? Wonderfully old-school wanton mee loved by locals and tourists alike.
If you’ve never slurped up a bowl of Ang Moh’s noodles, now’s the time for a final hurrah. A reliable classic is their Signature Wanton Noodle (S$5/S$6/S$7), which sees springy noodles tossed in savoury sauce and topped with slices of char siew and a generous portion of silky wantons.
For a refreshing change in protein, go for the Beef Brisket Noodle (S$8.80) or the crispy Chicken Cutlet Noodle (S$6.50). And if you can’t get enough of their tasty wantons, a comforting bowl of Wanton Soup (S$5.20) or a plate of indulgent Fried Wanton (S$5.20) should do the trick.
We wish the team at Ang Moh Noodle House a happy retirement and all the best in their future endeavours. But while they’re still serving, don’t miss the chance to head down and treat yourself to one last fix.
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