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I’ve been going back and forth about sharing this little secret of mine. Well, I guess it’s finally time to stop gatekeeping my all-time favourite yong tau foo stall near my neighbourhood. It’s none other than… (drum roll)… Mei Ji Niang Dou Foo 梅記釀豆腐 at Cheng San Market & Cooked Food Centre.
For the uninitiated, this market is located near eateries like Magic Kitchen, the ever-popular Lao Wu Ji Mutton Soup, and the renowned The Pine Garden cake shop.
For the past 10 years, my family has been returning to this stall whenever the yong tau foo craving strikes. This stall has been around for at least 12 years and it’s mostly handled by 3 ladies — I saw only 2 that day.
If you’re approaching Mei Ji Niang Dou Foo 梅記釀豆, remember to head to the queue to choose your ingredients first, before scurrying over to the main line with your bowls. The yong tau foo selection spans over 30 varieties, and sticks to the time-honoured classics — don’t expect any modern twists.
Each ingredient costs S$0.70, with a minimum of 6 pieces if you’re adding noodles for S$4.90. Want to indulge yourself? Enjoy it with Laksa gravy — it’s just S$1 more! I consider the pricing here to be affordable.
On a side note, the line moves pretty fast, so don’t worry about waiting for an insane amount of time.
Some of the fried ingredients get a quick spruce-up with a flash fry in the deep fryer, especially my favourite stuffed eggplant!
Soup lovers will adore the clear broth, which is clean tasting yet possesses a depth of flavour that’s perfectly seasoned. The best part? It doesn’t leave you feeling thirsty.
For those who like it dry (like myself), remember to load your saucers with the chilli and sweet sauce provided at the stall front. Mix everything up well, tuck in, and enjoy the little party in your mouth! My usual go-to combination is kway teow + yellow mee. Alternatively, you can enjoy that with bee hoon, too.
If Ang Mo Kio isn’t that much of a hassle to travel to, why not head down to Cheng San Market & Cooked Food Centre and give their yong tau foo a try? Who knows? It might become your favourite yong tau foo stall as well.
