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I used to go to school around the Hougang area despite living a few continents away, so when I came back for nostalgia’s sake, I chanced upon Sing Hi Fry.
Sing Hi Fry is located in Yen Fei Lai Eating House at Hougang Block 322, the coffeeshop with menus adorning its pillars.
I then turned to Facebook to access the popularity of this stall, to which I read many positive reviews, praising its bold flavour. As I am easily influenced, this sold it for me as I waited in line to order.
What to order at Sing Hi Fry
The Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles (S$5 for Small, S$7 for Large) was the dish that had the most hype about it (or maybe because the Facebook group’s name was literally Hokkien Mee Hunting…), hence I ordered the S$5 portion.
When my number was called, I did a double-take, as the smallest portion looked big enough to be shared amongst 2 people at least.
The hokkien mee was wetter than most versions that I’ve tried, and I loved this. They retained the rich umami taste that gave me a strong first impression upon first bite. With every subsequent bite, the wok-hei flavour not only remained, but became much more pronounced.
I look forward to the sprinkles of pork lard in my hokkien mee with every order, and I was slightly disappointed when I could not find much in this dish. Nevertheless, I found that the pork lard was crispy and irresistibly fragrant.
The pork belly really stole the show, with its edges being delightfully firmer, and the middle having that fatty richness I loved. It was tender, and my only qualm was that I wished that Sing Hi Fry included more.
I tend to stay away from prawns, because they make my throat scratchy and itchy, but as a solo diner today, I sacrificed myself for the greater good — to write this article. There were 3 prawns, not especially plump, but decently sized.
Perhaps I’m not the best person to ask to review the prawns, but I did not find that they packed much flavour in them and was disappointed when it was not as juicy as I expected.
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I knew from Facebook that they had an Oyster Omelette (S$5 for Small, S$7 for Large) option and spent a good minute looking for it on the menu, only to panic because it wasn’t there, and realise it was below the hokkien mee menu. Do take note that it’s only available after noon.
Those who know me know that I am a die-hard fan of anything oyster and anything egg. Hence, this was essentially heaven on a plate for me. Sing Hi Fry had a good number of oysters (I counted 6, 1 was already in my stomach when I took this photo), and they tasted especially fresh and briny.
For S$5, this omelette was rather large and had a savoury mouthfeel rather than creamy. My only gripe with this dish was that I found it to be slightly oilier than I would have preferred it.
Who is Sing Hi Fry best for?
It is best for diners who love smoky hokkien mee and for anyone wanting a dish with strong, punchy flavours.
How to get there?
Sing Hi Fry is located along Hougang Avenue 5. The nearest MRT station is Hougang (NE14), and you should take Exit B for the shortest route. Alternatively, you can take a bus and alight at this bus stop: Blk 308.
Do we recommend Sing Hi Fry?
Yes. The silky noodles and rich broth make it a dish worth buying again. The freshness of the oysters and the crispiness of the oyster omelette produce a symphony of flavours in your mouth and it is definitely worth checking out.
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