Goodies & Co. Review: Wanton Mee With Char Siew, Sio Bak & Wantons At Only $3.50 At Boon Keng

And if you live in the North-East, you can now add Goodies & Co . to your list of affordable food options. Nestled within a quiet row of shophouses near Boon Keng MRT, this modest stall wows with their value-for-money selection, quality taste, and generous portions.

Crammed with slices of char siew, sio bak, as well as fried wontons, the Signature Wanton Noodle ($3.50) was a feast for the eyes. While the first bite brought a honeyed edge, the multiple layers of flavour in the meat slowly brought to light themselves, finishing off with a nuance of porky savouriness. The house-made sauce masked the noodles’ alkaline aftertaste with its marriage of luscious and salty flavours.

Couple that with the springy mee kia, I had a moreish treat that begged to be messily slurped down. The char siew was a hard act to follow, but the sio bak put up a worthy fight.

Dunk it in their chilli sauce and relish how the garlicky and citrusy nuances lend heft to it. That said, the lean sio bak lacked the oomph factor—there was no luxurious fattiness and shatteringly crisp skin—that all roast pork enthusiasts clamour for.

Similar to their wonton mee, the Bak Chor Mee ($3.50) was chock-full of elements. Besides a bountiful mound of mee pok, this filling bowl in addition featured minced meat, fishballs, fishcakes, and blanched pork slices. In its place were succulent shrimps, which jazzed up the bouncy mee pok with their textural contrast.

While the mee pok is sufficiently flavourful, you can up the ante by adding a dollop of sambal chilli. Redolent of hae bee hiam , this chilli paste bolstered the noodles with a potent kick of umami.

The spice-averse can breathe a sigh of relief with the Curry Chicken Noodles ($4) here as well. As this protein glided off my teeth, I detected faint tinges of ginger, cutting across the savoury curry with its earthy undertones. With the toppings, Goodies & Co. once again displayed their generous hand.

Not only was the chicken substantial, but their tau pok were served in thick wedges as well. Whether it’s the menu written on a chalkboard or photos of their dishes haphazardly displayed, Goodies & Co. ought to quickly relax anybody with its homely ambience. The verdict We often associate low prices with a dip in quality, but the converse is usually true when it comes to hawker food.

From traditional soon kueh to warm bowls of hot pot, there’s something for everyone here. 10 Geylang Bahru Food Centre Stalls To Try After Their Revamp Address: 989 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328147 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am to 10pm Goodies & Co. is not a halal-certified eatery.