Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun Review: Crayfish And Pacific Clam Prawn Hor Fun At Chinatown

From Hong Lim Food Centre to Maxwell Food Centre, there lies a treasure trove of old-school Singaporean hawker dishes served at affordable rates. Another stall to add to your bucket list of must-try Chinatown stalls is Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun .

Boasting an illustrious 40-year history, the hawker stall has garnered a loyal following with its highly affordable seafood Ipoh hor fun . Crayfish And Pacific Clam Prawn Hor Fun Food at Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun The star attraction is the signature Crayfish Prawn Hor Fun ($11) .

A generous helping of kway teow is served with thick prawn slices, chye sim , and two halves of a crayfish. Unlike our local hor fun , Ipoh hor fun omits egg in the preparation of the gravy.

The sauce, therefore, lacks both the egg white flowers and silky texture synonymous with hor fun . Ipoh hor fun is further distinguished by its thin and flavourless kway teow .

Stewed in a robust stock of prawns, prawn heads, and chicken bones, the umami-rich sauce married well with the bland noodles. With every nook and cranny of its shell brimming with plump meat, it was a challenge for me to lift the crayfish with my chopsticks. Thankfully, Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun uses only fresh crayfish which beckons enticingly with its succulent meat and company texture.

The flavour profile of crayfish is comparable to lobster, but with a lighter crustacean sweetness and more pronounced brininess. Unlike the razor-thin versions offered by some stalls, every slice of prawn here was sufficiently succulent, enabling you to experience light resistance as you sink your teeth into the meat.

Feel free as well to dunk your prawn and crayfish into the chilli sauce. If you desire a more nuanced taste to your hor fun , add a dollop of chilli sauce to the gravy to supply it a piquant zing and more full-bodied savour.

It’s rare to find Pacific clams served with hor fun , especially at a hawker centre, so we were surprised to discover Pacific Clam Prawn Hor Fun ($7) on their menu. Just like their Crayfish Prawn Hor Fun, a generous amount of prawn slices and Pacific razor clams peppered the kway teow .

Being an avid fan of wontons, I was keen to dig into the five large wontons swimming in their Fresh Prawn Wanton Soup ($3) . Ambience at Tuck Kee Sah Ipoh Hor Fun Having lunch at the popular Hong Lim Food Centre is usually a daunting challenge of navigating around snaking queues and desperately searching for free seats to chope.

If, like me, you are uncomfortable in crowded areas, it is best to visit before noon or opt for takeaways instead. 14 Best Hong Lim Food Centre Stalls For Michelin-Approved Curry Mee, Cheap Min Jiang Kueh And More The verdict Though the food isn’t mind-blowingly spectacular, it is undeniable that Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun stands as one of Singapore’s cheapest places to enjoy crayfish hor fun . Address: 531A Upper Cross Street, #02-40, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, Singapore 051531 Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am to 2:45pm Tel: 9826 2083 Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun is not a halal eatery.