Beef Up Review: Muslim-Owned Taiwanese Beef Noodles And Street Food At Toa Payoh

Thankfully, Muslims looking to get their fix of halal beef noodles now have another venue in the form of Beef Up . Kicked off by three friends, this Toa Payoh stall utilises recipes from the owner’s mother who is a Taiwanese; making this as authentic a taste as you can get.

Muslim-Owned Taiwanese Beef Noodles And Street Food At Toa Payoh Food at Beef Up Naturally, we had to get to get the Beef Noodle (from $6.50) first. Despite us ordering the regular bowl, we were surprised to find that it was huge . It was bigger than my palm, so I can’t imagine how the large one would even be.

Taste-wise, the beef brisket chunks were tender and came in generous portions. I especially loved the broth, as it had a smooth consistency but delivered strong notes of umami.

Maybe it’s ‘cause we got the thicker you mian , but I felt that they could have been chewier to complement.the soft beef. They as well have a Braised Chicken Noodle ($4) , which comes with braised chicken, braised egg and pickled greens.

While I liked the taste of the chicken, the dish failed to impress, as the consistency was all over the place. The sambal did not mix well with the prohibition mian noodles, and made it too unctuous for my liking. Depending on how you like your chicken, the Chicken Cutlet ($4.50) might be a hit-or-miss for some.

The dish comes with a liberal amount of chicken chunks and one of these powder toppings: Black Pepper Plum Seaweed Wasabi While the chicken itself was juicy, I thought they could have cut down on the batter. The coating didn’t stick fully on the chicken, which led to a mouthfeel that had an overly floury taste.

Ambience at Beef Up Located in Grains & Hops Food Court Bistro, Beef Up is neighbours with Fatty Bom Bom – so you can expect a similar ambience. One thing I did like was the chill atmosphere, courtesy of the dim lights and low footfall.

There’s in addition a good variety of seating options here, from high stools to round tables, making it a versatile hangout spot for casual dates or dinner sessions with friends. The portions here are large and their beef noodles are definitely worth the trip. Admittedly, some tweaks to the recipes are in order to bring them to the next level.

But if you’re looking for affordable and decent food in Toa Payoh, the humble stall is a good bet. Address: 978 Toa Payoh North, #02-01, Grains & Hops Food Court Bistro, Singapore 319001 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm, Sat 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm Tel: 9839 1172 Website Beef Up is a Muslim-owned eatery.