I've been a loyal customer of Koung's Wanton Mee for years, ever since they were situated along Geylang Road. Today marks my first visit to their new location in Geylang East. Upon arrival at the bustling coffeeshop around 12:15 PM, it was evident that many diners were eager to savor their wanton mee. After a brief wait, I managed to secure a seat and promptly ordered a bowl of the $6 version, opting for extra noodles.
However, the waiting process proved to be quite challenging, as I ended up waiting a total of 45 minutes. Regrettably, this delay made me nearly 40 minutes late for my lunch break at work.
Now, onto the review:
Noodles: Unfortunately, the noodles fell short of my expectations. They were slightly clumped together, indicating that the water used for boiling them may not have been changed. While the texture was acceptable, the distinctive lard flavor that I remembered from previous visits seemed lacking.
Char Siew: The char siew, which was previously marinated and cooked to perfection using a convection oven, was disappointingly dry this time around. The flavor profile also seemed off.
Wanton: The serving of wantons consisted of only three small pieces.
While Koung's Wanton Mee used to receive a 5-star rating from me at their old location, this visit left much to be desired. The excessively long wait, coupled with the starchy noodles and dry char siew, was a letdown.
On a positive note, the new location offers ample parking space.
I'm unsure if I'll be inclined to give them another chance, but if I do, it will likely be during non-peak hours.
These observations are purely based on my personal experience, and I hope the owners take this feedback constructively for improvement. Cheers!
Koung's Wan Tan Mee
Address: 121 Geylang East Central, Singapore 380121
Opening Hours: 0800hrs - 1800hrs. Open Tues to Sun, Close on Monday
**Operational hours are subject to changes
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