Long Ji Wanton Mee: Another in Whampoa

January 17, 2009 | 9 Comments

If you remember, I wrote on the Joo Chiat wanton mee saga in Whampoa market before, with the two stalls claiming that they are the original from Joo Chiat. This time round, I saw this Long Ji stall which is on the outside row of the market. Since i’ve both the Joo Chiat stalls (middle row of market), I decided to give this a try.

The wanton mee was disappointing. The pictures looked nice yes, this was my first time testing out my new macro lens back then, so I had this way back in November! The two key factors in a good wanton, the springy noodle, and the good char siew were sorely missing. To be frank, the wanton mee was so mediocre that I couldn’t really remember how it tasted like.

There’s another wanton mee stall in the market if i’m not mistaken, will try that the next time! I think you’ll be better off trying either one of the Joo Chiat stalls than Long Ji’s. Well, i may be wrong, since it’s my personal preference, if you’ve try this one before let me hear from you!

Long Ji Wanton mee
Block 90 Whampoo Drive
#01-11 Whampoo Drive food centre

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9 Responses to “Long Ji Wanton Mee: Another in Whampoa”

  1. Virtousity
    January 23rd, 2009 @ 10:38 am

    Hi i happen to live in the area and i will say the wanton noodle at the back of the market taste way better compared to Long Ji. The other store is located at the corner of the market facing the shophouses with the cake shop directly opposite it. Take note it only opens for business in the evening.

  2. Joy Yap
    February 1st, 2009 @ 4:41 pm

    I tried the Joo Chiat wanton mee today and it was disapointing to say the least. It looks quite good but once you taste it is way too salty and tasteless. Consistency of the noodle is ok. The wantons taste like rubber.

  3. ladyironchef
    February 4th, 2009 @ 8:13 pm

    virousity: which stall is it? any names? haha

    joy yap: ahh.. did you try the other one? the 1.90 stall.

  4. virtousity
    February 6th, 2009 @ 10:41 pm

    Just had it the other day. its called Xing Lai Lai. only drawback is it only opens for business in the evening. For rojak, think u can try Man Ting Fang at the back too. The fritters are much fresher =D

  5. ladyironchef
    February 7th, 2009 @ 12:18 pm

    virtousity: okay! i remember the name, will try it next time. Man ting fang, hmm, everybody goes for hover, that i didn’t know there’s actually another rojak stall behind. thanks for the tip!

  6. Whampoa Kid
    May 10th, 2009 @ 5:46 am

    Being a hawker assistant in Whampoa Makan Place, I really prefer Joo Chiat Lane. Xing Lai Lai noodles is not as springy but their shui jiao is good. Try it. :)

  7. ladyironchef
    May 10th, 2009 @ 9:17 am

    whampoa kid: yeah i blog about Joo chiat lane before, http://www.ladyironchef.com/2008/07/17/joo-chiat-wanton-mee-saga/ so any more tips or behind-the-scenes-gossips? lol

  8. Whampoa Kid
    May 11th, 2009 @ 5:39 am

    lady iron chef: i tried to ask around to find out which store is the first Joo chiat wanton mee but no one seems to know the answer. although i do know the auntie from joo chiat lane, i didn’t ask her. the daughter of 1.90 joo chiat order food from me before for a couple of times. i didn’t ask her as well. :X

  9. Cheryl
    September 25th, 2010 @ 2:11 am

    i quite like the one at six ave, maxwell, and tiong bahru! :)

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