Long House Popiah: In Search of the Best Popiah

February 21, 2010 | 25 Comments

Singapore Food Blog

How far will you go for the best popiah? When cravings call, we do crazy stuff like going to Ang Mo Kio for crabs, or queuing up half an hour for the best char kway teow.

I wanted the perfect popiah. And I didn’t care if I had to go all way to Toa Payoh Lorong 7 – just in search for the ultimate popiah at Long House.

I have tried Long House popiah at Bukit Timah Hawker Centre before, but they say you need to go Toa Payoh for the best. For someone who likes to explore new places, I’m a tad lazy when it comes to traveling for food. I mean, it’s acceptable when I’m in the area. But it’s kind of silly when you go all the way to Toa Payoh just for the popiah.

Was it worth the while? Yes, definitely.

Now where do we start? Everyone knows the legendary Long House Popiah. Homemade popiah skin with fresh ingredients, and it’s incredibly crunchy. If you fancy a popiah party at home, Long House sells their skin and fillings for DIY popiah too.

I always envisage throwing a popiah party. It seems to be so much fun: from filling the popiah skin with lots of ingredients, to wrapping of the popiah, and admiring the piece of art, before gulping it down in a bite. What’s there not to like about popiah party?

Okay maybe less the wrapping part since I’m a lazy bum. I probably will go for the crispy Kuay Pie Tee instead. The same awesome fillings in the crispy shells. Happiness now comes in the form of a crispy cup.

Now tell me, where is your favorite place for popiah?

Restaurant Review
Blk 22 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh
#01-03 Toa Payoh Food Centre
Tel: +65 9171 7157
Closed: Mon & Tue

Comments

25 Responses to “Long House Popiah: In Search of the Best Popiah”

Angeline
February 21st, 2010 @ 11:07 am

Try Qi Ji popiah next time!!
emily
February 21st, 2010 @ 1:41 pm

hello! there’s a super good one at joo chiat, that makes their own popiah skin. i think it can be a serious contender for best popiah ever =)
kitsune shoujo
February 21st, 2010 @ 3:53 pm

i was *just* about to mention the Joo Chiat joint (which is a stone’s throw from my home)! ^ ^

that’s the bestest popiah i’ve had too… it’s called Kway Guan Huat… and i just realised they have their own website!

http://www.joochiatpopiah.com/
ai wei
February 21st, 2010 @ 4:17 pm

KL, drop by Lot10 Hutong. you can get the best popiah, best hokkien mee, best porridge and watever best there
emily
February 21st, 2010 @ 6:09 pm

kitsune shoujo: yes that’s the one! the website is so cute!
ladyironchef
February 21st, 2010 @ 9:08 pm

Angeline: I knew that you was going to say that. HAHA the next time i go funan, i am going to try it

emily & Kitsune: Yea i tried that one before, http://bit.ly/cyEAbG bestest popiah? really?

aiwei: Not fair, it’s like 300km away from me. why don’t you come over? haha
Johnson
February 22nd, 2010 @ 1:03 am

Qi Ji
JY
February 22nd, 2010 @ 1:55 am

Where is Long House popiah in Bukit Timah, the exact address? I didn’t know they have a branch in Bkt Timah!
Betty @ The Hungry Girl
February 22nd, 2010 @ 5:47 am

Ooh I’d love to come to your Popiah party, if you throw one! Hehe. I’ve only ever tried Popiah once and I thought that it was so incredible! No doubt this place is even more amazing!
ladyironchef
February 22nd, 2010 @ 7:38 am

Johnson: Roger that, that will be the next place in search of the best popiah : )

JY: The other branch is in Bukit Timah Hawker centre. But from what I heard, it’s like a franchise branch of sorts by the owner’s sister.

Betty: You only tried it once? what a shame! it’s like the perfect wrap. haha the next time you come to Singapore, must have a lot of popiahs
julie
February 22nd, 2010 @ 10:29 am

it has to be the one at chomp chomp, serangoon gardens.
Ju (The Little Teochew)
February 22nd, 2010 @ 11:55 am

OMG. That popiah has my name on it!!
Angeline
February 22nd, 2010 @ 3:02 pm

HAHA. You make sure you do!
I’ve been eating it for mths! lol.
Remember to ask for more crispy bits if you go.
ladyironchef
February 23rd, 2010 @ 12:39 am

julie: Sad to say, i haven been to chomp chomp before. but which stall is it?

Ju: Where got yr name?

Angeline: I know, after you rave about it, i must try it, some day. lol
SamuelGoh
February 23rd, 2010 @ 9:06 am

Qi Ji popiah!

Or go to Queensway food centre, the really old one. I think their popiah is good.
ladyironchef
February 23rd, 2010 @ 11:21 pm

samuel: Okay have to try Qi ji soon, queensway which stall is it?
Sharon
February 24th, 2010 @ 1:23 pm

QI JI! Skin not too thick and it’s juicy! )

& I love the DIY popiah from lao beijing (I think it’s not on the menu)
ladyironchef
February 25th, 2010 @ 9:37 am

Sharon: It’s not on the menu? then how did u have it?
Sharon
February 25th, 2010 @ 5:06 pm

i know abt it thru my cousin. she frequent there. If you wanna try, you just tell them DIY popiah, they will know which one u referring to.
ladyironchef
February 25th, 2010 @ 5:15 pm

sharon: okay dokie. but i don’t think i will go to Lao beijing for a meal, don’t really appeals to me. maybe one day if i want to discover the diy popiah. haha
foodlovee
February 27th, 2010 @ 9:59 pm

Have tried Qi ji,Kway Guat Huat(joo chiat)didn’t quite like it.I like Long Hse Popiah the filling is so very hot.And another I prefer would be Glory(East Coast Rd) but eggy skin very nice.
ladyironchef
March 1st, 2010 @ 9:50 pm

foodlovee: Glory at east coast where?
OLH
March 11th, 2011 @ 9:10 pm

Closed on every Mondays
joseph
October 4th, 2011 @ 3:59 pm

what is the openning hrs for the long house popiah at bukit timah?
Ivy Lee
February 11th, 2012 @ 10:10 pm

I have tried their DIY free delivery service, it was excellent! Value for money with $68 for 10 pax that comes with popiah and kueh pie tee cups. They can order online via their website too! http://www.oldlonghouse.tk