in the past year, the lack of decent bak chor mee in the vicinity and the michelin star attained by tai hwa (damn you, 90 minute queues!!) has forced me to turn to other noodle dishes when the craving hits.
the thai wanton mee from @soi19thaiwantonmee answers this craving very, very admirably. qq noodles, slippery soupy wanton, crunchy fried dumpling, waxy thai sausage, crisp veg - the dish is a melange of textures that works so well. even chili is optional - the noodles are tossed in a sweet gravy with a slight hint of fish sauce that is irresistible. i wish it opened for dinner so i could eat it more regularly, but it is a tad oily so some self-restraint would be appropriate too.
thinking about this dish as I type this - perhaps it shall be Monday’s lunch 🤤