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Ah Jie Hokkien Mee Review: New Gen Z-Run Stall In Ang Mo Kio

Ah Jie Hokkien Mee is a stall in Ang Mo Kio by Gen Zs

Hokkien mee stalls in Singapore are typically helmed by older hawkers, so it’s always exciting when a younger generation takes up the wok. One recent example of this is Ah Jie Hokkien Mee, an Ang Mo Kio stall said to be run by two Gen Zs.

Despite being the young kid on the block, the stall has already garnered many glowing reviews. We stopped by one afternoon to see if it lived up to the hype—or if it was simply another case of young hawkers being propped up by the media.

Food at Ah Jie Hokkien Mee

There’s only one dish on the menu here: the Hokkien Mee, which comes in $6, $8, and $10 portions. As we were feeling particularly peckish that day, we went for the largest option.

Unfortunately, the young hawkers were not at the stall during our visit.

We dug straight into the noodles, which were packed with the stock’s savoury goodness and a solid amount of wok hei. You could see some slightly charred bits of noodle or egg as well—more evidence that the dish had been thoroughly blessed by the wok. I did, however, wish there was more of a subtle sweetness that one would expect from a crustacean-centric dish like hokkien mee.

The texture of the noodles was interesting, for we found the yellow noodles and bee hoon to be firmer, more al dente than at your average hokkien mee place. Some may find the texture odd, but others will appreciate the distinct bite it adds to the dish.

The pillowy bits of pork lard, meanwhile, added bursts of fatty flavour. Should you so choose, you can add $1 to your order for more pieces of that crispy, fatty goodness.

As for the ingredients, there was a decent amount of them: five prawns, some cut-up sotong, and pork belly.

We had no issues with the seafood, but we found the pieces of pork belly to have a poor meat-to-fat ratio—with most leaning toward the fattier side of things.

The biggest letdown for us was the chilli. This particular sambal belachan was almost too distractingly sour, which meant that it did not meld well with the hokkien mee. It was as if this chilli was meant for another dish entirely.

Ambience at Ah Jie Hokkien Mee

Image credit: Christopher Seow

The stall is tucked away in a modest Ang Mo Kio coffeeshop with some decent food options, and yet it seemed like most diners were there for Ah Jie Hokkien Mee. There’s a decent amount of tables in the coffeeshop, so you shouldn’t have to wait too long to secure a table.

Ah Jie Hokkien Mee is an eight-minute walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT Station.

The verdict

Despite a few flaws, Ah Jie Hokkien Mee nevertheless serves up a solid plate of hokkien mee with plenty to like. We think it’s worth a shot, especially if you’re in the area.

For a look at how the best hokkien mee stalls craft their dish, read our what makes good hokkien mee feature. For an AMK cafe with mochi pancakes and gelato at nett prices, read our Ki-mochi coverage.

Address: 721 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-2823, Singapore 560721
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8:30pm
Website
Ah Jie Hokkien Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Marcus Neo.
This was an independent review by Eatbook.sg.

Ah Jie Hokkien Mee Review: Gen Z-Run Hokkien Mee Stall In Ang Mo Kio
  • 7.5/10
    Ah Jie Hokkien Mee Review: Gen Z-Run Hokkien Mee Stall In Ang Mo Kio - 7.5/10
7.5/10

Summary

Pros
– Flavourful, wok hei-filled hokkien mee
– Seafood ingredients were fresh
– Noodles were al dente

Cons
– Sour chilli was a mismatch for the dish
– Stock could have been sweeter

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8:30pm

Address: 721 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-2823, Singapore 560721

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