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Get $4 Handmade Ban Mian At This Popular MacPherson Eatery Till 12AM

Yi Xuan Handmade Banmian Eating House is popular in MacPherson

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I love a good bowl of ban mian, so I was excited after stumbling upon Yi Xuan Handmade Banmian Eating House in a video recommended on my Instagram feed. This MacPherson eatery, which has been around for more than 20 years, is popular for its handmade noodle dishes.

Yi Xuan is located under a HDB block along Circuit Road, in the sleepy MacPherson estate. If you’re taking the train, alight at Mattar MRT Station, which is a short six-minute walk away.

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The cheapest option is the Ban Mian Dry, priced at just $4. This hearty dish features a generous portion of handmade noodles, topped with minced pork, ikan bilis, and fresh greens, accompanied by a small bowl of soup. Online reviews praise the ban mian for its silky-smooth texture and nostalgic, old-school taste.

If you prefer soup, the Ban Mian Soup ($4) is a great choice for rainy days. The broth is on the lighter side, but you can top up $1 for extra ikan bilis if you want more flavour.

Other popular mains include Tom Yum Ban Mian ($5), Prawn U-Mian ($5), and Sour & Spicy Noodle ($4.50).

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We recommend getting a plate of Dumplings to share. Priced at $5.50 for eight and $6.50 for 10, these handmade dumplings are available steamed or fried. According to Google reviews, they’re packed with juicy, well-seasoned meat, and the skin is neither too thick nor floury.

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Yi Xuan Handmade Banmian Eating House opens till 12am daily, making it the perfect supper spot!

In other noodle-related content, check out our Gan Lao Zai review for chilli crab noodles in the CBD. Otherwise, read our wet market feature, where we explore how these traditional markets are becoming a dying trade—and why they still matter to our community.

Address: 35 Circuit Road, Singapore 370035
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12am
Yi Xuan Handmade Banmian Eating House is not a halal-certified eatery.

Feature image adapted from L L and wen via Google Maps

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.

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