Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee at Old Airport Road Food Centre
Location: 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-35, Singapore 390051
Floor 1 · Old Airport Road Food Centre
Michelin-recommended wanton mee stall with roots stretching back to the 1940s, now in its fourth generation.
Michelin-recommended wanton mee stall with roots stretching back to the 1940s, now in its fourth generation.
Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee is a name that carries the weight of heritage, with a history reaching back to the 1940s and a recipe handed down through four generations of dedication. Michelin-recommended, the stall at Old Airport Road Food Centre is a pilgrimage site for wanton mee lovers who appreciate springy noodles tossed in a distinctive chilli sauce, plump handmade wantons and tender char siew. The broth, light yet deeply savoury, completes a bowl that is both comforting and memorable. The menu keeps things focused, offering wanton mee in dry or soup versions with options to add extra wantons or char siew. There is no need for a sprawling menu when the core product is this good, and regulars will tell you that simplicity is part of the charm. The queue, though often long, moves with the efficiency of a family that has been doing this for decades. Make your way to Old Airport Road Food Centre for a taste of Singapore hawker history at Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee. Four generations of know-how in every bowl, and well worth the wait.Operating Hours
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Suhaimi
My kind of noodles, it is very heavy on flavour with the sauces and chilli. Ordered during off peak, so it was no pressure. Didn't ask for size. Assumed $4. It's a must eat with chilli. Best part it's at old airport hawker where there is many selection of food choices.
Rachel
Most of the common comments for this food stall is bad service. Yes. I do agreed, currently running by a adult man n women. Women taking order n service is like life is so bad to her, not complain but just suggest her to be more cheerful n …
Qadir
As with everything else, you'll have lovers and haters and you'll have good days and bad. …
Priya
Came on a public holiday (Hari Raya Puasa), so obviously the queues are long, but it took about 30minutes (there were 9 people infront of me). The timing is subjective to the amount of food that you order, but it takes an estimate of …
Oscar
Personally felt that the standard has dropped. Noodles, wanton and char siew all tasted soso. Noodles is so spicy despite …
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Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A brightly lit food stall with a large red sign displaying the name of the establishment in both Chinese and English. Below the sign, a menu board features images of various noodle dishes with prices. To the left, a smaller sign reads "ALL ARE WELCOME." To the right, a man stands looking towards the stall. The stall appears to be a self-service operation, as indicated by a sign that says "Self Service Please 'Q' Up."
Hougang Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle
A brightly lit food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the sign is a menu board showcasing various noodle dishes with pictures and prices. A person is standing in front of the stall, facing away from the camera. Various promotional materials and awards are displayed on the stall's counter.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A food stall with a large red sign displaying the name "Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee" in both Chinese and English. Below the sign is a menu board with pictures of various noodle dishes. To the right, there is a sign indicating operating hours from 8 am to 10:30 pm. Further to the right, there are advertisements for Deliveroo and Tiger beer, as well as a hiring notice for restaurant workers.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A man stands in front of a food stall with a large red sign that reads "Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee". Below the sign, a display shows various dishes with their prices. The stall appears to be open for business, with food preparation areas visible.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A red sign with gold Chinese characters and English text reads "Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee". Below the sign is a display of food items with prices. To the right of the food display, operating hours are listed as "8am - 10.30pm".
Hougang Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle
A food stall with a large red sign displaying the name of the stall in Chinese and English. Below the sign is a menu board with pictures and prices of various noodle dishes. There are also several promotional posters and signs. The stall appears to be a self-service establishment.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A red sign with Chinese characters and English text reads "Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee". Below the sign is a menu board displaying various dishes with pictures and prices. The operating hours are listed as 8am - 10.30pm.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the sign are pictures of various noodle dishes with prices. There are also several awards and recommendations displayed. The stall appears to be a self-service operation.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A brightly lit food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the sign is a menu board featuring images and prices of various noodle dishes, fried wontons, and soups. Operating hours are listed as 8am to 10:30pm. A sign also indicates to inform staff if chili is not desired.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Food Stall
A food stall with a red awning displaying the name "Hua Kee Hougang Famous" in English and Chinese. Below the awning is a menu board with pictures and descriptions of various dishes, along with prices. There are also several awards and recognitions displayed on the board. The counter area shows utensils and a QR code for ordering.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A brightly lit food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the main sign is a menu board with pictures and prices of various noodle dishes. The stall appears to be busy with staff preparing food behind the counter. There are also signs indicating operating hours and a notice about chilli.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the sign is a menu board with pictures of various dishes and their prices. Two men are standing in front of the stall.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A storefront for a food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the main sign, a menu board shows pictures and prices of various noodle dishes and side dishes. Two men are visible in front of the stall, one looking towards the camera and the other facing away. The stall appears to be a self-service establishment.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee
A brightly lit food stall with a large red sign displaying the business name in Chinese and English. Below the sign, a menu board features images and descriptions of various noodle dishes and side dishes. Several awards and commendations are displayed on the lower part of the stall. A pink sign with "Happy New Year" and prices is also visible.
Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle
A food stall with a large red sign displaying the name of the stall in Chinese and English, along with pictures of wonton noodles. Below the main sign is a menu with various noodle dishes and their prices. To the right of the menu is a large promotional poster with awards and recommendations. The stall itself is visible behind the signs, with cooking equipment and ingredients.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton
A food stall with a large red sign that reads "Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton" in English and Chinese. Below the sign are several pictures of food items with their names and prices. There are also various awards and certifications displayed. A person is visible behind the counter, and stacks of plastic trays are in the foreground.
Prawn Noodles
A bowl of prawn noodles with several large prawns, noodles, and a savory broth. There are two small dishes of chili and soy sauce on the side, and a spoon and chopsticks are placed on the table. A table number '14' is visible.
Noodles with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with char siu (barbecued pork), crispy fried shallots, and green vegetables. Several wontons are visible around the edges of the bowl. A small green bowl of soup is in the background. The table surface has a patterned placemat.
Wonton Soup
A close-up shot of a hand holding a bright green spoon filled with a wonton and broth. The wonton is large and appears to be filled with meat. The broth is a light yellow-green color. In the background, a white bowl with noodles and some bamboo shoots is visible. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with a light-colored wooden table and a dark tray.
Table of Food and Drinks
A table laden with various dishes and drinks, including noodles, rice, soup, and beverages in plastic cups. The cups have a logo with a cartoon character.
Street Food Meal
A table laden with a variety of street food dishes and drinks. In the foreground, an orange plate holds several skewers of grilled meat satay, accompanied by cubes of rice cake, sliced cucumbers, and red onions. A bowl of peanut sauce is centrally placed. To the right, a bright yellow bowl contains a serving of noodles in a creamy curry broth, with an orange spoon and chopsticks resting nearby. Behind these, a white plate displays grilled chicken wings with a small dish of red chili sauce and a lime wedge. Two tall plastic cups filled with a light green beverage, likely sugarcane juice, with red straws complete the spread.
Noodles with Char Siu and Vegetables
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, likely Chinese style. The noodles are yellow and curly, mixed with pieces of char siu (barbecued pork), green vegetables, and possibly some chili. A white spoon rests on top of the noodles, and dark chopsticks are positioned across the bowl.
Noodle Soup and Drink
A bowl of noodle soup with green vegetables and a clear drink with ice and a straw are on a yellow table. Red chopsticks and a green spoon are next to the bowl. In the background, people are seated at tables in what appears to be an outdoor food court.
Noodles with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of noodles topped with slices of char siu (barbecued pork), fried wontons, and green vegetables. A small bowl of wonton soup is visible below the main dish, along with a pair of green chopsticks.
Noodles with Char Siu
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles with char siu (barbecued pork) and some greens. A large green spoon is scooping some of the noodles and pork. The noodles are yellow and curly, and the pork is sliced thinly and appears glazed.
Wonton Noodles
A bowl of wonton noodles topped with char siu (barbecued pork) and a dollop of chili sauce. A bright green spoon is in the bowl. The table has a yellow surface with a circled number '2' visible in the background.
Braised Chicken Feet Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with braised chicken feet, green vegetables, and sliced chilies. A bright green spoon is visible in the bowl.
Noodles and Vegetables
A close-up shot of two plates of food on a table. In the foreground, a blue plate holds blanched green vegetables topped with crispy fried shallots and garlic, served in a savory sauce. In the background, a white bowl contains a serving of noodles with slices of char siu (barbecued pork), wontons, and green vegetables. A cup with a logo and text is also visible, along with chopsticks and a spoon.
Wonton Noodle Dish
A close-up shot of a wonton noodle dish. Red chopsticks are holding a golden-brown wonton above a bowl of noodles, char siu (barbecued pork), and green vegetables. A green bowl of liquid is visible in the upper left corner.
Stir-fried Bok Choy with Crispy Toppings
A close-up shot of a plate of stir-fried bok choy, generously topped with crispy fried shallots or garlic. The vegetables are glistening with a savory sauce. In the background, a bowl of noodles with char siu pork is visible.
Noodles with Chopsticks and Spoon
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, with a white spoon and dark chopsticks resting on top. The noodles appear to be wide and flat, coated in a savory sauce with visible chili flakes. The dish is presented in a white bowl.
Noodles with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with slices of char siu (barbecued pork), wontons, green vegetables, and crispy fried shallots. The noodles appear to be flat and wide. A green utensil is partially visible in the upper right corner.
Noodles with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with slices of char siu (barbecued pork), green vegetables, and wontons. A small green bowl of broth is visible in the background, along with green chopsticks resting on the rim of the noodle bowl. The table surface has a wood grain pattern and a circular marking with the number '65' inside.
Noodles with Dumplings and Soup
A bowl of noodles topped with sliced meat, greens, and dumplings, served with a side of soup on a tray. A spoon and chopsticks are placed on the tray. The tray has a patterned surface and text that reads "Every diner deserves a clean table" and "Return your trays and crockery".
Laksa
A close-up shot of a bowl of laksa, a spicy noodle soup. The soup is a rich orange color and contains white noodles, fried tofu puffs, and what appears to be a hard-boiled egg. The dish is garnished with dried herbs. Orange chopsticks are visible in the bowl.
Noodles with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles. The noodles are thin and yellow, topped with char siu (barbecued pork) and green vegetables. Several fried wontons are visible at the bottom of the bowl. A pair of light blue chopsticks rests on the rim of the orange bowl.
Noodles with Char Siu
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, likely wonton noodles, with pieces of char siu (barbecued pork) being lifted by chopsticks and a spoon. The noodles are thin and appear to be coated in a sauce. The char siu is reddish-brown and has a slightly caramelized appearance. The bowl is light blue and made of plastic.
Hougang Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle Stall
A food stall with a prominent red sign displaying "Hougang Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle" in both Chinese and English. Below the sign, a menu board shows pictures of various noodle dishes with prices. A woman stands facing the stall, looking at the menu. Various promotional posters and signs are displayed, including one that says "Singapore Top 10 Best Foods". There are also tables and stools in the foreground, along with trash bins.
Char Siu Noodles
A close-up shot of char siu (barbecued pork) being lifted with chopsticks from a bowl of noodles. The pork is thinly sliced and appears glazed. The noodles are yellow and thin, mixed with some green vegetables and dumplings. The dish is in a clear plastic container.
Noodles with Meat and Greens
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, likely a savory dish, with pieces of meat and green vegetables mixed in. The noodles appear to be wide and flat, coated in a sauce. A white spoon rests in the bowl, and a pair of wooden chopsticks are placed across the top. The bowl is set on a textured placemat.
Kitchenette with stacked bowls and containers
A view of a commercial kitchen area with stainless steel surfaces. Stacks of red and white bowls are visible on shelves, along with various containers and kitchen equipment. A sign with Chinese characters and a hygiene checklist is attached to a metal surface on the left. A calendar is partially visible on the upper right.
Stir-fried Greens with Crispy Garlic
A plate of stir-fried green vegetables, likely bok choy, served in a savory sauce and topped with a generous portion of crispy fried garlic bits. The vegetables are bright green and appear tender. The dish is presented on a light purple plate.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Dipping Sauce and Lime
A plate of grilled chicken wings is served with a small pink dish of red dipping sauce and a lime wedge. The chicken wings are glossy and appear to be glazed, with some char marks from grilling. The dipping sauce is a vibrant orange-red color with visible specks of herbs or spices. A lime, cut in half with one half showing its zest, sits on the plate next to the sauce. The plate is white and disposable, and the background is a light yellow surface.
Food Menu with Operating Hours
A close-up of a food stall menu displaying various dishes with their prices and operating hours. The menu features images and names of dishes like Fried Wanton, Oyster Sauce Vegetables, Wanton Soup, and Dumpling Soup. The operating hours are listed as 8 am to 10:30 pm.
Restaurant Advertisements and Menu
A wall display featuring various advertisements and a menu for a hawker stall. The advertisements include awards, press mentions from The Business Times and The Green Book, and promotional graphics. A section of the display shows a menu with prices for dishes like Wanton Noodle, Dumping Soup, and Wanton Hor Fun.
Noodle Dish with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with slices of char siu (barbecued pork), green vegetables, and wontons. A green spoon and a red chopstick are visible at the top left of the bowl. The dish appears to be saucy.
Hougang Traditional Famous Wanton Noodles
A food stall with a large red sign displaying the name of the stall in both Chinese and English. Below the main sign, there are pictures of various noodle dishes with their prices. To the right, there is a large promotional poster with awards and recommendations, including "Singapore Top 10 Wanton Mee" and "Recommended by Viewers". There are also signs indicating "Self Service" and "Please Queue".
Hawker Stall Recommendations
A colorful sign displays recommendations and awards for a hawker stall. It features images of food items like fried wontons and dumpling soup, along with accolades such as "Singapore Top 10 Wanton Mee" and "Recommended by Viewers." The sign also indicates "Self Service" and "Please 'Q' Up."
Food stall with menu and awards
A food stall displaying a menu with various noodle dishes and awards. The menu items include Wanton Hor Fun, Dumpling Noodle, Fried Wanton Noodle, Shredded Chicken Noodle with Mushroom, and Wanton Noodle. The stall has received recognition such as
Noodles with Char Siu and Wontons
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles, likely wonton noodles, served with char siu (barbecued pork) and wontons. The noodles are thin and golden brown, piled high in the bowl. Visible ingredients include slices of char siu, wontons, and some green vegetables. A yellow spoon and red chopsticks rest on the side of the bowl. In the background, a small green bowl contains a clear broth with another yellow spoon. The table surface is a light yellow color.
Noodles with Char Siu
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with slices of char siu (barbecued pork), fried shallots, and greens. A small bowl of soup is visible to the left.
Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle Stall
A food stall with a large illuminated sign displaying "Traditional Famous Wanton Noodle" in English and Chinese, along with pictures of various noodle dishes. Below this, a menu board shows more food options with prices. To the right, a separate stall displays assorted cut fruits and drinks. Several people are visible, some ordering food. The stall also features promotional posters and signage.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Food Stall
A food stall with a large red banner displaying the name "Hua Kee Hougang Famous" in both Chinese and English. Below the banner is a menu board showcasing various noodle dishes with pictures and prices. Several awards and recommendations, including Michelin and Singapore Top 10, are displayed. The stall also offers takeaway options and has a QR code for ordering.
Hua Kee Hougang Famous Food Stall Menu
A food stall menu board displaying various noodle dishes, fried items, and soups. The menu features images and names of dishes like Wanton Noodle, Dumpling Noodle, Chicken Feet Noodle, Fried Wanton, and Oyster Sauce Vegetables, with prices listed. Below the main menu, there are several recommendation plaques and awards, including 'Singapore Best Foods' and 'CEOs' Hawker Guide'. A person is visible in the background behind the counter.
Restaurant Awards and Recommendations
A collage of awards, recommendations, and news clippings for a hawker stall, likely specializing in Wanton Mee. The display includes a "Recommended by Viewers" award, a "Business Times CEOs' Hawker Guide" feature, a "Green Book Best Food Awards 2013/14" certificate, and a "Featured in Only the Best" sticker. There are also newspaper clippings and a "Rated 2013" award from Makansutra. The stall's name, "Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wan Ton Mee," is prominently displayed on several items.
Food and Awards Display
A display board featuring various food items, awards, and reviews. The top section shows images of noodle dishes with prices. Below, there are several accolades including "Singapore Top 10 Wanton Mee", Michelin recognition, and features from "The Business Times" and "Makansutra". The bottom section includes newspaper clippings and a certificate.
Hougang Famous Wanton Noodle Sign
A sign in Chinese and English announces that Hougang Famous Wanton Noodle has relocated to #01-35. It also states, "Pls let us know if you don't want chilli" and indicates a charge of +20¢ for takeaway packaging. The sign is partially obscured by a container of green chopsticks with yellow tips and green plastic spoons.
Wonton Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of wonton noodles, with a wonton being lifted by red chopsticks. A green spoon and a small bowl of soup are also visible.
Noodles with Wontons and Char Siu
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles being lifted with green chopsticks. The noodles are thin and appear to be coated in a savory sauce. Visible in the bowl are several wontons, some slices of char siu (barbecued pork), and green leafy vegetables. A small green bowl containing a light-colored liquid, likely soup, is visible in the background. The table surface is a light wood grain pattern.
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