Cowboy Charcoal Grill – Good Prawn Mee from a Western Stall!

Cowboy Charcoal Grill is a western stall in Kovan Food Centre. They have an extensive menu which even comprises Prawn Mee. I have heard pretty good things about their Western food but their prawn mee was what brought me here ultimately.

As with most Western stalls these days, there are tons of options on the menu. I ordered the Prawn Mee (Regular @ $5, Large @ $6.8). I went for the large option which got me an extra prawn (3 total) and a serving of lalas. The Western menu tempted me enough to get the Cowboy Grilled Chicken Chop ($7.8) as well.

Don’t leave the counter without taking this combination of fried shallots and lard.

The Prawn Mee (Large – $6.8) might look simple but it’s a tough dish to execute. The broth, which is the most important component, needs to be brewed for hours with an abundance of ingredients. It’s difficult to nail a robust broth, but Cowboy Charcoal Grill is here to impress.

The broth was full of crustacean sweetness and carried the fragrance of garlic. It was also gently spiced and amazingly addictive. I just couldn’t stop myself from reaching for more. The bits of the fried shallots and lard made the soup even more flavourful and aromatic.

The bowl also came with slightly fatty and tender pork ribs which have soaked up the broth sufficiently. The lalas and prawns were pretty fresh, and there’s a small handful of beansprouts and some greens in the soup too.

Besides yellow noodles, they have bee hoon and thick bee hoon.

After I’ve finished the last drop of the soup, I pulled the Cowboy Grilled Chicken Chop ($7.80) closer.

Some of us may not be comfortable with eating the charred bits but they’re my favourite parts.

While eating it, I was thinking about how food can be both simple and delicious. You just need a good marinade and a charcoal grill. So simple, but oh so good!

I had to ask, “Why did your boss decide to sell prawn mee, when it’s clearly a Western stall?”

“For money la!”

I laughed. The honesty was refreshing and it was reflected in the food. There was nothing fancy, just honest good food.

MissTamChiak.com made an anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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