Penang Culture Introduced Authentic Penang Lor Mee in Singapore
March 15, 2018
Remember our article “3D2N Penang Food Tour – Let the Locals Show You The Best!” last week? Besides showing us how to eat like a local, the Penang food experts in Penang Culture Singapore wanted to create their own version of Penang Lor Mee in Singapore.
And here we have it – authentic Penang Lor Mee in our little red dot! It is available at all Penang Culture outlets from now to 13 May 2018 only. You don’t want to miss it. And guess what’s the promotional price? $5.95++ only!
Lor mee—literally “braised noodles”—is a comforting and homely dish. The gravy is the soul of the dish. It combines both noodles and toppings together. But trust me, the gravy is tricky to master.
Penang Culture’s Lor Mee is created by Head Chef Wong Thin Lipp, a Penangite who started his culinary career 20 years ago in several kitchens in the iconic foodie city of Penang. He has been at the helm of Penang Culture since it opened its doors 7 years ago.
What’s different about Penang Lor Mee? In Singapore, our version of lor mee uses black vinegar. But for Penang lor mee, they added white vinegar which is generally less acidic and has a milder, sweeter flavour.
Penang Culture’s Lor Mee comes with delicious prawn mantis, soft braised wing, braised egg and a huge spoonful of white vinegar. Robust and soulful, the star of the lor mee is undoubtedly the gravy. It had a most intriguing flavour profile: savoury, sweet, garlicky and tangy.
They imported their five-spice powder from Penang and it is much more fragrant. The pleasant tang was provided by the white vinegar. Somehow, all these flavours came together in a most magical way. Each flavour stood out, yet didn’t overwhelm one another. After giving a good toss with the minced garlic and chilli, it was a satisfying bowl of lor mee.
Those who love a hearty bowl of curry mee will adore this luxurious bowl of Penang White Curry Mee with Seafood ($8.95). The stock is created by a blend of curry powder hence giving an addictive spicy kick. Penang Culture’s version comes with fresh cockles, chewy cuttlefish, prawns and taupok which soaks up all the lemak curry.
As we already had too much carbs for lunch, we weren’t really keen on having a plate of fried rice on our day of visit. But the guys from Penang Culture insist I try this plate Penang Sambal Fried Rice ($9.55). Besides the Penang Lor Mee, this is my favourite dish. Chef’s fried rice is wok fried with his signature sambal, prawns and squid. Every grain is so fragrant and the sambal kick just leaves me wanting to shove another mouthful of tasty rice into my mouth. #Noregrets You can add another $1.50 for a sunny side egg.
There are also other well-loved specialities such as Penang Rojak ($5.95) and Salted Egg Mantis Prawns ($9.95). The former features a plate of crunchy fruits and vegetables tossed in their authentic fermented prawn paste; while the latter is a deliciously savoury fried mantis prawns coated with salted egg paste. All we can say is ‘Beware! This dish is highly addictive.’
Penang Culture is a casual dining restaurant and provides semi-service at all its outlets except Changi Airport Terminal 2 which is a full-service concept. They are the first Penang- themed halal certified restaurant in Singapore.
PENANG CULTURE OUTLETS
KWP – CAUSEWAY POINT (NEWLY OPENED)
Address: Causeway Point #05-12, 1 Woodlands Square
Tel: 68020456
Operating Hour: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Last order at 9.30 p.m.)
CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2
Address: Changi Airport,Terminal 2, Departure/Check-in Hall Level 3, #036-087-01
Tel: 6546 7793
Opening hours: 10.30am to 10pm (Last order at 9.30 pm)
JURONG EAST JEM
Address: JEM Shopping Mall, #04-27, 50 Jurong Gateway Road
Tel: 6734 8006
Operating hours: 11am to 10pm (Last order at 9.30 pm)
COMPASS ONE – SENGKANG
Address: Compass One, #03-13, 1 Sengkang Square
Tel: 6385 2820
Operating Hour: 10.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Last order at 9.30 p.m.)
WHITE SANDS – PASIR RIS
Address: White Sands Shopping Mall #03-21, 1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3,
Tel: 6585 4877
Operating Hour: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Last order at 9.30 p.m.)
Website: http://www.gdgroup.com.sg/penang-culture
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenangCulture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penangculturesg/
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