Exploring Indonesian Cuisine: Gado Gado and Mee Soto at Golden Mile Food Centre

Introduction to Golden Mile Food Centre

Golden Mile Food Centre has long been a vibrant culinary hub in Singapore, featuring a variety of stalls serving delicious street food. While the area may not be as bustling as it once was, it remains an excellent place to explore distinctive Indonesian dishes like Gado Gado and Mee Soto from the popular stall, Wedang.

The Journey to Wedang

When visiting Wedang, many curious travelers wonder why this stall was honored with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016 but hasn't appeared on subsequent lists. Upon arrival, there's no long queue and the famous owner, Mr. Kamis, who has built the stall's reputation since 2005, is not present. However, this does not diminish the appeal of the food served here.

Delicious Mee Soto and Gado Gado

At Wedang, you can savor five different Indonesian dishes, including Mee Soto and Gado Gado. The Mee Soto Ayam is made from rice noodles, shredded chicken, and a blend of spices, delivering a rich flavor with just the right amount of spice. Notably, the broth is hearty, packed with umami, and has a refreshing hint from the herbs, making it perfect for Singapore's cooler days.

Meanwhile, Gado Gado is a traditional Indonesian salad featuring a mix of vegetables, eggs, potatoes, tofu, and tempeh, all drizzled with a delicious peanut sauce. The version served at Wedang also includes lontong, a type of compressed rice cake, and keropok, adding extra flavor to the meal.

Useful Information for Vietnamese Travelers

For Vietnamese tourists, visiting Singapore to experience the food at Golden Mile Food Centre is quite convenient. You can fly from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore with ticket prices ranging from 2 to 4 million VND, depending on when you book. The flight takes about 2 to 3 hours. Vietnamese travelers need to apply for a tourist visa to enter Singapore, with processing times of about 1 to 2 weeks. In Singapore, 1 SGD is approximately 16,000 VND, making dishes like Mee Soto and Gado Gado, priced around 5 SGD (about 80,000 VND), a worthwhile opportunity to taste local cuisine.

Post-Meal Impressions

Even without Mr. Kamis' presence, the Gado Gado and Mee Soto still left a lasting impression on diners. We all agreed that the Gado Gado at Wedang was the most remarkable dish we had ever tried. If Michelin ever returns, I believe this dish deserves recognition. It’s an experience not to be missed when visiting Singapore.

Conclusion

With its reasonable prices and unique flavors, Wedang deserves a spot on the list of must-visit places for those who love Indonesian cuisine. We hope you get the chance to explore and discover many more exciting things at Golden Mile Food Centre, a treasure trove of vibrant culinary experiences.

Article adapted and edited from: Seth Lui Food