Discover Prince Noodles: Authentic Ban Mian in Kuala Lumpur Style at Lavender

Overview of Prince Noodles

Located in Lavender, Singapore, Prince Noodles is renowned for its Kuala Lumpur-style ban mian (hand-pulled noodles). If you're a fan of QQ noodles, particularly ban mian and mee hoon kueh, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

Each bowl of noodles is made to order, and if you sit in a prime spot, you might just get to witness the noodle-pulling process right before your eyes. This not only adds excitement to your meal but also ensures that the noodles are always fresh.

A Simple Yet Tempting Menu

The menu at Prince Noodles is straightforward. You can choose between dry and soup noodles, paired with ban mian, you mian, or mee hoon kueh. I opted for the Dry Prince Noodles (S$5.50 for small, S$6.50 for large), with ban mian being the perfect choice for spice lovers.

To add some protein, you can include an Onsen egg (S$1) or Taiwanese meatballs (S$1), but I decided to keep it simple this time. The noodles are topped with well-seasoned minced meat, crispy ikan bilis, and fresh spinach, adding a unique twist with the use of young spinach in this dry dish.

Distinctive Flavors

The dish is generously drizzled with a rich black sauce, delivering a delicious and enticing flavor. I particularly enjoyed the hint of white pepper, which added depth to the meal. The QQ texture of the ban mian was impressive, giving the sensation of being perfectly chewy without becoming tangled.

When paired with the restaurant's homemade chili sauce, the noodles become even more irresistible. The sauce has a strong garlic flavor but is not overpowering, achieving the perfect level of spiciness.

Exploring the Soup Noodles

I was eager to try the soup version of the signature dish, so I ordered the Soup Prince Noodles (S$5.50 for small, S$6.50 for large) with mee hoon kueh. This dish also features minced meat, ikan bilis, and spinach.

The broth is light and refreshing, harmonizing beautifully with the richness of the ikan bilis. Each piece of mee hoon kueh is uniformly thick, although I felt it was slightly less QQ compared to the dry ban mian.

Other Recommendations at Prince Noodles

In addition to noodles, Prince Noodles also serves a variety of dumplings. I tried the pork and chive dumplings (S$5), which come with ten pieces on a plate and are of excellent quality. Each dumpling is generously filled with minced pork, resulting in a juicy and flavorful bite.

Conclusion

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Prince Noodles. The Dry Prince Noodles were a standout choice compared to the soup version, both in flavor and texture. If you're planning a visit to Lavender and want to savor some KL-style noodles, Prince Noodles is definitely a spot worth stopping by.

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Reference article from: Seth Lui Food