So, what's for lunch today? I had something a bit different this Saturday. Usually, I go for rice with a heavy dish, but I wanted to switch things up. I opted for something light this time and finished it off with a nice dessert.
I wouldn’t normally do this on weekdays—or should I say “work days”—because it might not be filling enough to keep me going all afternoon. I gave myself some leeway in case I got hungry mid-afternoon, but surprisingly, I didn’t! That was an interesting discovery about myself.
The reason I say that is because I usually feel hungry halfway through the afternoon whenever I eat something light for lunch. A rice meal is my baseline for feeling satisfied at lunchtime. Anything lighter usually leaves me either low on energy throughout the afternoon or absolutely starving by the end of the day.
But since it wasn’t a work day, I figured I’d give it a try and see if I still felt the same way.
I went to Koufu, one of the popular food court chains in the city. It’s a hawker-style setup, but in an air-conditioned environment. It’s more expensive than traditional hawker food but definitely cheaper than restaurant prices. While some may argue that hawker stalls offer better food, I believe the dining environment plays a big role in the overall experience. The atmosphere adds to the enjoyment, so I still like eating at these kinds of food courts.
For today’s lunch, I had the dry version of the Special Mee Hoon!
I noticed a queue forming for it, and that got me curious—why were so many people having it for lunch? And what better way to find out than to try it myself, right?
Usually, a noodle station has fewer staff, but this stall is different. They had about five people working there, which was quite surprising. I wondered why they needed that many compared to other stalls. So, I observed how they handled their service—and that gave me some insight.
Their service is incredibly fast and well-organized.
They’ve completely redefined the traditional way of serving noodles. I say that because they cook the noodles fresh and serve them right as people line up. Even though there’s a queue, they prioritize Mee Hoon orders, since it's the dish they can serve almost instantly after an order is placed. I think it’s a great system because they’re not afraid to be flexible. It’s clear they’re focused on clearing the queue as quickly as possible—and that makes customers like me happy. I don’t want to wait too long just to get my food!
Another reason they’re the most popular stall in the food court is their pricing. I only paid SGD 4.50 for my meal, and I’d say that’s the cheapest food item I’ve seen in any food court. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!
a
And for my dessert, I had a slice of apple pie at Han’s Union! I really like the simplicity of their pie—it’s not too sweet, which I appreciate. There’s a nice balance of flavor and texture. It was the perfect complement to the Mee Hoon I had earlier.
Overall, it was a satisfying lunch experience that felt both refreshing and comforting. I enjoyed trying something different from my usual routine and discovering a new favorite spot along the way. I’ll definitely be back for another round of Mee Hoon and maybe a different dessert next time!
