7 warm, comforting meals to savour during the rainy season

Satisfy the stomach and soul with a bowl of prawn noodles. Cherry Garden’s head chef Soong Kin Wah recommends Hock Prawn Mee for its sweet and flavourful broth filled with spring noodles and juicy prawns. He says: “I was introduced to this stall by my colleagues three years ago and have been patronising it ever since. I enjoy the soup version—I love the umami-rich broth that’s filled with sweetness of the prawns. You also have the option of adding pig intestines, which is rarely available at other places.”

For more prawn noodle recommendations by local chefs, read here.

Hock Prawn Mee
Address: 43 Jalan Besar, S(208804)

While ban mian can be found in most hawker centres across the island, Spago by Wolfgang Puck’s executive chef Greg Bess enjoys visiting L32 Handmade Noodles. He continues: “I chanced upon L32 handmade noodles when I was walking around my neighbourhood, and I have been a fan ever since. This stall has become my go-to place for a bowl of piping hot comfort food on my off days for years. The noodles are delightfully chewy, and the broth is well-balanced. I like to let the egg poach slowly in the flavourful hot broth until it approaches a medium consistency before I spike it with a lot of chilli padi macerated in soy sauce—the spicier the better!”

For more ban mian recommendations by local chefs, read here.

L32 Handmade Noodles
Address: 558 Geylang Road, Lor 32 Geylang, S(389509)

Up for a meal with a spicy kick? Opt for a bowl of laksa instead. Restaurant Euphoria’s chef-owner Jason Tan’s must visit spot is 328 Katong Laksa, for its rich and aromatic bowls. He shares: “I especially like their version of laksa because of the excellent soup—it provides a good balance for the spiciness and richness of the coconut milk. I also enjoy the fact that I can eat with only a spoon!”

For more laksa recommendations by local chefs, read here.

328 Katong Laksa
Address: 216 East Coast Road, S(428914)

Hailing from Chiang Rai, this Thai mookata joint offers a range of ingredients from Thai herb pork sausages to flavourful marinated meats. Elevate your experience and opt for its premium buffet spread featuring unlimited servings of oysters, flower crab and more. Dip your slivers of meat in its flavourful bone broth and fiery chilli dipping sauce that are made from scratch. 

Aroy Mak Mookata
Address: 534 MacPherson Road, S(368220)

Head to this sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant for Japanese fare. Take your pick from six different broths including the classic shabu-shabu made from kelp and kombu stock. Along with quality meat, you’ll also find an extensive vegetable bar comprising a wide variety of fresh greens.

Suki-Ya (multiple locations)
Address: 68 Orchard Road, 04-62, Plaza, S(238839)

Indulge in a hotpot meal that’s both comforting and purportedly good for your skin. Its signature Beauty Collagen broth is made from a blend of dried scallops, chicken and pork bones that have been boiled for hours. The result? A thick yet collagen-rich broth featuring umami notes. Take your pick from a range of ingredients including its popular homemade fish tofu, hand-sliced Japanese A4 Wagyu beef and fried beancurd skin.

Beauty in the Pot (multiple locations)
Address: 176 Orchard Road, 05-16, S(238843), 6235 3557 

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