4 Unique Bak Chor Mee Stalls Every Traditionalist Has To Try

1. Li Yuan Mee Pok - The Japanese Fusion Pioneer

Location: Multiple Outlets
Price Range: S$4-10

What Makes It Unique: Li Yuan Mee Pok stands out as Singapore's first Japanese-owned bak chor mee stall selling authentic Japanese fusion mee pok. The brains behind this revolutionary concept is 55-year-old Japanese chef-owner Naoji Kuribara, who left his cushy finance job at a local Japanese company in 2014 to venture into the F&B line after a six-month apprenticeship at Ah Hoe Mee Pok.

The Food: Their signature Japanese Fusion Mee Pok comes in two variants - Miso and Shoyu - available in both dry and soup versions. The sauce is distinctly different from traditional BCM— it's sweet, creamy and filled with umami flavours, with just the right amount of tanginess and saltiness. The dish features two large slices of Japanese chashu, abalone, meatballs, beansprouts, minced pork, and crispy pork lard.

Why Visit: This represents the first of its kind in Singapore's hawker scene. The fusion concept successfully marries Japanese ramen techniques with local bak chor mee traditions, creating what feels like a hybrid between mazesoba and traditional BCM.

Pricing & Service: Traditional Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle starts at S$4-5, while Japanese fusion variants are S$6-7. Multiple outlets across Singapore including TradeHub 21, Commonwealth, Hougang, and Bedok Reservoir make it accessible.

2. No. 25 Minced Meat Noodle - The Tonkotsu-Inspired Creation

Location: Block 161 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3749, Singapore 150161
Additional Location: One Punggol Hawker Centre, 1 Punggol Drive, #02-28
Price Range: S$4-12

What Makes It Unique: Founded by an ex-Burger & Lobster chef Han and his fiancée Chelsea (former accountant), this establishment offers bak chor mee with tonkotsu-inspired signature soup. Their unique broth is boiled for at least eight solid hours daily with chicken feet, pork bones and secret ingredients, resulting in a lip-smacking full-bodied broth resembling tonkotsu ramen.

The Food: The signature offering features a rich, creamy soup that's heavy on tee poh (dried sole fish), creating a touch of bitterness balanced with strong saltiness. The dry noodles come without vinegar by default but it's available upon request. Each bowl includes generous amounts of minced meat, crispy pork lard, and their famous tee poh slices.

Why Visit: This stall represents innovation in Singapore's hawker scene, with young entrepreneurs who left corporate careers to pursue their culinary dreams. The tonkotsu-inspired broth adds an unprecedented depth to traditional BCM.

Pricing & Service: Basic bowls S$4-6, signature versions S$7-12. Operating hours 10am-2pm or until sold out. Limited seats during peak hours but efficient service.

3. Minced Pork Bros - The Modern Innovator

Location: Old Airport Road Food Centre #01-113, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051
Operating Hours: 9am – 5:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Price Range: S$3-6

What Makes It Unique: Owned by the same team behind Roast Paradise, this modern-concept stall serves innovative BCM without pork liver, focusing instead on premium ingredients like ikura, ajitsuke eggs, and abalone. Their neon blue signboard and digital menu distinguish them from traditional setups.

The Food: Teochew Modern Pork Noodles features half an ajitsuke tamago, abalone, and Teochew-style meatball. The Seafood Minced Pork Noodles includes prawn, scallop, ikura, and fish dumpling. The combination of minced pork and ikura creates a surprisingly wonderful contrast of textures and flavours.

Why Visit: Represents the new generation of hawker innovation while respecting traditional foundations. The ikura adds a burst of umami that complements rather than overwhelms the dish.

Pricing & Service: Classic Minced Pork Noodles S$3-4, specialty versions S$6. The Signature Mee Pok Tar with Superior Soup (S$5.50) offers the best of both worlds with superior pork broth.

4. Ru Ji Kitchen - The Michelin-Approved Innovator

Location: Old Airport Road Food Centre #01-37, 51 Old Airport Road
Additional Location: 44 Holland Drive #02-28/29 (Michelin Bib Gourmand)
Operating Hours: 7am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
Price Range: S$3-5

What Makes It Unique: Originally a fishball noodle specialist for 20 years, Ru Ji Kitchen ventured into BCM in 2017, quickly gaining Michelin recognition. They don't serve liver but feature large, juicy house-made meatballs that have become their signature. The Holland Drive outlet holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

The Food: Al dente mee pok with springiness, served with house-made chilli paste mixed with lard oil and vinegar. The clear, clean-tasting soup derives sweetness from house-made yellowtail fishballs, lightly seasoned with salt and rock sugar. Their meatballs are irregularly shaped, slightly briny and naturally sweet.

Why Visit: The $5 All-In Combo allows you to enjoy their famous fishballs with BCM. Their piquant house-made chilli paste has gained a devoted following, and they even bottle it for sale during festive seasons.

Pricing & Service: Excellent value at S$3-5 with generous portions and quality ingredients. Expect 20-minute waits during lunch hours but efficient service.