We Review Penang Guest Hawkers at Malaysian Food Street in Resorts World Sentosa!

PUBLISHED April 29th, 2015 02:50 am | UPDATED June 4th, 2020 05:32 pm

With tiny stalls packed together in neat little rows and set amidst a quaint shop-house style backdrop, Malaysian Food Street is one of our go-to places for Malaysian cuisine in Singapore. The hawkers range from household names hailing from Malaysia to locals with a strong Malaysian heritage (either direct ties to the family and their legacy or intensely trained by the original hawker’s themselves).

The simple dynamics of Malaysian cuisine would be that food from Northern Malaysia will tend to be saltier, whilst food from the south leans towards the sweeter side. Since Malaysian Food Street is hugely influenced by Penang (which is located in the North), more savory dishes can be expected.

And being huge fans of (specifically) Penang hawker food, we were delighted to hear about the arrival of three guest hawkers from the Malaysian city. After trying them out, we understood why these hawkers and their signature dishes gained recognition.

Beef Noodles by the Kang Family

First up: the Kang family and their famous Beef Hor Fun Soup ($8). The broth itself was lighter than what we are used to in Singapore, with hints of sweetness in the mainly savoury soup. While the beef brisket, shank, and tripe were superb in terms of texture and juiciness, we would have preferred a stronger, and more beefy stock.

Following that, we had the Koay Teow Th’ng ($6) from Ah Heng Koay Teow Th’ng. Made fresh daily, the bouncy fish balls were a delight and there was an enjoyable lingering flavor after every bite. The fried onions, sinful hunks of lard, and the thin slices of pork combined well to add flavor to the soup. Overall, we felt that it was better than our local version of the dish!

Mamak Mee Goreng from Penang Swee Kong Kopitiam

Last but not least, we tried Mamak Mee Goreng ($6.50) from Penang Swee Kong Kopitiam. The copious amounts of lime provided an intense sourness to the dish, but the spice cut through this, leaving us invigorated and licking our lips. Once again the addition of fried onions added a nice layer of crunch, and we were duly impressed.

These great hawkers will be presenting their signatures at Malaysian Food Street from now till Sunday, 10 May 2015.

Other must try items at this amazing food court include the Char Koay Teow, Claypot Rice, and the Chendol from the dessert stall!