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What comes to your mind when you think of “wanton
noodles”? For some, it might be an average noodle from
a hawker stall. However, if you were to ask me, I would
describe it as a traditional chinese dish that is a strong
part of chinese culinary heritage. Wanton noodles are a
staple dish in many Asian countries. While maintaining
its core identity, Wanton noodles has evolved and
adapted to regional tastes and preferences, showcasing
cultural influence and innovation.

It is a go-to dish for my family and me when we visit the
hawker centre. It is not only a simple, typical noodle but
a comfort meal, a sense of nostalgia.

18 SOI, a Thai-inspired cuisine restaurant, had one of
the most scrumptious, warm, and comforting wantan
noodles. My family and I visited the Anchorvale Village included char siu, a sweet and savoury cantonese-style
Hawker Centre after shopping at the nearby Anchorvale barbecued pork sliced thin, blanched leafy greens,
Village shopping mall. Our stomachs were empty and spring onions, and scallions.
ravenous, so we stopped by the hawker centre, hoping
to find a meal to keep our tummies full. My family relished trying the wanton noodles and will
revisit this stall to indulge in our new favourite dish.
My parents and I strolled around the hawker centre, and Overall, this was a pleasant experience for us, and we
18 SOI caught our eye. The stall had bright pictures of its would recommend the stall’s wanton noodles!
menu, and the prices were affordable! Although it was
not a famous or crowded stall within the Anchorvale
Village Hawker Centre, the wanton noodles were
undeniably one of the best I have ever tried. The hawkers “Every bite of wanton noodles at 18 SOI
were working hard, sweating due to the heat from the wasn’t just delicious — it reminded me that
giant pot in which they were boiling the noodles. They hawker centres are where family, flavour,
were friendly.
and tradition meet.”
After receiving the wanton noodles, my family and
I sat at a table. The wanton noodles were flavourful Acelynn Soong
and balanced. My family enjoyed the toppings, which P6.3
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