I read about this place online, can't remember if it was through someones blog or some food directory. Anyway, we ended up at Lai Lai Beef Noodles/Lai Lai Family Restaurant. They've got a cute menu, very colourful and well detailed. I'm surprised they actually have a lot of things to eat and drink. Prices are a bit steep though, guess maybe cause its located somewhat near town area.
A friendly guy approached us and took our orders, not sure if he's mainland chinese or local. He didn't have a china accent though, and spoke a little english so I'm not sure. Thought it might be another horrific experience trying to communicate with him (remember our visit to Cai Gen Xiang?) but thankfully with him able to speak some english and a well illustrated menu we were able to get by. Terence ordered pork cutlet curry rice while I opted for, as the name of the shop suggests, the beef noodles. I reckon its their specialty anyway otherwise what for call it Lai Lai Beef Noodles.
The beef noodles is available in soup or dry, and you can choose from a few different types of noodles like kway teow, taiwan noodles and potato noodles. The guy recommended the taiwan noodles as he said that was their specialty. It's available in 3 sizes, small medium and large. You can also have it with a set meal that consists of the beef noodles, a drink and a side dish of your choice. You can also add extra stuff like egg and some other beef stuff.Short wait later and the food arrived. On first glance, it's something like the braised beef noodles Terence ate at Cai Gen Xiang. Ok soup taste test first! Very important that the soup must taste good. Had to take 2 spoonfuls to confirm. It's a clear beef stock which is a little spicy. Quite rich and tasty! I like! Noodles were like those handmade noodles, quite firm texture so the bite is quite good. Hong Shao = Braised right? I'm not sure but the beef chunks were nice and tender. It might be beef shin or something I'm not sure. Anyway some of the beef chunks have these sinewy bits inside. Its kinda like gelatine or something. Some people like my dad like this a lot. No preference for me though. Overall I think this was a good bowl of noodles. Had the small sized bowl but it was still very filling. Can't afford to eat it all the time though.
Terence's curry rice was basically a japanese mild curry with pork katsu. Had a few carrots and potatoes in it too. Terence noted that they served it with japanese rice instead of normal rice which is a good thing. The cutlet was also quite big and was a thick juicy cut too. The curry was SOP instant japanese curry though, tastes like something everyone can make, maybe that's just the way japanese curry is. Should go to Japan one day and see if their curry tastes the same. Saw some jap dramas and they also use the instant curry blocks to make their curries. It was quite worth it in my opinion though as it costs just a dollar more than just having the cutlet alone without anything.
Lastly I ordered a really expensive ice blended bubble tea. The norm nowadays at street side stalls range between $1 to $1.50 but this thing here costs a whooping $3.80! Well can't blame la its a restaurant anyway. Instead of being served with pearls its served with konyaku jelly instead. Quite standard fare like most bubble tea shops so nothing to shout about.My final take on this place? Can return again but not too often la, quite expensive for a supper joint. Was very satisfied with the beef noodles. Food costs anything between $5-$15 bucks and drinks cost an average of $3-$4.
Anyway anyone got any supper joints to recommend? Please let me know ok? Thanks so much!
Lai Lai Beef Noodles/ Lai Lai Family Restaurant
20A/B Liang Seah Street
Opening Hours: 1130 - 0300 (last order 0230)
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