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Image credit: Teochew Kway Tiao Mee We love all things old-school, from traditional bakeries to Western stalls and old-school breakfast spots. Teochew Kway Tiao Mee is another hidden gem in Whampoa with over 50 years of history, known for their nostalgic noodles at wallet-friendly prices. 20 Old-School Breakfast Spots For Charcoal-Grilled Kaya Toast, Putu Mayam, And Chi Kak Kueh The under-the-radar stall, which draws long queues daily, has been around for over 50 years. Regulars love their old-school, Teochew-style noodles, served soup or dry. Image credit: CT Ang  You can get each bowl as a $4, $5, or $6 portion. Each serving includes your choice of noodles, beansprouts, minced pork, fishballs, fish dumplings, fish cake, and prawns. You also get a good dose of pork lard bits for added flavour. Image credit: Sharon According to online reviews, the stall is now run by the third and fourth generations. The dish is said to boast a nostalgic flavour—it’s made with a recipe that’s been largely the same since the 1970s. The soup is brimming with flavour thanks to the use of prawn shells, though fans also comment they like that it’s not too salty. 12 Best Teochew Food Places In Singapore, From Hawker Stalls To Fine Dining Restaurants If you order the dry version, the noodles are tossed in a mixture of black vinegar and sambal. A mix of kway teow and yellow mee seems to be the most popular noodle option here, though mee kia and mee pok seem to be available too. Image credit: Patrick Goh A queue starts to form as soon as the stall opens at 5:30am, so make sure you head down earlier to get your noodle fix, as they close by 10:30am! If you’re craving more traditional dishes, read our guide to the best Teochew food places in Singapore, from affordable hawker stalls to restaurants! Otherwise, check out our guide to the best Whampoa market food stalls for more food in the area. Address: 91 Whampoa Drive, #01-07, Whampoa Market & Hawker Centre, Singapore 320091 Opening hours: Tue-Sat 5:30am to 10:30am Website Teochew Kway Tiao Mee is not a halal-certified eatery. 25 Whampoa Market Stalls To Try, Including Michelin-Approved Orh Luak And Rojak Featured image adapted from Patrick Goh and Teochew Kway Tiao Mee Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.