Singapore has a lot of famous vegetarian bee hoon stalls. Whether it is
Bao Bao in Bedok,
Hong Nian in Hougang or
Keat Lim in Whampoa - I've patiently joined the long queue of all the so-called 'best' bee hoon stalls in Singapore. But there is one stall I will forever rank in my eyes as the king of vegetarian bee hoon, and that is Ruyi Yuan. Situated a 5 minute walk from Redhill MRT, Ruyi Yuan is an excellent vegetarian stall, in an otherwise dismal area for vegetarian food.
Ruyi Yuan Vegetarian
Location: Stall 4, Blk 80 Redhill LaneContact: 97124621Opening Hour: Daily 5.30am-12.00pm. Off on alternate Mondays. On this visit I had time to chat with the daughter of the auntie running this stall, Fern. Mdm Fern explained to me that her mother has been running this vegetarian bee hoon stall at block 80 since 1983 (four years before I was even born), a quite staggering 30 plus years in total. What is more surprising is that the mother and her family are all not vegetarian. But she chose to serve vegetarian food because she believes it is healthier. On Sundays and 初一十五 they expand their menu slightly by adding vegetable curry and loh hon chye.
This picture was taken at 11.30am on a Friday, even at that time the queue was so long it was stretching outside the coffee shop. Although many may be put off by the queue, the bright side is that the staff are very systematic, and thus you will find yourself moving down the queue quite fast.
You can rest assured the wait is worth it. After queuing and sitting down, you will be able to indulge in, by my reckoning, the best
Vegetarian White Bee Hoon in Singapore. Starting with the white bee hoon, when it is at its best Ruyi Yuen produce a bee hoon that has an almost ridiculous amount of wok hei captured inside. The wok hei in the bee hoon can be a bit hit or miss - I've visited on times when the wok hei is very strong, and on other occasions when it is almost non-existent.
Even though the consistency of the wok hei in the bee hoon can be improved, what remains forever perfect is the amazing ingredients used. Three dollars might seem steep for bee hoon, but when you look at the myriad of assorted delights on the plate, you will understand the price is justified. I particularly love their light and crispy zai er, and their beautifully fried tofu. This meal won't be winning any awards for its health benefits, but in terms of quality and taste - Nothing will beat this. Wash it down with hot teh-o and you will feel bliss.
Price: $3.00. 10/10Conclusion - If you look through the Hungry Ang Mo archives, you may wonder why I am reviewing Ruyi Yuan once again, after only reviewing them in August 2014. The answer to that questions is simple - Because their bee hoon is that darn good. If you haven't visited this stall, then you are missing out on one of the most amazing vegetarian dishes in the country.Overall RatingFood - 9/10Ambiance- 7/10 Service - 8/10 Value - 8/10
