Ming Hoe Vegetarian Food - Paya Lebar

I always get an odd gratification from visiting the more dilapidated, dirty and smelly hawker centres and coffee shops in Singapore.  Singapore always likes to portray this image of being pristine and clean, but unfortunately a consequence of that is a loss in culture.  These old eating houses represent an example of true character and culture, which unfortunately is dwindling away as the years go by in Singapore.  In this establishment, you may see cockroaches on the floor, or a stray cat lingering around your chair leg - I can understand that some would want these sort of conditions to be abolished.  For me, this is the real Singapore, and I wouldn't want it to change.






Ming Hoe Vegetarian Food
Location: Blk 30, Eunos Road 5, Tai Peng Canteen
Contact: Unknown
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 7.00am-2.00pm.  Closed Sunday.

The biggest attribute that Ming Hoe has is the doting auntie that works there.  Her level of English is surprisingly high, and the care she gives each customers is laudable.  The food (like most industrial eating houses) is really cheap, and the quality I found acceptable.  One unusual dish that I selected with my White Rice and Dishes, was deep fried cauliflower.  The cauliflower is fried in a thick batter, and surely fans of greasy food will love it.  Personally, fried food is not my thing, but I found this rendition of cauliflower interesting.  I also ordered a few types of tofu, as well as long beans - Which were all flavoured and cooked well.  The food also comes with a flavourful bittergourd and tofu soup.  Extremely good value.

Price: $2.50.     7/10


Conclusion -If you ever get the chance to visit the industrial areas of Singapore, it is definitely worthwhile to visit the eating houses there.  They may be dusty, dirty and smelly - But often very delicious and cheap vegetarian food can be found there.

Overall Rating
Food - 7/10
Ambiance- 7/10
Service - 8/10
Value - 8/10