Broadly acclaimed as serving among the best rojak ever, Lau Hong Ser Rojak in Dunman Meals Centre has constructed fairly the repute over the previous 49 years. Nearly everybody in Katong is aware of of this rojak stall, that’s for positive.

Regardless of the hype about all the brand new joints like Two Males Bagel Home and ToMo Cafe within the Katong space, residents typically crave traditional consolation meals. For some, that’s rojak, which this Dunman Meals Centre stall excels at.

Began in 1974, Lau Hong Ser Rojak must be one of many oldest stalls on the market that has stayed in the identical house all the best way. OG founder Mr Lim began right here serving to out his dad when he was nonetheless in secondary faculty and has now taken over together with his spouse. His 2 youngsters might be seen serving to out often, and I noticed one in all his sons there throughout my go to.

Due to their famously lengthy ready time, the stall has invested in beepers to let clients know when to choose up their meals.

Usually, ready time might be as much as half-hour. Nevertheless, resulting from a slight misunderstanding, I waited about an hour. As Uncle was extraordinarily apologetic, I didn’t thoughts all of it that a lot.

What I attempted at Lau Hong Ser Rojak

Uniquely sufficient, this stall has 2 renditions of rojak. One is the traditional rojak everyone knows and love, whereas the opposite has a particular twist with intriguing additions comparable to century egg and cuttlefish. In fact, I needed to check out their authentic Rojak (S$3) to see what all of the hype is about.

Coming in 4 totally different sizes (S$3/4/5/6), it’s simply nearly as good if you’d like your rojak as a snack or mild meal.

At first look, I’ll say that the range inside is on the scarce facet. Poking round, I may discover extra elements from the fruit and vegetable household, together with pineapples, cucumbers, turnips and a handful of bean sprouts.

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To my shock, the freshness of the wholesome items was wholly satisfying! Further crunchy cucumber and turnip paired very nicely with that nutty sauce, giving a lightness to the dish. Then again, I adored how candy the pineapple wedges have been, a testomony to how contemporary the pineapple was.

There have been additionally a few items of you tiao, which had a slight crispiness when bitten into. I felt that it might be grilled longer as I can’t style the smoky flavour everybody had been raving about. This might simply be my private style, too, as I’m fairly a lover of heavier flavours.

My plate of rojak was missing within the tau pok division, solely having a single measly piece. Nevertheless, it was comprehensible on my finish. It’s a S$3 portion, so a small quantity is to be anticipated.

Even a rojak newbie like myself may inform that this sauce was particular. Handmade proper on the Lau Hong Ser Rojak stall, this rojak sauce makes use of shrimp paste from Penang. Mr Lim’s secret chilli paste and peanut powder is toasted and grinded right here, too. True dedication, there’s little question!

And it exhibits in its style. With an extremely savoury flavour from the shrimp paste, the sauce went completely with the sunshine powdering of peanuts. I totally loved the slight kick of warmth, which made me wish to eagerly gobble up extra of the elements. It’s on the sweeter facet, which can postpone some rojak followers who are usually not into that.

Remaining ideas

Lau Hong Ser Rojak stays a must-try not simply at Dunman Meals Centre however Katong as a complete. Subsequent time, I’ll be sure you add some cuttlefish for an additional punch of indulgence. Seize some satay or soya bean whereas ready, you received’t remorse it!

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