Bak chor mee is pretty much an institution in Singapore, but there's a good reason behind the snaking queues at this humble BCM stall in Bukit Merah. Young hawkers Han and Chelsea run the show here, offering standard bowls of minced meat noodles from $5.50. But it's the signature minced meat noodle set (from $9) that their customers love. For the price, you get a substantial portion of springy and silky mee pok noodles coated in a delicious, flavourful sauce. And the best part? On top of the usual pork balls and pork slices, each bowl is topped with homemade fish dumplings, and a decently sized piece of sole fish to add a savoury, earthy, and slightly gritty taste to the mix. Plus, a good amount of pork lard never goes wrong. White kway teow and mee tai bak (from $9) are other popular options here — an alternative to the regular mee pok or mee kia.
The minced pork soup that comes with the noodles is also is much deserving of a shoutout. The broth itself is a blend of pork bones, fish maw and other undisclosed ingredients. But one highlight is the egg that's dropped into the soup moments before serving to lend a thicker consistency and more substance to the broth. Add on pig liver slices ($1.50), more handmade meatballs ($2), handmade fish dumplings ($2.50), or even assorted handmade fishcakes (from $3) for a meal that'll leave you stuffed and satisfied.