best tau huay in town


i was blissfully unaware that there was a tau huay war going on when i ate a bowl of tau huay at one of beancurd city's outlets, not the one at short street but a smaller one along jalan besar road.

coincidentally, this took place one day before the report appeared in the sunday times' lifestyle section. i was actually searching for another well -known food stall when i chanced upon this nondescript shop with two small tables along the five foot way. i had been looking for the best wanton stall in singapore at rowell court.

instead i found other kind of ware along rowell street. i think they were maids trying to make extra money on their days off. they belong to different nationalities - filipinas, indonesian and indian. they looked invitingly at me but i was not game for a shot in the alley.

i had a bowl of tau huay for 60 cents. it was silky smooth and sweet, the kind that i like. besides selling beancurd, the shop also sells snacks like soon kuay and tarts. takeaways cost $1.00 a container but the drink in a plastic bag is still 60 cents.