Ye Lai Xiang Teochew Porridge 夜来香潮州粥 is one of those places that never seems to sleep.
Found at Bukit Merah View within the Kim San Leng (Henderson) kopitiam, it has been a go-to for late-night suppers and comforting meals at odd hours.
(Note: not to be confused with its predecessor Ye Shang Hai 夜上海潮州粥.)
Yes, it is open from 10am all the way till 4am. Even if you arrive past midnight, there’s usually a small queue.
Taxi uncles seem to enjoy the affordability, also because parking is convenient.
The first thing you notice is the bright yellow signboard and the staggering variety of dishes behind the glass display.
The system here is simple but old-school. Not bad lah, it’s fast and quick-moving.
There’s no price list, and you just pick your dishes while the staff tally up the cost in their heads. It might feel a little unpredictable, but regulars seem unbothered.
Prices are reasonable for the most part, though some dishes such as seafood can push the bill up.
The most eye-catching dish has to be the braised pork belly.
Dark, glossy, and glistening with a soy-based sauce, it has been slow-cooked till soft and tender.
The minced pork patty comes topped with a salted fish and ginger strips, and it is firm and meaty.
I also had the stuffed tofu, which soaked up the savoury sauce, while the minced pork filling inside added a hearty bite.
While fish cakes can sometimes be bland, this one is promising with its smooth consistency and clean, mild flavour.
There’s also a simple dish of stir-fried bitter gourd, a common side that adds a slight bitterness to balance out the savouriness of the meats.
Then there’s the porridge itself—light, watery, and smooth, just as Teochew porridge should be.
The rice grains are intact, floating in the broth rather than being thick and mushy.
A typical meal when divided out can cost about $10?
It’s not exactly dirt cheap, but for the variety, it’s fair.
Ye Lai Xiang Teochew Porridge 夜来香潮州粥
116 Bukit Merah View, #01-217, Singapore 151116
Opening Hours: 10am – 4am (Mon – Sun)
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