Alexandra Village Food Centre is somewhere I head to frequently enough, and I think I must have tried more than half of the stalls here.
I spotted the new Wan Xiang Fish Soup 萬香魚湯 earlier this year, and thought it was a good change from some of the heavier temptations around.
The stall seems to be going for a traditional Teochew-style soup, with a lighter broth that depends more on fish bones and natural sweetness than heavy seasoning.
On the menu are Teochew Style Red Grouper Fish Head ($13), Teochew Style Sliced Red Grouper Fish ($13), Fried Sliced Fish Soup ($5.50), Double Fish Soup ($6), Sliced Fish Soup ($6), Red Grouper Sliced Fish Soup ($8), Fried Fish Head Soup ($6.50), and Seafood Soup ($6.50).
If you need some extra liao, add-ons include fried egg floss ($1.50), vegetable or bittergourd ($1), fried fish roe ($2), and tom yum base ($1).
I have tried Wan Xiang a couple of times, and while my very first bowl did not leave a very strong impression, I thought it slowly improved along the way.
I usually order the Double Fish Soup ($6, $8) to go for the best of both worlds.
The sliced fish was fresh, smooth and clean-tasting, and the pieces seemed thicker (than what I had during my earlier visit).
The texture was also soft without falling apart too easily, which helped the bowl feel more satisfying.
While the batter of the fried fish could be slightly more crispy, the pieces gave the soup a bit more body and felt more substantial.
Some people may find the soup on the lighter side, but I still found it quite flavourful, especially with the addition of fried egg floss (which gave a little fragrance and richness) and bittergourd slices that kept the broth from tasting one dimensional.
I would suggest going for the larger portion though, as I found it more value for its money.
Those who prefer stronger, milkier or more heavily seasoned fish soup may find this too subtle or mild, but if you like a lighter Teochew-style bowl, this is worth trying at Alexandra Village.
Wan Xiang Fish Soup 萬香魚湯
Alexandra Village Food Centre #01-32, 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Singapore 150120
Opening Hours: 10am – 7:45pm (Mon – Thurs, Sat – Sun), Closed Fri
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