I’m fairly certain GLC Hao Yun Lai Restaurant (好运来餐厅) has change into fairly a agency favorite with so lots of you over the previous few years. I’m not simply speaking about this being a favorite spot for these working within the space.. Even these coming from everywhere in the island! 😀
I eat right here fairly usually myself and all the time attempt to order one thing new each. However I’ve to confess that the majority occasions, I fail and order my normal order – Salted Egg Hen Rice (change the rice to Hen Rice!). Certainly one of my favorite tales is that I’d eaten there earlier within the day and posted about it on Instagram. That night as I used to be driving Seize, I picked up a pair from GLC (headed again to Sengkang). They acknowledged me once they received in and ‘blamed’ me for making them crave the Salted Egg Hen Rice with my publish that they got here all the best way LOL
Properly, folks used to name it “The NEW Tong Seng” however truly, hmmmmmm… I feel we discuss this Tong Seng comparability later okay LOL. However having mentioned that, there’s truly one other well-liked dish from some other place that now resides right here, inside GLC Restaurant.
We’ll get to that later however for now, right here’s what we ate over the course of some visits 😀
I’m not a lot of a Hokkien Mee to be trustworthy (the one one I eat is when Dad cooks it at house) however Mein Bruder is sort of a fan in order that’s what he received on our first go to – Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles.
Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles is to not be confused with the very completely different Malaysian model of Hokkien Mee. The latter is the model that has a thick black sauce stir-fried with the noodles (you’ll be able to order it as KL Hokkien Dai Lok Noodles on the menu at GLC). What we generally consult with as Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles aka Rochor Mee (as a result of it was apparently made highly regarded within the Rochor space again within the day) is the one with the Yellow noodles and Bee Hoon campur model.
In any case – the model at GLC Restaurant is definitely not unhealthy. Make sure to get pleasure from with copious quantities of Sambal Belachan 😛
Woooooooooo if you happen to like your meals served to you effervescent sizzling (actually) then claypot dishes are all the time a good suggestion hehehe particularly if it’s a soupy dish 😀
The Claypot Noodles has yellow noodles swimming in a reasonably thick soup that has a little bit of seafood (like prawns and squid) in there together with some veggies like mushrooms, cauliflower, bits of yam and many others and a wonderful egg (have a look at the golden yolk!) sits atop every part and it’s your alternative if you happen to wanna combine it in or let it prepare dinner complete.
Mum didn’t fairly like as she wasn’t used to the marginally sourish flavour (she prefers extra chili / spicy primarily based) however Mein Bruder and myself fairly preferred it. I don’t assume that they had Claypot Noodles on the previous Tong Seng however they did have Lor Mee (albeit tak sedap model of Lor Mee).
Okay since we’re on noodles, I feel we spherical up all of the noodle dishes that we tried lah okay 😛
Hen Noodles is an effective guess if you happen to’re in search of a basic. Undoubtedly reminds you of Tong Seng proper? You get a serving of roasted hen atop a mattress of Mee Kia and the accompanying ‘noodle combine sauce’ that has that acquainted salty/spicy flavour we’ve all grown to like. However that is the Dry model – you additionally go for the Soup model if that’s your factor.
A great accompaniment to your noodles can be the Signature Dumpling Soup! I discovered this to be actually beneficiant when it arrived however in simply to handle your expectations – there’s solely 6 dumplings in there LOL
However it’s nonetheless a beneficiant serving of soup, greens and Wantons (hen and prawns). Good thought for sharing possibly between 2-3 folks truly.
One other Tong Seng-esque dish is the Hen Wanton Noodles!
Mee Kia with some Roasted Hen Char Siew (which I REALLY get pleasure from) plus some fried Wantons on the aspect.
I don’t learn about you however I’m fairly keen on Char Siew Hen these days over the same old Roasted Hen. I feel it’s the candy glazed exterior that will get to me LOL I do know some folks don’t fancy it for that actual cause – the candy and sticky flavour.
Having mentioned that, this one actually hits house for me lah. I imply, easy is typically greatest proper?
In truth, Wanton Noodles (aka Halal Wanton –> shoutout to Joseph, Rita & Josephine) was the factor I ate most at Tong Seng (together with the accompanying soup which I all the time referred to as Ajinomoto Soup as a result of it was all the time so salty LOL).
Dad has been cooking Wanton Noodles at house since we have been children (his one nonetheless #1 btw) so this dish is one thing I truly actually get pleasure from. However his noodles have one thing that’s energy to the max.. one thing that Tong Seng was additionally very well-known for… I’m speaking about – Hen Toes!
SHOCK! SHOCK! HORROR! HORROR! SHOCK SHOCK HORROR!!
There’s no Hen Toes Noodles at GLC Restaurant!! Properly, it’s truly on the menu however once I tried ordering it a number of occasions, they mentioned no have. Ultimately, they defined that it’s truly not out there on the menu.
Sigh. Oh properly.
Simply in case noodles aren’t your factor, additionally they have a Rice model too by the best way.
CONFESSION: I ordered the Char Siew Hen Rice first as a result of I didn’t know received noodles sort 😛
PRO TIP: Follow the noodles 😛
JENG JENG JENG!!!
The Hen Rice at GLC is reeaaalllly well-liked and for good cause! In truth, that is additionally one of many dishes that has led folks to match the meals right here to the previous Tong Seng. Little doubt – that is some actually good Hen Rice. However do you know the place this truly originates from?
Sure, it’s true – the Hen Rice at GLC Restaurant is definitely the identical one from the well-known Jurong Level Banquet. I’m unsure the place they went after Banquet closed down however they’re right here now and that’s what’s most essential LOL And hey – if Suhaimi Yusof says it’s good, that’s gotta imply it’s good proper?
Roasted or Steamed Hen – take your decide! When you order the set, it comes with a number of extras together with just a little Kai Lan and in addition a Soy Egg!
I feel that is additionally a very good time to say that not every part is listed on their menu card. You’ll see pictures of dishes on the wall (together with the Hen Rice) which is probably not on the cardboard however are positively a part of the menu if you recognize what I imply. You’ll even see some Malay dishes like Mee Rebus and many others that are solely served throughout the breakfast hours. So have a look round earlier than you determine on what you’re gonna order and don’t be afraid to ask the employees!
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That is most likely the dish I order most once I go to GLC Restaurant. In truth, I can’t keep in mind the final time I ordered the rest LOL I assume I’m only a sucker for #SaltedEggAnything and the Salted Egg Hen Rice is my go-to once I need one thing fast plus I do know I’m gonna get pleasure from it.
I all the time swap out the common white rice for Hen Rice rice (and a few readers additionally swear by the swap to Fried Rice). I additionally extremely suggest having fun with with among the Hen Rice chilli for additional kick 🔥 In any case, to point out you the way usually I order this dish, he are extra pictures of all of the occasions I ordered the Salted Egg Hen Rice 😝
In truth, GLC Restaurant does appear to be fairly a Tzi Char specialist. They’ve received dishes like this (rice & meats) and all kinds no much less. For instance, you’ve received flavours like Black Pepper, Candy & Bitter, Gong Bao (Kung Po), Thai Type, Lemon, Mongolian, Spring Onion, Gan Xiang (???) and Buttered. You’ll be able to have both Beef or Hen!
Loads of wok hei taking place at GLC Restaurant for certain! Apart from the Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles and the KL Hokkien Dai Lok Noodles we talked about earlier, you’ve received loads of fried dishes just like the Malay Mee Goreng, Seafood Noodles, Seafood Crispy Noodles and a lot extra – all with that flavour and aroma that we are able to get pleasure from a very good Tzi Char place.
They’ve received the soupy (aka moist) Hor Enjoyable too however I’m keen on the Stir Fried Beef Hor Enjoyable the place you’ll be able to actually get that wok hei flavour. Stir fried flat rice noodles with egg and strips of beef? WIN! I feel subsequent time, I ought to actually attempt more durable to order the moist model ah 😛
FUN FACT: Wok Hei actually interprets to ‘breath of the wok’. It’s truly a really distinctive flavour and the mark of true wok-smanship to get a very good wok hei stepping into your dishes. I assume you can say that it places the ‘char’ in Tzi Char 😛
PS it’s not simply noodles. They’ve Fried Rice dishes too okay. To not point out loads of seafood dishes which you’ll be able to order ala carte for everybody to share and revel in.
I feel the Beef Brisket Noodles might be the one dish that I’ve been truly upset with at GLC Restaurant thus far. I used to be actually anticipating a very good one right here however it was to not be I assume.
The meat was truly fairly robust for essentially the most half. I think about beef brisket dishes to have good, tender beef y’know what I imply. Yeah certain, there have been some tender bits however majority have been actually chewy. I additionally didn’t fairly anticipate to have these yellow egg noodles (I although possibly some form of La Mian usually?). I assume that one is only a private choice (I’ve been kinda off yellow noodles since final 12 months) so if you happen to like yellow egg noodles then I assume you’ll just like the noodle alternative right here.
The one saving grace was that hearty beef broth that every part is bathing in. Finest loved when sizzling! Sluurrrrrp!
So what do you assume? The “new Tong Seng”?
I personally really feel that it’s fairly completely different truly. Perhaps it’s due to my very own private experiences at Tong Tune (I’ll always remember sitting at tables alongside the sidewalk) so I don’t fairly get the identical vibe right here.
However having mentioned that, GLC Restaurant positively has its personal factor going. And dare I say it – extra to supply than Tong Seng did. Yeah, it’s an entire completely different menu right here for essentially the most half and a few of it has confirmed to be actually good and the costs are literally actually actually affordable.
PRO TIP: It will get REALLY crowded and busy throughout lunch hours (12pm-2pm) 😀
It is probably not the “new Tong Seng” however it will probably positively be a “new favorite makan spot” for a lot of. Pity they don’t open til late although.
PS subsequent time we go, it’s gonna be the Seafood and extra Tzi Char for certain!
121 Higher Paya Lebar Highway
S 534836
Tel: 6581 9338
Fb: www.fb.com/GLCHaoYunLaiRestaurant
Instagram: www.instagram.com/glcrestaurantsg
Working Hours:
8.00am til 9.00pm Mondays til Fridays
9.00am til 9.00pm Saturdays
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
This meal we go to ourselves (like macam nameless ah) and pay personal cash one.
All data (together with costs, availability of merchandise on menu and Halal standing of multinational) are correct on the time of posting. All pictures used on this web site are property of The Halal Meals Weblog except acknowledged in any other case.
First printed: eighth February 2018
Up to date: twenty second Might 2023
