Tom Nuodle at Compass One was our next foodie destination after satisfying our braised beef noodles cravings at Isshin Machi. Nuodle boasts of Lan Zhou noodles that are famed for their clear, flavourful beef broth as well as delectable noodle textures that have linkages to China’s first emperor – Qin Shi Huang. This time, we visited Nuodle at Compass and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious bowls of noodles we had…
Dining at Nuodle Compass One
The interior of Nuodle (牛一嘴) at Compass One is brightly-lit and operates on a free-seating concept. You’ll first head over to the cashier, make your order before choosing where you’d like to be seated at. The open-concept kitchen also allows you to see the Shifu (noodle masters) at work as they churn out oodles of goodness.
What We Had at Nuodle Compass One
This time, we had the
– Signature Beef La Mian Set (Large) – $15.30
(Includes Passion Fruit Drink, Tofu Salad)
– Superior Soya Sauce Thick Vermicelli – $8.85
– Hot and Spicy Beef Wanton (15 pcs) – $8.85
The total came up to $33 with $2.38 on 8% GST
(Includes Passion Fruit Drink, Tofu Salad)
We started off with the Signature Beef La Mian Set ($15.30). We went for the normal noodles and the large bowl which turned out to be really really generous in their noodle portions. If you’re a noodle fan, definitely go large (or go home) 😅 We chose the normal spicy level which was actually quite spicy but thankfully it is placed on the side so we were able to first taste the natural flavours of the beef broth before mixing the chili in. We’ve got to say that despite it being a clear broth, the taste was robust and full of the beefy goodness. After mixing in the chili, though it was rather spicy, it reminded us of a pretty good bowl of Taiwanese Beef Noodles (sans the braised soy sauce).
Value of the Signature Beef La Mian Set was pretty good. The only “complain” that we have is that the tofu salad portion was really quite small. If we wanted to, we could devour the portion in just one mouthful. Otherwise, the noodles was generous, the broth was excellent and the Passion Fruit Drink served as a pretty good dessert at the end of the meal.
The Superior Soya Sauce Thick Vermicelli ($8.85) had an “acquired taste”. Not our favourite dish of the day but it was “passable” with generous portions of peanut and again, excellent texture of the Thick Vermicelli. While we were having our meal, we saw that a mother and daughter sitting next to us had the Fried Bee Tai Mak as well as the Classic Minced Chicken Noodles – both of which smelled really good. If you have tried these dishes, let us know more in our comments section below.
While we were at Nuodle, we also tried out the Hot and Spicy Beef Wanton (15 pcs – $8.85), commonly known as 红油抄手. We actually enjoyed this dish very much. Although each piece was actually pretty small (just a pop each), the texture of the wanton skin was amazing. Flowy and slurpy. The beef within was well-marinated as well. Just be careful because each pop can scald your mouth. Otherwise, a very good dish with an enticing and appetizing gravy.
During a subsequent visit to Nuodle, we also tried out the
Lanzhou Fried Bee Tai Mak Set with Passion Fruit Tea and Oyster Mushroom ($15.10) as well as the Tomato Beef Noodle Soup ($8.75)…
For the set deals, we’ve come to really enjoy the refreshing Passion Fruit Tea – a staple that we’d have for the drinks that comes with the set. This time, we also tried out the Oyster Mushroom that has the slight “Mala” taste to it. A good mix since we did not have the spicy lanzhou la mian this time.
As for the Lanzhou Fried Bee Tai Mak, we’re not really sure if Lanzhou people really do eat Bee Tai Mak, but Nuodle’s rendition of Lanzhou Fried Bee Tai Mak is actually quite delicious. We tried the beef version and there were streaks of beef sprinkled throughout the bee tai mak with a delectable soy sauce taste to it. The only thing was that because its fried, there’s quite alot of oil used. Otherwise, a really fragrant and yummy dish.
Nuodle also recently offered the Tomato Beef Noodle Soup. At $8.75, it comes with a hot-pot style tomato soup base that is rich and appetising. We also love it that there’s ling ling juan (fried beancurd skin) inside that soaks up the rich tomato broth. Of course, the noodles are always good at Nuodle so overall, the Tomato Beef Noodle looks like a staple that we would likely order the next time we return as well! 😋
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Nuodle turned out to be a refreshing find. Great tasting textures for their noodles and amazing beef-flavoured broth. If you’re pining for a slightly spicy lanzhou-style beef noodles, Nuodle is a pretty good option to satisfy those slurpy cravings!
