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Neighbourhood Noodles: The Best Bowls Within 5km 10 Aug 2025 • 1 min read

A roundup of standout noodle dishes close to home.
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Some say the measure of a neighbourhood is in its noodle shops — and ours doesn’t disappoint. Within a short walk or bike ride, you can sample flavours from across Asia and beyond.

The hand-pulled beef noodles at Lan Zhou Kitchen are pure comfort on a rainy day, while Pho 88’s fragrant broth carries the scent of star anise and fresh basil. For something different, Mama Lo’s laksa delivers a coconut-chilli kick that lingers just long enough.

Great noodles are about more than flavour — they’re about community. These are the places where regulars are greeted by name, and the steam from the kitchen fogs up the front windows on cool nights.