There’s spicy, and then there’s Super Kitchen’s chilli pan mee. Turn up the heat at the chain specialising in chilli pan mee. There are multiple locations in the valley, and one in Singapore, too.
The vibe: Tucked in a shop lot in an oft-underappreciated corner of Chow Kit, Super Kitchen is sparsely decorated. But we’re not here for its interiors, are we? Still, it’s clean and brightly lit by way of fluorescent fixtures. Service is quick.
The food: A dish of dry pan mee topped with pork mince, a poached egg, fried ikan bilis, fried onions, and – crucially– a dollop of dry chilli mix is a bestseller. But the eatery also puts out pan mee served with pork chop, mee hoon kueh, and more, with a section of the menu dedicated to rice, soup, and deep-fried mains such as fu chuk (dried beancurd) and sweet and sour pork.
The drinks: Kopi and teh, soft drinks, herbal tea, and the like.
Time Out tip: Newer Super Kitchens feature slick, modern fit-outs in glitzy air-conditioned malls.