If you love noodles and curry, you’ll love Singapore noodles.

They’re one of the most popular Chinese take out dishes out there, and for good reason! Along with wonton soup, sweet and sour chicken, sesame noodles, and fried rice, they are one of my go-to choices, especially when I’m in the mood for a warm and flavorful fried noodle dish.

When done well, Singapore noodles are amazing: the right mix of soft and chewy rice noodles tossed with crisp vegetables, juicy meats, and just the right amount of seasoning.

What are Singapore noodles?

Singapore noodles, sometimes called Singapore-style noodles or Singapore fried noodles, are a stir-fried rice vermicelli noodle dish flavored with curry powder. In Chinese, they’re called sing chow mei fun (星洲炒米) which translates to star continent fried vermicelli rice noodles, aka Singapore noodles. The noodles usually come with vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a protein, most commonly chicken, pork, shrimp, or a combination of all three. Contrary to the name, Singapore noodles are not from Singapore, but Hong Kong.