LeNu Chef Wai's Noodle Bar at Bugis Junction showcases the culinary mastery of traditional Chinese noodle culture, inspired by Chef Wai's extensive travels across China and Taiwan where noodles represent both street vendor traditions and high-end restaurant sophistication. As part of the respected Paradise Group, this casual Chinese noodle bar features a simple setup with small tables, stools, and an open kitchen that allows diners full interaction with skilled chefs while they craft perfect bowls at affordable prices, demonstrating the years of hard work and expertise required to recreate authentic Chinese noodle essence in Singapore's competitive dining landscape.
The signature menu centers around customizable noodle bowls featuring secret recipes for 18-hour braised beef broth, pork bone soup, and tomato pork bone soup, complemented by Chef Wai's special homemade sauces that elevate each preparation. Standout dishes include the luxurious Braised Wagyu Beef Noodle (S9.50) featuring tender wagyu beef in robust broth, Braised Beef Tendon and Shank Noodle (S6.50), and the popular Chef Wai's Dry Noodle with Anchovies (.90), each reflecting the restaurant's commitment to achieving perfection in every bowl through premium ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
With multiple convenient locations across Singapore including Bedok Mall, Compass One, Funan, Great World, JEM, Northpoint City, and others, LeNu provides accessible authentic Chinese noodle experiences that have earned consistent 4.0+ ratings on TripAdvisor, ranking among Singapore's top restaurant destinations. The Bugis Junction location's strategic position and focus on customizable, affordable Chinese comfort food makes it an essential choice for both noodle enthusiasts and casual diners seeking quality Chinese cuisine that honors traditional cooking techniques while serving Singapore's diverse culinary preferences.
Decided to head into LeNu for dinner on a weekday, and is crowded as usual during peak hours. Q moves quite fast though. One of my regular places to satisfy my beef noodle cravings!
Must trys are the beef la-mian and appetizers. In fact they served a wide variety of noodles, not just restricted to beef.
Services are generally very good... fast, attentive and prompt. Try their mini fruit cider drink, more worthwhile if u order an appetizer set. Really liked their braised toufu and century egg with toufu (served chilled). The lettuce is fresh and crunchy too!
Tip: they do have tea time promo between 3-5pm, where you get a very worthwhile deal at $10.90 (iirc) for a complete meal!
SUHAWAS
We ordered two dishes — the Crispy Chicken Noodles and the Beef Noodles. The crispy chicken noodles were outstanding — served hot, simple yet full of aroma, and the chicken was perfectly fried with a crunchy exterior and tender inside. It was flavorful and comforting, easily the highlight of our meal. Beef noodles portion was good but the dish wasn’t served as hot as we would’ve liked. That said, the service was impressively quick — our food arrived within just a few minutes of ordering. The overall taste and quality were satisfying, and while the beef noodles could use some improvement, the crispy chicken noodles alone make it worth a visit. We’d definitely consider coming back.
Ken Peh
First time here. Here's my reviews. Let's go!
Food: Ordered the signature wagyu beef noodle, crispy fried chicken noodle and wanton noodle. The funny thing was, the crispy fried chicken godly but they supposed signature beef noodle was a let down. The soup was really so so but the beef was okay.
Service: Greeted with a smile. Good service overall. But ordering via qr code.
Atmosphere: Internally need some urgent refurbish, you can see the stain obviously.
Overall, recommended. Noodle got standard.
Capture Asia Photography
I rarely hand out full marks, but this venue truly deserves it. The noodles were incredibly delicious. I even overheard a fellow diner behind me praising them enthusiastically. The staff were professional throughout. I noticed the Malaysian Chinese gentleman in glasses seemed a little tired from long day of work, yet he still gave his best with quiet dedication.Taste and service can be subjective, of course. But for me, it’s a definite 100% return visit.
Fajar Priyanto
I often pass this place during lunch time from office but didn't have chance because often crowded. So coincidentally on a Sunday i have chance to try. I ordered beer shank and tendon noodle set. I chose la mian as noodle, bamboo shoot as appetisers and plump vinegar as drink $19.40.
It's great. The noodles are chewy, broth is herbally. They don't provide chili at the table, but the preserved veggie in the noodles has a bit of chili.
And the vinegar drink is what it is. Not sugary soft drink. It's more like apple cider, but plum. I like it, refreshing. Service is efficient and polite.
Recommended to try if you are in the area.
Sihan Goi
Had lunch with family here. Food was not bad, my favorite is the pork broth la mian which is pretty much what your get at Paradise Dynasty but the other noodles are pretty good too. Items are also reasonably priced. Spent $80+ on our meal here.
Ukrit Salyapongs
A4 Marbled Beef Noodle with Tofu Century Egg and A4 Marbled Beef Dry Noodle with Braised Beancurd are good. They came with sufficient portion. The staff was good and served the food fast. The space is small with small tables making it crowded.
Vivian Thelander
We enjoyed our Hot & Spicy Braised Beef Soup with la mian- the beef tendons were so tender. Braised PorkRib with pork bone soup with rice noodle was very tender and tasty. First time trying the chilled black fungus and braised bean curd was very good
dance!
Love their noodles n service. Their tea time is worth it. Overall a nice place for a bowl of hot noodles
Artem Moshnin
The beef slices noodle soup (thick vermicelli) was unfortunately not really tasty and quite bland, not worth the price at all. The beef was soft and well cooked, but the soup and noodles had no flavour. However, the pork ribs dry noodle was very delicious and fragrant with the sauce and scallions. Definitely recommend trying their dry noodles. The personnel was fine. The serving of food was fast. The tables are very stacked close together, making the atmosphere and environment feel crowded and chaotic.
Michelle Cheong
Service was quite good
Space is a bit constraint with limited tables
We had braised beef tendon and braised beef combination
The beef was tender and the broth was flavorful
All in all a full and delicious lunch
Angus L
Great tasting beef noodles. Beef cubes are chunky and flavorful. Noodles have the right balance of chewy and softness. The set, while expensive, is a nice meal.
Service staff is polite and efficient.
Atmosphere is ok but just a bit noisy.
Avijeet Sen
Last visited in Mar 2023
Been to place a couple of times for lunch. The food is quite good and the service is very fast. On both occasions, I did not have to wait for for a long time for the food to arrive. I’d recommend people to try out any of the pork noodle dishes. The scallop noodle dish is also good. You’ll have the option to choose a less or more spicy option for your serving. On average, you’ll spend around $15-16 per person if you don’t go for a combo meal.
All in all a very decent lunch or dinner option if you’re in Bugis Junction. Would definitely recommend this place to people.
Jie Ying
Comfort bowl of noodles here. I like that while the name suggest it’s beef noodles there are also many other options to choose from.
Tried the sour veggies fish one and it is really good!
The side dishes are all super healthy 😂 hope they can add some fried options in the future.
Ares wee
The servers and cashiers were very friendly and polite even during rush hour. They let us change our seatings from stools to the booth immediately. The noodles and meat were also soft, delicious and well seasoned. I couldn’t finish my noodles so I asked it to be took away. Honestly the helping is too much. I suggest selecting less noodles when ordering. They separated the soup and noodles for me which I appreciate. Overall a great experience and great food. Will definitely come back and introduce this place to others.
Lim Thiam
Decided to head into LeNu for dinner on a weekday, and it was crowded as usual during peak hours. The queue moves quite fast though. One of my regular places to satisfy my beef noodle cravings!
Must-tries are the beef la-mian and appetizers. In fact, they serve a wide variety of noodles, not just restricted to beef.
Service is generally very good: fast, attentive, and prompt. Try their mini fruit cider drink; it's more worthwhile if you order an appetizer set. I really like their braised tofu and century egg with tofu (served chilled). The lettuce is fresh and crunchy too!
Tip: They do have a tea-time promotion between 3-5 PM, where you get a very worthwhile deal at $10.90 (iirc) for a complete meal!
Aris Wee
The servers and cashiers were very friendly and polite even during rush hour. They let us change our seating from stools to the booth immediately. The noodles and meat were also soft, delicious, and well seasoned. I couldn’t finish my noodles, so I asked for them to be taken away. Honestly, the helping was very generous. I suggest selecting fewer noodles when ordering. They separated the soup and noodles for me, which I appreciate. Overall, a great experience and great food. Will definitely come back and introduce this place to others.
Jia Ying
A comforting bowl of noodles here. I like that while the name suggests it's beef noodles, there are also many other options to choose from.
I tried the sour veggies fish one, and it is really good!
The side dishes are all super healthy 😂 I hope they can add some fried options in the future.
Ajeet Sen
Last visited in Mar 2023
I've visited this place a couple of times for lunch. The food is quite good, and the service is very fast. On both occasions, the food arrived quickly. I'd recommend trying any of the pork noodle dishes. The scallop noodle dish is also good. You'll have the option to choose a less or more spicy option for your order. On average, you'll spend around $15-16 per person if you don't go for a combo meal.
All in all, this is a very decent lunch or dinner option if you’re in Bugis Junction. I would definitely recommend this place.
Angus Lim
Great tasting beef noodles. Beef cubes are chunky and flavorful. Noodles have the right balance of chewy and soft. The set, while expensive, is a nice meal. Service staff is polite and efficient. The atmosphere is okay, but a bit noisy.
Rochelle Cheong
Service was quite good.
The space is a bit constrained, with limited tables.
We had braised beef tendon and braised beef combination.
The beef was tender, and the broth was flavorful.
All in all, it was a full and delicious lunch.
Moh Sin Teng
The beef slices noodle soup (thick vermicelli) was unfortunately quite bland and lacked flavour, making it not worth the price. The beef was soft and well cooked, but the soup and noodles had no flavour. However, the pork ribs dry noodles were very delicious and fragrant, with the sauce and scallions. Definitely recommend trying their dry noodles. The personnel were fine. The food was served quickly. The tables are packed very close together, making the atmosphere feel crowded and chaotic.
Danson
Love their noodles and service. Their tea time is worth it. Overall, it's a nice place for a bowl of hot noodles.
Vivian Thia
We enjoyed our Hot & Spicy Braised Beef Soup with la mian – the beef tendons were so tender. Braised Pork Rib in pork bone soup with rice noodle was very tender and tasty. Our first time trying the chilled black fungus and braised bean curd was very good.
Yu Kit Seah-Png
Both the A4 Marbled Beef Noodle with Tofu Century Egg and the A4 Marbled Beef Dry Noodle with Braised Beancurd are good. They came with sufficient portions. The staff was good and served the food fast. The space is small, and the small tables make it feel crowded.
Sihan Goh
Had lunch with family here. Food was not bad. My favorite is the pork broth la mian, which is pretty much what you get at Paradise Dynasty, but the other noodles are pretty good too. Items are also reasonably priced. Spent $80+ on our meal here.
Farhan Prakash
I often pass this place during lunchtime on my way from the office, but I didn't have a chance to try it because it was often crowded. So coincidentally, on a Sunday, I had a chance to try it. I ordered the beer shank and tendon noodle set. I chose la mian for the noodle, bamboo shoot as an appetizer, and plump vinegar as my drink. The total was $19.40.
It's great. The noodles are chewy, and the broth is herbal. They don't provide chili at the table, but the preserved veggie in the noodles has a bit of chili.
And the vinegar drink is what it is. Not a sugary soft drink. It's more like apple cider, but plum-flavored. I liked it; it was refreshing. Service is efficient and polite.
I recommend trying it if you are in the area.
Capture Nusantara Photography
I rarely hand out full marks, but this venue truly deserves it. The noodles were incredibly delicious. I even overheard a fellow diner behind me praising them enthusiastically. The staff were professional throughout. I noticed the Malaysian Chinese gentleman in glasses seemed a little tired from a long day of work, yet he still gave his best with quiet dedication. Taste and service can be subjective, of course. But for me, it’s a definite 100% return.
Ken Pek
Here's the edited review:
First time here. Here's my review. Let's go!
Food: Ordered the signature wagyu beef noodle, crispy fried chicken noodle, and wanton noodle. The funny thing was, the crispy fried chicken was godly, but their supposed signature beef noodle was a letdown. The soup was really so-so, but the beef was okay.
Service: Greeted with a smile. Good service overall. But ordering was via QR code.
Atmosphere: Internally, it needs some urgent refurbishment; you can see the stain obviously.
Overall, recommended. The noodles are up to standard.
Suhas
We ordered two dishes — the Crispy Chicken Noodles and the Beef Noodles. The Crispy Chicken Noodles were outstanding — served hot, simple yet full of aroma, and the chicken was perfectly fried with a crunchy exterior and tender inside. It was flavorful and comforting, easily the highlight of our meal. The Beef Noodles portion was good but the dish wasn’t served as hot as we would’ve liked. That said, the service was impressively quick — our food arrived within just a few minutes of ordering. The overall taste and quality were satisfying, and while the Beef Noodles could use some improvement, the Crispy Chicken Noodles alone make it worth a visit. We’d definitely consider coming back.
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Our Menu
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Menu Highlights
Main Dish
VEGETABLE PORK WANTON NOODLE IN SIGNATURE PORK BONE SOUP (SPICY/NON-SPICY)
FRAGRANT PORK CHOP WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE NOODLE IN SIGNATURE PORK BONE SOUP (SPICY/NON-SPICY)
MARBLED BEEF NOODLE IN TOMATO PORK BONE SOUP (SPICY/NON-SPICY)
VEGETABLE PORK WANTON NOODLE IN TOMATO PORK BONE SOUP (SPICY/NON-SPICY)
Simmered under slow fire for 12 hours to bring out the essence of fresh ingredients, our pork bone soup is rich in collagen and protein to delight diners both young and old alike.
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET NOODLE
More than 18 hours of hard work goes into our braised beef broth using the freshest beef marrow, bones and other high-grade ingredients, for the most authentic taste.
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CHOICE OF SOUP
AUTHENTIC BRAISED BEEF SOUP
$6.90
BRAISED BEEF SOUP WITH TENDON & BRISKET
$9.90
HOT & SPICY BRAISED BEEF SOUP
$9.90
NOODLES IN BRAISED BEEF SOUP (NO MSG)
$8.90
CHOICE OF NOODLES
THIN NOODLES
BRAISED BEEF NOODLES
FLAT NOODLES
BRAISED BEEF SOUPS
BRAISED BEEF SOUP
$12.90
BRAISED FRESH BEEF NOODLES
$9.90
BRAISED BEEF TENDON & BRISKET SOUP
$12.90
BRAISED BEEF SHANK NOODLES
$10.90
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET NOODLES
$11.90
BRAISED BEEF TENDON & BRISKET SOUP
$12.90
BRAISED BEEF TENDON & BRISKET NOODLES
$13.90
BRAISED BEEF COMBINATION NOODLES
$14.90
BRAISED BEEF SOUP
$10.90
BRAISED WAGYU BEEF NOODLES
$16.90
BRAISED BEEF TENDON DRY NOODLES
$10.90
VEGETABLES
VEGETABLES
$4.90
TANG O' WITH OYSTER SAUCE
APPETISERS
LENU SPECIAL DRY NOODLES
$6.90
NOODLES WITH DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN CUBES IN TOMATO SOUP
$8.90
CHILLED SLICED TOMATOES
$2.80
PICKLED CUCUMBER
PICKLED GRANITY CUCUMBER
PICKLED LETTUCE
CHILLED TAIWAN TOFU WITH GARLIC SOY
CHILLED SUPERVISED
CHILLED
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Beef Broth
BRAISED BEEF TENDON AND SHANK NOODLE
$12.50
BRAISED MARBLED BEEF NOODLE
$13.50
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Noodles
YELLOWTAIL FISH WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE NOODLE
$10.90
Choice of Noodle
THICK VERMICELLI
LA MIAN
RICE NOODLE
Add-ons
ADDITIONAL SMALL BOWL
$1.20
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SIDE DISH
PORK RIB WITH SCALLION
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Seasonal Launch
GRANDMA'S BRAISED PORK BELLY DRY NOODLE
$17.50
Indulge in springy la mian tossed in our homemade braised sauce, topped generously with chunks of melt-in-your-mouth tender pork belly. Rich in sweet and savoury flavours, be delighted with this bowl of heartwarming comfort that is reminiscent of the love and affection from grandparents.
Launch Price
GRANDMA'S BRAISED PORK BELLY DRY NOODLE
$18.90
Indulge in springy la mian tossed in our homemade braised sauce, topped generously with chunks of melt-in-your-mouth tender pork belly. Rich in sweet and savoury flavours, be delighted with this bowl of heartwarming comfort that is reminiscent of the love and affection from grandparents.
Menu Highlights
A1
BRAISED WAGYU BEEF NOODLE
$17.90
B7
NAGANO PORK BELLY WITH TOMATO BROTH NOODLE
$16.30
B3
FISH FILLET WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE NOODLE
$16.30
B8
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET AND TENDON NOODLE
$17.90
Braised Beef Broth
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET NOODLE
$13.90
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET AND TENDON NOODLE
$14.50
BRAISED BEEF NOODLE
$12.30
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET NOODLE
$17.90
Signature Pork Bone Soup
VEGETABLE PORK WONTON NOODLE
$11.30
FISH FILLET WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE NOODLE
$16.30
BRAISED PORK HIP WITH SCALLION DRY NOODLE
$13.30
BRAISED PORK HIP WITH SCALLION DRY NOODLE
$12.30
CHEWY CHICKEN DRY NOODLE
$12.30
Dry Noodle
CHEF WAI'S DRY NOODLE
$9.30
BRAISED PORK HIP WITH SCALLION DRY NOODLE
$12.30
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET WITH SCALLION DRY NOODLE
$12.30
SPICY CHILI PRAWN DRY NOODLE
$10.90
BRAISED BEEF BRISKET DRY NOODLE
$13.30
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Signature Noodles
雪菜色棒價面
17.20
Noodles with pickled mustard greens and pork.
日本豚内画
17.50
Japanese-style pork noodles.
酸辣紅魚仔面
10.50
Sour and spicy noodles with anchovies.
Menu Highlights
Noodles
C1 CHEF WAI'S DRY NOODLE WITH ANCHOVIES 秘制江鱼仔 干捞面(SET)* - ALA CARTE
SGD 9.30
La Mian 拉面 Regular
C4 PORK WANTON IN CHILLI VINAIGRETTE DRY NOODLE 抄手 拌面 (SET)* - TOP UP $3.70 FOR A APPETISER AND DRINK
SGD 10.90
Spicy 辣 Regular
LA MIAN 拉面 REGULAR
Sides/Drinks
E4 CHILLED BLACK FUNGUS MINCED GARLIC 清爽黑云耳(SET) REGULAR
