Here’re 7 Of SG’s Best Prawn Mee – Soupy, Flavourful, Fragrant
Our local prawn mee tends to be overshadowed by other popular dishes (think: chicken rice and chilli crab). Tell a frequent visitor to our country about our hae mee, they’ll tilt their head and ask, “I beg your pardon? What’s this alien language you’re talking about?”
It’s not their fault. I reckon it’s not too late to show our love for the underrated dish. Here are 7 great stalls every prawn mee connoisseur must visit!
1. Geylang Prawn Noodle
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When it comes to the best prawn mee in Singapore, you won’t forget about Geylang Prawn Noodle. At around $5 – $6, you get these medium sized freshwater prawns at superb quality. The eatery even hands out paper-made bowls for prawn shells. How’s that for recycling and cleanliness?
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Judging from the usual crowd, it can be a pain in the butt to have your lunch here. If this is your first visit, consider heading down early!
Geylang Prawn Noodle
Address: 325 Upper Paya Lebar Road Quemoy Building
Contact: 9721 1571
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 5pm
2. 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles
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545 Whampoa has quite a history — the stall is helmed by a third generation hawker. Young and talented, it goes without saying that Ruifang, the boss, is a master chef. The pork meat and prawns are sensational, and the broth is the food for Gods.
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One thing’s for sure, Ruifang has done her family proud.
545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles
Address: 665 Buffalo Road, Tekka Centre, #01-326
Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 6.30am to 2pm, Thursday & Friday 6.30am to 2pm, Sunday 6.30am to 1pm
Price: $4+
3. Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee
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Just the name alone gives the impression that this prawn mee is made for the king. A common dish done uncommonly well, Jalan Sultan is one of the few stalls that gives free soup re-fills. A bowl of prawn mee costs $5, while the local favourite king prawn pork rib soup can set you back around $8.
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Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee
Address: 2 Jalan Ayer
Opening hours: Monday 8am to 3.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 3.30pm
Contact: 6748 2488
4. Albert Street Prawn Noodles
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See this hearty bowl of prawn noodles? Packed with flavour and a generous portion of yellow noodles (you may have it mixed with bee hoon), this stall is one of the main highlights of the Old Airport Road Food Centre.
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Albert Street Prawn Noodles
Address: #01-10, Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 6.30am to 4.30pm & 6pm to 4.30am
Contact: 9852 0881
Price: $5+
5. Beach Road Prawn Noodles
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It only takes one look for your stomach to grumble for these magnificent prawns — this crunchy delicacy is begging to be eaten. Beach Road’s hae mee may be more expensive than other stalls, but judging by the crowd, it doesn’t look like anyone’s complaining.
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Beach Road Prawn Noodles
Address: 370 East Coast Road
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 9am to 4pm
Contact: 6345 7196
Price: $7+
6. Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle
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The big prawns are naturally tender and flavourful. And for good reason, because they’re freshly caught from the sea. The soup is appetising, to boot. A bowl of this prawn mee costs around $5-$6. Rumour has it that the dry version tastes better.
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Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle
Address: #01-27, Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Road
Contact: 9693 7961
Opening hours: Daily 9.30am to 4pm, 6.30pm to 2am
7. Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles
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There are four types of prawn mee to choose from at Wah Kee and they echo the five-multiplication table: $5, $10, $15, and $20. The $10 version is arguably the best choice of the lot.
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Certainly more affordable than $15 and $20, and the portion is just right for a full meal. The garlicky soup has a tinge of spice, while the prawns are fresh and perfectly cooked. You can’t miss the prawn noodles at Wah Kee — that is, if you don’t mind queuing for at least an hour. True story.
Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles
Address: #01-15, Pek Kio Market And Food Centre, 41A Cambridge Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7.30am to 2pm
Contact: 9688 3633
Getting the hunger pangs? Me too. Consider visiting these food stalls and let us know your experience on Facebook. We promise we’ll love it.
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