Best Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee in Singapore: 12 Best Spots (2026)
Fried Hokkien prawn mee is one of Singapore's defining hawker dishes: yellow noodles and thick bee hoon braised in a rich prawn-and-pork stock, then fried with prawns, squid, pork belly and egg, and finished with a squeeze of lime and a dab of sambal chilli. The best versions are found not in restaurants but at hawker centres and coffee shops island-wide, from Old Airport Road and Tiong Bahru to Geylang, Toa Payoh and Serangoon Gardens, with styles ranging from wet-and-gooey to charcoal-fried and smoky. Because the traditional stock and lard are pork-based, almost none of these stalls are halal, and many old-school ones keep short or irregular hours, so it pays to confirm before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee
- Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee
- Swee Guan Hokkien Mee
- Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
- Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles
- Geylang Lorong 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee
- Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
- Original Simon Road Fried Hokkien Mee
- Kim Keat Hokkien Mee
- Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee
- Xiao Di Fried Prawn Noodle
- Hokkien Man Hokkien Mee
The list
Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A long-running Old Airport Road institution known for a drier, less soupy style of fried Hokkien mee with a strong wok fragrance.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · $5 and $8 portions
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee (dry-style)
- Where: 51 Old Airport Road, #01-32, Old Airport Road Food Centre, Singapore 390051
- Area: Old Airport Road
- Nearest MRT: Dakota
- Hours: Daily 10am–6pm
- Halal: No
Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A Tiong Bahru Market stall recognised in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand list, serving a wet, prawn-and-squid-laden plate at hawker prices.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · $4, $5, $6 portions
- Must-try: Fried sotong prawn mee, Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-01, Tiong Bahru Food Centre, Singapore 168898
- Area: Tiong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru
- Hours: Tue–Sat 10:30am–2:30pm
- Halal: No
Swee Guan Hokkien Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A cult Geylang stall that still fries over charcoal for a smoky, wok-hei-heavy plate; opens only in the evening.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · From $8
- Must-try: Charcoal-fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 5 Lorong 29 Geylang, Singapore 388060
- Area: Geylang
- Nearest MRT: Aljunied
- Hours: Thu–Tue 4pm–10pm
- Halal: No
Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A well-known Golden Mile Food Centre stall serving a wet, moist style of fried Hokkien prawn mee at budget prices.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · From $5
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 505 Beach Road, #B1-34, Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583
- Area: Beach Road / Kampong Glam
- Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway
- Hours: Thu–Tue 10am–5pm
- Halal: No
Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A supper-time favourite at Chomp Chomp Food Centre in Serangoon Gardens, known for a moist, prawn-stock-rich plate.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · $4, $5, $6 portions
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 57 Garden Way, Stall 27, Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Singapore 557269
- Area: Serangoon Gardens
- Hours: Tue–Fri 5:30pm–10pm, Sat 4:30pm–10pm, Sun 4:30pm–9pm
- Halal: No
Geylang Lorong 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $$
Charcoal-fried Hokkien mee in Siglap with generous sharing portions and a distinct smoky char.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $$ · $7, $10, $15, $20, $25 (sharing portions)
- Must-try: Charcoal-fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 936 East Coast Road, 936 Food Village Siglap, Singapore 459129
- Area: Siglap
- Nearest MRT: Siglap
- Hours: Wed–Sun 4:30pm–9pm
- Halal: No
Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A morning-only Toa Payoh stall that often draws queues for its wet, savoury fried Hokkien mee.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · $5, $8, $10 portions
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-27, 127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre, Singapore 310127
- Area: Toa Payoh
- Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh
- Hours: Wed–Sun 8:30am–2pm
- Halal: No
Original Simon Road Fried Hokkien Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A Kovan Market stall tracing its name to Simon Road, serving a classic wet-style fried Hokkien mee.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · $5, $8, $10 portions
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 209 Hougang Street 21, #01-66, 209 Kovan Market and Food Centre, Singapore 530209
- Area: Kovan
- Nearest MRT: Kovan
- Hours: Tue–Fri 11am–8pm, Sat–Sun 11am–8:30pm
- Halal: No
Kim Keat Hokkien Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A Toa Payoh coffee-shop stall offering both a standard plate and a richer claypot version of Hokkien mee.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · From $4; claypot from $11
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee, Claypot Hokkien mee
- Where: 92 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #01-264, Singapore 310092
- Area: Toa Payoh
- Nearest MRT: Braddell
- Hours: Thu–Mon 11am–8pm
- Halal: No
Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A Whampoa hawker stall serving fried Hokkien mee into the late evening, useful for a supper fix.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · $5–$15 portions
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 90 Whampoa Drive, #01-32, Whampoa Makan Place / Whampoa Food Centre, Singapore 320090
- Area: Whampoa
- Nearest MRT: Boon Keng
- Hours: Mon–Wed & Fri 3:30pm–11:30pm, Sat–Sun 2pm–11:30pm
- Halal: No
Xiao Di Fried Prawn Noodle Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $
A Serangoon North coffee-shop stall run by younger hawkers, serving a wet, prawn-forward plate at lunch.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $ · From $6
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 153 Serangoon North Avenue 1, #01-512, Guan Hock Tiong Eating House, Singapore 550153
- Area: Serangoon North
- Hours: Daily 10:30am–2:30pm
- Halal: No
Hokkien Man Hokkien Mee Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) · $$
A Toa Payoh coffee-shop stall serving a moist, well-charred Hokkien mee in portions scaled for sharing.
- Cuisine: Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles)
- Price: $$ · $6.50, $12, $18 portions
- Must-try: Fried Hokkien prawn mee
- Where: 19 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh, Sing Hiap Huat Coffee Shop, Singapore 310019
- Area: Toa Payoh
- Nearest MRT: Braddell
- Hours: Thu–Tue 11am–3pm
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Old Airport Road | No |
| Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Tiong Bahru | No |
| Swee Guan Hokkien Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Geylang | No |
| Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Beach Road / Kampong Glam | No |
| Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Serangoon Gardens | No |
| Geylang Lorong 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $$ | Siglap | No |
| Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Toa Payoh | No |
| Original Simon Road Fried Hokkien Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Kovan | No |
| Kim Keat Hokkien Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Toa Payoh | No |
| Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Whampoa | No |
| Xiao Di Fried Prawn Noodle | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $ | Serangoon North | No |
| Hokkien Man Hokkien Mee | Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles) | $$ | Toa Payoh | No |
Your questions answered
What makes a good plate of fried Hokkien prawn mee?
Look for noodles that have soaked up a rich, savoury prawn-and-pork stock without turning mushy, a noticeable smoky 'wok hei' (especially from charcoal stalls), fresh prawns and squid, and pork lard or crisp lard bits for depth. A wedge of lime and a good sambal chilli on the side are essential for balance.
How much does fried Hokkien prawn mee cost in Singapore?
It's a hawker dish, so most single portions run roughly S$4–S$10 depending on size. Some stalls also sell larger sharing portions from around S$12 up to S$20–S$25, and prices vary by stall and portion.
Is fried Hokkien prawn mee halal?
Traditionally no. The stock, and often the frying, uses pork and pork lard, and the stalls in this guide are not halal-certified. Muslim diners should treat classic Hokkien prawn mee as non-halal unless a specific stall is verified otherwise.
Which areas are best for Hokkien mee in Singapore?
Notable clusters include Old Airport Road, Tiong Bahru, Geylang and Toa Payoh, with other well-regarded stalls in Kovan, Serangoon Gardens (Chomp Chomp), Serangoon North, Whampoa and Siglap. It's a dish spread island-wide rather than concentrated in one district.
Do I need to queue, and are the opening hours reliable?
Popular stalls can draw long queues, especially at lunch or supper, and each plate is fried to order so waits are common. Many old-school stalls keep short hours, take a weekly rest day, or sell out early, so always check the latest hours before making a trip.