Posted by CyberTron on Aug 16, 2008 4:52PM
This prawn noodle is located at the same row, just few stalls away from Whitley Road Big Prawn Noodle at the Old Airport Road Food Centre. I've actually tried this a couple of times, though I personally prefer the Whitley Road just a little more. The stall is supposedly opened since 1963, though the one cooking the prawn noodle is actually a young chap :) . So guess this is probably the 2nd or 3rd generation or the business is sold to someone maybe?
Anyway, there a choice of $5, $8 and $10 for the big prawn noodle, and I went for the $8. For $8, the prawn comes in a separate bowl, instead of together with the bee hoon or noodle (depends what you ordered). I prefer this as I find the soup is slightly better for the one with the prawn than with the noodle.
Compare to the Whitley Road one, couple of differences. Whitley Road uses the normal thin bee hoon, while this stall uses the thicker one. The soup for the Whitley Road has a stronger prawn taste, while this one have a sweet taste (not sweetness of prawn though), which I'm not sure what it is...could be garlic? Portion wise, for $8, both are pretty similar, and the size of prawns given are pretty the same too. Overall, the prawn mee here is still good, and both stalls have their own group of followers, as can see from the people eating there.
For me, both are good, though I have a slight preference for the Whitley Road. Anyway, I prefer these 2 over the crowded Beach Road Prawn Noodle at East Coast Road anytime, especially now the price there seems to have increase, and finding car park is always a problem.
So let's share which is your favourite prawn noodle :)
PS. I always end my prawn noodle with a SOP soursop or sugar cane drink :)
Anyway, there a choice of $5, $8 and $10 for the big prawn noodle, and I went for the $8. For $8, the prawn comes in a separate bowl, instead of together with the bee hoon or noodle (depends what you ordered). I prefer this as I find the soup is slightly better for the one with the prawn than with the noodle.
Compare to the Whitley Road one, couple of differences. Whitley Road uses the normal thin bee hoon, while this stall uses the thicker one. The soup for the Whitley Road has a stronger prawn taste, while this one have a sweet taste (not sweetness of prawn though), which I'm not sure what it is...could be garlic? Portion wise, for $8, both are pretty similar, and the size of prawns given are pretty the same too. Overall, the prawn mee here is still good, and both stalls have their own group of followers, as can see from the people eating there.
For me, both are good, though I have a slight preference for the Whitley Road. Anyway, I prefer these 2 over the crowded Beach Road Prawn Noodle at East Coast Road anytime, especially now the price there seems to have increase, and finding car park is always a problem.
So let's share which is your favourite prawn noodle :)
PS. I always end my prawn noodle with a SOP soursop or sugar cane drink :)
51 Old Airport Rd
01-93 Old Airport Rd Food Centre
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KKNN commented..
Hi there, my parent has been selling prawn noodle near 40 years.
It was passed down from my grandpa, then grandma and to my dad.
It's located at Blk 91 Whampoa Drive, right beside the wet market (there's 2 food centre btw, the other one is blk 90)
Open: 5.30am - 12pm Sunday closed.
Please go try and tell me if you like it!! =)
It was passed down from my grandpa, then grandma and to my dad.
It's located at Blk 91 Whampoa Drive, right beside the wet market (there's 2 food centre btw, the other one is blk 90)
Open: 5.30am - 12pm Sunday closed.
Please go try and tell me if you like it!! =)
2009-07-07 14:58:11
CyberTron commented..
hi phyllis,
I've tried the prawn noodle at lavender food centre before... I think it taste similar to this. Yet to try out the wanton mee there though I know it is pretty famous. :)
I've tried the prawn noodle at lavender food centre before... I think it taste similar to this. Yet to try out the wanton mee there though I know it is pretty famous. :)
2009-06-24 13:04:54
Phyllis Tan commented..
you can try it at lavender food court there's a prawn noodles stall which also the same like tis and the famous wanton mee is over there as well =)
2009-06-23 11:36:58
CyberTron commented..
Came here for dinner yesterday. As my preferred Whitley Road prawn noodle was not opened, decided to eat at this stall. Realised they have introduced a clam + prawn noodle, which is something new. Decided to ordered one ($5) and try.
Basically, instead of your usual pork ribs + prawn, they just replaced the pork ribs with clams. I find the clams a bit tough or rubbery though, but nevertheless, the overall is still tasty.
Basically, instead of your usual pork ribs + prawn, they just replaced the pork ribs with clams. I find the clams a bit tough or rubbery though, but nevertheless, the overall is still tasty.
2009-06-19 12:59:27
CyberTron commented..
Just checked out Lavender Food Square today, there's actually another outlet of this stall over there. Did not try it today as I just had it over the weekend. Will try it out again another time.
2008-08-19 21:13:28
SP commented..
I will definitely prefer the Whitley Road one than this :P cause i dun like thick bee hoon and i feel the Whitley Road one more similiar to penang prawn mee..Anyone got idea where to find GOOD penang prawn mee in sg? Please share hor :)
2008-08-16 17:16:41
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CyberTron commented..
Thanks for the tip. I've updated the review with the new url.
2010-08-14 01:01:12
CyberTron commented..
My last 2 trips there this year was kinda disappointing as well. First time, somewhere near CNY, a lot of seafood was sold out, even the beer! Thought cos we were there late, so the next time we decided to get there earlier, and this time, the crab where sold out!
Service was also very slow and not enuff people to serve the customers.
Food wise, I think price is still ok, but I think the food is not longer as good as when it was less well known.... planning to try senibong next round...
2010-06-22 23:28:48
CyberTron commented..
Thanks for pointing out the error. Have just amended the changes.
2010-06-15 00:12:47
CyberTron commented..
This is located opposite the Yishun sports hall.... at the cross junction there... if you take mrt, during the durian seasons, u might notice people waiting there... is been 2 years since I been there, not sure if it is still around.
2010-05-19 22:09:02
CyberTron commented..
Have not been to Jogoya before, but I've been to the Gonbei opposite. Priced similarly to Jogoya if not wrong, and I thought the service and food was pretty good.
2010-05-02 01:20:26
HBpencil commented..
I went with 7 adults and 1 kid, we spent less than $120. I would safely hazard a guess of $18 - $25 per person, depending on how hungry you get. Real value for money for quality food.
2010-04-25 15:26:40
CyberTron commented..
Is diagonally opposite Jogoya. Supposedly the quality is better than Jogoya. Price wise, if we convert currency, then Malaysia is cheaper. If we do not convert currency, then Singapore is cheaper. Generally, a japanese buffet in Siingapore is around SGD30+ range.
2010-01-29 14:24:34
Ah King Food Talk commented..
I didnt know about this place, look like quality Japanese food with reasonable price, must pay a visit someday....BTW, would like to have your opinion, generally Japanese buffet is cheaper in Singapore, or in Malaysia?
2010-01-29 14:18:06