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Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
Block 80 Circuit Rd, #02-05, Singapore 370080
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee offers a dry-style Hokkien Mee that consistently draws crowds, with wait times stretching up to 1.5 hours during peak dinner service.
We note a strong consensus on the quality of their fresh ingredients, particularly the prawns and squid, which are often highlighted for their natural sweetness and superior texture compared to the frozen alternatives used elsewhere.
The homemade sambal belacan also receives praise for its spicy kick and ability to complement the noodles.
However, there's a split on the dish's fundamental flavour profile.
Some find the prawn broth robust and packed with umami, while others report a lack of wok hei and a somewhat bland base, suggesting inconsistency.
The pork lard is also mentioned as not always being crunchy.
Portions are generally considered generous for the $6 and $9 options, though some feel the $9 plate is comparable to a $6 portion elsewhere.
Verdict: Worth a try if you're in the Geylang area and can visit during off-peak hours to avoid the significant queues.
Be prepared for a potentially long wait and a dry-style Hokkien Mee that might vary slightly in its wok hei intensity.
Signature
Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
Best time
Off-peak hours
Wait time
25-60 minutes, up to 1.5 hours during peak dinner
Price
$$ (Below $10/person)
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee generally receives positive feedback for its robust prawn broth, fresh ingredients like shrimp and squid, and flavorful sambal.
While many praise the taste and noodle texture, some customers note a lack of strong wok hei and deep umami, occasionally finding the broth bland or salty.
Long wait times, especially during peak hours (up to 1.5 hours), are a significant deterrent for some, despite generous portions of ingredients and crispy lard.
Google Reviews
It’s serve a dry version of fried Hokkien prawn noodles at S$6, the noodle portion feels small, though the ingredients are generous, with 3pcs prawns, squid, pork belly & crispy lard. The homemade sam…
This is one of the best Hokkien Mee I’ve tried in Singapore, but with a caveat. The prawn broth is very robust and packed with shrimp umami, you can literally taste it in every bite. The noodles have…
Hokkien mee had a great balance between the taste, gravy and noodle texture However, it lacked the strong wok hei and deep umami you’d expect from the really standout stalls, so the flavours didn’t q…
HKM is very subjective to individual preferences in terms of the chillies, wok, wetness & the umami smell. Of course the texture of the noodle plays a part too. I love the one at Chomp Chomp “Chia Ke…
1.5 hours wait. Indeed using heart and soul to fry, one can hear 2 stainless steel spatulas fighting the wok.its good but a little salty, so it’s good enough to eat with red cut chillies. The ingredie…
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