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Lao Ban Niang Prawn Noodle

★ 4.0(161)on Google$kallang

44 Bendemeer Rd, #01-1476, Singapore 330044

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Closed

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

CRoom to grow

Score: 50 / 100

Atmosphere60

Queue wait70

Food quality50

Value for money40

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Lao Ban Niang Prawn Noodle appears to be a polarizing spot, with some finding it an 'overhyped' experience while others praise its robust soup.

We note a consistent commendation for the prawn broth, described as 'umami and peppery' and 'hefty fried prawn head flavours'.

However, the other components receive mixed reviews; the noodles are sometimes cited as 'limp' or having an 'alkaline taste', and the pork slices can be 'hard' or 'tough'.

The prawns themselves are generally considered 'fairly fresh' but not exceptional.

While the stall benefits from friendly service, the overall consensus suggests it's a decent local option rather than a destination meal.

The No.

1 Normal Prawn Noodles are priced at $5.50, with prices starting from $3.50 for other options.

Best for a quick, no-frills prawn noodle fix if you're in the area and prioritize a strong soup base.

Skip if you expect a perfectly balanced bowl with exceptional ingredients beyond the broth.

Signature

No. 1 Normal Prawn Noodles ($5.50)

Best time

early lunch (before 11:30am)

Wait time

under 5 minutes

Price

$ ($3.50-6.90/person)

Score: 50 · 5 sources

What customers say

Lao Ban Niang Prawn Noodle receives mixed reviews, with many customers finding it average despite online hype.

While the prawn soup is often praised for its robust, peppery, and umami flavor, other ingredients like the prawns, pork slices, and noodles are frequently described as normal, bland, or overcooked.

Service is generally friendly, but the overall consensus is that it's not worth going out of the way for, with some feeling it's overhyped.

Robust prawn soupAverage quality of other ingredients (prawns, pork, noodles)Overhyped/not worth going out of the wayFriendly service

20% positive40% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Hongster· 3 months ago

This stall is highly recommended by the Can eat sg facebook group admin Andrew but is below average to me. Not worth going out of the way to eat. Noodles and sauce are like typical prawn noodles. Sou…

★★★★★eat.2.exercise2024· 6 months ago

Ordered the No. 1 Normal Prawn Noodles ($5.50). The star of this stall was the robust soup, full of umami and peppery tasty to give the nostalgia feel. It was so good that I couldn't waste a drop. Ho…

★★★★★Johnson Zhao· 9 months ago

Very average prawn noodle. But the lady boss is very polite and serve the food to your table . For that I give her extra one star .

★★★★★Kim Wee Soh· 4 years ago

This prawn mee is known as the Can Eat! Hawker Food Facebook group HQ. Admin and Founder of the group Andrew Tang swears by it, and it is still the banner picture of the group. Quite a few food blogge…

★★★★★Sean Goh· 5 years ago

Discovered another Gem under a HDB block that serves amazing Prawn noodle. Located in a coffeeshop at 44A Bendemeer Rd. This stall does not have a specific name to it. Prawn noodle starts from SGD$3.5…

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