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Traditional Famous Prawn Mee

4.0(65)on Googlehougang

21 Hougang St 51, #01-42, Singapore 538719

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
CRoom to grow

Score: 55 / 100

Queue wait70
Consistency40
Food quality60
Value for money70

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Traditional Famous Prawn Mee offers a nostalgic take on hawker fare, with both prawn noodles and lor mee on the menu.

While the prawn noodles (priced around $5.30-$5.50) are described as average by some, the freshness of the prawns and the lean-fat balance of the pork slices are consistently praised.

The broth for the prawn mee tends to be peppery, with some noting a decline in richness compared to previous years.

The dry version's sauce is described as ketchup-y, suggesting a preference for mee pok over yellow noodles for some.

We think the Lor Mee might be the sleeper hit here, with one reviewer calling it 'more lit' than the prawn mee itself.

While past crowds were significant, recent visits suggest shorter queues, especially on Sunday afternoons.

We'd recommend trying the Lor Mee, and if opting for prawn noodles, consider the dry version with mee pok for a different texture.

Best for a quick, fuss-free meal, especially if you're in the area and looking for a taste of tradition.

Signature

Lor Mee

Best time

Sunday afternoon after 1pm

Wait time

Short queue (2 customers) in the morning, no queue Sunday afternoon

Price

$ ($5.30 - $5.50/person)

Score: 55 · 5 sources

What customers say

Traditional Famous Prawn Mee receives mixed reviews, with customers noting a decline in the quality of the prawn noodle soup, which is now often described as peppery and less flavorful than before.

While the prawns are consistently praised for freshness, the dry version's sauce can be ketchup-like.

The Lor Mee, however, is highlighted as a standout dish, and the stall generally offers generous portions and friendly service, though crowds have diminished.

decline in prawn noodle soup qualityfresh prawnsLor Mee is a highlightfriendly servicereduced crowd/queue
40% positive40% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Dry Gin· 4 months ago

Ordered the $5.50 dry prawn noodles. Portion was generous and the auntie was very friendly 👍 Overall, the prawn noodles were average.

★★★★★Desmond Khoo· a year ago

Ordered the regular-sized dry and soup prawn noodles for $5.30 each. Taste of the broth was mostly peppery with a tinge of umami flavour, you can taste it stronger when it turns cold. I like it as it’…

★★★★★Marcus Nah· a year ago

The prawn noodle are more on the traditional type.. it's being a while I ate their prawn noodle.. standard now just find it so so.. soup also not as tasty as before.. Went on a Sunday afternoon aroun…

★★★★★Annie Ang· 5 months ago

It's called Prawn Mee but really the Lor Mee is more lit. They used to have crazier crowds. Chef cooking noodles said biz has slowed then he went off for a break so a review it is. They ran out of my…

★★★★Alan Yip· a year ago

The food here used to be very good, and the queue on weekends and PH really long. Chanced upon only 2 customers in queue in this morning so decided to give it a try. The broth is no longer thick, da…

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