Hokkien mee is one of the best hawker foods Singapore has to offer.
Whether it is wet or dry versions. Whether thick or thin bee hoon is used. Whether sambal or chopped chilli is served as a condiment. Hokkien mee is just attractive in its own way.
Scan through our article to bring yourself closer to your new favorite Hokkien mee destinations.
Always serving up gooey, moist fried Hokkien mee, Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (aka Tian Tian Lai) is a sure-hit to Singaporeans. It is the food stall where you can proudly introduce your foreign friends to this popular local stir-fried noodles dish. The eatery is conveniently located at Toa Payoh, which is known for hosting some of the better hawker centres in the area.
NOTE: 30-minute waiting time is expected.
PRICE RANGE: The Hokkien Mee is offered in 4-dollar, 5-dollar, and 8-dollar portions.
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Address: #02-27, Blk 127, Toa Payoh Lor 1, S310127
Tel: (65) 6251 8542
Nam Sing’s Hokkien mee is characterised by its dryness and balanced taste of multiple ingredients. Another unique charm of this stall is that fine bee hoon is used instead of thick bee hoon, popular among typical Hokkien mee stalls, and somehow it works! Nam Sing is located at the Old Airport Road Food Centre so travelers and expats interested in this dish should be able to find it easily.
NOTE: Food preparation is approximately 30 minutes so it is best to have something to snack on while waiting. Also, those who try to keep their hands off lard might appreciate Nam Sing’s lard-free noodles.
PRICE: S$5 (Small), S$8 (medium)
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Located at the quaint Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Ah Hock draws the crowd in with its drier than usual and flavourful Hokkien mee. This stall can get busy during peak meal hours, so expect to queue up in a long line and wait 30 to 40 minutes for your food to arrive on your table.
NOTE: Chopped chilli is served instead of sambal.
PRICE: 3-dollar, 4-dollar, and 5-dollar portions are available.
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LOCATION: Chomp Chomp Food Centre Stall 27, Serangoon Gardens
Many locals would drive all the way to East Coast Road to have a plate of the best Hokkien Mee in town. To many foodies and casual eaters, Geylang Lor 29 is a top contender. It’s particularly different as the chef still uses charcoal fire to cook up the noodle dish.
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PRICE: S$5 (Regular)
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Swee Guan Hokkien Mee is the original stall of Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee which was started in 1968. The name was changed to avoid confusion and to differentiate it from Geylang Lor 29 at East Coast which is run by the owner’s brother. Over the years, loyal patrons have been flocking to this hokkien mee stall for its original recipe which has remained unchanged after more than 50 years in the business.
NOTE: There is usually a moderately long queue here so be prepared to line up for your order.
PRICE: S$6, S$8, S$10, S$12 (depending on serving sizes)
OPENING HOURS: Thursday to Tuesday 17:00 – 22:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
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