Da Dong Prawn Noodles

I don’t eat a lot of prawn noodle, but after trying this stall I’m reluctant to try anyone else.*
Though some might find this a bit pricy ($ 8 for a regular size, and at most, $ 13 for a large size bowl with big prawns) the quality is there. I don’t exactly know what goes in the broth, but it’s not very watery. Rather, it has a good mix of prawn, pork, and garlic flavour.
My favourite part is the bits of pork crackling that’s thrown in. They are the juiciest, fattiest pieces and really make the dish. I like how you can throw in some chili/​vinegar to cut through the heavy flavours.
One of my favourite outdoor stalls in SG!
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*But feel free to trick me by saying «Let’s grab some chendol» and then take me to your fave prawn noodle spot, plop a bowl in front of me, and demand that I eat it and like it OR ELSE.

Arrived here at 08:45 hours. I ordered the Regular Size prawn noodles (5 sing). The aroma of prawns filled the air. One sip of this soup and WOWZERRRR’s !!! The prawn broth was soooo intense. Mix in some chili’s and… WooooHooooo, a mouth full of fireworks. Yes, it’s that good. The slow braised pork ribs gave the broth its savoriness. Such a simple, but amazing dish.
The regular size leaves you craving for more, but in Singapore; there’s more phenomenal foods to try. Thank you Mr. Prawn Noodle Master

Ahh, Prawn Noodles! A simple, yet beautiful dish.
Located on the corner of Joo Chiat Road and Marshall Lane, Da Dong Prawn Noodles delivers one of the Best Prawn Noodles in the area, if not on the entire isling. Assessing the quality and taste of Prawn Noodles is often quite difficult. Frankly, they all have that shrimpy taste with a cooked garlic finish. In my opinion, what separates a so so prawn noodls from a fantastic one is: (i) the flavour, (ii) quality of the broth and (iii) the freshness of the prawn.
Da Dong Prawn delivers all of these and more. The broth is rich in flavour and explodes in your mouth. The uncle even makes it an emphasis (a sign) that he doesn’t re-​fill the soup as it would dilute the flavours. Wow, that’s quality.
Overall, simply a fantastic prawn noodles. It is a little on the pricier side for prawn noodles, but hey, prawn noodles are a cheap comfort food anyways. :D

I stumbled across Mellvin Coffee Shop and found that everyone was having prawn noodles. I took this as a sign that the prawn noodles must be good, so we decided to give it a try. And indeed, I think this ranks among the best prawn mee that I have had. The soup is full of flavour. The prawns were fresh and juicy. The pork slices were cooked just right.
Unfortunately, I came late on a Thursday afternoon around 1.30pm and he was out of pork ribs, so it was just regular prawn mee.
A small bowl is $ 5, a regular bowl is $ 8, and a large bowl is $ 10.
We had a regular bowl of prawn mee, and although I appreciate the extra soup, I think we could have gone for the small bowl instead.
He also sells prawn noodles with large prawns. They cost slightly more at $ 9 for a regular sized bowl.

Uncle Ah Hoi is perhaps the most dedicated specialist whose hawker fare is not the least diluted by the crowd flocking over to his stall. Previously at Farrer, he told me that he only serves what’s the best, and on my first visit, recommended I have a bowl of prawn mee soup. Carpark is readily available across the coffeeshop or along the road so as I shifted my car to a proper lot, uncle prepared a bowl and then urged me to eat it quick and not worry about paying first. The first sip of the soup, I was sold and in love. The sweetness of the prawn broth with the savouriness of garlic in it makes it simple and addictive. He gives 3 pieces of prawn and slices of lean pork meat along with a regular bowl, and nothing to complain. The sign at his stall states that he cannot top up soup because it will compromise the flavour if he did that. I found it bizarre that such after such a big bowl, anyone would want more, but when I was down to my last sip, I knew I was tempted to ask for more. Priced really fairly at $ 5 a bowl, I am glad for the natural tasting soup, made with love from the way uncle speaks of his food.
He closes on Tuesdays, but otherwise, drop by before 2pm and you should be lucky enough to get a bowl!