Spotting the signboard “Soon Huat” from afar, it is a mystery as to what they sell – until you are close enough to see the noodles, prawns, and a simmering pot of stock.
That’s right – Prawn Noodles is the deal.
The distinctly old-school stall at North Bridge Road Food Centre near Lavender MRT Station still sports the classic look: a glass panel separates the cooking area from the customers, with imprinted red letters stating the dishes and prices.
The humble Prawn Mee stall has recently included in the Singapore Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand.
The signature prawn noodles come in at an extremely economical price of $3.50 or $4.
Perhaps that is why the stall always attract a long queue (of say 45 minutes or more) of regulars.
The other thing I observed was that uncle and auntie were meticulous in arranging the ingredients neatly, showing pride in their work – though that would take a bit of time.
So patience, my friends.
Two versions of prawn noodles exist, being a dry version and a soup version.
For the dry version, the bowl of yellow noodles came decked out with slices of fish cake, whole peeled prawns, and pork slices.
Some fried pork lard and fried garlic adds crunch and flavour.
Make sure you toss everything together with the sauce pooled at the bottom, which is likewise brimming with these old-school flavours.
At its price point, the ingredients and portion sizes make it really worth your money.
It is also served with a bowl of the prawn stock, which was moderately rich. It goes without saying that the pork bones and prawn shells have infused enough essence into the soup.
However, if you are looking for the sort that is more flavourful and intense, then this bowl may not be it.
There is still a bit of that simpler nostalgic flavours that would appeal more to a certain generation.
Otherwise, there is a Pork Ribs Noodles at $4.50 or $6 for those who prefer more meat over seafood.
You can drop by Soon Huat at the rustic North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre. However, while Google indicates a 3pm or 5pm closing time, they are really sold out much earlier than that.
So indeed, while stocks (or prawn stock) last.
Soon Huat Prawn Noodles
North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre #01-105, 861 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198783
Opening Hours: 10am – 3pm (Sun – Mon), 9am – 5pm (Tues – Sat)
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Read: DFD Singapore Michelin Bib Gourmand Reviews
* Written by Daniel Ang and Dean Ang. Follow @DanielFoodDiary on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for more food news, food videos and travel highlights. DFD paid for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.
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