Best Hokkien (Prawn) Mee in Penang

This Hokkien Mee stall is known for its ridiculously long waiting time. Yes, many avid Hokkien Mee lovers are willing to wait to get their fix here because they know the worth. If you can tolerate that, then you’re in for a treat. The soup is fragrant, with enough prawn flavours to wow your taste buds. The prawn itself is succulent and does come in a generous portion, and tastes great when you add a spoonful of red chilli paste on top. The employment of fried onions and slivers of steamed chicken further augments the whole flavour of the dish. 

Rich and Flavourful are the two words best to describe this popular 888 Hokkien Mee at Lebuh Presgrave. The soup is slurp-worthy, and complements well with mee hoon or yellow noodle, or even a mix of both. For an all-out Hokkien Mee experience, don’t forget to customise your dish with various add-on toppings such as pork leg, pork ribs, pork belly, eggs and fish balls! Which add up immense layer of flavour and texture. Not forgetting, they also dish out delicious loh mee. So if you miraculously still have space, remember two is better than one. 

Being in business for more than 15 years, this renowned stall has garnered a strong following of its own. Nestled amidst the bustling Kedai Kopi Sai Lam, they have never failed to see brisk business yet they sure know to maintain consistency. As for taste factor, the soup is rich and fragrant with all the usual ingredients infused together. The noodles, regardless the yellow noodles or bee hoon, are cooked right till al dente. The smatterings of prawns, bean sprouts and fried onion employ an additional layer of texture. Opt for additional sambal concoction for a spicier treat. 

Perhaps the most famous Hokkien Mee spot on the island. Why? Because it’s open till wee hours, locals get their late-night supper cravings sort out. Apart from their flavoursome Hokkien Mee, you’ll get to customise your dish with many add-on choices that we are here to share! Here goes: pork rib, roasted pork, shrimp, Chinese/Cocktail sausage, fish ball, meatball, chicken leg, pork intestine, pigskin, egg, vegetables and more! Phew! If you prefer the standard version, it does not disappoint too. It’s a Hokkien Mee experience like no other, thus Green House should be on your checklist. 

Kedai Kopi New Cathay is well-known among both locals and tourists. It’s a hub for delicious local delights and Hokkien Mee is no exception. Every spoonful of the prawn-infused soup is aromatic, with a balanced amount of sweetness and spiciness. Sitting on the surface of the broth is a motley of ingredients like slices of pig liver and lean meat, pork skin, hard-boiled egg and a generous amount of fried shallots. Apart from the great flavours, the best part got to be the wallet-friendly price tag. Be warned, get in early to avoid the hassle of nabbing an empty table. 

Located near Pulau Tikus, Sip Hup Aun Cafe is known for its delectable array of local specialties. Similarly, their Hokkien Mee has received quite the recognition for being one of the best in George Town. It comes in a bowl of hearty and flavourful soup, nicely cooked mixed noodles, beansprouts, kangkung, full-boiled egg, shrimps and a good amount of fried shallots. The flavours aren't exactly deep, but the lightness and fragrance of the dish is commendable. For an added kick, there's also a small serving of homemade chili paste on the side.