Top Prawn Mee in KL & PJ

Top 8 Prawn Mee in KL & PJ

*The dishes mentioned here are not halal

by openrice

Known as Hokkien Mee in Penang, Prawn Mee or Mee Yoke has always been one of our most favorite hawker foods in Malaysia. The charm of Prawn Mee lies in its soup, which is boiled using prawn shells (and sometimes pork bones), infusing a strong prawn aroma to the taste. Now, it’s getting more and more difficult to find a decent bowl of Prawn Mee in Klang Valley, as many old shops or stalls are gradually fading away.

Here we manage to find 8 eateries and stalls in Klang Valley that are still able to churn out delicious Prawn Mee that you should try (click the restaurant name for info and OpenRice members’ reviews):

1. Choon Prawn Mee @ Taman Paramount, PJ

Originally a popular prawn mee stall nestled in O & S Restaurant at Taman Paramount,Choon Prawn Mee has now opened its own shop just a few shop lots away to accommodate more customers. The soup of their prawn mee is extremely rich in prawn flavors with a thick layer of chili oil that makes the whole prawn mee looks strikingly red. Priced at RM18 a bowl, their luxurious Prawn Mee King comes with lots of ingredients, including big prawn, pork rib, pork intestine and squid.

2. Madam Chong’s @ Kuchai Lama

Madam Chong’s used to be a famous prawn mee stall in Pudu. Now, it is expanded into a full-fledge restaurant at Kuchai Lama offering not only prawn mee, but also a wide variety of noodle dishes. Their Specialty Prawn Mee is a must-try. It is served with pork slices and as many as 5 medium sized prawns. The prawns are fresh with a firm and bouncy texture, while the soup is delicious with a rich flavor of prawn.

3. Shun Lee @ Jalan Ipoh

Within walking distance from The Store Shopping Complex at Jalan Ipoh, Soon Lee is regarded by many as one of the best Prawn Mee stalls in KL. In fact, the stall is so famous that many Hong Kong celebrities have purposely visited this stall to savor their mouth-watering prawn mee. The soup of the prawn mee is the main attraction. It is boiled with prawn shells and pork bones for hours until the soup is slightly sweet and rich in prawn aroma.

4. Lim Mee Yoke @ SS2, PJ

Formerly a stall located at Chow Yang Restaurant, Lim Mee Yoke has now grown into a restaurant specializing in Prawn Mee. When the prawn mee is served, the fried shallots are put separately in a spoon, because some customers prefer not to have any fried shallot in the noodles. What makes their Prawn Mee attractive and irresistible is the soup, which is thick and rich in prawn flavors with lots of spicy chili oil.

5. Kam Heong Prawn Mee @ PJ

The Prawn Mee stall at Kam Heong Kopitiam is arguably the oldest prawn mee stall in PJ with 55 years of history. The owner has been selling prawn mee since he was 15. In the 1960s, he used to take a tricycle to sell the noodles from Titiwangsa to PJ area. Until today, he still insists on preparing the soup from scratch by himself on a daily basis. Their prawn mee is served with a generous portion of noodles and topped with lots of sliced prawns.

6. San Peng @ Pudu

Located at the Wai Sek Kai at Jalan San Peng, the prawn mee stall has been around since 1971, and it is now operated by the 2nd generation. Their soup is not only prepared using prawn shells, but also chicken, creating a unique taste that captures the hearts of many loyal patrons. The ingredients of their prawn mee are slightly different too, because the noodles are served with chicken instead of the more common pork slices.

7. Hoo Yee Kee @ Kepong

Probably the most famous prawn mee restaurant in Kepong; however, finding its exact location can be a challenge, as it has moved several different locations in recent years. Now, its “latest” location is at Jalan Ambong 3 near Tai Thong Restaurant. Priced at only RM13.50, you get to try their luxurious version of Prawn Mee with lots of seafood ingredients, such as fried prawns, big prawns, mussel, lala and squid. The soup tastes unusual, as it is prepared using a family secret recipe.

8. Aik Prawn Mee @ Seapark, PJ

Stationed beside the wet market in Seapark, Aik Prawn Mee is a mobile truck that is famed for their Penang style Prawn Mee and Assam Laksa. The dining area is simple with just a few tables located beside the truck. Be ready to sweat while sampling their delicious noodles on a hot day. The soup of their Prawn Mee is relatively clear, but rich in taste. Remember to add chili paste to the noodles to add a spicy “kick” to the taste.

Don’t miss these great eateries to satisfy your cravings for Prawn Mee!