Top 10 must-eat Hokkien Mee in Penang

Hokkien mee, also known as prawn noodles, is one of the most representative delicacies in Penang. The delicious soup mainly made from shrimp shells is served with homemade chili, water spinach, sliced meat, eggs, noodles and other ingredients. You can find it almost everywhere. Which of the following 10 Hokkien noodles have you tried?

1. 三條路888福建蝦麵 – 888 Hokkien Mee

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888 Hokkien Mee at 3 Tiao Road has been in business since 1991 and is one of the most well-known Hokkien Mee. In addition to the sweet and rich soup, customers can also choose to add additional ingredients such as roast pork, pork ribs, pig feet, etc., to make the taste even better. Now there is a branch in Bayan Baru.

Business Hours: 18:00 -20:00 (Thursday and Monday off)

Address: 67-A, Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

2. Yun Lai Hokkien Mee

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Yun Lai Hokkien Mee located in Wo Hei Tea Room is always crowded and sold out before noon every day. Diners often have to wait for at least half an hour to enjoy this bowl of rich and delicious Hokkien Mee, with the prawns and other toppings, it is really hard to stop eating!

Business hours: 06.30 – 15:00 until sold out (closed on Saturday)

Address: 12, Jalan Bawasah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

3. Old Green House Hokkien Mee

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Laoqingwu Hokkien Mee, which has a history of more than 30 years, is located in the Cheshui Road area and is a household name. Like 888, diners here can also choose to add their favorite toppings such as roasted pork, pork ribs, sausages, etc., at an additional charge.

Business hours: 15:00 – 23:45 (closed on Sunday)

Address: 223, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

4. 橋頭福建面 – Bridge Street Prawn Noodle

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Authentic Qiaotou Hokkien Mee is located in the area of Tuku Street. It is a time-honored restaurant that has been in business for more than 50 years and has been awarded as one of the top ten snacks in Penang by CNNGO. The soup made from fresh shrimp shells and big bones is sweet, and the boss's special chili sauce tastes great!

Business hours: 07:00 – 13:00 until sold out (closed on Mondays)

Address: 533, Jalan C.Y. Choy, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

5.  Ah Soon Kor Har Mee – 亚順哥福建面 

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Ah Shun Ge Hokkien Mee is located in Ta Tin Tsai Street. The characteristic of Ah Shun Ge is that Ah Shun Ge has added fresh prawns and lard residue, which makes the overall soup more fresh and sweet.

Business hours: 07:00 – 13:30 (Closed on Mondays)

Address: 1, Jalan Larut, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

6. 奶奶福建面 – Granny’s Hokkien Mee

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Grandma's Hokkien Mee specialty store located in Lixin Garden has become popular in recent years. The soup here is not only rich and sweet, but also the ingredients inside are paired with refreshing noodles, which is really addictive!

Business hours: 07:00 – 14:15 (Closed on Mondays)

Address: Lengkok Nipah, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

7. Ah Koo’s Hokkien Mee @ Classic Cafe

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I believe that everyone is familiar with the classic coffee shop Hokkien Mee. Not only is it overcrowded every day, but even during holidays, you have to wait for a while to eat. The boss sprinkled a lot of prawns generously, and paired with the rich soup base that the boss cooked early in the morning, it is absolutely amazing!

Business hours: 7:30 – 11:00 (closed on Tuesdays)

Address: Jalan Perak, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang