Blanco Court Prawn Mee 白兰阁街大虾面 at 243 Beach Road is one of those spots that feels like it’s been part of Singapore’s food scene forever. And it has become really popular with tourists.
The shop has a long history, dating back to 1928 when founder Mr Lee Pi Duan arrived from Nan’an, Fujian Province, and began selling prawn noodles.
In case you are wondering, other familiar Prawn Mee shops such as Beach Road Prawn Mee, Joo Chiat Prawn Mee, Blanco Prawn Noodle House, and Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee are all operated by different members of the Lee family.
Highlights at Blanco Court Prawn Mee include the 3-in-1 Noodles (Prawns, Ribs, Tail) ($12.80), Jumbo Prawn Noodle ($12.80), Prawn & Pork Ribs Noodles ($7.00 onwards), and the classic Prawn Noodles ($7.00 onwards).
Additionally, Pork Ribs Noodles are available at the same price tiers ($7.00 for Small, $9.80 for Medium, $12.80 for Large).
Each dish is customisable with your choice either yellow noodles or bee hoon.
You queue to order, give your table number, and wait for the food to come to you – pretty straightforward.
It seems like more people prefer the soup version here.
The semi-rich, prawn-infused broth does stand out – full of flavour with a hint of sweetness. This is achieved through long hours of boiling prawn shells.
This may not be the strongest or most robust prawn soup, but there’s a comforting balance of flavours that doesn’t overwhelm with saltiness.
The prawns served are fresh and sizeable, often cut in half for easy deshelling. They have a firm, bouncy texture that complements the noodles well.
The dry version of the noodles is mixed with a sauce made from pork lard, chilli, and shallot oil, topped with fried shallots and crispy pork lard.
It can feel slightly oilier, and the chilli has a tangy side.
In addition to prawn noodles, there is a Ngoh Hiang stall within the same premises, offering a range of deep-fried items.
Options include Beancurd ($1.20), Century Egg ($1.80), Fish Ball ($0.70), Fish Fillet ($1.30), Dough Fritter ($1.30), Prawn Cracker ($1.30), Crispy Prawn Cracker ($2.20), Ngoh Hiang ($1.80), Prawn Roll ($1.80), and Chinese Sausage ($2.60).
If you’re with friends, sharing a plate from the stall is a must.
It does get really busy during peak hours, though, so I’d recommend going earlier in the morning or after lunch rush.
Blanco Court Prawn Mee 白兰阁街大虾面
243 Beach Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189754
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 4pm (Mon, Wed – Sun)
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