Finally! I’ve found a plate of fried prawn noodles (aka fried Hokkien mee) that’s worth the calories.
My all-time favourite is still Changi Village Fried Hokkien Mee, but I rarely get to eat it these days. Mainly because there isn’t an outlet anywhere near Tampines, and whenever I do spot one at a hawker centre elsewhere, it’s somehow already closed for the day (why always like that??).
So when I saw an IG post announcing that Original Simon Road Hokkien Mee had opened an outlet in Tampines, I knew I had to check it out. I honestly can’t believe I’ve never tried this brand before, even though they already have an outlet in Bedok. (I even went Bedok just to try Shiok Hokkien Mee previously because of LW… but I digress!)
One visit later, boom! This has officially climbed to my #2 favourite fried Hokkien mee spot.
What They Offer
The menu is simple and focused, which I always appreciate. There are just three items:
- Fried Hokkien Mee
- Fried Oyster
- Fried Carrot Cake (White)
This round, we ordered the fried Hokkien mee for ourselves and also a fried carrot cake to share.
Bonus for seniors: if you’re a Merdeka card holder, there’s a $1 discount. I’m not entirely sure if there’s a minimum spend though! The stall owner noticed my dad’s Merdeka card and kindly offered the discount on the spot.
What We Think
The fried carrot cake leaned slightly on the salty side, but it came with a generous amount of chye poh, which I personally enjoyed. Every bite had that savoury crunch.
The real star, though, was the fried Hokkien mee. I’m a big fan of FHM that uses yellow noodles mixed with thin beehoon, so this was right up my alley. The broth was flavourful without being too heavy, and the ingredients were surprisingly generous.
I ordered the smallest plate ($6) and still got three prawns, plus pork belly and sotong slices. They also serve two types of chilli, which is a huge win if you like customising your spice level.
Final Word
If you’re a Tampines resident who loves a good plate of fried Hokkien mee, Original Simon Road Hokkien Mee is well worth checking out. It’s comforting, flavourful, and generous, the kind of stall you’ll be happy to revisit when cravings hit. With solid execution and the convenience of having it right here in Tampines, this one has definitely earned a spot on my personal favourites list.
Location
📍 Original Simon Road Hokkien Mee (Tampines outlet)
Address: Blk 820 Tampines Street 81, #01-506, Singapore 520820
It’s located in the coffeeshop opposite the Tampines West CC clock tower.
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