Imagine my surprise when I discovered Hokkien Mee in Penang means Prawn Mee! Having mentioned my parents’ favorite dishes, you are looking at a Prawn Mee connoisseur.
Penang Prawn Mee is well known throughout Malaysia and Singapore, so to be the best in Penang is really something. Everyone seems to agree that the stall you see above (in a food court off Swatow Lane) serves the best Hokkien Mee and it really shows in their attitude to customers. We showed up at 11:00am and it’s already sold out (!!), asking us to come back tomorrow.
The following day we went at 9:00am and they still had the balls to say they’ve sold out !!! Personally, I think he’s giving preference to regulars which is a bit frustrating. Anyway Marianne made some noise and he said that if we really want to try, we’ll have to wait for an hour. And We Did !
I really wanted to hate them (so there’s no need for me to return) but unfortunately the Prawn Mee is really the best I have ever eaten. Whether it’s worth an hour’s wait really depends on your love for this dish. Perhaps I need to earn my penance by waiting an hour every morning for a week, and earn Regular status.
Hmm, definitely conceivable for someone like me.
