Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee - Michelin-recommended since 1968

When a hawker stall has been slinging the same dish for over five decades and still draws massive crowds, you know they're doing something right. Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (天天来炒福建虾面) in Toa Payoh has become somewhat of a legend among Hokkien mee enthusiasts across Singapore.

Located on the second floor of Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre, the stall regularly sees queues stretching up to 45 minutes during lunch, and up to an hour during peak meal times, so be prepared to wait if you're visiting during busy periods.

Come Daily's signature Hokkien prawn mee is made with yellow egg noodles, rice vermicelli and squid, topped with fried crispy lard that adds an extra layer of texture and flavours. What sets this stall apart is their commitment to the "wet" style of Hokkien mee.

Their rendition features a rich robust prawn and pork stock gravy that infuses the yellow egg noodles and rice vermicelli noodles, creating a soft and slippery texture with savoury sweet salty eggy flavour. The dish comes loaded with:

• Fresh deshelled prawns - typically 3-4 pieces even in the basic portion

• Tender squid pieces that add a springy texture

• Crispy bean sprouts for contrasting crunch

• Generous pork lard crackles - the secret weapon that many regulars swear by

• Strips of pork belly for extra richness

• Scrambled egg woven throughout the noodles

The strong prawn stock flavour makes a real difference, as some Hokkien mee houses use chicken or pork broth, but Come Daily's prawn-forward approach gives it that authentic taste. Each plate comes with a side of sambal chilli that complements the rich, creamy noodles perfectly.

Steven has been frying Hokkien prawn mee for nearly 50 years in Toa Payoh since 1968, making him one of the pioneer hawkers of Toa Payoh. The stall originally operated from shophouses along Toa Payoh Lorong 1 before moving to its current location in the market food centre.

His son Jason took over the wok for a short while before pursuing his current career in property, but the family recipes and cooking techniques have been preserved. The stall has gained recognition over the decades, earning a spot in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Singapore as a recommended street food establishment.

Despite operating for over 50 years, the stall maintains consistent quality, with regulars praising how each plate is reliably good, featuring crispy bits of lard dispersed throughout the noodles.

Come Daily keeps their pricing accessible for hawker food standards:

• $5 - Basic portion (suitable for one person)

• $8 - Medium portion (good for sharing between two people)

• $10 - Large portion

• $18 - Giant platter (feeds 3-4 people)

They also offer delivery service with a $10 delivery fee, and the hokkien mee arrives still wet and warm with separate packets of chilli and lime.

The reviews are generally positive, with many praising the rich, creamy texture and generous use of pork lard. Food critics note that while it leans wet with a rich and robust gravy coating each noodle strand, some recent reviews mention it lacks the strong wok hei (breath of the wok) that some hokkien mee purists prefer.

Some diners describe it as "one of the best fried Hokkien mee in town" while others feel the presentation could be better, though most agree that hokkien mee isn't typically about looks.

Address: 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-27, Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre, Singapore 310127

Contact: +65 9671 7071

Opening Hours:

• Wednesday to Sunday: 8:30am - 2:00pm

• Closed: Monday & Tuesday

Nearest MRT: Braddell MRT Station (6-minute walk)

Payment: Cash only

Note: Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is not a halal-certified eatery