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Zhup Zhup offers a refined yet deeply comforting take on the beloved local classic, elevating prawn noodles with a broth of remarkable depth and intensity. Rich with the concentrated sweetness of prawn heads and layered with the fresh brininess of seafood, the soup is luxurious without feeling overwhelming, striking a fine balance between indulgence and restraint. The freshness of the prawns and lala is evident, lending clarity and natural sweetness to every bowl, while the claypot presentation preserves the broth’s heat and amplifies its richness throughout the meal. The Pao Fan version was equally good

Beyond its signature noodles, Zhup Zhup impresses with dishes that are equally thoughtful in execution. The Hokkien mee carries a pronounced seafood character, complemented by springy noodles and a subtle wok hei that rounds out the dish beautifully.

The Ngoh Hiang tasting platter is particularly memorable — freshly fried, impeccably crisp, and varied in texture, with each piece offering its own distinct appeal, from savoury crunch to tender, flavourful bites. Details such as the house chilli, generous portions of pork lard and vegetables, complimentary prawn crackers, and refillable soup contribute to a dining experience that feels polished as well as generous.

While the prices sit above the average for prawn noodles, the quality of ingredients, depth of flavour, and consistency of execution justify the premium. Coupled with attentive service and a clean, well-ventilated coffee-shop-style setting, this stands out as one of Singapore’s most compelling destinations for a truly elevated bowl of prawn noodles.

I had the hokkien mee, prawn noodle soup with clam as well as their prawn paste chicken.

The hokkien mee was really spectacular and was like no other. The yellow noodles and thick bee hoon had a really bouncy, QQ texture despite soaking up the broth. The texture was something I had never experience in a hokkien mee before! Paired with 4 big pieces of prawn and its rich prawn flavour, it really is something you should definitely come down to try!

The prawn noodle broth was incredibly rich, sweet, and full of deep seafood umami, with fresh prawns and lala adding even more flavour. The Pao Fan 泡飯 is the same version specially for rice lovers.
The Hokkien mee was also a standout — springy noodles, strong seafood depth, and a nice wok hei finish.
I also really enjoyed the 五香‘蝦’餅Ngoh Hiang tasting platter, which was freshly fried, crispy, and packed with flavour, with each piece offering something a little different.
Service was attentive, the setting was clean and breezy, and thoughtful touches like complimentary prawn crackers and soup refills made the experience even better.
Prices are well worth it.

Was going around the MacPherson neighborhood recently and spotted a rather unfamiliar sight whilst passing by Blk 36 Circuit Road — whilst Wishes Cafe had ceased operations at the foot of Blk 36 Circuit Road for a while now, it does seem that a new tenant named 36 Wishes has taken its place. 36 Wishes does seem to have retained much of the decor alongside the furnishings and fittings of the space that was left behind by Wishes Cafe whilst adapting the space to suit their business needs — there is also some reconfiguration of the dining hall seating layout by these folks as well. Despite the slightly similar name and the recognisable decor of the space, 36 Wishes is an entirely different sort of dining establishment from Wishes Cafe — whilst Wishes Cafe primarily operated as an ice-cream parlour, 36 Wishes is an establishment that serves up Malaysian-style noodle offerings; the menu at 36 Wishes centres around fishball noodle, wanton noodle / Hong Kong-style roast meat noodles and curry noodles. Patrons looking for beverages can order them from the neighbouring Heong Hock Cafe and bring them over to 36 Wishes.

Being one who is usually intrigued by Malaysian-style Curry Noodle offerings, we found ourselves going for the Roast Pork, Char Siew Curry Noodle. For our order, we went with the Small-sized bowl, going for the Yellow Noodle option though patrons do get a choice to opt for Mee Kia, Mee Pok, Kway Teow, Thick Bee Hoon and Bee Hoon depending on their preferences. We also added Pig Skin for our order which was being charged at an additional dollar on top of the basic price of the Roast Pork, Char Siew Curry Noodle. 36 Wishes does not describe the elements that come with their various dishes, though it could be observed from our order that the Roast Pork, Char Siew Curry Noodle features elements like Roast Pork, Curry Noodle, Crispy Wanton Skin, Long Beans, and Tofu Puffs. One thing we liked about the Roast Pork, Char Siew Curry Noodle was how the curry gravy was very easy to consume; whilst coming with a strong hint of curry spices, we liked how it didn’t feel particularly greasy or laden with coconut milk — the result was a broth that was packed with flavour but without being cloying or too “lemak”. The level rosiness for the curry broth is pretty manageable for those whom are tolerable to moderate levels of spiciness. The yellow noodles was springy and came with a good bite and a slight alkaline-y note that quite complimented the curry gravy, while the roast pork and char siew came on the leaner side of things — slightly pedestrian but still more palatable than some others that we have had from certain stalls serving up Hong Kong-style roast meats around. The long beans added a crunch factor, while the tofu puffs absorbs the curry broth like a sponge for that flavour bomb that happens as one chews into it; the crispy wanton skin also being crackling crisp unless one chooses to excessively soak it with the curry gravy before consumption.

Had a great experience eating here at Zhup Zhup, the Hokkien mee was deep in seafood flavour and I love how fresh all the seafood were and the addition of the pork lard. Definitely come down in you're in the area to eat some good Hokkien mee

Excellent food here, I can understand why Zhup Zhup got a Michelin. The Hokkien mee tasted like no other Hokkien mee and the noodles were very “QQ” the broth of the prawn mee soup was also very flavourful. Special shout out to the prawn crackers they gave us! Highly recommended to try Zhup Zhup

The mee hoon kueh had that rustic hand‑torn chew, homely and satisfying. The broth was clear and light, lifted by the sweetness of vegetables. Mani chye added earthiness, the mushroom ball soaked up flavour, while the vegetarian fried fish gave crisp texture and the anchovies brought a salty crunch. With tofu and greens rounding it out, the bowl felt wholesome and balanced, generous in portion and complete in flavour 》$8.90

The basil pork rice came with a strong garlic and chilli fragrance with the holy basil giving it that unmistakable aroma. The minced pork was savoury with a good bite and the sauce was enough to coat the rice without feeling dry. Spice levels are adjustable but even the lowest level was good enough for me, carrying just the right kick without overwhelming the flavours. The fried egg had crispy edges and a runny yolk that added richness, tying the rice and meat together 》$6.90 / Single Egg

📍Basil King

A comforting bowl for dinner 🍤🍜 Rich, umami-packed prawn broth, nicely cooked noodles, and generous toppings made this a satisfying meal at Zhup Zhup.

The Lala Prawn Noodle was excellent, with a rich, flavourful broth and a generous serving of lala that made for a really satisfying meal. The Ngoh Hiang was a little underwhelming, but overall it was a great meal and I'd happily come back for the noodles.

I ordered the dry fortune pork ball mee hook kueh and the noodles came with that firm QQ bite I enjoyed. They were tossed in a dark sauce that coated well but felt lighter than I expected, maybe because I’m more used to heavier flavours. The bowl had crispy ikan bilis, leafy greens and fried shallots that added crunch. Four pork balls sat on top, tender and juicy with a burst in each bite. On the side was a bowl of egg drop soup that carried the same lighter touch, clean and gentle rather than rich. The chilli gave the dish more punch, cutting through the lighter flavours and adding heat 》$7.30

very tasty and one of the better prawn broths!