Gu Zao Wei Big Prawn Noodle 古早味大虾面 at Alexandra Village Food Centre
Location: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-11, Singapore 150120
Floor 1 · Alexandra Village Food Centre
Michelin-recommended prawn noodles with a robust, old-school broth at Alexandra Village Food Centre.
Michelin-recommended prawn noodles with a robust, old-school broth at Alexandra Village Food Centre.
Gu Zao Wei Big Prawn Noodle, which translates to 'old-school flavour' big prawn noodle, is a Michelin-recommended stall at Alexandra Village Food Centre that lives up to its name. The star here is a deeply flavourful prawn broth—dark, sweet, and intensely savoury—poured over springy yellow noodles and topped with plump, fresh prawns that taste of the sea. It is the kind of bowl that reminds you why prawn noodle is one of Singapore's most beloved hawker dishes.The menu is straightforward: choose your noodle type, your prawn size, and whether you want soup or dry. Prices range from about S$6 for a regular bowl to S$10 or more for the big-prawn upgrade, which comes with impressively sized shell-on prawns that double as both garnish and flavour booster. The stall opens early for breakfast and draws steady queues throughout lunch, so arriving before the midday rush is wise.
For a taste of honest, old-school prawn noodles in southern Singapore, Gu Zao Wei is a must-visit. Check out MakanSouth for more prawn noodle spots, hawker guides, and the best eats around the neighbourhood.
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Withinbudget
Must try! Traditional prawn n pork rib noodles.. soup is full of flavour.
Vtigaa Vtigaa
Friendly uncle and delicious prawn noodles. Soup was comforting. Try it !
Andrew S
Value for money meal , fresh prawn and meaty pork rib.. the soup both tend to be bolder and my preference if slightly lighten up ..overall a good visit for a complete meal
Steph Hazel P
The prawns were very fresh and full of umami sweetness. The soup was tasty although I find it a little too sweet, not sure if they added rock sugar. It will be nicer if they cut the sweetness down a little. Nonetheless, it was a very decent …
Benjamin Cheng
Generous portion, super clean and sweet soup. Noodles are well cooked ingredients is yummy as well. One of the better prawn noodle in Singapore. It has curry powder and red chilli with thin beehoon and yellow noodles. …
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Gu Zao Wei Big Prawn Noodle 古早味大虾面
Big PrawN Noodle Shop Front
A food stall with a black signboard displaying 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE' and Chinese characters, featuring images of prawn noodle dishes. Below the main sign, there is a yellow strip showing additional menu items. The interior reveals stainless steel counters, cooking equipment, and various condiments.
Big Prawn Noodle Stall
A food stall with a black signboard displaying images of prawn noodles and prices in dollars. The sign includes Chinese characters and English text 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE'. Below, there is a yellow menu board showing various noodle dishes with photos. Red lanterns hang above the counter. A neon 'OPEN WELCOME' sign glows on the right side. Inside, a staff member in blue attire works behind the stainless steel counter.
Noodle Shop Front with Menu Board
A shop front featuring a bright yellow menu board displaying various noodle dishes with Chinese and English names, including Prawn Noodle, Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle, Liver Prawn Noodle, and others. Red lanterns hang below the sign.
Noodle Shop Signage
A storefront sign featuring images of prawn noodle dishes with prices listed in both Chinese and English. The sign includes a bowl of noodles with shrimp priced at $4.50 and another dish labeled 'Big Prawn Noodle' priced at $10.
Noodle Shop Front with Menu Display
A vibrant yellow shop front featuring a large menu board displaying three types of prawn noodles: Prawn Noodle, Intestine Prawn Noodle, and Pig Tail Prawn Noodle. Red lanterns hang below the sign, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Big Prawn Noodle Stall
A food stall with a large signboard displaying 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE' and images of prawn noodle dishes. The menu board lists various prahn noodle options with prices in dollars. A staff member is preparing food behind the counter, while customers are seated at tables nearby.
Big Prawn Noodle Stall
A food stall in a market with orange and black signage displaying 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE' and prices for different noodle dishes. People are standing at the counter, ordering or waiting.
Big Prawn Noodle Stall
A food stall with a prominent signboard displaying 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE' and Chinese characters, featuring images of prawn noodle dishes. The entrance is open, revealing a stainless steel counter, condiments, and a freezer inside.
Noodle Shop Exterior
A food stall with a black hexagonal signboard displaying images of prawn noodles and prices in Chinese characters, including 'Big Prawn Noodle' at $10. Below is a yellow banner listing various noodle dishes like 'Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle', 'Liver Prawn Noodle', etc., with red lanterns hanging below. An illuminated 'OPEN WELCOME' sign is visible on the right.
Noodle Dish with Shrimp and Toppings
A close-up of a bowl of yellow noodles topped with shrimp, fried shallots, chili peppers, and possibly egg or tofu. Red chopsticks rest on the side.
Food Stall Interior and Signage
A food stall interior with a large menu board displaying various dishes, including noodles and seafood. A staff member in a blue shirt is visible near the counter. The stall features multiple posters and advertisements on the walls.
Food in a food court or hawker center
A close-up shot of two dishes on a table in what appears to be an open-air food court or hawker center. In the foreground, there is a black bowl containing a dark soup with shrimp and possibly other ingredients like tofu or meat. To its left is a white bowl filled with noodles topped with red sauce and garnish. The background shows blurred figures of people sitting at tables, suggesting a casual dining environment. There are no visible menus, signs, or exterior shop fronts.
Shrimp Noodle Soup Dishes
Two bowls of noodle soup with large shrimp and slices of meat, accompanied by a small bowl of dark sauce.
Spaghetti with Red Spice and Shredded Topping
A white bowl filled with yellow spaghetti noodles, topped generously with a reddish-orange spice powder and shredded light-colored ingredient (possibly fish flakes or cheese). The dish is presented on a blue stand atop a dark placemat, with part of another container visible in the upper right corner.
Shrimp and Pork Noodle Soup
A close-up of a bowl containing thin noodles, large shrimp halves, slices of pork belly, fried shallons, and dark soy sauce broth. A pair of pink chopsticks rests on the rim.
Shrimp in Clay Pot Soup
A close-up of a clay pot containing shrimp soup with visible shrimp tails and broth, placed on a green base.
Shrimp and Meat Noodle Bowl
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Spoonful of Soup
A close-up shot shows a blue plastic spoon holding a small amount of light brown, translucent soup or broth. The spoon is resting on the rim of an orange bowl filled with more of the same liquid. The background is out of focus and appears to be a plain surface.
Food Stall Counter
A stainless steel counter at a food stall or small eatery. Visible items include bottles of sauces (soy sauce, chili sauce), containers of red chili flakes and chopped chilies, plastic cutlery in a metal holder, blue plastic spoons in a pink basket, and disposable cups.
Hokkien Street Food Stall Interior
Interior view of a food stall with stainless steel counters, cooking equipment, and promotional posters. Visible items include stacked trays, containers, and a menu board displaying various dishes.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Chopsticks
A close-up photo of a black bowl containing yellow noodles, slices of pork belly, and broth. A pair of red chopsticks rests diagonally across the top right side of the bowl.
Food Stall Scene
A busy food stall with customers ordering and staff preparing food. Visible signage includes 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE' and other menu boards.
Closed Notice Banner
A white banner with blue and red text announces closure for repair and redecoration works at Blk 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1 Food Centre from 1st April to 30th June 2025, directing customers to ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre as an alternative.
Shrimp and Meat Soup Bowl
A white bowl filled with a clear broth containing large shrimp, chunks of meat or offal, and noodles.
Food stall interior scene
A food stall with a red shutter and various posters, customers seated at tables, and staff attending to the counter.
Noodle Soup with Beef and Greens
A bowl of beef noodle soup served on a tray at a cafeteria or canteen setting. The dish contains sliced beef, noodles, leafy greens, and egg ribbons in a light brown broth. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and small condiment containers are placed beside it. Text visible includes 'Every diner deserves a clean' and partial signage indicating return of trays.
Noodle Bowl with Broth
A close-up of a black bowl containing yellow noodles topped with fried shallots, sliced pork, shrimp, and a dollop of red chili sauce. A separate small bowl holds light brown broth. The tray rests on a pink textured mat next to a sign instructing customers to clear disposables.
Spicy Shrimp Noodle Dish
A close-up of a meal featuring a bowl of yellow noodles topped with minced meat and red chili flakes, alongside a pot of boiling shrimp in a rich broth.
Seafood Noodle Bowl with Broth
A white bowl filled with noodles topped with large shrimp, shredded fried shallots, and sliced fish cake, served alongside a red cup of brown broth on a black tray.
Noodle Bowl at Food Court
A bowl of noodles with toppings sits on a tray in the foreground, while people queue at food stalls in the background.
Shrimp Noodle Dish with Chopsticks
A close-up of a bowl containing noodles topped with large shrimp, fried shallots or garlic, and possibly minced meat. A pair of white chopsticks rests on the rim of the bowl. In the background, there is a small red dish with dark liquid (likely soy sauce) and part of a blue container lid visible.
Shrimp Noodles with Chopsticks
A close-up of a bowl of noodles being lifted by red chopsticks, showcasing a large shrimp piece. The tray includes a side dish and a table number sign.
Noodle Bowl with Condiments
A bowl of yellow noodles and thin rice vermicelli in broth, garnished with meat and vegetables, served on a tray with orange chopsticks, blue spoon, and small dishes of chili sauce and red powder.
Shrimp Noodle Dish
Close-up of two bowls of noodle dishes featuring large shrimp, sliced meat, and fried shallots on top.
Food Stall Interior View
Interior of a food court with two visible stalls. Left stall has yellow signage and staff preparing food behind glass. Right stall displays 'BIG PRAWN NOODLE' menu board with images of dishes, an open neon sign, and customers standing at the counter. Tables and stools are arranged in foreground.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Meat
A close-up shot of a white bowl containing a noodle soup dish. The broth is brownish, likely a beef or pork-based stock. Visible ingredients include thin white noodles, several large shrimp (some whole, some peeled), slices of cooked meat (possibly pork belly or chicken), chopped fried garlic or shallots on top, and a piece of red pickled radish. A pair of pink chopsticks rests on the rim of the bowl. The background is a plain light blue surface.
Food Stall Interior with Staff and Posters
The image shows the interior of a food stall, likely within an indoor market or shopping complex. Two staff members are visible behind the counter; one is wearing a blue shirt and appears to be preparing food in a wok, while another stands nearby. The stall has numerous posters and flyers attached to its walls and display cases, featuring various advertisements and information. Above the counter, there is a brightly lit signboard displaying images of dishes, suggesting that this is a restaurant or food vendor. To the left, part of a larger advertisement board is visible on the wall.
Noodle Bowl with Offal
A white bowl filled with yellow noodles submerged in a reddish-brown broth, topped with slices of liver and other offal pieces. The bowl rests on a black tray with printed text including 'table clean' and 'for the next dinner'.
Spaghetti and Crab Soup Meal
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Shrimp Noodle Meal Tray
A tray with a clay pot of shrimp soup, a bowl of noodles topped with chili oil and minced meat, a small dish of chili sauce, red chopsticks, and a blue spoon.
Noodle Dish with Meat and Shrimp
A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with slices of pork, shrimp, and other ingredients, served on a tray with a side dish in the background.
Noodle Dish with Shrimp and Pork
A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with shrimp, pork slices, and fried shallots, accompanied by a small red dish of sauce and blue chopsticks on a tray.
Shrimp Noodle Soup Bowl
A close-up of a bowl of noodle soup with shrimp, pork slices, and bean sprouts in a brown broth, served on a patterned table mat with pink chopsticks and a red spoon nearby.
Shrimp Noodle Soup Bowl
A bowl of shrimp noodle soup with visible ingredients including large prawns, sliced pork, and noodles in a brown broth. Pink chopsticks rest on the side of the white bowl, which sits on a tray mat with instructions to keep tables clean.
Seafood Soup with Chili
A bowl of seafood soup featuring shrimp, fish balls, and other ingredients in a rich broth, served on a tray with a side of chili flakes.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Meat
A close-up photo of a white bowl containing a noodle soup dish. The broth is dark brown, likely beef or pork-based. Visible ingredients include several pieces of meat (possibly ribs or brisket), thin yellow noodles, and two large shrimp. The bowl sits on a tray mat with instructions to keep the table clean and return trays.
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