What are the best prawns dishes in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best prawns dish in Singapore is at Wei Yi Laksa. We compared 17 restaurants serving prawns dishes.

How much do prawns dishes cost in Singapore?

Prawns dish prices in Singapore range from SGD1.20 to SGD42.00 across 17 restaurants.

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Best Prawns Dishes in Singapore

17 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD1.20 – SGD42.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Prawns Dishes in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:

Laksa with Prawns & Cockles at Wei Yi Laksa, SGD5.50 (Commonwealth)
Prawn Noodles with Fish Cake at Wei Yi Laksa, SGD5.00 (Commonwealth)
Prawn Satay at Lau Pa Sat Satay Street, SGD1.20 (Raffles Place)
Portuguese Seafood Stew at Smolder Seafood Grill & Bar, SGD38.00 (Tiong Bahru)
Dim Sum: Steamed Prawn Dumplings (Four Pieces) at Min Jiang, SGD6.20 (Orchard)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 17 Prawns Dishes

Laksa with Prawns & Cockles

Wei Yi Laksa

Commonwealth·$

SGD5.50

Light laksa bowl with just prawns and cockles, letting the broth shine.

Tip: Ask for extra cockles on the side if you love them—they'll usually add a handful for a small charge.

Prawn Noodles with Fish Cake

Wei Yi Laksa

Commonwealth·$

SGD5.00

Rice noodles in broth with fresh prawns and sliced fish cake.

Tip: The prawn noodles have the same queue situation as laksa—come early or wait 15-20 minutes.

Prawn Satay

Lau Pa Sat Satay Street

Raffles Place·$$

SGD1.20

Whole or split prawns grilled on skewers until pink and charred.

Tip: Prawn satay is harder to find and commands a premium. Only a few stalls (notably Stall 10) grill them regularly. Ask ahead.

Portuguese Seafood Stew

Smolder Seafood Grill & Bar

Tiong Bahru·$$

SGD38.00

Aromatic stew with prawns, mussels, clams, and tomato broth.

Tip: Order extra bread with this dish—the broth is as important as the seafood, and soaking bread in it is non-negotiable.

Dim Sum: Steamed Prawn Dumplings (Four Pieces)

Min Jiang

Orchard·$$

SGD6.20

Delicate wheat flour wrapper encasing sweet whole prawn.

Tip: If the dim sum pushcart is operating during your lunch, flag it down when you see these — they're best eaten immediately while the wrapper is still warm.

Prawn Noodle Soup

Old Airport Road Food Centre

Geylang·$$

SGD5.00

Rich pork rib and prawn broth with springy noodles.

Tip: Ask for a mix of mee kia and kway teow for textural contrast. The thin noodles absorb broth better, the wider ones give chew.

Cereal Prawns

Alliance Seafood

Newton·$$$

SGD22.00

Plump prawns coated in crunchy cornflake-style batter.

Tip: Eat these immediately—the batter stays crispy for only a few minutes after serving.

#893% recommend

Nam Sing Fried Hokkien Mee

Old Airport Road Food Centre

Geylang·$$

SGD5.50

Thin vermicelli with thick noodles in umami-rich seafood broth.

Tip: Arrive before 11am or after 2pm. Expect 30-45 minute waits during peak lunch (11:30am-1:30pm). Nam Sing closes Monday.

#993% recommend

Spinach Seafood Soup with Thin Bee Hoon

Yuan Yang Spinach Soup

Geylang·$

SGD4.50

Light, nutrient-rich spinach broth with prawns, minced meat, mushrooms, egg, and thin rice noodles.

Tip: This stall earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023. The broth is the star — Jina spends over two hours on it daily. Ask for extra vegetables if you want more greens.

#1092% recommend

Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Mee

Chomp Chomp Food Centre

Serangoon·$$

SGD4.00

Thick yellow noodles with thin rice vermicelli in umami-rich prawn broth.

Tip: Arrive after 11pm when the queue drops, or go at 5:30pm right when they open. Mid-evening guarantees the longest waits.

#1192% recommend

Fuzhou Oyster Cake

Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake

Tanjong Pagar·$

SGD2.50

Rice flour batter shell with oyster, minced meat, prawns, peanuts, and coriander.

Tip: Eat while hot—the batter loses crispness as it cools. If takeaway, eat within 5-10 minutes of purchase.

#1288% recommend

Tom Yum Goong

Nakhon Kitchen

Holland Village·$

SGD6.50

Hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass and galangal.

Tip: Order while standing in the queue — staff takes orders before seating, so your food comes out in minutes.

#1388% recommend

Laksa with Chicken, Prawns, Cockles & Fried Bean Curd

Wei Yi Laksa

Commonwealth·$

SGD6.50

Loaded laksa with four proteins: chicken, prawns, cockles, and fried bean curd.

Tip: Get the S$8 portion if you're splitting with someone—the extra ingredients make the difference and the broth taste richer.

#1488% recommend

Gulai Nangka with Prawns and Salt Fish

Violet Oon Peranakan Restaurant

Tanglin·$$

SGD28.00

Young jackfruit curry with prawns and salted fish for umami depth.

Tip: The layering of fresh prawns and salted fish creates umami depth unusual in vegetable-forward curries.

#1585% recommend

Buah Keluak Noodles

Violet Oon Peranakan Restaurant

Tanglin·$$

SGD26.00

Contemporary pasta with black nut, coconut, and minced prawns—modern Peranakan.

Tip: This dish demonstrates Violet Oon's philosophy—honoring Peranakan tradition while exploring modern technique and ingredients.

#1680% recommend

Sambal Stir-Fried Prawns

Jumbo Seafood

East Coast·$$

SGD38.00

Large prawns wok-fried in fragrant sambal paste.

Tip: This is a good second dish for tables—the sambal flavor is bold enough to stand alone, avoiding redundancy with the crab.

#1780% recommend

Drunken Prawns

Long Beach Seafood

Tanglin·$$

SGD42.00

Large prawns with wine-based sauce and aromatics.

Tip: The wine reduction requires precise timing—ask the kitchen to cook this last so the alcohol flavors are properly developed.