Prawnholics is a stall in the Singaporean Urban Hawker food hall on 51st St. Prawnholics serves noodle and seafood dishes and is located closer to the 50th Street side. Food is made fresh, served quickly, and everything I've had is really tasty. Seating and service are really a review of the food hall, but its usually not hard to find a clean table. I, obviously, am a fan of the shrimp dishes. Loved the broad stir fried rice noodles and the soup noodles. read more

Okay. What happened here? Did this place change owners? Same name but totally different cuisine now. It's now another Thai place. I never been anywhere that sold that shrimp and ribs noodle soup. Can I just say how sad I am today? WTF. We don't need another place slinging pad Thai. I was so disappointed that I didn't bother trying this place with the new menu read more

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Carb loading before my half marathon and needed a carb-heavy lunch near my office. The char kway teow was delicious! The sauce and shrimp were flavorful. The sauce was great. I wish they gave a little more chili sauce in the go orders. We got our orders to go, but Urban Hawker generally has plenty of space during lunch on the weekdays. You order at the counter and then they give you a buzzer. It's a bit pricey compared to some lunch options in the area, but way cheaper than most dinner options. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - 4. Singapore Char Kway Teow - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Came at 11 am when they just opened. Ordered a Singapore meifun. Didn't realize there were bean sprouts. Had about 6 shrimps in my noodles? Delicious. Customer service could be better, you can tell when someone's spirit has left their bod and they dread their job. read more

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Dropped by here when I was in the food hall. The food was good we had their fried oysters which were a bit fishy and the noodles which were heaped with garlic and portions were very generous. read more

Amazing sesame pork noodles and solid place to eat. Great location and good service too. read more

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We have been to Urban Hawker a few times abd I always had a good to place with the White Beehoon with Chicken. I recently found out last weekend the store closed down, and looked over at Prawnaholics Collections to find my favorite food when I visit Urban Hawker. read more

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So the Singapore Char Kway Teow is a dish I've never had before. Thankfully it was terrific. A deep carmelized soy taste was good but not overwhelming. Lots of noodles and some shrimp, it was just the right place for lunch. It was cooked to order which is great as too many food court places just precook their dishes. Not here. It was pretty quick too and the price is right. Enjoyed it a lot read more

Prawnaholic Collections - 2. Singapore Char Kway Teow - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Prawnaholic has all of my favorite Singaporean dishes: from char kway teow to chai tow kuay. All the food is made authentically, I can see all the woks in the kitchen. The Chai Tow Kuay (stir-fried carrot cake) was my dad's favorite childhood dish, which he hasn't had in 26 years. This brought back old memories and made him nostalgic. The flavors were savory, and this cuisine is not common in the US. I was quite disappointed by the Chili Crab, however, when we got very little crab meat, and too much sauce. We basically paid 40 bucks for hot and sour soup with crab flakes :( A 4 star review is very generous. read more

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Authentic Singaporean food stall in Urban Hawker food court. The food is cooked fresh and piping hot. The service is efficient. The oyster omelette is an acquired taste with greasy oyster meat that is naturally salty with cilantro and fried omelette. The ambiance is fine literally and figuratively as there is a fun display showing all the things you can get fined for in Singapore. read more

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Had the Singaporean Hokkien seafood noodles for my second time here. It was extremely salty and too much garlic. I had to drink lots of water afterwards. Sadly, not worth my $20. The cashier took my order but nothing spectacular with her service. Don't expect much from the food court atmosphere though. Will not come back. read more

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Great spot at Urban Hawker. The sesame pork rib noodles had the perfect balance of sesame, peanut sauce, and a touch of spice. Amazing dish, highly recommend. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - 5. Dry Signature Torched Sesame Pork Rib Noodle - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Upon seeing Fried Oyster Omelette in New York, I was immensely impressed with this stall. Although this is a Singapore signature dish, it's rarely in the menu, not to mention in New York! It's cooked so well too. It's surprisingly authentic! When traveling away from Vancouver, Canada, I never attempt to order Chinese or Asian as it almost always is disappointing. But boy am I impressed with this place. I highly recommend this. Kudos to you! read more

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Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2023 Time: around 7:30pm Meal: Dinner *Singapore Char Kway Teow ($18) *Singapore Hokkien Prawn Mee ($18) My group of four split up and came back with food to share. One of them hit up Prawnaholic. I believe he ordered the items above. The char kway teow was delish! Like a super flavorful version of one of my favorite canto dishes, beef chow fun dry style. I thought the hokkien mee was okay. I'm not a huge wet noodle fan, so this wasn't really up my alley. Tho if you like seafood noodles, you'll probably enjoy this. Great place to grab some noodles. I'd say the char kway teow is a must! REVIEW #3405 read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Singapore Hokkien Prawn Mee ($18) - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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Fairly quiet night at Urban Hawker. I ordered the Char Kway Teow and the oyster omelet. These seem to be the most popular and were recommended in The NY Times article they have posted. Most dishes, including these, are $18. They are made to order; I probably waited about 10 minutes or so. I liked the noodles in the char kway teow. I wasn't a fan of the Chinese sausage in it, too sweet and chewy for me. The omelet was really good but very greasy!! read more

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Food and service were both subpar I went on a slow Sunday afternoon, around 5 Few customers Food took forever to get, was too salty, Hokkien mee came w 3 prawns and 1 squid, and on and on Never again read more

Prawnaholic Collections - 3. Singapore Hokkien Prawn Mee - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Food (4/5): We got the Singapore Hokkien Prawn Mee. It was pretty good although there some chunks of fatty meat that were a bit odd. The shrimp was fresh and delicious though. Only issue is that for the portions and quality it's a bit overpriced. Somewhat understandable for the location though. Service (4/5): The food took a bit to come out but overall still decent service. The food came out at an ok speed. The staff were helpful when asked but not particularly. Ambiance (4/5): It's part of the Urban Hawker food court. Tons of southeast Asian food options. There is lots of seats but because there are tons of people it's hard to find some. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Singapore Hokkien Prawn Mee - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

After browsing the whole Urban Hawker food court, I decided to get the hokkien mee from here. There wasn't much of a wait and they packed it up nicely in a to-go bag for me. The wokhei really shone in this dish. There were pork lad bits, minced garlic, squid and shrimps. I liked how saucy this dish is as it's one of my favorite dishes I tried in Singapore. If the shrimp flavor was a bit stronger, I would have loved this dish more. This is a pretty good rendition of it without having to buy the $2k flight ticket to Singapore. There's plenty of seating and the AC was on blast. Props to whoever was in charge of the playlist there as I heard Yoasobi, TWICE and Seventeen during the time I was there. It is a food court located in Midtown so the slightly expensive prices make sense. read more

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The Singapore Hokkien Mee that I ordered for lunch takeout was one of the most disappointing meals that I've eaten in NYC in months. It was bland (not enough salt), tasted really fishy, and the pieces of pork in the dish tasted old. For a $20 dish, I was highly disappointed. read more

The Singaporean style oyster omelette here is my favorite item from Urban Hawker. Oysters are fresh, and there's a lot of it. Comes with a spicy sauce on the side. The egg is fried and sometimes greasier than others. But hits the spot as a once in a while dish (just like everything else in this food court - mostly greasy/saucy/carby/meaty). read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Fried Oyster Omelet - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Came here to Urban Hawker for a quick dinner after working late. This was one of the few spots that looked open so I decided to give this spot a try. Having recently been to Singapore, I decided to give the Traditional Prawn & Pork Ribs Noodles ($18) a try. I've had the Prawn Noodles before and they tasted pretty similar. Prawn boiled broth base was tasty. The noodles were pretty decent as well. They give you a small cup of chili, which I recommend dumping the whole thing in and giving it a nice stir. Overall it was really good. Nothing compares to Singapore, but this fares good enough for you to miss Singapore a little bit. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Traditional Prawn & Pork Ribs Noodles - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Been missing Singapore ever since my last visit. A friend recommended Urban Hawker to me so I had to give it a try. Loved both of the dishes, quite filling & it was decently portioned for its price. The pork ribs were perfectly cooked with delicious sesame flavor. Only wish there was just a bit less sauce to get the texture of the noodles. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Fried Oyster Omelet & Dry Signature Torched Sesame Pork Rib Noodle - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

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They were doing last call, and a lot of the other spots at the urban hawker were closed due to it being 8:30pm. I can't believe they all close so early. Anyways, this place has great reviews and was featured on the NY Times, I wanted to check it out. There wasn't much to choose from as I can't eat fried food. So, I chose the seafood soup. It didn't taste like anything special. There were prawns inside and other seafood ingredients. But the taste of the soup was a bit bland. All in all, I don't recommend this soup, but perhaps try something else on their menu. read more

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Service was fast, food was good and portions were great. I had the traditional prawn noddle soup, which is supposed to be popular. The flavor was ok, but I felt the broth should have had a greater depth of flavor. Orders are taken at the counter. Seating is first come first serve and it was pretty busy on a Saturday. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Traditional Prawn Noodle Soup with tender pork ribs - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Their Char Kway Teow was delicious! Service is really fast and it's nice how this place is in Urban Hawker so there are a lot of options to sit down and enjoy the food. Definitely recommend this place for a quick bite in the area. read more

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As the stall that was foremost mentioned in the original Eater article that brought me here upon the first chance, I'm somewhat bummed that the ramen didn't hold up to expectations. I've had really insanely good prawn mee in Singapore and this isn't even close to what the homeland has to offer. Ironically, it probably boils down to just - salt. It was under-salted and umami does not stand out without adequate amounts of salt. The broth if anything was on the sweet side, which made one eyebrow raise. That said, I'm only trying to justify the 4 instead of 5 stars. I'd eat here again and its definitely just to have a reminder of home - the glance from thousands of miles away. It's similar, but it's not the same. On the other hand, I'm so GLAD I ordered the oyster omelet. Dear uncle had no idea what I was saying (thought I was asking about ingredients) that I switched back to Mandarin and he giggled. Moist oysters, tender salty eggs thickened with cornstarch into a loving madness in the mouth. Better than their prawn mee IMO. Glad you're here in NYC. Continue to represent and educate. Thank you. read more

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The kitchen shows skill without being showy. The restaurant creates an intimate mood. The food was satisfying but not the best example we've tried. oh yes, the team's friendly service makes you want to return. This place hasn't been discovered yet! read more

Authentic in spirit, good enough to satisfy cravings, especially if you've lived away from Singapore for a long time. Really pricey for "hawker" fare as well. $18 for a plate of hokkien mee?! Having said that, the portion is generous. It was too soupy to my liking though and missing the yellow noodles. Service was efficient and friendly. Order at the counter and wait for dishes to be cooked. Urban Hawker is basically a food court so go "chope" (reserve) your table/seats before ordering. Everything is self-service although there are guys bussing tables. We went at around 7:30pm on a Wednesday evening and it was busy and lively. read more

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When visiting Urban Hawker, there are plenty of options to pick from. I decided to go with Prawnaholic because of the lines and the generally good reviews I saw. A couple of notes, the staff was very friendly and attentive. They were helpful in helping me decide on what to eat. I got their traditional house prawn noodles dry. Overall, the meal was pretty good size for the price, but lacked a depth of flavor. It was generally too salty and one dimensional unfortunately. I think next time, I would try a different option or variation and see if it would be better as the people running the stall were really nice. read more

I tried their #3 Singapore hokkien prawn mee. The noodles were piping hot and flavorful. I liked the large shrimps and squid. I wasn't a fan of the cubes of crunchy bits on top. The charred tasted wasn't for me. The portion size was pretty good but overall the price was a little steep for the meal. There wasn't a line when I ordered so my meal came out quickly. I'm glad i tried it but I wouldn't rush to come back read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Singapore Hokkien Prawn Mee - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

I really really really like their soup based, so flavorful. The portions are big and you can order on seamless for a late night at the office. It's so nice having a hot soup now that it's getting cold outside. read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Traditional Prawn Noodle Soup with tender pork ribs - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Every trip I make to NY, I have visited this place and as someone who knows their Char Kway Teow, I can confidently say this is the best spot in town for an authentic experience. The Char Kway Teow here is exceptional--each bite brings me right back home. The dish is a perfect balance of flavors, with smoky stir-fried flat rice noodles, plump prawns, juicy Chinese sausage, and just the right amount of spice. If you're looking for a true taste of authenticity, this is the place to be. The owner Alan and his team are also so accommodating and welcoming. They tailor every plate to your preference! Will be back ! read more

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I went close to closing. Got a drink with my meal, which the guy gave me when I paid. I waited for my food at a table right in front of this stall. When it was ready I walked up and the guy pointed at the receipt asking me if i had gotten my tea. I was trying to read the receipt which was upside down. It didnt register that he was asking me if I had gotten my drink yet. Then he said he needed to know if he needed to give me the drink or not, then I answered. I asked for utensils, he pointed to the back of something. I stared at it trying to see where utensils came out of it. When I walked away I heard him say in Cantonese "gum chun ge" which basically means "how dumb." I was thoroughly offended and seethed through my meal. It was late in the day for me so it took longer for me to understand things but whatever the reason, he shouldn't have called me dumb and to my face no less. And honestly it's his job to remember if he gave me my drink, not mine. I gave this guy the benefit of the doubt that he was having a bad day but I heard him speak with an attitude to other patrons too while joking around with his coworkers. He's just mean. Never coming back. Two stars bc the food was okay. Too salty for my taste though. read more

I was pretty skeptical of this place because I'd tried a few other places in Urban Hawker and was mildly disappointed (but admittedly, I have high standards for Singaporean food). HOWEVER, Prawnaholic blew all of my skepticism away as soon as I saw that they served Traditional Carrot Cake. I have NEVER seen Singaporean Carrot Cake in the US and I was so excited! AND THEY FOLLOWED THROUGH. The food was incredible and I can't wait to come back! read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Singaporean Carrot Cake - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

They have a pretty good Chow Kway Teow. For a Singaporean food hall, I'm surprised this is the only stand who had it. It was pretty good. If I were to complain about anything is it could be less sweet. Other than that, I enjoyed it read more

Prawnaholic Collections - Chow Kway Teow - Food Stands Near Me - New York, New York

Came to the Urban Hawker past 9PM and this place was one of the few that's still open. Tried the Singapore Char Kway Teow- stir fried wide rice noodles with light and dark soy sauce, chilli,, whole prawns, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, Chinese sausage and the one ingredient that I was surprised by and love the most - the crunchy pork crackling. Very heavily seasoned / flavored and has a strong incredible wok hay that elevates the whole dish with aroma and hint of smokiness. Decent portion although it's still on the pricey side imho. read more

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4.25 stars and rounding up, reasons below. Having lived in Singapore and Malaysia for combined to be a couple years, and having eaten a range from meh to amazing food there, I must say this place is pretty authentic. When I ate here yesterday I tried: 1) Prawn Ramen with soup $18 : came with 5 prawns with heads on, fish cake, bean sprouts, pork lardons. The heads are where a lot of the flavor come from, hence better to keep them on. The prawn broth while not the best I've had, has a stronger, more robust flavor than all the places where I've recently had Malaysian food in NYC. This broth is very time intensive and costly to make, requiring a ton of prawns and prawn heads simmered for hours and strained for a rich, shrimp-y flavor. Most restaurants don't have the time or energy to do this dish justice. It's one of those broths that looks deceptively simple but requires skills, resources and experience to get right, similar to how we think of Japanese ramen broth. 2) Dry Signature Torched Sesame Pork Rib Ramen $22 : this is one of the richest, most decadent bowl of noodles I've ever had in a food court. The two pork ribs were huge with a very generous dollop of roe on top, a soft boiled marinated egg, a fair amount of noodles below, served with a scrumptious sesame sauce, a small clump of sambal (hot, spicy prawn paste). Ugh so good. The soft boiled egg was perfect, a slightly gooey soft center. Those ribs...(drool). A bit on the richer, heavier side like I mentioned but well worth it.. For both items above, I appreciated the mix of thicker yellow noodles and thinner rice noodles. This detail is something that's common locally in Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia but rarely seen stateside. A lot of the complaints about Urban Hawker and this stall are about the prices which I must agree is more than I'm used to paying and I kinda wish this was not in the center of midtown so prices might be slight better and less touristy. However they do make a more compelling case for themselves given the amount of protein included. Prices are comparable to other take-away spots in the area (people pay $15 for a salad at sweetgreen and that involves minimal cooking, and where adding a protein costs $2-3), or less expensive than any sit down restaurant in the area. I feel bc these food stalls focus on specific items, they are more flavorful and authentic than most other Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants in NYC just bc most restaurants do a range of dishes and aren't honing in on a specialty. To begin with, there aren't that many distinct restaurants only serving Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean food*, (though that number is growing). Also we're used to valuing certain cuisines above others and paying less for certain types of ethnic food. And yes you can pay for an airplane ticket go to the actual country and pay $6-8 SGD or even less 10-12 ringgit for a bowl but that's not the going rate in NYC where they have to account for the higher cost of importing ingredients and the much higher cost of labor. For myself I'm simply ecstatic that there's finally a relatively authentic spot like this to come enjoy some prawn mee. Hope they do well so I can come back for more! *I list Singapore last bc most of Singaporean food is derivative of Malaysian food. After all, they used to be one country until about 57 years ago. read more

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Great bang for buck. This seafood dish was incredible and came with the fish balls in broth. read more

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Good midtown lunch option but not standout (aka not worth traveling for). I got the traditional prawn & pork ribs noodles, and to be fair, I might just not be the biggest fan of this dish - I just don't love the thin noodles (I find it a bit too hard). The pork ribs were good although I didn't really care for the shrimp. The soup was tasty. read more

Prawnaholic Collections sure lives up to its name. The prawns in the $1 (Traditional Prawn & Pork Ribs Noodle) were amazing, sweet and flavorful, firm and yielding, good enough that I sucked the heads dry afterwards. I very much wished for there to be more than four prawns, even though I would usually tap out before then. I wished for the whole bowl to be prawns! (And pork cracklings, those were little crispy oil bombs.) The rest was just kind of okay. The pork rib meat was so, so overcooked and it was tough to chew, and the broth was pretty one note, with a somewhat unpleasant sweet undercurrent. The two different kinds of noodles were fun to try and wrangle with chopsticks, but it didn't add a whole lot to the dish. I'll be back - for whatever dish they have that is just 90% prawns. read more