Hoo Khiew Prawn Cracker Noodles is a stall
located at Jalan Tengkera, Melaka serving mouth-watering Prawn Crackers and
Fish Ball Noodle that will definitely bring back some nostalgia. Operates in a
converted house where the front yard is turned into dining area and an unmoving
pushcart where the owner would cook the delicacies, this joint has been around
for years now. In each bowl of noodle that they serve, you will get a pile of delightful
crispy deep-fried prawn crackers and springy fish balls. However, there are no usual
garnishing like spring onions or bean sprouts added in the soup except for
crunchy fried shallots in oil that gives it the perfect touch of flavour.
Upon ordering, patrons will have to choose
between three types of noodles; kuey teow, yellow noddles, or bee hoon. If you
look around on every table, almost everyone would go for the kuey teow. Then,
you will have to choose your desired portion – small, medium or large. You can
also opt for the ‘extra ingredients’ option for more fish balls and prawn
crackers. The soup is undeniably tasty, though some claim that this one might
be a MSG-laden affair. If you want to avoid waiting for your table, it is best
to come early. Don’t expect a super-fast service too. But hey, hawker food isn’t
about speed. While waiting, why not reconnect or make conversation with the
person next to you. Drink wise, they offer a pretty simple menu – barley water
and herbal drinks.
For a nostalgic kind of food, head over
here and have some noodles.
