Prawn noodle lovers would likely be familiar with Zhup Zhup at Macpherson, formerly known as One Prawn & Co. Led by Chef Gwyneth Ang, who brings a wealth of experience from several acclaimed restaurants, the eatery has built a name for itself with its robust, prawn-rich broth.
We have had Zhup Zhup a couple of times before. They’ve now introduced a new premium upgrade – the Jumbo Series, which features tiger prawns in place of the usual prawns. These larger, meatier crustaceans lend an extra layer of natural sweetness to the broth, complemented by upsized portions. To complement their new offerings, they’ve also launched a drinks menu featuring house-brewed teas and sodas.
‘
The coffee shop setting can get rather warm and humid on sunny days, but the heat doesn’t seem to deter the steady stream of diners eager for a bowl of their signature prawn noodles.
Five Fortune Jumbo Prawn 4.5/5
We started with the Five Fortune Jumbo Prawn ($30), which arrived bubbling hot in a claypot straight off the stove, a thoughtful touch that kept the broth warm throughout.
The soup was intensely sweet, packed with the essence of the prawns. It features tiger prawns, pork ribs, lala clams, shabu pork slices, and tobiko prawn balls.
For the noodles, diners can select from yellow noodles, thick beehoon, thin beehoon, or kway teow. We opted for a mix of yellow noodles and thick beehoon, tossed in their house-made sambal, lard, and shallot oil. We appreciated how the chilli here wasn’t that intense, which balanced out with the soup.
If you prefer a specific pairing of toppings, other combinations are also available, such as Jumbo Prawn & Prawn Ball ($26), Jumbo Prawn & Lala ($26), or All Jumbo Prawn ($26).
Jumbo Prawn Paofan 4.2/5
Next, we tried the Jumbo Prawn Paofan ($42), a portion generous enough for two. Tiger prawns and lala infused the rice broth with deep seafood flavours, topped with crispy fried egg floss for texture. Personally, I found the prawn noodle broth more balanced, as this paofan leaned extremely rich. If you are a fan of stronger flavours, this would be up your alley.
There’s also a single-portion Seafood Paofan ($18) available, though that version uses regular prawns.
The last signature dish you might want to try is the Jumbo Prawn Hokkien Mee ($38), also designed to feed up to two. A smaller portion of Seafood Paofan for one pax is also available, at $18, but this version uses the normal-sized prawns instead.
Har Cheong Gai 4.2/5
For sides, the Har Cheong Gai ($11) is well worth a try. The mid-joint wings were well marinated, fried to a satisfying crunch, and juicy within.
Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Zhup Zhup
458 MacPherson Road
Singapore 368176
Tel:
Facebook
Instagram
Website
Nearest MRT: Tai Seng (CC Line), Mattar (DT Line)
Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 11am – 9pm
(Closed on Mon)
Direction:
1) Alight at Tai Seng MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk towards Macpherson Road. Turn right at Macpherson road. Walk down Macpherson Road to the stretch of shop houses. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]
2) Alight at Mattar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk down Merpati Road to Jalan Anggerek. Turn right onto Jalan Anggerek. Walk to the end of Jalan Anggerek. Turn right onto Macpherson Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 mintues. [Map]