Hoe Nam Vintage is a noodle restaurant at 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #02-105/106, in Tiong Bahru, Singapore, rated 4.9 from 364 Google reviews. Reviewers mention prawn noodles, bak kut teh and pork ribs, and describe a tasty broth, fresh and sweet prawns and homemade chrysanthemum tea. One reviewer notes the outlet may not match the original.
Noodle soup places in this tradition are judged by the broth. A good prawn or beef broth tastes clearly of its main ingredient and is not just salty, and the noodles should keep some bite. Fresh prawns should be firm and sweet, not mushy. Regulars often choose between noodle types such as yellow noodles and bee hoon, and add a side if they are hungry. Going outside the lunchtime rush usually means a shorter wait.
For prawn noodles or a bowl of bak kut teh in Tiong Bahru, Hoe Nam Vintage on Tiong Bahru Rd is worth a try.