🍲 Join us on a flavorful journey to 2828 Asam Laksa, a hidden gem located at Jalan Pasar, Air Itam, Penang. In this foodie adventure, we're diving into a world of mouthwatering delights that truly capture the essence of Penang's culinary heritage.
What can be an expert on fresh milk than a person that selling fresh milk for 32 years? Rather than known as Susu Aneh, is operating his fresh milk stall just in front of Air Itam Market for decades and there are additional add-ons to the milk to make it more flavourful or even extra energy for the diners required.
One of the delicious Penang Hokkien Mee that famous to local is located in Sin Hup Aun. Selling for 20 over years the taste of the Hokkien Mee is very classic it blended well for the prawn and pork ribs flavour. The chilli paste for the noodle is stir fried before for better aroma.
One big reason why I prefer this stall of Mee Goreng over others is due to sweetness. I would prefer something not too sweet but flavorful enough. The noodles will be quite spicy for some so please do ask for less-spicy version upon ordering if you can't take spicy food. As for seafood lovers, they do throw in some generously sliced Cuttlefish for the extra bite. You would have noticed that the noodles were quite wet and moist as well; yes, the noodles were moist. It's just my personal preference that I prefer wet version of Mee Goreng over the overly dried version. Nevertheless, the Wok Hei still complemented the noodles well and it certainly enhanced the flavor of the entire dish. Thumbs up for this.
My verdict : With its 4 ringgit per bowl price, everything’s worth it! The sour tamarind sauce, the salty and thick fish stock blended so well with chillies and the herbs and noodles and everything on it! Thankfully, I had the chance to understand the logic of CNN in naming Penang Assam Laksa as 7th out of 50 Most Delicious Foods in the World! It was indeed, delicious!
My Penang laksa. The soup base is very flavorful and filled with generous amount of flaked mackerels. The 'ha-ko'/ thick prawn paste amplify the flavor of this dish much, much more. Sweet, sourish taste with refreshing mint and onion slices stimulates all my taste buds!
Normally after 4.00pm there were a large crowd around the stall. Some customers were sitting in their cars, standing around the stall and sitting along the edge concrete drain to enjoy the mee goreng.