Last Friday 2 of my retiree friends and I met up for lunch. My friend told me that only on Fridays this restaurant serves Siamese Laksa. Being a fan of Laksa and Siamese Laksa, I was more than eager to get a taste of this laksa. I remembered that my last visit was a long time ago and I have never tasted their laksa.
The hot sunny weather did not deter us from going out for the laksa. On our second round, we got a parking space within walking distance. It was about 1.35 pm when we entered the restaurant. All the tables were taken but the waitress led us to a big table where 2 ladies were just finishing their meal. Just the right timing!
This round, the 3 of us decided to order the Siamese Laksa set.
We came especially for this laksa.
These crispies are for 3 sets of Siamese Laksa. The lime juice can be added for those who prefer their Laksa to be more sourish.
Our dessert - Black glutinous rice sweet porridge or tong sui in Chinese.
Black glutinous rice with coconut milk, not too sweet, just right for us.
Laksa + dessert of the day = MYR 7.50 per set.
1st side order - Yum Yum Brinjal (Eggplant) MYR 10.00.
2nd side order - Deep fried aromatic sotong or calamari. MYR 17.50
Decorations on the wall.
We enjoyed the food and also the beautiful company of friends.
Restoran Yum Yum is located at:
5, Persiaran Greenhill, Ipoh. Tel: 05-2537686.
Work happily together. Don't try to act big.
Don't try to get into the good graces of important people,
but enjoy the company of ordinary folks.
And don't think you know it all!
(Romans 12:16, TLB)
Don't try to get into the good graces of important people,
but enjoy the company of ordinary folks.
And don't think you know it all!
(Romans 12:16, TLB)
Not easy to find Thai laksa around here. That glutinous rice dessert is yummy. Long time did not have it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose. I only know a few places selling quite good Thai laksa in Ipoh. The glutinous rice dessert is tasty.
DeleteNancy, I have yet to eat Siamese Laksa. I am sure I will like it as I enjoy laksa in general.
ReplyDeleteHi Phong Hong, you must try this Siamese Laksa. This is the lemak version because it has coconut milk.
DeleteHappy New Year Ms. Nancy. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've stayed in Thailand for 6 months but I haven't tasted the Siamese Laksa. I just tried the Thai boat noodles but not this. Thanks for your post now I know how the laksa look like. Maybe I'll try it next time when I go back to Thailand.
Happy new year to you too, Ishmael. I must look out for the Thai boat noodles which I have tried.
Deletethis tong sui is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteWould love to try the Yum Yum eggplant too
Hi Elaine. The eggplant is very tasty.
DeleteI have never try Siameses laksa. I doubt whether I can find it in Kuching. I love the dessert. The egg plant looks like deep fried tofu.
ReplyDeleteHi Irene, I hope you will get a try the Siamese Laksa one day. The egg plant is very tasty.
DeleteDon't think i try Siamese Laksa before...
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, must try at least once. Then you will know whether you like it or not.
DeleteYou really do get out and about and eat some delicious looking food. What could be better than sharing a meal with friends.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mamas. Ipoh city has lots of yummy food to offer to our visitors. Ipoh city is known for good food. There are many varieties to choose from.
DeleteI went to this place during my recent trip. :) Yeah noticed the laksa option too but it wasn't the right day. First pic doesn't look good, next ones all much better.
ReplyDeleteHi Stacy, sorry about the 1st pic. It may not look good but it tasted good.
DeleteSiamese laksa is created by both Nyonya n Thai living in Penang. It does resemble to Thai yellow curry noodle. But the Penang's version has more fresh herbs in it plus fish meat n dried prawn. One have to try this Siamese laksa as there r not much authentic ones around. It's totally different from any other types of laksa available in Malaysia
ReplyDeleteThank you, Daniel Chong. Thank you for the information about the Siamese Laksa. I agree that it is not easy to find really good Siamese Laksa in town and they may not be as tasty.
DeleteIt would be interesting to have a taste from every dish you've posted on your blog. The food looks so very different from what we are used to but I heard that Siamese Seafood Laksa is to die for. I love seafood... That bowl of Siamese Laksa looks a bit different than what I've seen before. Thanks for sharing. Hugs,
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Hi Julia, this Siamese Laksa is very delicious. My friends and I enjoyed it very much.
DeleteI'm vegetarian, but it sure looks nice for people who eat meat... ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Ladyfi, the only meat is fish and dried shrimps. The rest are all spices, etc.
DeleteThis is all new to me!
ReplyDeleteHi Tom, this may not be new for us but it is not easy to get a good one.
DeleteI am learning new things, Nancy, I have never heard of this before. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, this is one of our local delicacies.
DeleteOh the food looks fabulous and the restaurant is very nice.
ReplyDeleteWe're home from our wonderful long weekend.
Have a fabulous day Nancy. ☺
Hi Sandee, welcome back from you long weekend holiday. Hope you had a great time and enjoy your rest. I am looking forward to your postings on your holiday.
DeleteThat's a lot of food.
ReplyDeleteHi William, it was quite a filling meal for the 3 of us.
DeleteThe price of the Thai Laksa aet is good - so worth it as I like to drink hak lo mai tong sui too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun. The laksa and tong sui happened to be our favourites too.
DeleteI have never heard of these, however; it sounds like it is a local dish for your country... I am happy to hear you enjoyed it an your time there Nancy xox
ReplyDeleteThank you, Launna. Yes, it is one of our local dish and many may not be familiar with the food. We enjoyed the food and company.
DeleteYou do know how to eat well! And your food pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sallie. The city I am staying in is a great foodie place. We have a lot of visitors from other places coming to taste and enjoy our food.
DeleteI have never tried Thai laksa. It looks yummy! Must hunt this down one day! 😊
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I think it is worth trying.
DeleteThe dessert looks nice ands delicious
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gosia. It is very delicious and rich with coconut milk.
DeleteLaksa is one of my favourite Malaysian dishes. I like it with coconut milk too.
ReplyDeleteAh! Good to know that you have tasted this Siamese/Thai laksa and you enjoyed it.
DeleteHi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI'm salivating looking at the pictures of these dishes especially the Thai Laska. Yum yum!!!
Plus friends... all good food taste even better :D
Zoe
Thank you, Zoe. With the right company, food always tastes better.
DeleteHusband and daughters like calamari...
ReplyDeleteWe love especially the fried ones....
DeleteWhat nice decorations...and the food looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephanie. This is a nice place that serves yummy food.
DeleteLOOKS NICE THE SIAM LAKSA.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Catherine. Have a lovely day!
DeleteI like that tong sui too but lazy to cook as only me eat. Here kinda hard to find. Hv to go all the way to PJ.
ReplyDeleteWah....ot bad leh. The pricing ok. Looks yummy.
Like you, no point for me to cook this tong sui for me alone because hubby has to cut down his sugar intake. Hoping to go back to taste the laksa and tong sui soon.
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