Malaysian Curry Laksa
Restaurant: Kedai Kopi Yee Fung
Location: Gaya Street (close to Stay In Lodge), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Cost: 5 MYR ($1.55)
With an artful composition, an ambrosial aroma, a flavor from paradise, and a satisfaction that surpasses understanding, it’s no wonder I spent my last 5 Ringgits on a delightful bowl of Malaysian Curry Laksa and was forced to walk myself to the airport…
Curry Laksa is a combination of flavors that you dream about having in your mouth all at once. The creamy coconut curry soup blends with the soft rice noodles as the shredded chicken, boiled shrimp, and fried tofu puffs, play their part by soaking up the curry. Fresh herbs, a squeeze of lime, and chili sambal sauce, all work to boost the flavor to Utopian heights.
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Curry Laksa is similar to eating Thai Kanom Jeen but possibly with a richer and maybe slightly heartier blend. I gobbled it down, thoroughly enjoying it till the last drop of liquid did us part and then continuing to lick the bowl spic-and-span.
An iced lemon tea, made sweeter than candy, did an amazing job of cooling my sweating brow, which is inevitable while partaking of a hot bowl of Laksa in a super humid location.
As I said farewell to my final 5 Ringgits at the mercy of the contents of a plastic bowl, acknowledging that I would have to trek the 6 km to the airport, I knew I had made the right decision…
– Migration Mark
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Faree da
8 years ago
I am from Yangoon I grew up eating Mohinga every single day.it is a tasty dish andthe taste is amazing.few years back we went Malaysia and found Assam laksa had a little similarity with Mohinga.very spicy and delicious.But Mohinga nothing beats it .
Faree da
8 years ago
I am from Yangoon I grew up eating Mohinga every single day.it is a tasty dish the is amazing.few years back we went Malaysia and found Assam laksa had a little similarity with moving a.amazing taste.very spicy and delicious.
Dina
13 years ago
I’m embarrassed to say that being born in Malaysia’s neighbour country, I’m not so familiar with their food. I have laksa before, and it’s heavenly good. Not sure what kind of laksa was that. I think it has some coconut milk taste in it. Your pictures are so good, I feel almost can taste it just from the appearance.
Paul Blazey
13 years ago
Hey nice pics here and I like you blog. I also love a good laksa, so if you like check out the Ultimate Laksa Guide http://www.squidoo.com/ultimate_laksa_guide add to it in any way you can cheers.
Mark Wiens
13 years ago
Cool, thanks for sharing Paul, Laksa is one of the great dishes of this world!
Mark Wiens
13 years ago
Yes, the food in Malaysia and all over SE Asia is on a pretty prestigious level. I’m sure you will enjoy everything when you travel here!
This_Journey
13 years ago
Oh man! The laksa looks so good! I need to get over to Malaysia asap! There is a whole other world of gastronome in SE Asia that awaits my taste buds 😉 Thank you for sharing, and great blog Mark!
bestkuchinghotels.com
13 years ago
hi,
have you checked out Sarawak Laksa? it is totally different from Sabah laksa as we dont put tofu in it.
check it out here:
http://bestkuchinghotels.com/best-kuching-eateries/sarawak-laksa-most-popular-food-in-kuching-city.html
cheers!
Mark Wiens
13 years ago
Thanks, I’d love to try it out sometime, looks delicious too!
Gourmantic
13 years ago
That’s what I call walking off your meal! Looks utterly delicious and satisfying too.
ciki
13 years ago
oh yeah bay-beh.. and i would too.. after all, 5 ringgit for a bowl of curry laksa is a steal! Love gaya street for food. Did u manage to try the fish head noodles by the Kadazan brothers at Beverly.. killer awesome stuff;)
great blog u got here btw .. v cool!
Bessie
13 years ago
Yummmmm! Ditto Earls’ comment – that’s a true foodie’s choice. I’m sure you reveled in your decision all the way to the airport. Gotta love a good curry!
Mark Wiens
13 years ago
@Earl: It’s definitely worth it! Yah, you have got to try Kanom Jeen next visit to Bangkok. My favorite sauce is Nam Ya Kati with all the toppings.
@Juno: You are right about food in Malaysia, and I fully agree.
Juno
13 years ago
Things I loved about Malaysia, was food. Delicious yet so cheap! All the street vendors, noodle, satay, .. mmmm
Earl
13 years ago
A bowl of laksa over a taxi to the airport is a true sign of a food-addict! Although, I’d probably do the same in Malaysia.
I’ve never heard of Kanom Jeen during my travels in Thailand but I have certainly taken note for next time…