The 3rd stall just sells one item which is Sarawak Laksa so we bought a bowl to try at MYR12 nett. There are about 4 to 5 prawns in it to justify the price. I have eaten
a few Sarawak Laksa in Klang Valley at 5 different places so I have a more or less idea of how it tastes like so to me, this broth has a slightly mild spices taste but in general the Sarawak laksa broth spices taste is there.
This is how it looks like in the menu but it is just for illustration and does not reflect the actual bowl of laksa.
That is what I do not like - everything they serve looks so much nicer in the photos. I guess they get those professionals to do it and they do not present the true picture.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they have Sarawak laksa here - can't compete with those at the stalls, much cheaper...and my guess is, a whole lot nicer too.
That plastic thing for the sambal belacan is a disgrace - for RM12.00, that is adding insult to injury.
DeleteI guess Sarawak Laksa is a novelty here as not many places serve it in KL. I don't mind the plastic thing for the sambal belacan.
DeleteI've eaten Sarawak laksa twice, don't really like the taste, got 1 type of "spice" smell which I don't fancy.. I still prefer our kari meen with lots of foo-pok and cockles!
ReplyDeleteIt is the "spice" smell that defines Sarawak Laksa and make it stand out from the other laksa.
DeleteHaha. The prawns looked bigger in the menu.
ReplyDeleteOverall the laksa looked nice. No Sarawak laksa in Sugarbun menu over here. RM12 nett for a bowl of laksa is pretty pricey but standard for air con restaurant. Here you could get high-class laksa of big prawns and seafood for over RM8. But I still prefer the old school Sarawak laksa. Authentic and not so "macam-macam".
This one also do not have macam-macam. They just have the prawns, shredded chicken, taugeh and omelette strips.
DeleteI don't eat Sarawak Laksa all that much coz you can taste the dry powdered spices in the broth (which I'm not a fan of), something like the taste of strong curry powder in Ipoh-style laksa.
ReplyDeleteIt is the spice that defines it. if you don't like the spice, then it means you don't like to eat Sarawak laksa.
DeleteHahahaha so sad lo, the actual vs the photo... RM 12 for what looks like the picture, great value for money. RM 12 for the actual... er, no thanks...
ReplyDeleteI think if they use a smaller bowl, can make it look like the photo gua, hahaha.
DeleteI have only had Sarawak Laksa once, from the spice paste given by STP. I want to try others just for comparison purpose.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to blog about cooking using the spice paste STP sent you?
DeleteDid you like the taste of the spice paste STP sent you?
DeleteIf only I could go around Asia tasting the different types of Laksa! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHave you eaten all the different types of Laksa in Singapore?
DeleteLooks good... have yet to try, wonder whether it is between curry and laksa..
ReplyDeleteThe spice has a special taste to it. Almost like tit tar chau (the chinese medical oil used to massage sprained muscles).
DeleteI have eaten a home cooked version by my ex-colleague. It tasted quite mild. So far have not seen any place selling Sarawak Laksa in Ipoh.
ReplyDeleteNo special spice taste?
DeleteActual one is always different from photo, that is what I always encounter...never learn my lesson
ReplyDeleteSometimes there are those dishes that look nicer than their photos, LOL!
DeleteUsually that happens la, the food when presented is always different with the one illustrated on the menu... >.<
ReplyDeleteSometimes different as in better in real life, lol!
DeleteI love Sarawak Laksa. Havent try the one from here though. Actually, I havent dine in Sugarbun before. Must try it one of these days.
ReplyDeleteI think you will go for their chicken meals.
DeleteActual bowl looks all right. :)
ReplyDeleteNot too bad. :)
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