Air Itam Asam Laksa, Sister's Curry Mee, & Kek Lok Si Temple
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
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There are a lot of delicious Penang street food dishes to eat when you visit, but perhaps one of the most famous is asam laksa, a speciality found uniquely of this version in Penang. There are many famous places to eat asam laksa on the island, but probably the most famous is Air Itam Asam Laksa, located near Kek Lok Si Temple in the Air Itam (also spelled Ayer Itam) area of the city. Since we were staying in George Town, we decided to make a day trip out of going to Kek Lok Si temple and eating at two different noodle restaurants.
From George Town we headed over to the bus station and caught a bus towards Air Itam. Though we had no idea where we were going, I followed the map and I could see we were going in the right direction the entire time. It took about 30 minutes on the bus until we reached a market area in Air Itam, and that’s where the bus route ended and we got out and were surrounded by the market. The market at Air Itam by the way was pretty good too - there were plenty of snacks and things to eat if you’re hungry.
Our first stop was for Malaysian curry mee - curry noodles - and another Penang street food legendary stall called Sister’s Curry Mee. Operated by two elderly sisters as soon as I found the street food stall, they welcomed us in and invited my wife and I to sit at the lonely table they had set up next to where they were cooking. The stall was truly remarkable, the sister’s were serving the curry and noodles out of big pots sitting over charcoal, slowly bubbling away. It was an amazing site to see. Ying and I each got a bowl and after they finished dishing out their existing orders, they dished our bowls of curry expertly. The curry mee came with a variety of different noodles on the bottom of the bowl, filled with a mixture of curry, some pieces of squid, some sambal chili sauce, and a few ingredients that I have no idea what they were. The curry mee wasn’t too rich, and it had a salty and sweet, with a shrimpy flavor.
Happy full of Sister’s Curry Mee, we walked over to Kek Lok Si, which is one of the biggest Chinese Buddhist temples in Penang and in Southeast Asia. I didn’t know about Kek Lok Si temple very much before visiting, but I figured out there were a number of different parts of the temple, each connected, yet completely different areas. Ying and I first found our way up the hill and headed to see the giant statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. We then walked around for a bit, and then walked down the hill to get to the Kek Lok Si Pagoda. The pagoda is said to be Chinese on the bottom, Thai in the middle, and Burmese on the top. Climbing to the top of the pagoda was the highlight of my visit to Kek Lok Si Temple. After walking around in the Penang heat for a while it was time to eat asam laksa, located near the temple.
We made our way over to Air Itam Asam Laksa, one of the most famous street food spots for laksa in Penang. The street food stall was packed out as it always is, and it was a little confusing to figure out how to order - but eventually I figured it out - we found a table and ordered two bowls of asam (assam) laksa. To make asam laksa at Air Itam Asam Laksa, they added a handful of herbs and vegetables at the bottom of the bowl, then came the thick rice noodles, then the curry, which was fishy with a sweet and sour taste. The final component was some kind of a black sauce, that maybe was dark kecap manis style sauce - it almost tasted like hoisin sauce. The asam laksa at Air Itam Asam Laksa was a little on the sweet side for my preference, but it was still excellent, and I loved all the herbs and vegetables in it. If you go to Kek Lok Si temple when you’re in Penang, you have to try the asam laksa, and maybe the curry mee as well.
Going to Kek Lok Si temple and eating at Sister’s Curry Mee and Air Itam Asam Laksa made a fantastic Penang day trip from George Town.
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Mark & Yin
My wife used your videos as Penang Guide.
Thank You. We needed our break. Had the best time. Two Sisters Curry Mee & Best Assam Laksa ever.
Would never have taken the bus, without both of you.
I've been watching your videos for a year now and I definitely feel like I've learned quite a bit about Thailand, culturally and culinarily. Thank you! Keep up the great work! :)
The only thing more addictive than the food you are eating- are these videos. Awesome!
Congratulations Mark on reaching 200k subscribers! May you continue to guide us through your charismatic and entertaining adventures :)
I love Malaysian food i ate roti canai and laksa everyday here in Penang years back then... .I've watched all the series in Langkawi which we plan to visit in the future .you did an excellent job in presenting again thanks luv them all !! New subscriber from San Diego Cali :)
Congratulations Mark! For having 200k subscribers! And counting! Hoping to see more videos!! God bless. 😊😊😊
CONGRATS on 200K Mark!
Love the vids Mark. That temple looks grand and the foods are delicious!!!
We were on a cruise and thanks to Mark's great advice we did the Ayer Itam laksa and temple. Best laksa ever and we view it as the pinnacle of laksa.Thanks Mark
Another great informative video. Loved the view from the pagoda and how you timed explaining the different countries that built each section with the sounding of the gong. Ha!
Love the video's, So detailed and so helpful , Have learned lot's watching your video's. Can't wait until I get to South East Asia and go Exploring. Great job Mark, Keep the awesome video's coming.
Another beautiful video! the temple and the views from the top was fantastic.It looks very peaceful. :)
Mark ... Please keep these travel blogs coming. It is so nice of you to share your adventures. Mixing in the local attractions with the unique food experiences is just great.
Milo Miller Thank you very much Milo.
I love Laksa, it has so many flavor. Thanks for sharing Mark and good work.
sounds soooo good mark!! wonderful vid and dishes. beautiful view!!
Just subscribed to your channel Mark!
I don't normally log in to subscribe people but you are one of the few exceptions.
I love every single of ur videos. Your humbleness and the excitement you show everytime you eat just make me want to follow your footsteps in the future! And the food are indeed awesome too.
Anyway have a good day and continue what you're doing. God bless...
Congratulations 200,000! more power Mark and Yeng,,,,,,,
Always amazing videos from you!!!!
Wonderful video Mark the noodles looks so good and the temples were absolutely breathtaking.🍲🍴
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200000+ subscribers! Woohoo, congrats! Way to go, Mark! 😁
Amanda Amandaa Thanks for your support Amanda.
Really enjoying your videos of Penang. I shall be there next year on October 16th...my 50th birthday so thanks for all those food tips for my culinary birthday tour ;-)
hi mark I love the way you enjoy food love your videos keep them coming
Brings back memories! Great vid!
Excellent video. Brought back a lot of memories. Hope to visit there again one day.
Amazing views, food looked really delicious! Thanks for sharing mark!
hey Mark, thank you for these amazing videos that you've shared with us!
I've been in Penang once too. Such a lovely place to visit indeed, lucky me :)
Greetings from Turkey.
O I'm glad you found this Laksa. It is 100% representing the best of Laksa as 'Penang Laksa' goes on this Planet ! The ones you had in Langkawi are also very good Laksa, but they are the Malay Laksa. They are very representative of the traditional Malay Laksa. And I love both types so very much.
Great vids mark, maybe one day ill start a travel vlog too!
Seems quite interesting and cool.
Keep uploading those vids man!
I'm in the middle of Omaha Nebraska and my internet stinks, too! Thank you for another excellent video, I anxiously await each one. My daughter in law is from the Philippines and I am fortunate her mother cooks for us from time to time!
Penang laksa has always been the best! I miss Penang food!
Great Video mark, your truly blessed to be able to do what you do my friend. hope I can take my son there.
That curry mee soup looked so good! I'm so jealous...
This is a wonderful video. What a blessing it must be to always have your wife accompanying you. You guys are a fabulous team. _/\_ pranaam
Traveling looks so fun! Nice Vid Mark
All videos keep getting better and better man! I'd take a few months off just to join for the food!
Another great video, thanks Mark!
Very colorful building and the rest looks good too.
Hey Mark awesome video - really really helpful!
Rojak buah and the penang laksa is very delicious..yummy..
Mark Wiens that what you doing is awesome. its more than just a food video now its kinda story that make me feel visiting places that you visited. thank you.
Just looked at your "25 things to do" in Tokyo ... vlog. Don't know how I missed that one, but it is very well done, and I urge others who follow your work to take a look see. Enjoy.
Great video Mark, once again I want to eat my computer screen. I went to Malaysia 2 and half years back, I visited KL and Langkawi, but missed Penang, its on my to do list.
Wow the two elderly sisters "Sister's Curry Mee "are working harmoniously, side by side and hard at work. Surprisingly they still have abundant of energy to prepared a delicious noodles. A good examples for other elderly people to follow. The "Asam Laksa" looks healthy and delicious. The temple looks very clean and interesting.
Really great video Mark Loved it
Looks like you had a great trip. It would be great to get Ying's perspective from time to time as well. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Mark, the food looks grand.
Congratulations 200, 000 Yeahhhhh!
tracey martin Thank you Tracey!
Welcome to my hometown Mark n Ying..hope you have a great experience.
Hi Mark and Ying! Wow! The food really looks delicious ..the curry me looks fresh and very tasty..I can taste it .hehehe..talk about the laksa looks so refreshing with the mint ..makes me really hungry now..oh yeah love ur background music it really feels like we are there with u guys..thanks for taking us on ur journey Mark and Ying..you guys are awesome!I can't wait on ur next video!--Elwyn--
Hello, mark, amazing video yet again. I'm glad you're enjoying my hometown. The black sauce on your laksa is actually shrimp paste. Try going to New Lane for better street food. It will be heaven for you there!
I tell ya Mark, your videos are getting better and better. The noodles dishes looked great, but when I saw you eating the Rojak I could imagine it wasn't your favorite, I know you don't care for things too sweet and I know you used the word molasses. Thanks for sharing your travels with us, You are as awesome as the foods... Lawrence
I have really loved the time I spent in Malaysia. Next time, I'm going to go to Penang.
Happy 200K sibscribers Mark! Been here scince 30K!
Verk Kleg Thank you Verk!
Hey Ying & Mark,
Well done for reaching 200000 subs !
I remember seeing those turtles when I visted Penang in 2000.
Keep up the excellent work.
Jim.
Never tired watching your vedio
Congratulations on 200,000 subscribers mark
That temple is so beautiful, great video Mark!
+Kay A It really isn't that nice.. It's super touristy and too new to be interesting..
Kay A 1
Mark! I know u are all about food...u my hero always! But I wish u got more footage of the Buddhas and structure of temple....ever thank about making a second channel!?!
( using your footage of the detail of places)
Love u my brother! My hero!
Always makes me happy to see u and your beautiful wife!!!!!! Keep smiling! It's contageous!!!!! Big hugs to u and your wife.
May god give u and her what it takes to keep on!!!!!! Bless u both! :-)
Would love to visit that temple! My wife would too, I'm sure! You & your videos are a lot of fun to watch! Never stop making new ones! Willem Tensen, Burbank, California
Congrats on your 200k subs ;)
in the Kitchen With Jonny Thank you Jonny
You ate my favorite laksa!! It's actually include some fish broth :) welcome to Malaysia! Please do visit my hometown, Kelantan. We have Thai food too!
thanks Mark sooo nice again love your vids
dont stop the great work!! khop khun krap
Mark Wiens you hit 200000 subscribers.
Really happy for you.
And keep up the great videos.
God bless! May you reach a million subscribers some day.
I am have seen you come a long way Mark!
Thank you for all the great food videos and travel vlogs. 😊👍👌
Rhishav Das Hey Rishav, thank you very much for your support over the years, I appreciate it!
Great job brother! Looks like a blast there in Penang
You are KILLING IT my friend! Congrats on 200,000!!! I think you should eat 200,000 of something to celebrate ;) Hoping to reach 100,000 this year too...then we can celebrate when we finally meet each other sometime soon I hope :)
Kristen Sarah Thank you Kristen, you're doing amazing as well. Would be great to meet you soon!
Hope to c u next trip.Bright up your trip where ever you visit.Bravo........
Hello Mark,
I'm not yet sure where to go for my next visa stamp from Bangkok but this excursion for a weekend seems a very good plan !
Thanks for your vids, my wife and I appreciate a lot because we seem to love to eat the same things :)
Regards
Fred
As usual great video, at 9.15 sugar cane juice?
The sisters curry mee are great.
Yeayyy my place where I grew up eating all this amazing foods...
I love your travel to taste different kinds of food 😋😋😋
Im from Malaysia and i feel sorry for u to endure the rude bus driver. So rude.
Haylor Stevejuanes that's how Malays talk. Take it from someone who have endured their rudeness first-hand for 3 plus years.
@@OmarSaif24777 ah wutoh, mmg kuang aja , takda budi bahasa
Hi mark thanks for another great video. Have you any plans for another trip to Cambodia? Cheers Vickie and Simon x
Happy 200K Mark :)
touchNgo Thank you!
A day of curry mee and Penang laksa? WOW is that the best day ever or what?!
I like your video so much.
Hi Mark, I just came back from Georgetown (13th October):
I don't think the 2 sisters are making the noodles anymore as they sat at one corner while a younger lady makes them and a younger guy is also helping out by cleaning tables (maybe they're the grandchildren?) I think I also sat where you sat hahaha. You should also visit Penang Hill if you do visit Penang again :)
I was also thinking that you are enjoying may be air foods.....love the noodles ....so many days i am not having any noodles .....love the video Mark...
Hi Mark,
Thanks so much for the videos, they are awesome. I am going to be in Bangkok on August 3-6 and was wondering if you could recommend to me one or two quintessential Bangkok street food/hole in the wall experiences that I shouldn't miss, and what dishes to order.
I can't thank you enough for your help.
Tom C.
Hey Mark, welcome to Penang. Not sure if you've tried 'Muar Chee' here but it sure is one of my favourite snack!
Good choice for penang famous laksa in ayer itam and also famous sister laksa! There is also one famous laksa at the penang road
That first bus driver was a bit short wasn't he?
its great to see my hometown penang
Mark while you're in Penang you've got to try the legendary Char Kuey Teow there. There are many stalls that sell it but with the help of locals you will get to a few famous ones. Definitely worth seing you react to this tasty plate of noodles :)
Hi Mark weins,How r u? Its jagan from Chennai (South India) i love your videos and I would like to know which camera you are using for this vlogs?
You see a lot of cool things on your travels.
You are the best Mark even the Malaysian people didn't know the place
Omg...you went to my hometown. The brown sauce you had in your laksa is the shrimp sauce called "he ko". To make the dish not so sweet you can ask them to put less of the shrimp sauce. The soup base is a mackerel fish soup base. They put some lime inside too to make it slightly sour
Mark Wiens saw the Bata sign on a post..are there still Bata shoes out Asia way? As a kid on the islands mom always got our back to school shoes there.
caribbeanpot Bata outlet is in almost every city in malaysia...^_^
caribbeanpot Hey Chris, yes lots of Bata all over Asia as well. Awesome memory.
bata is everywhere in penang
Ha ! Ha ! We thought Bata sells to Malaysia only . Shock to see it in overseas. I forgotten what countries, Australia, Britain or Paris ! But the price is sky high. Yes, the kids still buy Bata shoes to School , of course , some buy the expensive brand too. But majority buy Bata !
rebeccafoo in shanghai also have bata outlet
You gotta try Balik Pulau's siam laksa. It's the best. Balik Pulau is on the hilly side of Penang.
Hey Mark, just curious, would you recommend the rojak? Also have you tried other rojaks with meat or anything?
The Sister curry noodle looks so beautiful
Hi Mark .... probably you did not realize that the sisters selling the sisters curry mee are both aged 80+ year old so it is really admirable that these folks are still working at this age.
Love penang from Tokyo
Last time I was there, mid of 2013, the Kuan Yin statue was still under finishing process.. Great to see it finish now...
Hi Mark, love your video...and this is my hometown, i left you some messages in the comment of FB...
That rice vermicelli is known as 'bihun' in malaysia. In fact, we call the sheredded pink flower on the laksa as ginger torch which is known as 'bunga kantan' in malay that can be used for making curries. Mint is one of the herbs added into the laksa. Fritters served on rojak is called 'youtiao' in mandarin or 'char kueh' in hokkien (a kind of southern chinese dialect) and i really love it since i was a kid.
Yong De Tan Thank you very much for sharing Yong. I love the flavor from the torch ginger flowers!
Haha i love you mark. You are so nice! Verry good
Omg youre so awesome mark! You dont really have pimples after eating so much spicy stuff but I get pimples after eating a bowl of curry noodles! Whyyyyyyy
love love love!!!!
Love it. No scales to weigh portion sizes...just fill er up.
Mark, have you ever seen weighed portions when traveling?