The laksa that I am going to introduce this round is the one located just opposite the old market at Balik Pulau. If you are heading Balik Pulau from Jalan Tun Sardon which is the new road, this shop is very easy to be located. It is 2 shops away from the junction of Jalan Tun Sardon and Jalan Balik Pulau. The shop beside it is a paint dealer which has a very colourful building.

The name of the shop is called “Chuan Heong Cafe”.

The stall is at the road side and you will hardly miss it.

The owner has been running this laksa business for decades. He started selling laksa in the old market and moved to the new place after the market was relocated. There is another branch selling laksa in the new market place which I have yet to visit.

Special recommended drink which is available here, “White Nutmeg with Pickled Palm” (白豆蔻+话梅). The taste was very sourly sweet. It made you wide-awake after a long hot day. It will regain your dehydration too.

The “White Nutymeg with Pickled Palm” (白豆蔻+话梅) is available with ice or without ice. For those who dislikes sour, you may order other usual drinks which are available at other common coffee shops.

As for the Laksa, there are few varieties. The 3 types of laksa available here are Assam Laksa, Siam Laksa and Mixed Laksa. For the normal size, each bowl costs RM2.30.

The Asam Laksa is the typical Penang Laksa which is spicy, sour and appetising. The soup base is cooked with slices of fish and curry flower. The side ingredients include cucumber, pineapple and also mint leaves. As for some who prefer the taste to be thicker, you can always add on shrimp paste.

Siam laksa soup base is made from coconut milk, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. Siam laksa tasted more rich and milky. It is not as authentic as Penang Laksa. However, it is great for someone that don’t prefer so sour taste.

The Mixed Laksa combines both Penang Assam and Siam Laksa. The taste is not as sour and milky. For those who want to try the best from both sides yet unable to finish up 2 bowls, this is the best way to solve your appetite.

Overall, I find that the spiciness of the laksa at this stall is slightly higher compared to others. If you are not a spicy lover, remember to ask the boss to eliminate the chili slices. Other than that, the laksa is supremo!

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Quick Facts:

Family Friendly
Parking
Pork Free
Alcohol
Credit Card
Smoking
Reservation
Private Room

Operation hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Close on Wednesday)
Contact: 012-478 5352
Address:Laksa Balik Palau New Branch (Opponsite Old Market) Chuan Heong Cafe.

This photo is at the junction of Paya Terubong to Balik Pulau. There is a Police Station between the terrace houses, so user-friendly. If you are staying beside you will be guaranteed of safety as there won’t have break-in’s or any crime activities.

The scene below showed where we stopped by at the highest level of Balik Pulau with an aerial view of the town.

The big and small islands joining together is known as Tortoise Island to the old folks in Balik Pulau.

Damn ‘potong stim’ (doomed to disappointment), all the scenery around were so nice except for a couple who were hugging and kissing with ‘kelakuan yang tidak senonoh’ (inappropriate behavior) in public. Possibility the conversation as below: 

Girl:   “Dear, I feel headache after the winding road.”
Guy:  “Not to be too worry dear, let me cure your headache by giving you a warm hug and kiss.”
Girl: “Don’t be like that dear, later some one like Steven Goh capture our picture and publish to the whole world how?”
Guy: “$%#& that Steven Goh. Ask him to talk to me only after our ’hangat’ (heat) session.”

That was just half way to our destination, the place which we were heading was an orchard located at some additional 15 minutes away. The picture below is our destination.

Fresh hanging buah petai, sure all the aunties will want to pick. As you know the price of these buah petai are so expensive nowadays.

A concrete house beside the buah petai tree where the owner rares sparrows. I am not sure why this building has an ASTRO? Do the birds watch Discovery Channel?

Two guard dogs came to collect parking fees from us.

This was the place we tried out some exotic stuff.

Of course, I don’t have to introduce any stronger…it’s the King of Fruits Durian!!!

This type of durian is the sweet and creamy type and is best for beginners.

This is the bitter and sticky type is for the pro, the color is a bit white and the texture is soft. It tasted like alcohol due to its bitterness.

See the way I enjoyed these Durians, you already know that I love both bitter and sweet types.

A walk around the orchard after a pouring rain.

The mist made the surrounding very cool and cozy just like in Cameron Highlands.

Do you think this is an ordinary tree? Take a closer look on my next picture.

There a green snake sleeping on top of the branch. What will happen if you feel like plucking some limes off this tree where you are actually touching the tail of this greeny creature, you can imagine the rest of the story.

After the orchard visit, it’s time for nice food. This is the famous hidden place where people always talk about on best Penang Laksa and Hokkien Mee. It is located at the very rural area of a fishing village. The road is call Jalan Bharu. If you asked the people around Balik Pulau they will be able to guide you there.

The reason that they are so famous is the ingredients used for the Laksa and Hokkien Mee are fresh from the sea and their service is quite fast too.

Check out the crowd at the side-way of this attap house.

Within 3 minutes after order, Loh Bak has come as our appetizer.

The great laksa, I am not a great fan of Laksa. It’s like Klang people who don’t eat Bak Kut Teh. Anyway, I still have a few sip of the laksa and the taste is just nice.

My favourite hokkien mee. It’s really very nice. I love the taste as it didn’t have much artificial flavour. Anyway, the key ingredient is the chili. You have to put in most of the chili only you will find it nice.

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