Sai Toh Fish Ball (Yellow Tail Snapper) is one of the most selected fish for making good fish balls which is an essential ingredient for Koay Teow Thng. Fish balls made from the yellow tail snapper are springy and bouncy in texture, that is the reason why it is a popular choice for preparing Koay Teow Thng.
Sai Toh Lim, the name itself already shows they are specializing in Sai Toh Fish Ball. This is also indirectly implies that they are selling Koay Teow Thng as well.
This shop is always packed with people even during office hours.
Koay Teow Thng – (S) RM4.30, (B) RM5.30. The taste of the broth was refreshing. The pork bones that had been cooked for long hours contributed to the richness of the soup, making it naturally sweet and delicious. Served with flat rice noodles (koay teow), minced pork meat, fish cake slices and sai toh fish balls, it was a complete and satisfying meal on its own.
Sai Toh Fish Ball with Soup – (S) RM2.20, (B) RM5.30, the selling point of this place is none other than the Sai Toh Fish Balls. The bouncy and the smooth texture of the fish balls were making a name for themselves.
Soup Ramen – (S) RM4.30, (B) RM5.30, the homemade ramen was served with fish cake slices, deep fried fish fillets, minced meat and some cauliflowers. The noodles were springy and were homemade. It would serve as a great alternative to the regular flat rice noodles.
Fried Dumpling – RM2.70, crunchy and delicious fried dumplings stuffed with minced meat, spring onions, carrot and water chestnut.
For those who love the excitement of spiciness, the dumpling chili sauce is the excellent combination to pair with the dumpling.
Overall, the koay teow thng here was delicious and the bouncy sai toh fish balls were the highlight of this place. The price was reasonable while parking was not a concern here.
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Operation hours: 6:00am – 5:00pm (Close on Monday)
Contact: 04-228 3888
Address: 15 & 17, Lorong Ceri 6, Taman Ceri, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, 12300, Malaysia
GPS: 5.4215755,100.3782911