Air Itam Laksa – try it!
I haven’t eaten this laksa for like 20+ years because laksa is not one of my favourite. Funny but I just don’t fancy laksa as much as most women do. So, last week, I decided to give it a try and now, I must make an announcement to all the dear readers of Food Haven.
If you come to Penang, make sure you try out the laksa at Air Itam market. I had taken a photo of the stall like 2 years ago but can’t find it now. The stall is located by the drain side along the market building. Very, very authentic eating arrangement.
I didn’t take a photo of the laksa because I tapau it home and it certainly doesn’t look good in photos. The gravy is thick with fishes and the taste is just right. Not too sour and with a tinge of sweetness.
During the day, it is certainly too hot. But visit the place at night when the pagoda is lighted. It is a sight to behold.
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October 12th, 2007 at 10:12 am
I think i know which stall you are saying. Pls check my page (provided) if this is the stall you are referrring to. I miss this laksa so so sooooooo much after came back to Melaka! I wonder when i have a chance to have this again. The best laksa i had so ever!!!
September 27th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
The better tasting Air Itam Laksa, is kept hidden away in the Air Itam market stalls, operated by a deaf & mute fellow.
The laksa stall (by the DRAIN, and most visible to tourists) that most outstationers frequent gives a very strong STENCH of puke/vomit. This is the hyped up stall.
You should try the other stall operated by the deaf & mute laksa seller in the Air Itam market stalls in the afternoons.