That Sarawak Laksa Place in Damansara Jaya

Today's post is about my experience with Sarawak Laksa at a restaurant that supposedly specializes in Sarawak cuisine.

Now, I am no expert in Sarawak food though I have eaten Sarawak Laksa here and even cooked it at home. Those two that I tasted were pretty (or even more than) decent.

As with my usual style, if my opinion of the food is unfavorable, I will not write the name of the restaurant. But of course you will see it from my photos.

On my way back to the office today, I decided to try this restaurant since I always pass by and I see that they have many customers.

I stood outside for a while to check the menu.

I saw them promoting this Nasi Kari Banjir Sarawak. 

Then I saw Sarawak Tomato Mee and Sarawak Laksa.

Sarawak Style Mee Goreng and Sarawak Kuey Chap.

Sarawak Kolo Mee.

And something called "Kiaw" which I figured out was dumplings like wanton dumplings.

Strangely I did not find kampua mee on the menu.

It was lunch hour but I managed to get a seat.

There are people who clearly enjoy the food here.

I put in an order for the Sarawak Laksa Special (RM18.00). The difference between the "normal" and "special" is that the special has added ingredients - Cha Siew, Pataya Egg and Fried Kiaw (in addition to the regular toppings of prawn, shredded chicken, omelette strips and beansprouts).

When my order was served, it looked so beautiful (love that bowl!). 

My first thought was, they are so generous with the limes, there were three in my bowl.

This sambal was served along with the Sarawak Laksa.

I tasted the laksa broth first. I did not register anything. It was very diluted and mild. None of the spice aroma that I remembered from the past. In other words, it was flat. Oh dear.

Yes, I had it with kueh teow which did not look like regular kueh teow (maybe it was the kueh chap noodles?).

The shredded chicken was so dry and the char siew did not taste like regular char siew. The Pataya egg was just basically an omelette. The prawns were ok and the fried kiaw was not too bad.

Saying that I was disappointed is an understatement. Haiz!

I was not able to finish my meal. I guess after this experience, I won't be back. But no regrets, never try, never know.

I was so heartbroken that I went to drown my sorrows (I was actually hungry) at Yit Cha Kaw Kaw Kopitiam ...

... where my wounded wallet heart (so drama this auntie) was soothed by the Bursting Kaya Puff and Salted Egg Yolk Puff. 

All washed down with an uplifting Kopi C Ais Kosong.

Meal budget blown notwithstanding, in the end I was appeased and tomorrow is another day.