Sunday 12 January 2014

Air Itam Sister Thai Curry Mee @ Penang

I am back for blogging.
In the past year, works occupied most of the time.
One of the new year resolution = Work-Life-Balance!

Glad that i still managed to squeeze some time for the annual road trip =)
Our destination is....Penang!
the lil island of yummy foods & coffee.

Air Itam is one of the famous check point for tourists.
Mainly due to the Penang Hill & Kek Lok Si.
However, Food lovers coming for the Laksa & Thai-Curry Mee.
Air Itam, Penang
The location is slightly hidden.
It is nearby the Air Itam Market.
Find the river and take a turn to the alley.
Eventually, you will found them!
Tips:
1. Save their photo in your phone
2. Get yourself to Air Itam Market
3. Show the photo to Location and get direction!

Look at the little stools
*Childhood memories*
You can grab the Limited HOT seats and stay close to the owners =)

During peak hour...
Simple set up & the Charcoal...

Ah ma busy taking order while preparing the curry mee.
According to Taiwan Food Show, this is the younger sister (estimated age: 81).

The elder sister =)
Estimated age is 83 years old.

According to another interview from Facebook...
The young boy at the back is the future Pharmacist who usually spend time to help the sister to sell curry mee during weekend and holidays.

Can you spot the Fried Bihun?
Based on the Local Blogger Interview, they start to selling Fried Bihun with Curry Soup as per customer and local residents' request.

Bean Curd (Toufu Pok) & Cuttle Fish (Ju-Hu) as the toppings.
Pork Blood only available as per request? 

Take a look at chopstick, perhaps it is older than i do =)

For me, the Chili/Sambal is the soul of their curry mee!!!
simply love it
Everything just blend into each other very well...
Looking at the photos make me feel hungry again.
You'll definitely miss it after the first try.
Simple but Tastyyyyyy!

Busy serving take away order...

You may order drink from the opposite Kopitiam
OR grab a comfortable seat at the Kopitiam itself.
Strongly recommend their Kopi O'beng..
According to sis, the Kopi beng is good too!
But the local usually order it as O'beng...
Suggestion/Reminder: Less Sweet!
Perfect Kick Off for Morning xD

Business Hour: 7am to Lunch Time
Please note that it usually sold out after 11am, so it is better to be there EARLY!
You may follow the FB page to check on the business hour and updates
Perhaps, some young generation from the family is helping them to maintain the page
Link:


In last year, i visited Air Itam twice just for the Sister Thai Curry Mee.
At first, what really attract me to pay a visit is their story instead of the food.
It is hard to believe they remain selling the curry mee for about 60years.
They went through hard time and wars.
The family escape from Thailand and start their living in Malaysia.

It is truly amazing that how they keep the positive mindset and simple till today while the world is transforming to a brand new era with all the digital stuffs.
They still using the charcoal to boil the soup, all the equipment are old antiques...

Looking at them, made me realize a lot about life.
They are always thankful that they are still able to earn the money for living.
They rarely or maybe never complain about life but appreciate that there are people who like to eat their curry mee.
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
对我而言,
阿嘛卖的不只是一碗美味的暹罗咖喱面。
它让我想起从前和婆婆之间的回忆
黑灰白的发色、小手上的皱纹、碎花布的套装...
她们的坚持、她们的认真、她们的态度、她们的故事
真的打动了我的心
真的让我停下来,重新考量自己在人生中要得是什么。
只要还有明天,就会有机会。
会跌倒,会失败,但是只要坚持,还是会有黎明。
谢谢您们给我那么特别的美食经验。
下次再见!
祝你们身体健康 =)

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