Best Mee Bandung in Penang

Hopping over to the mainland to a humble restaurant that is dubbed as one of the best spots to tantalise your taste buds with mee bandung. Justifying their reputation, one can always expect a diverse crowd and the owner is kept on toes, churning out delectable bowls. A nest of silky-smooth noodles flood amidst a flavoursome broth, then scattered with tofu cubes and vegetables, topped with a runny fried egg, a handful of prawns by the side and finished with sprinklings of chopped lettuce, chillies and fried scallions. Phew! There’s certainly a lot going on in each mouthful. 

This unassuming and spacious restaurant has captivated the hearts of many with their mee bandung. Each serving constitutes what a good mee bandung should have – savoury broth, smooth yellow noodles, a handful of vegetables, slices of fish cake, fried tofu, hard-boiled eggs, and the main appeal, a copious amount of fresh prawns. The gravy astutely ties together every component in the bowl, offering a textural mouthful that leaves you wanting more. For a dose of tanginess, squeeze over the wedge of lime. Wrap up your meal with a glass of teh tarik and watch the world go by in a relaxed pace. 

The outlook of Santai Santai might make you think if it has any kinship to mee bandung yet they have been earning accolades for the delectable dish. Pleasantly served, the egg noodles are submerged in a thick and delicious gravy which is tempered with chillies and spices, while prawns and beef chunks are liberally distributed on the surface of the dish, certainly claiming a nod from the glutton within you. Also, the employment of tomato slices and chopped lettuce adds a contrasting colour and balanced meal. Enjoy your gravy-flinging wrestle in a cosy and neat ambience.