There’s always been one and only important mission whenever I am in Penang - to eat as much as possible. So in between late lunch and dinner, I slotted in another meal.
My initial plan was to find the famous mee sotong at Esplanade, but it was already closed by 5 p.m. Feeling a bit adventurous, I parked my car near Jalan Kapitan Keling in the older part of Penang town and got on my foot to search for something to eat.
kedai makanan Fok Kee, and old school kopitiam
Quite a few old school kopitiams are already closed by this time of the day since this area is not known to be famous for tourists when it comes to food, then I walked by Fok Kee kopitiam and saw that they have this interesting item by the name of Taiwan Fish Maw noodle, I just had to try it.
I had absolutely no clue how this was going to turn out.
pork skin, liver, tofu, and minced meat too
I sat down, order a bowl of fish maw noodle and a glass of nutmeg juice (I don’t know if you can find this outside penang, grated nutmeg and sour plum, I love it!).
The chef went to work, and a few minutes later I was presented by this big bowl of “noodle” that, frankly, looked a bit weird. But thank goodness the taste was actually quite delicious, if not just a bit different from your usual hawker food.
fish maw noodle and nutmeg juice, yums!
The “noodle” is actually made from fish paste (like those you get at steamboats) shaped into long strands then deep fried. Soup is half way between loh mee and clear soup in terms of consistency, and the served with vegetable, tofu, minced pork, liver, and pork skin.
The combination was actually quite good, and goes especially well with pickled chili padi. I wouldn’t say this is a must-have if you’re heading to Penang for vacation, but it was definitely worth the RM 3 or RM 3.50 that I had to pay, have your char kueh teow, laksa, and other must-haves first, and if you want to try something different, this wouldn’t be a bad choice.
Address:
Kedai Makan Fok Kee
Jalan Kaptian Keling,
10200 Penang
GPS: 5.417741, 100.338333
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By JD on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
This is really something different. Will give it a try the next time I visit Penang.
By Kenny on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Hey, “to eat as much as possible in Penang” that’s my mission too when I go to Penang! But, fish maw? Ew. I prefer fish ball – Sai Toh Lim off Jalan Uda!
By KY on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
JD,
yah, something different.
Kenny,
Hahha yah the fishball is nice! This one doesn’t actually involved real fish maw also. lol
By Huai Bin on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
It certainly is different. Hokkien mee noodles (the thick flat ones) with fish maw. Looks great!
By nikel on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
oo..tis place unknown for me..
By Bangsar-bAbE on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Good for those who want a carb-free meal right? =)
By J2Kfm on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
I’ve read about this coffee shop from a Penang blog. cz the name kinda stuck to my mind. Hahaha … for all the wrong reasons.
By KY on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Huai Bin,
But that fish maw looking thing, is actually pork skin
nikel,
Was unknown to me too
Bangsar-bAbE,
Hahah you have a point
J2Kfm,
Hahahah teruk!
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By KY on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
squall,
Ooo cool! Good luck!
By eiling on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
I want to try that nutmeg juice. can you make somesssss?
By Chef Mel on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
This is something different but the mee look a bit like huge fat happy maggots. =S
By pris on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
are u and mell stll together?
By KY on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
eiling,
Unfortunately I don’t know how!
Chef Mel,
Hahahha, or mealworms
pris,
Hahah why? are you interested in me? lol
By coco on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
wow ‘m from penang and this i guess i never try before …will def go for a try next trip back to pg!:D~*
By KY on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
coco,
Yess make it happen, i’m from Penang too
By Tey Cindy on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
yerrr this one i mati-mati oso wan 2 try!!
By KY on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
Tey Cindy,
Hahahah make it happen
By Best on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
I’m from Penang yes good food btw have you try the nasi lemak at cafe 78 in Jalan Penang, same row with cititel hotel,reasonable priced should give a try
By KY on Dec 9, 2009 | Reply
Best,
ooo interesting, thanks for the tips!