11 May
Lorong Seratus Tahun Curry Mee @ SS2
The weather was freaking hot these few days and we must be insane to have curry mee. Well business is brisk at all the tong sui place and ice cendol place around SS2 that we can’t even squeeze in. Ended up at Lorong Seratus Tahun Curry Mee, well at least it is air conditioned.Everyone has been trooping to a hawker stall in Penang’s quaint Lorong Seratus Tahun to enjoy their curry mee. The two sons of the original owner of the stall decided to branch out and began operating in SS2 Petaling Jaya. The serving staff here speaks really fluent Hokkien, adding a touch of nostalgia to this place.
The menu is pretty much like penang village, penang house or any other penang themed places with prawn noodles, char kuey teow, curry mee, lobak offered.
Prawn Mee (RM5). The broth is sweet and the they never skim on the fresh ingredients. It just lack of some ‘wow’ factors that keep patrons coming back for it.
Curry Mee (RM 5). The bowl of curry mee comes with squid, tau pok and prawns. You are given a option to have the blood puddings (zhu hong) and cockles too. This is just not my type of curry mee. Their specialty is curry without santan, so it tasted so bland and the curry is diluted. I personally prefer Ipoh version of curry mee, just like nam chuan’s or quan fang’s (balai polis curry mee).
The chillies come to rescue. The curry mee tastes better after these chillies are added in. You can adjust the spiciness to your own preferences by deciding how much to be scooped in.
Fu Chow FishBall (RM4.5) The Hockchew fish ball with minced pork filling is not impressive too. Frankly speaking, the curry mee was not on par to the Penang’s stall but nevertheless service was good and we had a good chat with the waiters. Do visit this please if you need to get your cravings for lorong seratus curry mee fixed (without high expectations).
No. 56, Jalan SS2/66,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Petaling Jaya
Opening Hours: 8am-6pm daily; 8am-4pm on Mondays.
Phone: 016-412 0757 (Kenny) / 016-471 8228 (Andrew)
Posted by MeiyeN on May 12, 2007 at 2:57 am
visited this rest 3 years ago, that was da 1st and last time… i remember they were so famous that time cause Star paper did a write-up!
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Posted by jason on May 12, 2007 at 4:10 pm
I have yet to try the curry mee nearby Ipoh’s police station mentioned by Mark. Can’t seems to find the location…
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Posted by "Joe" who is constantly craving on May 13, 2007 at 1:23 am
err heard alot about this from my boss..he told me i can wallop almost 2 bowls bcoz its tat good..hmm now having 2nd thoughts..
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Posted by Timothy on May 13, 2007 at 11:34 am
Haiyoh, sometimes .. I cannot keep up with you guys la. So many places .. yet so little time ! And how did you guys find all these places la … even the name of the restaurant sounds funny !
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Posted by New Kid on the Blog on May 13, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Hi, Ipoh curry mee that near by the Police Station referred. Police Station heard has dismantled. But the shop remain there. As for the 100 Tahun Curry Mee, does have satan, and it’s blend without their chili paste. What famous about the curry mee is actually their chili. I think you shld try one when you’re down in Penang. Their shop is located at Jalan 100 Tahun.
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Posted by New Kid on the Blog on May 13, 2007 at 2:07 pm
hi, curry mee near by ipoh police station referred, the police station has dismantled. shop still remain.
as for the 100 tahun curry mee, the broth has satan, it taste blend without putting in the chili paste.
i wld suggest you to try once in penang. their shop is at jalan seratus tahun.
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Posted by tankiasu on May 13, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Yea I tried them for the first time last year, after hearing much hype about it. I found the curry mee there very ordinary indeed. Its slightly overpriced too, so won’t be visiting it again anytime soon.
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Posted by Lyrical Lemongrass on May 13, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Hehe…your pictures certainly look better than your write-up! The bowls of noodles certainly look like they have loads of ingredients, though.
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Posted by wmw on May 13, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Around where I stay, but have never tried this place before…Mmm…
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Posted by legstrong on May 13, 2007 at 9:34 pm
i believe the shop has changed ownership. It used to sell only curry mee that time. I used to visit the shop last time tho, but recently the old faces are no longer there and to my surprise, they have an extensive menu now.
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Posted by Tummythoz on May 14, 2007 at 6:17 am
A bowl of Penang curry noodles is like that. Quite bland & colourless until the flavourful & spicy chili paste is added. Same goes for prawn noodles (known as Hokkien Mee in Penang & it has pork ribs as soup base). That is why minor tots in Penang can enjoy these as much as the adults.
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Posted by KampungboyCitygal on May 14, 2007 at 6:20 am
meiyen: yeah nothing extraordinary
jason: come i bring u go..will be goin back to iph this thurs
joe: hahah i think that its just normal..but u can go for the fame of lorong seratus tahun curry mee
timothy: haha this place originates fr a famous stall in penang in lorong seratus tahun n thus the name
new kid on the blog: yeah i tried the penang one..the ss2 shop is just not on par with it
tamkiasu: for me the price is still ok..because it is air conditioned..yeah we wont be goin back too
lemongrass: hahaha pic can be deceiving
wmw: just forget about it..haha
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Posted by Precious Pea on May 14, 2007 at 8:48 am
Hubby tried it without me and he said he doesnt like it too. The curry gravy too bland for him.
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Posted by sc on May 14, 2007 at 9:04 am
tried this a few years back, didnt really have the urge to go back again..
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Posted by teckiee on May 14, 2007 at 10:59 am
Agree with the chillie saves the day part. Penang still better but for SS2 ok la. One thing I think tho about their curry… go pig blood one! muahahah!
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Posted by Jackson on May 14, 2007 at 2:44 pm
looks like i dun need to try, rite? Hehe.. thx for the review.
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Posted by KampungboyCitygal on May 15, 2007 at 1:49 pm
pea: haha agreed with him
sc: haha..everyone is sayin the same thing
teckie: come to iph for some nice curry mee
jackson: yeah..try other nice curry mee
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