Asia Curry Noodle Cafe, Ara Damansara: Come for the curry ‘mee’, stay for the coconut shell-roasted pork
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — My unceasing, all-consuming love affair with curry mee is well documented: I eat it, and w...
My love for curry mee knows no bounds. I have devoured countless bowls and written about them with equal enthusiasm. Through these experiences, I have learned that exceptional curry mee can be found in surprising places. While visiting Tian MiMi Secret in Ara Damansara, I passed by Asia Curry Noodle Cafe, which piqued my interest.
The modern setting and décor raised my suspicions, as I tend to be wary of hawker food presented in upscale surroundings. However, curiosity overcame my snobbery when I noticed a sign for "coconut-shell roast pork" on a bunting. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try.
Upon entering Asia Curry Noodle Cafe, I was greeted with a vast menu featuring various meats and dishes, including roast pork, char siu, roast duck, chicken, wantan mee, and even roast pork porridge made from the pig's bones. Initially focused on the Rich and Hearty Curry Bamboo Mee, I was surprised to find it served in a clay pot, requiring me to wait for the hot broth to cool. Noodles with coconut-based broth are typically served piping hot, so this was an unusual presentation.
The broth in the curry mee struck a perfect balance between spice, savouriness, sweetness, and richness, all enhanced by the addition of santan. The roast pork was soft, fatty, and generously salted, while the char siu was tender and sweet. The poached chicken was rather ordinary, but the three meats played complementary roles when mixed in the curry.
The paper-thin crackling on the roast pork remained crisp and provided a satisfying bite of savouriness, contrasting the spice. The sweet char siu added richness, and the chicken, while not impressive, was present in the bowl.
While the bowl was not the most decadent curry mee I have experienced, its star was the roast pork, which alone justified the trip. Despite my initial skepticism due to the decor, the quality of the food proved that the hype was well-deserved. Asia Curry Noodle Cafe is open daily from 7 am to 9 pm, located at F-G-2, Jalan PJU 1A/3N, Taipan 1, Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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