What do you like about this Laksa?

Air Itam asam laksa is one of the most recommended laksa stall in Penang when one mentions the word Asam Laksa.

It is a little stall located near the bus-stop and the market


First of all, I am not a fan of laksa or the taste/aroma of shrimp paste. Therefore, I will not comment much on the quality of the food, etc as I know there is a huge base of Asam Laksa fans out there:)

The laksa here is about RM2.70

It was definitely served piping hot (out from the boiling hot soup in the pot which is constantly cooking); with a strong scent of the 'fragrant' laksa soup.

As you can see, it was frothing with the ingredients at the top of the bowl.

The serving is not too much; whereby a few bites would lead you to the end of the laksa noodles in the bowl.



Besides laksa, there is also another stall selling Fried Popiah

Now, warning, if you are not a fan of deep-fried or even fried food, do NOT order.
It was really oily and greasy; and I was definitely not appetized by the sight of this plate which even cost us a whopping RM4 for just a 2 items!


I don't know about you; but personally, I don't find eating by the marketside which emits such 'fragrant' aroma at all times, topped with the carbon monoxide from all the passing vehicles and surrounded by flies and probably if you are lucky/unlucky, you may even have a rat or two running by your feet!
YIKES!
I think it was a bit unhygienic and also the surrounding food here were also overly priced.

I am not sure, is this still the best Asam Laksa in Penang?
I think this is a matter of personal preference, so no offense to those who do enjoy the laksa here...
In fact, do not let my post affect your appetite! :D