I went on a food hunt trip to Sarikei a couple of days ago. On the day the fuel was 40 cents cheaper than it was 2 months ago, the car was refuel-ed to the max and off we go to Sarikei, in search of the great Sarikei’s Asam Tom Yam Prawn Noodle.
Approximately an hour later, we found ourselves at the Saratok-Sarikei junction. Turn right to go to Sarikei with 9 more km to go. Jakar Rest Stop will be our next stop!
You won’t miss the welcome sign!
Welcome to downtown Sarikei!
Mirians might be familiar with this coffee shop’s name. Ya, the one just opposite of Boulevard Shopping Complex. It even has its own motel in Sarikei! I heard they’re of the same business proprietor.
Paris Hilton was here okay? Don’t play play.
So what brings me to Sarikei this time around?
Glory Cafe’s Asam Tom Yam Prawn noodle. Highly recommended by a few prominent bloggers in Sibu, I’ve gotta go taste it for myself. For something that costs RM14 a bowl, it better be good.
This is the typical kampua stall, guaranteed to be in every kopitiam (coffee shop) throughout Sibu and Sarikei. But we’re not here for that. Maybe next time, uncle.
As usual, the drink comes first. We ordered “San suan” (Three sour), a type of drink with combination of 3 acidic fruits, lemon, lime, and pickled salty plum. Good for washing away those fats after heavy meals 
The tom yam soup (gravy?) is perfectly cooked with the essence of prawns, lemon-grass, tomatoes, onions, and a pinch of lime to enhance the flavor.
Generous portion of the River shrimp (Udang galah), sliced in half for easy consumption. Do handle with care if you’re wearing bright garments as the prawn juice will spill all over you, literally. But it is almost impossible to prevent even with extra precautions. Prevention is better than cure, so wear dark next time you’re here.
The tangy egg noodle.
and after a few moments…
We’re done. I’m sorry but I’ve to say this classic travel lines, if you haven’t tried this dish from Glory Cafe, then you haven’t been to Sarikei yet!
Oh ya, next stop will be Jakar Rest Stop. Stay tuned!
eh that kampua uncle must be so shy to see u taking his foto, else why laff so happy ah?
when next time u visit sarikei again, make sure u must taste the laksa at Aik Seng Cafe. It is one of the best in sarikei. It is situated at Wharf Road, near police station. Last time it was aired in “Jom cari cari makan”.
It is owned by foochow couples. Beside laksa, some other dishes are served too. All served “halal”.
LMAO RM14! But it seems worth it. The prawn s o fucking. So how’s the mee, spicy 9 9? Don’t think KL has this
Wah new template.
That’s a gorgeous plate of asam tom yam prawn.
goolooloo: mebi business good gua! LOL.
Che-Cheh: new template, new start
You gotta come and try it for yourself, it’s awesome!
Iyer.. SO NICE!!
The prawn mee looks yummy!!
I sure ask u bring me to eat if I got no ALLERGIC! x__x”
I would like to try food in Sarikei too! =)