Noodle Art in SS2
[Non-halal] Noodle Art is a relatively new spot in SS2 serving authentic and delicious Sarawakian dishes.
Operating since end-2022, this restaurant is a family-run business that originated from Kuching, Sarawak.
Aside from the usual Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee, Noodle Art also serves harder-to-find Sarawakian dishes such as Foochow Mee Sua, Manicai Bihun, and Fried Laksa Bihun.
Noodle Art also serves Sarawak-style fried rice, kiaw (wontons), sio bee (siew mai) and croissants.
Noodle Art in SS2
Sarawak laksa is one of our favourite noodle dishes.
In fact, we actually prefer it to Curry Mee/Curry Laksa as we like the more rempah-heavy broth and thick bihun that comes with it.
Some of our favourite spots for Sarawak laksa include SALTed (it’s Halal as well), Aunty Christina and i-Tea House.
Hence, we were quite game to check this place out.
Noodles Art offer noodles and more
Noodle Art is located in the popular SS2 commercial square on the same row as Sea Park police station.
The space here is quite comfortable with plenty of natural light as it occupies an end-lot in a break-through road.
As the name implies, Noodle Art offers quite a wide variety of noodle dishes. Aside from the ones mentioned above, Noodle Art also offers Kampua Mee, Tomato Mee and Handmade Spinach Kolo Mee.
Sarawak Laksa
We ordered a bowl of Sarawak Laksa with Crispy Pork Lard (RM23.80).
What we liked about this spot is the option for additional toppings, and we opted for Nanru Pork (RM4.90), Fried Wonton (RM3.90), and Shredded Chicken (RM3.90) for all three bowls of noodles.
However, the bowl of Sarawak Noodles by itself is quite a good portion. Imported from Kuching, the soup has enough rempah (spices) kick. It’s rich and not too spicy so our mom could enjoy it as well.
The noodles used were also authentic as it was thick and slightly hard (vs. the soft ones we get on Peninsular).
No complaints about the shredded chicken, omelette strips and prawns.
We think the noodles didn’t really need the chu yau cha, but it is a good option for those who enjoy them.
Side dishes
Among the additional toppings we ordered, we really liked the Nanru Pork as it was tender and flavourful with the right amount of fermented red beancurd marinade. It was also mostly lean meat – which we prefer.
The wontons were crispy and the shredded chicken was a good and clean protein – which should please those who are looking to bulk.
Manicai Bihun
Manicai Bihun (RM19.80) is the second most favourite Sarawakian dish (after laksa) – so we had to try it here.
We found the Manicai Bihun here to be decent. It was quite fragrant but we wished it had more wok hei and flavours from manicai and he be (dried shrimps) to really elevate the dish.
Our favourite manicai bihun is still at i-Tea House in Puchong, but this is definitely the best we’ve tried in PJ.
Croissant
Interestingly, Noodle Art also serves Croissant (RM6.90) and it was decent. It had the right crispy texture with proper honeycomb interior, and was nicely buttery.
You can’t go wrong with the Three Layer Tea (RM7.90) which uses authentic Gula Apong for that distinctive sweetness.
Summary
Overall, we were pleased with the food here.
While our preference and allegiance continue to lie elsewhere, we think Noodle Art is a good stop for Sarawakian dishes in PJ.
Noodle Art
Address: 80, Jalan SS 2/60, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am-10pm (Tues-Fri), 9am-10pm (Weekends)
Phone: 011-2863 2560
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