27.12.2016 Lunch
@ Mee Jawa Food Republic KL Pavilion
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
爪哇面 Mee Jawa $10.90
Review: Despite learning that today really wasn't 初一, I looked for something less meaty while Charles went for his meat hunt at Pavilion's Food Republic cafeteria.
I am certainly curious if Mee Jawa originates from Java, Indonesia! I think it was a silly thought. Wikipedia says that "Mee Jawa (sometimes called Jawa Noodles or Mi Jawa) is a traditional Malaysian dish made up of yellow egg noodle drenched in blended sweet potato base with tomato sauce and prawn stock. It is a famous dish among Malaysians, Indonesians and Singaporeans."
I also read that in Penang the Mee Jawa Recipe is where it is all started, and it's from the Javanese Peranakans (mix of Chinese and Javanese) when many moved from Medan and Malacca to settle on the island two centuries ago. While the Javanese Peranakan culture in Penang has faded into history, their famous contribution to its cuisine never will, where the Mee Jawa is one of them. Seriously, my last teaching assignment in Penang has been a while (at least 2 years as I remember), I do miss the streets and Penang food.
On another note, just what is the difference between Mee Rebus and Mee Jawa! LOL!
Rating: 3 / 5
@ Mee Jawa Food Republic KL Pavilion
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
爪哇面 Mee Jawa $10.90
Review: Despite learning that today really wasn't 初一, I looked for something less meaty while Charles went for his meat hunt at Pavilion's Food Republic cafeteria.
I am certainly curious if Mee Jawa originates from Java, Indonesia! I think it was a silly thought. Wikipedia says that "Mee Jawa (sometimes called Jawa Noodles or Mi Jawa) is a traditional Malaysian dish made up of yellow egg noodle drenched in blended sweet potato base with tomato sauce and prawn stock. It is a famous dish among Malaysians, Indonesians and Singaporeans."
I also read that in Penang the Mee Jawa Recipe is where it is all started, and it's from the Javanese Peranakans (mix of Chinese and Javanese) when many moved from Medan and Malacca to settle on the island two centuries ago. While the Javanese Peranakan culture in Penang has faded into history, their famous contribution to its cuisine never will, where the Mee Jawa is one of them. Seriously, my last teaching assignment in Penang has been a while (at least 2 years as I remember), I do miss the streets and Penang food.
On another note, just what is the difference between Mee Rebus and Mee Jawa! LOL!
Rating: 3 / 5
