Malay-Chinese — Restaurant in Sydney

I love their food and yes it's like a food court. Awesome food and service with a smile.

This owners have been around for many years and always had a long queue every places they owned. From a small restaurant arcade opposite to MLC, they moved to a few doors down to a huge basement for many years until the buiding got sold then to Hunter Street. And they also had several restaurants in the cit y at one time, they were the happy days for me. All had long queue for their famous harmee and Laksa.

Unfortunately, they now only has 2 restaurants Ashfield and circular quay. Hunter St building is now for development.

I don't think I have ever had a bad meal in the 28 years I found them, from a small arcade opposite to MLC.

My favourite are harmee, Laksa and horfun. The finest in town.

If there is a queue, wait for it, it is worth the wait or order takeaway if you do not wish to wait.

I also love that they are in Ashfield, there is parking outside or nearby.

I also love the fact that they are seeing me getting older and I get to see their children with their own families running the restaurants.

I highly recommend to try out their Laksa and Harmee. Harmee is only on weekends, has a strong prawn flavour with pork, egg, prawns and vegie toppings....

20/9/24 - 5 stars

This has gotta be one of the best hidden gems in Sydney. Genuine, flavourful and generously sized meals at only $17/dish is a rare find in Sydney these days, especially in the inner west.

As you'd expect from a no frills / hawker style eatery, decorations and table service are kept to a minimum which I don't mind. Food is ordered and picked up at the counter. If I was to point out one thing I don't like, all dishes are served in disposable containers regardless of takeaway or not.

Char kway teow Flavour: SS, 9/10. Definitely the most wok hei I've had so far which was nice. Flavours were well balanced but maybe a little mild?

Texture: SS+, 9.5/10. No complaints. Noodles were soft and a bit chewy but complimented by the crunchy bean sprouts and pieces of meat/prawn.

Value: SS, 9/10. $16.7. Enough said

Chicken & prawn laksa Flavour: SS, 9/10. Really aromatic and coconutty but could have been a little spicier? Texture: S+, 8.5/10. Rich but still soupy. Did get a little heavy towards the end Toppings: SS, 9/10. Nice mix and well cooked Value:...

They have been incredibly smart in moving their Lime street operation to Ashfield. The place is bustling in a way that Lime street never was and is reminiscent of how busy Hunter st gets. In addition they must be making a killing out of the takeaway.

In terms of the Laksa, I have always felt that Lime street was under-seasoned compared to Hunter st. And it's the case in Ashfield as well. It's still the best Laksa in Sydney, but just a little more salt would be great.

Finally, the table situation needs to be sorted out. In the city, because it's a lunch crowd people order first before finding a seat as they know they can always find one due to the high turnover. When I went, there were single diners taking up a 4 seat tables and half the restaurant was sitting there with no food on the table. A little bit of organisation and you could turnover tables...