Hawker Center Air Itam — Restaurant in George Town

Dad took us to Air Itam for lunch on Wednesday and introduced my missus with the “Dumb Assam Laksa” situated in the hawker center. Not much of people know it for everyone only goes to the one across the street. Missus love the Assam Laksa here than the one across the street which she had before weeks ago. I trust my missus palate a lot for she really has the ability to distinguish between the sense of flavour and taste. It is the nicest Assam Laksa so far according to her. It’s not too sour and the aroma of the fishy broth is cook to the perfection thickness. Hence the veggie is very generous too. Price is much more cheaper only RM 4.50 for a small bowl which is enough for one. For me personally I do think they serve a really good Laksa too. I like it when the flavour is in full. One of the owner is actually a handicap in talking which is why the Laksa shop is call Dumb Assam Laksa. The other one is his sister which help him to translate customer needs and want. It’s not really that busy so I had a chat with his sister and both of them are super nice people who really put their heart into the cooking. They are close on Monday and Tuesday. Missus even had a picture taken with the owner. Fully recommend the place. And there is also a curry noodles shop in the hawker center too which is really tasty according to my dad but too bad it’s not open on Wednesday. Closed on Monday so basically the whole area is not...

If you decide to come here, then expect the heat and humidity of a tropical country. Don't expect a comfortable cool environment to enjoy your food. But this is the hawker food of penang you are looking for right?

There's only a line of ceiling fans to cool the place and it's inadequate. But something is better than nothing. The place is also not very well lit so it's a little dark. Fortunately even with all the doom and gloom it's saved by the food that you can get.

The curry mee is deliciously milky and full of taste of lemak. Simply superb. I also like the laksa. Unlike others that serve watery soup, I like that this stall has soup that actually has some body in it. The char koay teow is light in taste though. Some may find it bland. It's saving grace is that it's not drowning in oil. The coffee is thick...

In my opinion, this place serves the best Penang Chendol in town! After trying the Chendol here, I doubt I'd ever visit the famous push cart Penang Chendol anymore. Ice was fine like snow and very generous with brown sugar! The ABC ice kacang from the same stall is very good as well - sarsi was added for extra flavour 😋.

Please note that there are 2 stalls selling chendol - one by a man, the other a lady. The one I visited was sold by a man. A very kind and friendly uncle! (attached photo for your reference).

I also highly recommend the...