火车站拉沙专卖店 Railway Station Laksa — Restaurant in Perak

The Taiping Railway Station

Inaugurated in 1885, the railway route from Taiping to Kuala Sepetang was Malaysia's first railway track to be built. The original station built in 1885 was located at where the King Edward VII School is today, but that has already been dismantled. The one you see below was built in 1893. Walking into the vintage train station felt like going into a movie set. The colors are worn-out colors of pink, brown and white; yet the design is no-fuss and timeless. The old machineries that were once used to manuever railway tracks still remind us of the station's former glory. Part of the old station is used as a a gallery to exhibit "Taiping's 33 Firsts", while other parts are transformed into cafes. The trains that pass through Taiping now stop at the adjoined new station...

This has to be THE BEST asam laksa I have ever had in the whole Malaysia. No kidding. This is not an exaggeration. And no, I wasn’t even hungry when I had it; in fact, I came from eating at another restaurant. The laksa is SO GOOD! You have to try it with the prawn cracker and/or prawn paste (heh ko). The atmosphere is lovely in the quaint architecture of an old world. Just that it can get a bit hot and humid, because ventilation is not the best - just bring a fan. I promise you, the laksa is worth it! We had their cendol and rojak too. The cendol is really good too, very smooth and soft but...

This joint is recommended by a local Taiping friend. Situated in the old Taiping railway station building, you will dine in a special corridor by the railway track. A few train may pass by as you enjoy your meal. The laksa is one of the best asam laksa I've tried. Do not expect the penang version. Here, it is a perfect blend of spices, sourness and generous amount of soft flaky fish meat. The soup is thick in consistency and I like that it is not too sweet. The noodles are not usual slippery slimy transparent laifun but firm chewy rice flour type. Simply love it and highly...