Restoran Lim Mee Yoke — Restaurant in Petaling Jaya

It had been quite a while since my last visit to my usual Prawn Mee shop, a place I used to frequent for their delightful offerings. Occasionally, I'd switch things up and order their Curry Mee, which used to be a real treat. However, I found myself away from their premises for at least a year, until today when I finally decided to pay them a visit.

My order was the usual - a steaming bowl of Curry Mee, with added clams. For drinks, I opted for a cham ice, specifically requesting it to be less sweet and with less ice.

The disappointment set in as soon as I took my first bite... The pork blood and clam lacked their usual distinctiveness, tasting strangely reminiscent of plain tap water. To make matters worse, the clams were overcooked and lacked the desired tenderness.

Despite my efforts to power through the dish, I couldn't bring myself to finish the bowl—a rarity for me. My disappointment continued with the cham ice, which I had hoped would provide a refreshing balance to the meal. Alas, it tasted more like sugary water than the balanced concoction I had anticipated.

The dismal experience with the clams brought back memories of why I had stayed away from the shop for so long. This time, however, the letdown extended beyond the clams to include the poorly executed "Pork Blood Cube." It's safe to say that it will take a significant amount of time and contemplation before I decide to give this eatery another chance.

In conclusion, my recent visit to the Prawn Mee shop left me disheartened and unsatisfied. The once-appealing Curry Mee, accompanied by its lackluster clams and "Pork Blood Cube," failed to meet the mark. Even the usually reliable cham ice fell short of its promise. While I hold fond memories of this place, it's evident that some aspects of the dining experience have taken a hit. It will be quite a while before I consider returning for...

Made my way to this restaurant on a busy weekend. I was curious about this restaurant because their curry noodle has pig blood curd. Together with my family and a friend we ordered the following dishes. I'm going to preface this review by saying their lobak gets 5 stars. Find out how the rest fare below:

Curry noodle - typical curry flavour that is watery and heavy on the coconut milk taste. The pig blood curd was a nice touch. Personally I still prefer the curry noodle from Ipoh. Prawn mee - it was a better choice and you could instantly recognise the familiar taste of the prawn mee. It was however lacking in prawn flavour in comparison to the better ones that I've had before. Kuey Teow Th'ng - this is definitely a miss as it is no match for the ones that you are used to from Penang. Not even close. It tastes just like any other fish ball noodles in KL. Lam mee - the worse of the lot. Just try it for yourself. Penang Lobak - this is the best. It is so good we reordered another plate after chowing down the first one. My mother approved. Fish cakes - again, nothing special here. You can call it a safe choice if you fancy fish cakes on the side with...

Normally, I would have rated this place a solid four stars, but hear me out. The prawn mee and lor mee are still really good—just as tasty and satisfying as I remember from years ago, back when Lim Mee Yoke was still operating from a humble pushcart stall inside Cheow Yang restaurant. It’s comforting to know that the taste has remained consistent over the years, and for that alone, it deserves praise.

However, that’s also where the issue lies—nothing has changed. There’s been no noticeable improvement, no creative twist, no modern presentation to suit the times. In 2025, I’d expect some evolution, whether in how the dishes are plated, a slight refinement in flavour, or just something fresh to keep the experience exciting. But instead, it feels stuck in time—still good, but not growing.

What really knocked down the rating, though, was the curry mee. It was underwhelming and didn’t live up to the standards set by the other dishes. The flavour was flat and lacked the richness and depth you’d expect. Honestly, it felt like an afterthought rather than a dish they were proud of.

Overall, still worth a visit for the prawn and lor mee, but skip...