Another One of Ipoh's Curry Noodles @ Chuan Fatt, Pasir Puteh

YES! The week flew by faster than a bullet. Or an Air Asia flight on steroid. I mean ... they seem to be punctual most of the times, aren't they? :)

Only one stall in this shop ... don't expect variety though

Enough with the KL posts (for the time being) and come back to good ol' Ipoh! The other day we ventured to Pasir Puteh area for breakfast, and initially went for curry noodles at Mee Kari Ipoh Garden. But it was a little too early, and they have yet to start operation. Shucks ....

But help is at hand. In the form of previous recommendations from various quarters, pointing to the simple, unassuming shop directly opposite of the aforementioned shop, crossing the road. A shop that has been around since I was small, when I still was living la vida loca in Pasir Puteh.

Dry Curry Noodles with Fried Chicken

Chuan Fatt is the outlet's name. Sandwiched between various old and slightly dilapidated shoplots, the place may escape most food pursuers, especially tourists, without the guidance of the locals.

What sets their curry noodles apart from the others, you ask?

For one, you get to pick WHAT's going into your sinful bowl of either wet, or dry curry noodles. Choices include fried chicken, shredded chicken meat, roasted pork and char siew.

A formality of sorts, I picked their dry curry noodle, as I've always preferred the thicker, stronger and luscious dry curry over its wet sibling. And fried chicken as the ingredient (poison) of choice, as many had me believed it's Da Bomb !!!

Dry Curry Beehoon with Shredded Chicken

Service was fortunately, attentive and friendly, nothing like the kings-ly/arrogant Xin Quan Fang. Their milk tea was good as well, reminiscing of Hainan Milk Tea; smooth and milky.

The dry curry was spicier that the rest of the competition, yet not as thick or sickeningly rich with santan like most. Still prefer Nam Chau's version. The fried chicken was crispy, and tasty enough to be eaten on its own, without the curry. The Char Siew is different from the BBQ caramelized pork, as they deep-fry the cuts of half lean-half fat pork, ensuring a crispy parameter, encircling the marinated meat.

But surprisingly, NO cockles, NO tofu, and NO chopped scallions/parsley/lime wedges was served. Only the noodle of your choice, bean sprouts, and your choice of meat. Hmmm .... Maybe I should've ordered the wet curry version. At least I'll be able to taste the REAL curry flavour.

Ipohans out there, WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Location : KEDAI MAKANAN CHUAN FATT @ 294, Jalan Pasir Puteh, 31650 Ipoh, Perak.

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