Angcle Peoh @ Bukit Tinggi, Klang

Story telling time~~

At 1953 there was a little boy, Ang from a family of five siblings and one sister who helped out their mom who sells homemade fried bee hoon and asam laksa in the morning at Ayer Itam market, Penang. His mom lugged all the needed ingredients including the laksa broth with a rattan basket , and walked almost 4km on a daily basis from their house to market. Then they owned their first bicycle on 1960 which made it slightly easier to carry the rattan basket.

It was then that he decided to drop out of school at the age of 14 to assist his mom full time. It was a very heavy-hearted for Ang but he have no regrets in making the life-changing decision. He was encouraged when business started to pick up in the 1970s, with the family being able to afford a pedicab when he was 17 and eventually a lorry ten years later. Today, he feels extremely grateful to his mom for having given him everything which include this business opportunity on his semi-retired age.

This is the history behind Uncle Peoh, the maestro behind the famous Penang Ayer Itam Asam Laksa stall. Now we no need to travel all the way to Penang as Angcle Peoh to has brought this delicacy to his daughter new shop at Klang ~ Angcle Peoh Restaurant. Just for your information, the weird word “Angcle” is combination of the owner’s surname, “Ang” and the world “uncle”.

The mural of Uncle Peoh’s story.

The setting of the restaurant is simple, no frills and air-conditioned furnished with dark wooden tables and chairs.

The outdoor seats

The large food photos on the walls looks absolutely delicious to make one drooling even before the food reach your table.

Despite his old age, Uncle Peoh still working hard at the kitchen everyday to make sure all the food is up to scratch.

Left to Right: Iced Winter Melon with Sea Coconut Basil Seed (RM 4.90), Iced Longan with Sea Coconut (RM 3.80) & Hot Honey Lemon (RM 3.80)

Asam Laksa (RM 6.90)

Being the main factor that dragged me came all the way to Klang, the appearance of my bowl of Asam Laksa won my heart immediately once it was placed on table. It looked exactly how I love my Asam Laksa to be with minced fish beautifully submerged in the the broth and topped with julienned vegetables, dollop of har gou (shrimp paste), bird eye chili and mint leaves.

The soup was intensely infused with tamarind and spices, it was savory and piquant with subtle hint of sweetness from the special custom made shrimp paste. Definitely a satisfying bowl of Asam Laksa in my book.

Fried Kuay Teow with Duck Egg (RM 8.90)

Another renowned dish at Penang, the Char Kuay Teow also one of the hit of this restaurant. To be honest, I never go back to any KL version of Penang Char Kuay Teow since I came back from my Penang trip because the original Penang version is so unbeatable! How about Angcle Peoh’s rendition? Fragrant, flavorful and fully imparted with “wok hei”! The noodles was accompanied with generous portion of crunchy bean sprouts, chives, duck egg, cockles and fresh springy prawns. This dish alone definitely worth the one hour plus journey!

Prawn Mee (RM 6.90)

I always a fan of prawn mee and it’s been a while since I had this so when I saw this on the menu, I just have to order a bowl to satisfy my craving. The broth was adequately infused with prawn essence with mild spiciness hidden within, I’ll suggest to add in extra sambal for that extra kick!

Curry Mee (RM 6.90)

Appeared in a fiery crimson red hue, this bowl of curry was chocked full of bean curd puffs, bean curd sheet, fish ball, and cuttlefish.

The gravy was thick with gorgeous aroma of spices and coconut milk, it was spicy with a little sweat breaking out as I enjoyed every drop of the luscious gravy.

Fried Tom Yum Mee (RM 9.90)

Gloriously covered with seafood such as prawns and squid, the noodles was done fairly well with pungent Tom Yum paste that lent a punchy kick to the palate.

Pork Noodle (RM 6.90)

Something for the kid who cannot take spicy food. The clear soup noodle was heavily infused with porky essence paired with some sliced pork, innards and homemade pork balls, certainly one of the comfort food in my list.

Rojak (RM 6.00)

While all the above dishes passed with flying colours, the rojak on the other hand was slightly disappointed. Perhaps not particularly pronounced in shrimp paste flavor and too watery for my liking, most probably my least favourite of that afternoon.

Ice Kacang (RM 5.00)

Cendol (RM 5.00)

Both shaved ice desserts were heavenly refreshing on a sweltering afternoon.

Verdict: Strongly recommended are Asam Laksa, Char Kuey Teow and Curry Mee, give it a try if you miss your Penang food!

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