Miang kham.

The great heat had struck after nearly a week of daily rain.  That wave of endless infra red radiation hit us along the southward route.  Explains the heavy consumption of durian potong.

Scratch that.  We came down to Alor Star to get our cure for hunger.  A place we've been for so many times yet I could never alter my choice of dish(es).

What was special about that day, was that they have started selling sets of Thai snack named miang kham.  With the mysterious leaf (that's almost as hardy as grass) being its foundation, the rest of the ingredients are commonly available.

Perhaps except the sauce - its core, its secret.

(But the funny thing is, Wiki stated that it's merely syrup - so maybe it's not that secretive.)

Anyways, back to the shop.  Without a second glance on its self-proclaimed 冒烟 (literally: steaming, but I think this means steaming hot = spicy) 胡椒米粉 or Black Pepper Bihoon Soup on the menu, I ordered the preferable Asam Laksa.

 

It's not so unique but I liked the fact that they offer small bowls for a petite appetite like mine.  Not so sour and not so spicy.  You be the judge.

This is my new found love - Mengkuang Chai Kuih.  It has an indescribable taste I loved.

 

And it's pretty cheap too!  Scroll down to the end of the post for price listing. :)

So here comes our order of desserts.

 

Honeydew Sago.

 

Bubur Chacha.

 

Cendol.

The restaurant's called Jikou Cafe.  You might have to figure out the route there yourself since there's no address available (oh and, no receipt given).



Price (based on memory):
Miang Kham at RM3.00
Asam Laksa (small) at RM2.50
Mengkuang Chai Kuih (one) at RM0.60