招财面 Sarawak kolo mee at a specialist stall ($5)!
Sarawak-style kolo mee (招财面) at a specialist hawker — springy yellow noodles, smoked char siew, plump wantons, two soft-boiled ramen eggs, minced pork and fried shallots. $5.
Tried Sarawak-style kolo mee (招财面) at a specialist stall — wealth-attracting noodles for $5. The dish that brought East Malaysia’s iconic noodle to my lunch hour. 😋
What was on the floral plate ($5):
- A nest of springy yellow noodles tossed in a clear, light savoury sauce — distinct from the dark wanton mee version, with a cleaner profile.
- Slices of smoked / grilled char siew with that signature charred edge and rosy centre.
- Two big plump boiled wantons with translucent skin and minced pork filling.
- Two halves of a ramen-style soft-boiled egg — perfectly runny orange yolks oozing out.
- A pile of minced pork seasoned dark and savoury in the centre.
- A scatter of crispy fried shallots and chopped scallions for the aromatic finish.
Mixed everything together — let the runny yolk coat the noodles into a silky glaze. Sarawak version is lighter and more nuanced than the local wanton mee — every ingredient stays distinct.
Total: $5. Hawker pricing for a generous Sarawak-style bowl.
Overall: 4.5 / 5. The runny yolks were the game changer, and the char siew had proper smokiness. Five dollars never tasted so authentic East Malaysian. Will be back. 😍👍🏼
