Continuing KY’s miniseries on eateries to check out while you’re in Labuan, here’s something that might or might not agree with discerning diners.
Nevertheless, it’s good to explore and try new types of cuisine when you’re travelling, which is what this writer did on his final day of his recent visit to Sabah’s charming island town. (Don’t miss his reviews of Loong Fish Head Soup and Mawilla Yacht Club Restaurant!)
If you’re never heard of mee sasak, you might not be the only one. It’s apparently a dish invented in Labuan itself, and hasn’t spread beyond the island after four generations. Let’s find out why….
The stall is located in Kedai Kopi Win Win, an old-school kopitiam in the heart of town here, under a 10-minute walk from the Grand Dorsett hotel.
As with many eateries on the island, while it bears a Chinese-ish name, the kopitiam is frequented by people of all walks of life, which is nice to see. And indeed the dish itself could be seen (presumably) being enjoyed by those of various backgrounds.
Place your order and you will be served with a plate of rather plain-looking noodles dotted with some scallions and a few strings of something that looks and tastes like a mix between tofu skin and fish cake.
For the initiated, the word “sasak” apparently refers to the noise the wok makes when noodles are fried with water and without oil. Such is the case with this dish, with the mee having been cooked with water, resulting in a texture that isn’t altogether smooth.
Sadly, this writer thought the taste was pretty bland without a hint of seasonings, resulting in a dish that was not to his liking. Still, it’s certainly healthier than your typical mee goreng or char kuey teow, and might be one for calorie watchers!
And with any review, this is just one person’s opinion, so if you’re in the area, do give it a try and judge for yourself. You may well find yourself being a fan – and if you’re not, you might not finish the plate, further achieving your calorie-restriction goal!
Mee sasak @ Kedai Kopi Win Win
Lot U0513 Lazenda Commercial Centre Phase 2,
87000 Labuan, Sabah
Kopitiam business hours: 6am-10pm
For location, click here.
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Trying to influence your cravings since 2005, Kar Yeong was Guest Judge on Versus 1001 Rasa Baba’s 2018, R.AGE Food Fight Judge 2015 and NTV7 Foodie Blogger 2014. To read more about Kar Yeong’s food journeys, visit his blog at KYspeaks.com.