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herbs for flavour which you cannot find
in other type of
laksas
. The
Crab Laksa
and
Laksa Lemak
both have the strong
fishy taste of seafood perfect for those
who prefer it that way. But the star of the
laksa
menu at Chulia Court The Tavern
is still the
Penang Assam Laksa
. It is
made with mackerel soup and tamarind
which gives the soup a delicious sour
taste. Other ingredients that give
Penang
Assam Laksa
its distinctive flavours
include lemongrass, galangal (an Asian
plant of the ginger family) and chilli.
Just Chillin’
When at Chulia Court The Tavern, do
not forget to enjoy a drink or two at
the ground floor bar that has soothing
jazz music after savouring a delectable
serving of
laksa
or
nasi lemak
at the
restaurant. The heritage setting adorned
by rare Peranakan embroidery, ancestral
portraits, period furniture and vibrant
colours of the Baba Nyonya culture
mixed with an eclectic European influ-
ence will leave you spellbound. You
can either enjoy your drink at the Jazz
Bar while enjoying selections of jazz,
blues, broadway and retro favourites
or embrace the quiet by yourself at the
Peranakan Lounge. There is a wide
array of drinks to choose from but a
refreshing mojito might be the perfect
choice for combatting the tropical heat
of the island.
Chulia Court The Tavern is a beautiful
heritage property worth checking out for
both its scrumptious
laksa
and relaxing
ambience.
The Laksas
Looking at the feisty burst of lively colours like turquoise, pink, magenta, orange
and yellow may distract you from Chulia Court’s equally welcoming offerings on
the menu. The in-house chef cum owner has created a menu that appeals to visitors
and locals alike. On top of the usual suspects like
Hainanese Chicken Chop, nasi
lemak, satay
and fish and chips, the most unique feature here is the selection of
five types of
laksa
, including, of course, the quintessential
Penang
Assam Laksa
which is voted The 7th Most Yummiest
Food In The World by CNN.
Consisting of
Penang Assam Laksa,
Laksa Lemak, Crab Laksa, Katong Laksa
and
Sarawak Laksa
, all five
laksas
are
different in terms of ingredients and
preparation method. Perhaps it is a little
bit too ambitious to try all five in one
sitting. Take your pick and stick to one
that suits your taste.
Katong Laksa
is
suitable for those who cannot take spicy
food as it is made from light coconut
gravy with less chilli added.
Sarawak
Laksa
uses rice vermicelli with added
Bright coloured walls of Chulia Court The Tavern
Nasi Lemak at Chulia
Court The Tavern is
served in bento tray