弹弓面 aka Springy Noodle

Hey y’all…going to Sandakan soon?  On my first trip to Sandakan, I’ve heard that it is a seafood heaven. Well, in fact Sabah as whole is seafood heaven, in case you don’t know. Seafood in KK is already more commercialized if were to compare to Sandakan or Tawau. I’ve seen tourist from all place bring back bags and bags of frozen seafood from Sandakan (and KK of course! How can you resist those fresh seafood calls out to you?)

If you happen to drop by, do make an effort to visit this family run home based eatery (they run it from their own house). We always go for brunch. You will have to walk pass their (now) living room (they turn their original living room to customers’ dining) then kitchen to be seated. Voila…sea view dining! Their cosy yet busy family run uses Mah Jong table and kids study table turn dining tables.

No menu but the lady boss is ever ready to list out (verbally) what they have and all you have to do is ask. Personally, I recommends their ‘弹弓面 aka Springy Noodle with deep fried pork 炸肉 and dumplings皮蛋饺’ or Sandakan version of pan mee ‘刀麻切 aka Knife Cut Noodles’ with a little twist (here).

Dried version of Springy Noodle (RM6) is pre mixed with some broth so the noodle doesn’t clumps together until the last bite. Needs a few more chews – more crunch compare to usual version of wanton noodle. Pork are well marinated before frying while the dumpling  always comes with a slice of century eggs wrap together minced pork and minced fish. There is one similar shop open in Market 88 serving similar noddle. To satisfy your curiosity without having travel to Sandakan, that is the place. You would know the difference  only when you have tried the original Sandakan Springy Noddle in Sandakan.

Final Verdict? Always look for local food and eatery where locals go? Look no further! You should also walk over to the last seafood restaurant at the end corner – they sell all kinds of deep frozen seafood. They provide free packing for all purchase. Just tell them you are taking flight back home.

Ambiance: 5/10 (Partial open air and tends be get warm! during lunch hour)
Price: 8/10 (Sandakan still maintain slightly lower priced food)
Food: 8/10
Verdict: Local food that runs by local.

Address:

Restoran 84,

No.84, Bridge 8,

Jalan Sim Sim

Sandakan