Blog 2.3 The new Laksa King, Flemington

Melbourne's famous Laksa King restaurant relocated down the street on Racecourse Road to Pin Oak Crescent. So I took this opportunity to send out 4 up-and-coming food reviewers to report on the Grand opening.

L-R: Passion, Hops, Nat Chan and Suzuki

Passion drove the crew to the restaurant, Hops was in charge of photography while Nat Chan and Suzuki took care of reviewing the food.

It is very rare to have a restaurant (especially an asian one at that) to give out free food for an entire day. This clearly shows how good business is for Laksa King. Laksa King was closed for about 4 days and reopened its doors from 12 to 8pm. Free food by invitation only - but it appears that anyone walking in can help themselves to the food. Laksa King is now licensed to serve alcohol. Also, the review crew missed out on the Lion dance later that night.

The interior design is very chic and modern. A big change from the old Laksa King.

The restaurant is very much bigger and can now accommodate plenty more customers. No more sitting out in the cold!

Those who frequent Laksa King alot will be taken back by the dramatic change.

I love how the yellow lines on the wall 'extending out' to become lights

According to the review crew, this man in the black suit is the restaurant's manager.

The manager keeping an eye on the food..

The springrolls and curry beef are from the previous menu.

Roti canai was also from the previous menu. However, as all asians know... only the creators, the Indians make the best rotis. A fine example, is the Rich Maha restaurant located along Little Bourke Street in the city but very very pricey.

There was also fried chicken but until the new menu is available, I do not know if this will be on the menu... but most likely not.

A favourite of Suzuki's, fruit and prawn salad

Suzuki hated the curry puff, while Hops like the unique curry puff.

Anel bum's joined the crew later and the Singapore noodles were her favourite.

The return of Fried flat rice noodles... look at the big chunks of chinese sausage... must be a grand opening day thing.

In conclusion, I give the review crew a 3 out of 5 for their review/report... marks deducted for taking pictures of chicken bones and not giving me enough details to do a proper foodview. I also wish Laksa King congratulations on their big grand opening and hope that their food will keep me entertained and satiated. My foodviews on Laksa King to come soon!