Lang Sae Lee – Home Cooked Thai Food by the Jetty
I had read about the obscure Lang Sae Lee Thai Food by the Penang jetty from Criz and Alan. And I was intrigued by its charm and promise of home cooked goodness. So when I met Criz during the Sa Rang Chae review, I immediately asked him for more detailed directions to the place. And he very kindly offered to show me the way.
And so, that was how my family and I ended up enjoying home cooked Thai Food while admiring the view from Tan Jetty on a bright sunny day. We were truly very city people so we were very excited when we spotted this huge monitor lizard…
Criz was also very surprised to see it and told us that we were lucky to spot it 
Part of Lang Sae Lee’s charm – its simplicity and unpretentiousness, and also a chance to see another side of Penang.
Mdm Lee is the person behind Lang Sae Lee and because she is mostly doing everything on her own, one would need a lil patience when dining here.
But we honestly did not mind the wait, for we were pretty camera happy. Plus there were tiny crabs, mudskippers and other tiny fishes swimming around in the shallow waters to keep us entertained.
Mdm Lee has plenty of Thai dishes to share but currently serves up simple fare – various fried rice and noodles, tom yam soup, snacks, some seafood items and also some off menu items which depend on the availability of fresh ingredients (I overheard Mdm Lee mention that the next day she would be serving up catfish curry!). No fancy menus here. Just a photo album of what’s available.
We spotted Siam Laksa which came highly recommended so we immediately ordered it.
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You describe until everything sound so yummy I’m drooling now! I love Thai food, already marked this down in my makan list.
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I’ll mark it down in my makan list too.
Thai food is my favourite.
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thanks for sharing
at least now i know where it is
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This one you must bring me there liao when I am back in Penang …….. gee … so nice and home feel
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that’s very home cook feel… thks for sharing…
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I also asked Criz about this place. But have not try out yet. lol
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tell me how should i stop myself from going there tonight??? TELL ME?
geram……………
After Korean Food fever…. now the Thai fever pulak
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Very homely Authentic Thai dishes! Your landscaping potraits are great!! Love them all!
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nice place, so homely <3 is there some kinda of sea water smell when u eat there?
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sigh, missed it though i was back in Pg last week! Called Criz for directions, called Mdm lee, made booking but nvr got there! Arghh!
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Do you think we should include this makan place after the afternoon tea as plan in our intinerary, ok?
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Wah.. the stuffed chicken wing looks good!! I damn lazy to eat chicken wing becoz of the bones one!! Wah.. must make a trip to Penang liao.. fast fast.
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This is truly an amazing find! One of those rare hidden gems in Penang that one would never expect to find if not for knowing people who know people who know people… sadly for me, will have to wait till next year to make my attempt here!
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this is awesomely true asian! amazing drooling!
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Eeks! Biawak! Did anyone cook it?
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hey! i loveeee thai food and always feel that penang lacks very good thai food! must give this place a shot! keep the good food places coming gal!
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I’m glad you love the food there. I hope your Grandpa love the food there too.
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this is the most BESt recommended place to be, a thai heaven in penang!
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hi!
I went past the entrance to Tan Jetty today. I was wondering where you parked your car.
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lingzie Reply:
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
oh i got lucky and managed to park right in front of the bird shop (it wasn’t open for business). another time i parked opposite the road.
but you can also park after the bird shop, there is a small lane where the famous Tan Jetty prawn fritters stall is. Drive in and go all the way to the end. Walk towards your left (if you are facing the sea) and you will come to Lang Sae Lee. i hope this isn’t confusing! for more maps, please refer to:
http://www.crizfood.com/1157/lang-sae-lee-thai-food/
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