Tapah Road: Despite the price hike, a food stall in Kampung Haji Hassan, Tapah Road here, is selling peanut sauce bun noodles for only RM1.50 a plate. Maintaining a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 80 years, the ‘Yeop Din’ stall has become a popular destination for residents around the Tapah parliamentary constituency in Perak, who want to taste the food at an affordable price.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, stall owner Suriati Shairi, 41, said she has been selling peanut sauce bun noodles for RM1 since 2003, but raised the price by 50 sen in the past two weeks. She shared that many are surprised by this price and question whether she can make a profit. However, she noted that her sustenance is always sufficient, allowing her to support her eldest son’s education at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.

Suriati explained that the preparation of the ingredients to make the bun noodles is not complicated as it only uses noodles, peanuts, oil, and soy sauce. The uniqueness of the menu lies in the two main ingredients, bun noodles and peanut sauce. She orders the bun noodles from Teluk Intan, which are blended using a traditional method to produce a chewy and smooth texture.

The bun noodles recipe originated from Suriati’s husband’s grandmother, the late Ramlah Hassan, who was one of the early settlers of Kampung Haji Hassan. In the 1940s, Ramlah sold the food, regarded as fast food due to its quick preparation and ease of consumption.

For loyal customer Mohamad Zaifarul Zainal Abidin, 48, the combination of fried bun noodles with peanut sauce, rarely found elsewhere, makes the dish special. He noted that outsiders might initially find it strange but often discover its appealing taste after trying it.

Amirudin Mohamad Ali, 58, shared that eating bun noodles with peanut sauce reminded him of his childhood experiences. He recalled how his mother would wrap the noodles in banana leaves and serve them in rattan trays, a nostalgic memory for him and his siblings.