Lao Ban Mian 老板面 @ Nagore Road, Georgetown, Penang.

Lao Ban Mian 老板面 has finally opened its first Penang branch at Nagore Square, occupying a comfortable two-storey shop lot with full air conditioning. The chain specializes in Pan Mee, offering a variety of toppings and dressings to dress up the classic. During our visit, the quality was decent — the noodles had good texture, and the toppings were satisfyingly fresh. It doesn’t stretch beyond being a solid Pan Mee meal, but if you’re craving that familiar noodle comfort, it’s a good, fuss-free option.

Traditional Pan Mee Dry (Rm 11.90) + Extra Noodles (Rm 2) + Onsen Egg (Rm 2)

Traditional Pan Mee Soup (Rm 11.90) + Onsen Egg (Rm 2)

Fried Fish Cake (Rm 4.90)

Crispy Shrimp Fritter (Rm 4.90)

For mains, we had the signature ones, topped with Onsen Egg. Like a bowl of good classic Pan Mee, Lao Ban Mian's ticked all the boxes. The noodles were al-dente and the broth was reasonably seasoned. The dry version carried bolder flavors with a dash of minced meat sauce, which really gave it a boost. Very generous portion too. For sides, we had the Fried Fish Cake and Crispy Shrimp Fritter; both were delicious. Not a bad option for an inexpensive and quick-casual fix. 

Ratings:
Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Non-Halal

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:
Address: No. 46, Jalan Nagore, 10050, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 10:30 am to 9:30 pm. Opens Daily. 
Contact Number: 016- 793 2854