For those who didn't know, my wife's home town is Jambi. And this noodle is my in-laws all time favorite. I've been aware of this noodle since I dated her 17 years ago. They have long heritage and it can be said that I was part of their journey until they have fixed position now in Pinangsia Timur, from selling their noodle off the street in front of other's store, opening branch at Taman Palem and now they bought a building of their own.
Actually in Jambi, the most famous Jambi noodle is Teng An, who also has branch in Jakarta at Taman Palem. However, personally I prefer Ahiung. Maybe because of the influence from my in-laws.
The characteristic of Jambi noddle is that instead of serving the noodle in a bowl they serve it using flat plate, and the soup is serve separately in a big bowl. The noddle was topped with sliced barbecue pork and minced pork. My most favorite was what's in the soup. The soup contains pork's innards. In the soup was intestines, liver, minced pork, fish balls, a pork wanton, and some vegetables. To strengthen the flavor of the soup, do add some black vinegar to the soup before you enjoy the noddle.
I really like the taste of this noodle. One basic rule to enjoy this noodle was you must add the chili. They made the chili to be perfectly fit with this noodle. Without the chili, you will not see anything special to this noodle.
The noddle was priced at IDR 25K and it was absolutely worth the price. You can also order bigger portion with slightly more expensive price. Other than Jambi noodle, they also serve other additional menu like pork satay, fish wanton soup, pork wanton soup, and tofu. If you come earlier, you can have Nasi Gemuk, the specific breakfast rice from Jambi. Just for your information, the servants was aggressively offered these additional menus to us.
The main branch at Pinangsia Timur was ran by the father and the mother. They are now also have branches at Taman Palem and Alam Sutera which ran by the sons. Are you ready to taste Jambi noodle?
Food - 9/10
Cleanliness - 6/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 6/10
Price/Value - 9/10
Bakmi Ahiung Khas Jambi
Jl. Pinangsia Timur No. 15 Tambora
Jakarta Barat
Business Hours : Tue-Sun 7am-12pm
