Asian Gourmet - Bowden

This place is hands down the dirtiest most grossest place PLEASE for your health sakes DO NOT GO! Meals are waaay over priced. You are better off going to the food court in the central markets. My prawns were $15 and tasted overly bland. When I spoke to the manager / owner she was extremely rude and abrupt. The prawns were soggy and slimy. I didn't even eat them. The next day I was violently ill. I noticed the kitchen was a mess I hope when inspectors come they realise asap how bad it is. I will be contacting the council of the filth in that place

Well now..... I remember going here about 20 years ago and thinking that this was about as exotic as food could possibly get in Adelaide... Going here made you feel as if you were being a bit daring. Went there recently and thought it was sort of tired, still doing the same stuff and yes, still doing it well, but no longer the bees knees. For starters laksa and Hokien mee are hardly exotic any more and there are plenty of other players - even in the market surrounds - who are doing it as well or better. Wander into the "new" food court and there you are. And the novelty of dealing with the fearsome lady at the counter could wear thin very quickly.

Lunchtime on a Tuesday with a mate.  I like the simple choices on the menu. Ordering pretty matter of fact service and found a seat, with the table wiped clean soon after seating!  Busy place so its about speed.  Thai curry chicken for me and it was yummo.  Tender and moist chicken, generous portions of mushrooms, with the sauce soaking well through the rice.  Curry, curry, curry meant warmth in the belly.  Generous serving which is fair for the $11.50 price.  II'll be back another day!

So this place is known for it's laksaI'd call it a 'gateway laksa experience'.

I really don't know why I have never tried Asian Gourmet until nowI have walked past a million times on my weekly market visits.