If you eat out with Malaysians you will know that they tend to be the fussiest diners in all of Asia. So, the first time I ate here, the M'sians were unanimous with their praise. A good sign, surely.
Unfortunately, the next time with another pair of Malaysians did not yield the same praise.
Admittedly, the Assam laksa was very different from the first time, lacking in the intensity that typifies the dish. A little longer in the pot to concentrate the flavours would certainly have helped or was it the request for 'no seafood' in the dish that did it? Some of the other noodle dishes were good (Hokkien fried noodles, to name one). In the end, half the dishes were good, half yielded mild disappointment.
South Asia Malaysian Cuisine is worth a drop in for lunch should you find yourself in Scarborough but not necessarily deserving of a special trip.