Lam mee is a traditional dish of Nyonya people. It's made by cooking yellow rice noodles in a gravy made from the stock of prawns and chicken or pork ribs. The gravy is the real star of this dish, with a great mix of seafood flavors from the prawns and sweetness coming from the pork ribs.

Once prepared, the dish is topped with prawns, pork ribs, chives, shallots, and shredded eggs. The standard accompaniment for lam mee is sambal belacan, a condiment consisting of lime juice, salt, sugar, and red chili peppers. In Penang, this dish is typically served for birthdays as it symbolizes longevity.