Mie Aceh are one of the culinary heritages that really captivates the tongue, typical of the land of Serambi Mekkah. As the name suggests, these noodles come from Aceh Province, which is located at the western tip of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Mie Aceh is not just a delicious food, but also reflects the history and rich culture of the Acehnese people. Thick yellow noodles with slices of beef, mutton or seafood (shrimp and squid) are served in a savory and spicy curry-like soup. Mie Aceh are usually sprinkled with fried onions and served with emping, sliced shallots, cucumber and lime. Mie Aceh are usually served in three forms, namely soup noodles, wet fried noodles and dry fried noodles. In Aceh, due to the exclusivity of food in each region, Mie Aceh only refers to fried noodles, while the term Mie Aceh is only used outside the province of Aceh.
Mie Aceh shows the cultural history of the Acehnese people who have had many foreign cultural influences that shaped the Aceh region. Curry-based sauce is an influence of Indian cuisine, while noodles are an influence of Chinese cuisine. The preference for goat meat and beef shows Islamic values which require eating halal food. Meanwhile, the preference for seafood shows Aceh's geographic location, which is surrounded by waters such as the Malacca Strait, Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean, as well as the way of life of the majority of Aceh's population as traders, farmers and fishermen. Currently, places to eat Mie Aceh can be found in most cities in Indonesia, and also in neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Australia.