Hokkien Mee aka Prawn Noodles at New Lane (off Macalister Rd, Penang)

I've always loved this place. It's at the corner coffee shop (New Lane) on the same row as Sunway Hotel. It's been more than 20 years since I first ate at this place. The only thing that caught my taste buds was the Hokkien Mee or Prawn Mee. Me and my mates broke the record here years ago consuming more than 30 bowls a day and throughout our 3 day stay, we had at least 90 bowls.
First impression is the coffee shop that probably has remained the same for the past 30 years.  The old lady that mans the Hokkien Mee stall was not around. Don't know if it's still her. A younger lady in her 30's was there.
First disappointment was that there were no spare ribs left. Damn! I was here for those juicy pork spare ribs cooked in the thick broth cooked from pork bones, prawns and a little dash of MSG. (Lol, kidding, more like a big bowl of MSG).
The noodles arrived and I knew that it was to be another disappointment. Why the hell did they throw in two fish balls into the Hokkien Mee? 
Soup was not as thick as it used to be. The taste of prawns was not exactly visible too. The sambal paste had no kick to it. Serving was small as usual.
2 Points

This really suck. I came all the way for the noodles and this is what I get. This happens when business is good and they slack on quality. They've forgotten what their own noodles taste like. 
STRIKE OUT!