It is typically prepared seasoned in soy sauce and topped with pork products, which is often substituted for other protein sources in predominantly Muslim Indonesia.

[2] Bakmi consists of two Hokkien Chinese words, which literally translates to English as "meat noodles" (肉麵, Pe̍h-ōe-jī: bah-mī).

The most common recipe of bakmi dish in Indonesia uses chicken meat as the majority of Indonesians are Muslims.

Mie ayam often accompanied with wonton (Indonesian: pangsit) either crispy fried or in soup, and also bakso (meatball).

The noodles are then served with various toppings: an example would include a few slices of char siu (叉燒) or barbecued pork, with addition of Chinese green vegetables and a bowl of broth.

I fu mie is bakmi that is first deep fried and then topped with a thickened gravy of vegetables and meat.