Kopitiam food @ Chawan, Bangsar

great drinks for a hot night

I'm getting bored about blogging about Ipoh, hence here's a post on good old Kay-el food. Chawan, the restaurant which took over Devi's Corner in Bangsar finally opened last weekend. For the first day, it was super packed. Since it looked so promising, we joined the crowd to find out what is so great about the place.


Malaysia's unofficial national dish - nasi lemak (RM12.90)

I like the decor of this place (sadly I didn't snap any pixs, as we sat outside) - they try to recreate old fashioned kopitiam with modern touches - zinc tables, cement benches, long ceiling fans and etc.


scrumptious ayam berempah

The menu is typical kopitiam fare - a mix of Malaysian favourites from North to South. There's mee rebus, nasi briyani - traditional favourites from the Sorth. Lurking from the North, is Nasi dagang with tongkol ikan curry. There's also assam laksa, Ipoh Kuey Teow and the perennial favourite, nasi lemak. For breakfast, food is much lighter with bread and snacks. The more substantial meals are only available from 11am onwards.


dismal Ipoh kuey teow (RM9.90)

As they have been doing brisk business since they started business, there was little choices left. I wanted Nasi Dagang but that was unavailable hence, I ended up with Ipoh Kuey Teow. Not authentic stuff as they had added loads of stuff inside, I kinda preferred the plainer variety available at Old Town Coffee.

What we were impressed with was their Nasi Lemak. We had a portion with ayam goreng berempah and it was extremely good stuff. The rice was fluffy and fragrant while the sambal was not overly sweet nor spicy till the tongue numbs over. Thumbs up to the fried chicken - aromatic with spices and so juicy. We also loved their drinks - honey lemon and honey lemon tea. Here you could taste the honey versus the watered down versions you get in other places. Coffeelovers will be happy to discover, they serve various types of coffees from all over Malaysia - kinda similar to the Coffeehut in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

Although we generally loved the place (even service was very good) but prices are definitely much higher, than your normal kopitiam. (drinks are about RM5)

Chawan
Jalan Telawi 3
Bangsar

Halal. Open from 8am onwards till late.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Malaysian Food + Nasi Lemak

Egg Tarts @ Choy Kee, Simee Market, Ipoh

catch the egg tarts quickly as they sell like hotcakes

A very quick one, as I am super tired after a long meal. It was a good meal - an eye opener. Back to basics, we visited this stall in Simee market. Took us some time to get here as I got terribly lost. Even though I had directions, I was stumped when I was told to look for roundabouts vs traffic lights on the road.

wobbly egg custard encased in a flaky pastry shell

Come super early to grab these tarts (7am!). The market is pretty good, with loads of people buying their stuff and snacks for teatime or breakfast.

check those layers out

These famous egg tarts are so different from Tong Kee. No lard is used and it is super substantial - I reckon one egg tart will keep your tummy happy for sometime. I love the flaky crust and it even tastes good, when fridged overnight. Drop by the market which is opposite Canning Garden where Tesco and Jusco is located.

Choy Kee Biscuit (Simee)

Kg Simee Market (2nd stall on the left from main entrance)

Ipoh

(Pork free. Closed on Mondays)

Perak scenes and Sitiawan snacks - cendol, pau, tau sar pneah and kong piah

I'm back after my trip to Perak. Didn't take pictures of all the food we ate but I did click some memorable items. The blog may be slow in uploading as I'm experimenting with this new Pictobrowser. Not sure if it is better, but I thought I'll just share the pictures of Perak with you.


The only cendol woman seller with a bowtie in Malaysia

Picture loaded blog post, but every bit is worth it. We visited quite a few places - Teluk Intan and Sitiawan. Chief feature of the town is their leaning clock tower, that sits in the centre of town. You can go up but what we ended up doing was searching for wifi connection, since that area was well connected. A quick pit stop, which didn't yield very yummy food. We moved on to Sitiawan and the most memorable scene was this little boy in Kampung Cina, who had a live crab as a pet. Poor crustacean as the kid was throwing it around a lot. Definitely not a good idea to dine at the neighbouring seafood restaurant, as you never know how many the kid has "exercised" before. On the way to Ipoh, we dropped by Ayer Tawar and slaked our thirst at this quaint restaurant. We ordered a bottle of homemade barley, which arrived in a beer bottle. Too bad, as my colleague got excited for a second, thinking he was about to get a shot of a cold beer. Last but not least, you have the view of Ipoh town (one part of it) from my hotel room. Check those limestone hills, Ipoh is so famous for that produces that all important water for smooth kuey teow and crunchy beansprouts.


divine, delicious cooling treat for a hot day

Although we spent quite some time at Sitiawan, the most memorable eats were the freshly baked snacks available in town. I absolutely loved the divine cendol served in front of the Indian temple. Top class service here, as they dress up for the occasion - in a red bow tie and a long sleeve white shirt. Known as James Cendol, that afternoon we didn't get to meet the famous James as his wife was manning the stall. He's super famous as there's a banner of him with the Sultan of Perak and loads of write-ups. I guess he should also be flattered as "copying is the greatest form of flattery" since next to James Cendol, is a copycat cendol seller with a black bowtie. I loved the soft cendol with a hint of saltiness mixed with soft red beans, glutinous rice (pulut) and rich coconut milk laced with gula melaka syrup.


count those yummy layers of crushed peanuts and sugar

If you're visiting the town, make a stop at Yee Si next to Maybank at Kg Koh at 3pm for this fluffy pau. Unlike a round version, here you get a multi-layered soft version with ground peanuts and sugar. Just be quick as the buns tend to sell out super fast. They also serve sang yuk pau (meat pau), tai pau, mantous slathered with margarine and kaya and peanut stuffed paus. Take away your pau or just sit at the coffeeshop to enjoy the hot pau with a cup of coffee, just like the locals.


San Yew Chay's lady owner who churns out the most fantastic snacks

Round the corner from Yee Si, is San Yew Chay which serves tau sar pneah. Two types - a white and black version. Both are just divine especially when eaten hot from the oven.


two types of tau sar pneah. One is never enough.

These snacks are just so fantastic, you can chomp down a few at one go. They're great with coffee as breakfast or a teatime snack.

Another must-have at Sitiawan is the kong piah. A Foochow pastry (Sitiawan is full of Foochows who migrated from China previously). The only place to eat it from is this stall run by two brothers called Cheong Cia Gong Pia. They bake the pastry in clay tandoor ovens (no machines please!). Located at a corner of a restaurant, you will be able to get freshly baked kong piah here. There's two types - a more plain but just as delicious onion version and a darker stuffing with minced meat and onions.

I didn't snap pictures but another must-have is Lou Por Peng from Heng Lee coffeeshop at Kg Koh. Run by an old man, who just opens the place to keep himself occupied, he makes small batches of these pastries everytime they run out.

More Perak food tomorrow and for this whole week (sorry!)...so stay tuned for Ipoh food.

Gallivanting away

No blog posts for this week - sorry everyone! I'm off up North, this whole week for work. Loads of good food, at every stop.

Roti Tisu Special @ Manja Curry House, Old Town, Petaling Jaya

crispy roti tisu special, the must order here

Time to do away with all that bad food karma. A new weekend looms ahead and I am ever hopeful I will find great food out there somewhere. Since it's a Fly-day, I thought we should celebrate with a treat, we are so fond off.


unveiled...the delish chocolately layer within

Always around when we need it, roti canai or the super-stretched version aka roti tisu is one of the best inventions ever. Filling our rumbling tummies, at a minimal cost, there are loads of versions of this perennial favourite. A result of the tough competition between the mamak stalls, you get roti canai with the pungent durian, diced up and fried to be roti canai goreng or stretched thinly and cooked till crisp, to be an enormous roti tisu that can feed at least 3 people.


fluffy roti canai with egg and mushrooms

This particular shop in Petaling Jaya Old Town, opposite the wet market is one of those, which comes up with interesting varieties. Their roti tisu special is unlike the thin and tall version from Kayu Nasi Kandar, but has a hidden element within the crisp folds - a layer of decadent Milo powder and condensened milk. Very sinful but oh so delish, that one piece is never enough. Unfortunately, they don't do Milo Ais like the Milo truck (can someone tell me, why does Milo taste so much better from the green truck and in small paper cups?) hence, you have to settle for their Milo Shake.

They also do great roti canais here - fluffy and not too oily. Splashie Boy had their roti mushroom - a fluffy creation with egg and canned mushroom slices. Originally a stall, business has been so good, they have now shifted into a shoplot. Aside from rotis, they also serve mee rebus, mee goreng, tandoori and etc. Tables and chairs are laid outside, making it a pleasant dining experience especially during this current hot and humid weather.

Manja Curry House
Jalan Othman
Petaling Jaya Old Town

(Halal. Open 24 hours and right next to PJ Polyclinic.)

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Roti Tisu + Malaysian Food

Dining Out @ Amuleto by Crystal Jade, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

I can't wait to get my hands on that slurpilicious soup

Like I mentioned earlier this week, food selections last weekend seemed to be pretty dissapointing. I reckon it was all bad karma as almost everything we tried was just mediocre or plain terrible. However, at the end of the weekend, I did get to sample D'lish's new menu offerings. Didn't snap any pictures at all but that was definitely the most satisfying meal. I love the new salads - the roast cauliflower salad is my favourite and the Vietnamese pho beef noodles is also great comfort food for the soul.

dissapointing spaghetti alio oglio

We were looking for a new place to try and found this place along Mid Valley Megamall's row of restaurants that face the Boulevard area. Next to Seed Cafe, this is the Western attempt by Crystal Jade, the Singapore restaurant renowned for their Chinese offerings especially xiu loong paus, roast pork, roast duck and dim sum.


ok-lah cheesy baked rice

Although they claim to serve "casual chic dining", the food here is a mish mash of current trends i.e. the Hong Kong cafe style food aka char chan teng food, chocolate fountain, chocolate fondue, tapas items and etc. However, instead of the noisy casual experience you get in the chan teng cafes, dining at Amuleto is peaceful and more pleasant with their red sofas and flower decorated glass topped tables.

We started pretty well with the Quartet of soups(RM12) - mushroom, pumpkin, French onion and broccoli. Served in small glasses with straws, you get to taste all their different varieties with this one order. Our overall favourite was the thick and creamy mushroom soup, followed by the robust tasting French onion soup. Although it is an interesting concept to use a straw to drink your soup, on practical terms, it does not work well since it is hot soup you're slurping down, which can singe your tongue, if you're slurp too fast. Even though the soups were tasty, I didn't like how they left quite a bit of fibre in the soup like stray bits of bay leaves.

The menu has steaks, tapas items (which looked good for a quick bite), fried rice (with olive oil), pastas, rostis and chan teng staples like cheesy baked rice. As we didn't want a heavy meal, we opted for light meals like pasta and cheesy baked rice to share. My seafood spaghetti alio oglio (RM16) was mediocre - I didn't like the overcooked texture of my spaghetti, definitely not al dente. When it was served hot to me, the taste of the olive oil with the seafood was not bad but it got cold quite quickly and turned out pretty blah at the end. Splashie Boy's cheese baked rice with sliced beef (RM19) was ok-lah. Nothing much to shout about and just good as a tummy filler.

Somehow, I don't think I will be rushing to return to dine here for a long while. Not sure whether I ordered the wrong items but I just didn't think their menu items will make them stand out amid the sea of Hong Kong chan tengs which are found all over the place. Prices may make them exceptional as they are offering the chocolate fountain and the salad bar for RM16, hence you won't need to patronise the hotels. The only one thing I really liked of this place was the deep red colours they used on their walls and the chairs. They also have an outside area with televisions, which got a few customers who wanted to drink in peace while they watched the Thomas Cup final.

Amuleto
Lot G (E)-015
Mid Valley Megamall
Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03 - 2287 4128.

(Pork free. Open till 1am on Friday, Saturday and eve of public holidays.)

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Mid Valley + Soup

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Braised Chicken Feet with Mushroom Wantan Noodles @ Restaurant Wah Cheong, Section 17, Petaling Jaya

my comfort food......that I reach for whenever life feels a bit blue

A short and sweet (or shouldn't I say savoury?) post today.

I've blogged earlier about K.Intan, one of my favourite places for wantan mee (we often buy back the noodles for home use) but sometimes when I get bored with the toppings there, I eat at this stall located at Kedai Kopi Wah Cheong.

Run by an old man with a grumpy lady with glasses, they serve wantan noodles with a variety of toppings. I've eaten the basic char siu version, which is also good but my favourite is their braised chicken feet with Chinese mushrooms. The chicken feet is tender and tasty (from the deep frying). Add chewy wantan noodles and I am in heaven.

I also love the Tong Kee stall selling egg tarts and sweet things here. Gives me a reason to take a break during work and indulge in some sinful egg tarts without driving down to Kuala Lumpur.

Wantan Noodles Stall
Kedai Kopi Wah Cheong
Jalan 17/29
Section 17
Petaling Jaya

(Non halal. The stall is either closed on Wednesday or Thursday. The coffeeshop is the same row as Restoran Hong Seng which serves siu yoke, teochew braised duck and etc.)

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Wantan Noodles + Malaysian Food

Roast Duck @ Chef Onn Guangzhou Roast Duck, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya

Quacks in a row.................

What a weekend! Unfortunately, it wasn't a weekend for great food, as the places we tried were dissapointing. Don't worry, I will share with you all the sordid details later this week. I did get to try something I have been meaning to sample for the longest time ever. I first read about this place in Damansara Uptown from the Chinese papers. Seems the roast duck here is so popular, there will be a long queue waiting patiently for their turn.


juicy roast duck, too bad about the skin

I inadvertently found out it opens pretty early during the day, when we drove past yesterday afternoon. Splashie Boy spotted his dream drive - the Hummer parked nearby at the luxury car showroom. While he drooled over the Hummer (just RM580,000, a song compared to its original price of RM630,000), I took my time at the roast duck stall. There was a small wait, which gave me a chance to check the place out.

Sharing the same premises as Damansara Hokkien Mee, the ducks were fresh from the oven. Everytime, the fella split the duck open, to tip the juices out, there would be small puff of smoke. I asked the owner, what was the difference between Guangzhou roasted versus the ones we get, and he was very non-comittal, just saying that it is the same. A whole duck is RM40, a half is RM20.

As I packed the roast duck home, I quickly snapped pictures of it before sampling a piece. The meat was juicy and tender. However, the skin wasn't crispy. I suspect this could be due to them not bathing the roast duck with hot oil, before serving it. Nevertheless, the roast duck still tastes pretty succulent. I would imagine, it will taste sinfully good (and cholestrol laden) with a plate of fresh-from-the-wok midnight black Hokkien noodles with super guilty deep-fried lard bits.

Chef Onn Guangzhou Roasted Duck
No. 121, Jalan SS21/37
Damansara Utama (Uptown)
Petaling Jaya

Tel No: 012 -238 3325

(Non halal. Same place as Damansara Hokkien Mee, opposite the police station. Starts from 4pm onwards. Closes on Tuesdays.)

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Malaysian Food + Roast Duck

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Vote Now - The Miele Guide needs you!

Nope, it is not Mao's Little Red Book but for enthusiastic foodies or culinary adventurers, this will be THE holy bible on what to eat in Asia.

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For more details, you can go to the Miele Guide's website, Chubby Hubby's post on this (he and his wife are the people behind it) and their facebook site. If you wish to see what it looks like when you vote, Popagandhi, who did the web development has screenshots also on her blog.

Malay Food @ Restoran A. Hassan, Section 13, Shah Alam

cooling pegaga salad

Working in Shah Alam can be a real pain sometimes as good food is not easy to come by. One day, when I was exploring Section 13's shophouses, I discovered they had my favourite Malay stall - Restoran A. Hassan. Ever since then, it has been my regular lunch time place.


local vegetables pucuk paku

Restoran A. Hassan made its name with the famous ayam kampung goreng. You can find a stall or a restaurant open at quite a few places - USJ Taipan, Puchong, Cheras, Taman Desa, Kampung Baru and etc. I've blogged about the Kampung Baru outlet before, which still remains my favourite outlet as the dendeng with the percik sauce is to die for!


sinful but oh so good! tempoyak with rice

If you plan to eat here, do come early as this place gets super packed with people after 12.30pm. Since the shop is quite small (just a single lot), tables and chairs are laid out at the walkways. You will find students from the nearby university, office workers and even high ranking police officers dining here for lunch.


yummy ayam kampung goreng

Just select what you wish to have for lunch from a spread, which consists of ayam kampung goreng, clams, ayam percik, fried fish, various ulam and etc. I often go for the clams, which is my favourite.


kelantan style ayam percik

They also have all types of sauces including the smelly but oh so yummy tempoyak. Made from durian, the smell can be pungent but when mixed with chillies, it is a spicy treat great with white rice.


my fav dish - the clams

The place mainly caters for the lunch crowd but for breakfast, they do sell nasi lemak. If you crave for good Malay food, this is definitely the place to be during lunchtime.

Restoran A. Hassan
Jalan Lawan Pedang 13/27
Section 13
Shah Alam

(Halal. Closed on Friday. Open for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is at the same row as Rafi Mamak and faces the new TTDI development, Laman Seri.)

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Malaysian Food + Ayam Kampung Goreng

Vegetarian food @ Nature's Vegetarian, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

delish handmade noodles for RM10

A year ago, I decided to work on an index. Sadly I abandoned that as it was too tedious. I'm reviving it again but to kick start my project, I decided to publish what I have categorised so far. Not much, I know but it is a start. It is currently a work in progress, so expect additions to the list, as and when I have the time during the night.


chicken or mushroom - weird hairy looking monkey head mushrooms masquerading as soy sauce chicken (RM18)

Something to tempt you carnivores with. Sadly pictures were taken indoors so quite low light situations again. My mother has been raving about this place to me for some time. A bit weird since my mother is of the belief, Malaysia has no nice vegetarian food (all starch only).


Kar Heong Choy - literally meaning home cooked vegetables, just the way I like it (RM15)

Recently, she has taken to frequenting a reflexology and massage place in Desa Sri Hartamas. Manned by masseurs from China, she told me it is the best, as they are well trained to look for the massage points. Coincidentally, the owner of this place also owns Nature's Vegetarian. Although there is one at Desa Sri Hartamas, the workers recommended the Bangsar outlet instead as more choices are available.

Walk into the restaurant just opposite Alexis Bistro, and it is like you stepped back into the past. Heavy Chinese rosewood tables and chairs are used by the diners while, the walls are decorated with figurines of Chinese folk tales and legends. There is even a small stage in front with a karoke machine, perfect for those who think they are the next Frank Sinatra.

High on the recommendation list was their home made noodles. A bit weird looking with lots of black soy sauce but believe me, these noodles are great with the slight chewy texture. I enjoyed the accompaniements - choy sum and fu chok. Next on the list was the recommended "soy sauce chicken". Instead of the gluten type of food substiutes, they used monkey head mushrooms. The mushrooms can look scary with their long hair but it is delicious, and chunky (like meat) especially with thin slices of fried ginger. Next is the home cooked vegetable dish, fried with cloud ear's fungus, tung fung (thin mungbean vermicelli), carrots, gingko nuts, tofu puffs. Redolent with nam yue (fermented bean curd), it is best eaten piping hot.

Overall, a satisfying meal even though no meat was present. For lunch, they serve dim sum and another popular dish seems to be vegetarian steamboat here, as a few tables for dinner had this item.

Nature's Vegetarian Restaurant
24, Jalan Telawi 3
Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur

Tel No: 03 - 2283 5523

(pork free.)

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Vegetarian Food+ Bangsar

Index - by Food Item

Abacus Seeds

• Restoran Nam Chuan, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
  

Ais Kacang (Ais Batu Campur)

• Ah Keong's ABC Stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur


• Stall No. 41, SS2 Gluttons Square, Petaling Jaya

Apam Balik

• Taman Megah Morning Market, Petaling Jaya

Apong (Appam - Chinese)

• Imbi (Bukit Bintang) Market, Off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Asian Fusion

• Isthmus, Northpoint, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur

Assam Laksa

• Petaling Jaya Night Market (Pasar Malam) - SS2, SS3 and SS4

Banana Leaf Rice

• Mathai's, New Lay Sin Restaurant, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Bakso

• Restaurant T.A.R., Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur

Bak Kut Teh

• Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh, Klang

Beef Noodles

• Shin Kee, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kuala Lumpur


• Soong Kee, Jalan Tun Siew Sin, Kuala Lumpur

Bistro and Cafe Food

• Marmalade Pantry, Singapore - Foie Gras Burger, Wild Mushroom Tart, Linguini with Crab Meat, Crab Caesar Salad, Warm Spinach Salad, Sticky Date Toffee Pudding


• Rasta Food Court, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail - Caesar Salad, Mushroom Burger, Bratwurst and Rosti


• The Bakery, Sri Hartamas - Moussaka and Beef Champi


• Marmalade Cafe, Bangsar Village II - Carrot Cake


• La Casa Cafe, Bandar Sri Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur - Carbonara, Baked Chicken, Carrot Cake


• Vintry, Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur - Deep fried pork strips, Caramelised Roast Pork, Seafood Platter, Chocolate Cake


• Zang Toi's West 57th Street Cafe, Sungai Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur - Chocolate Banana Cake


• Delicious by Ms. Read, Bangsar Village, Kuala Lumpur - Chocolate Pavlova and Scones


• Food Foundry, Section 17, Petaling Jaya - Mille Crepe, Eggplant Tapas, Green Curry Pasta, Spaghetti Alfredo, Beef Aglio Olio

Burger

• Otai Burger, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur


• Rasta Food Court, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail - Caesar Salad, Mushroom Burger, Bratwurst and Rosti



• Relish, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Burmese Food

• Paradise Palace, Sogo Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Brazilian BBQ (Churrasco Brasileno)

• Halia, Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Botok-Botok

• Nasi Lemak Tanjung Puteri, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Chapati

• Tiger Jit Singh, Jalan San Peng, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur


• Jai Hind, Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur

Char Kuey Teow

• KL Style Char Kuey Teow, Stalls behind Yut Kee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur


• Restoran Seng Lee, Jalan Batai, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Char Siu

• Meng Kee Char Siew King, Glenmarie, Shah Alam


• Overseas Restaurant, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur


• Ching Hai, Tengkat Tung Shin, Kuala Lumpur

Chee Cheong Fun

• Curry Chee Cheong Fun, Jalan Sayur, Pudu Wai Sik Kai, Kuala Lumpur


• Madras Lane Chee Cheong Fun, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Chee Chap Tong (Soup)

• Jalan Sayur, Pudu Wai Sik Kai, Kuala Lumpur

Chicken Chop

• Yut Kee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur

Chicken Wings

• Seong Kee Yong Tow Foo, Medan Selera, Petaling Jaya Old Town

Chinese Restaurant Food

• Restoran Ting Heng Seafood, Jalan Utara, Off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur - Salted Egg Yolk Squid, Sweet and Sour Pork


• China Treasures, Sime Darby Convention Centre - Peking Duck


• Restoran Green View, Petaling Jaya (February, 2007) - Braised Pork Rib, Hairy Gourd with Beancurd and Fried Tung Fun


• King Crab, Taman Mewah Jaya, Petaling Jaya - Marmite Pork Ribs, Steamed Silver Pomfret


• Sek Yuen, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur - Kaw Yoke, Char Siu, Pei Pa Duck, Onion Chicken


• Sek Yuen, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur - Pei Pa Duck, Stuffed Pork Trotter, Vegetarian Chap Choy


• De Foodland, Bandar Sri Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur - Seong Tong Yeen Choy, Steamed fish, Salted Egg Yolk Crabs, Butter Crabs


• Ocean Palace Seafood, Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya - Salted Egg Yolk Crabs, Soft Shell Crab, Oat Prawns, Fried Yee Meen, Coffee Pork Ribs


• Overseas Restaurant, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur - Char Siu, Salted Fiish with Sliced Belly Pork, Tofu and Sengkua


• King Crab, Taman Mewah Jaya, Petaling Jaya - Lamb Chop, Barbeque Crabs and Salted Egg Yolk Crabs

Crabs

• King Crab, Taman Mewah Jaya, Petaling Jaya (February 2007)


• De Foodland, Bandar Sri Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur


• Ocean Palace Seafood, Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya


• King Crab, Taman Mewah Jaya, Petaling Jaya (October 2006)

Dim Sum

• China Treasures, Sime Darby Convention Centre

Egg Tarts

• Mini Egg Tarts, Restaurant Weng Hing, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Fishball Noodles and Fishcake

• Restaurant 138, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Fishhead (Steamed)

• Ong Lai, Off Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur

Foochow (Fuzhou) Food

Hainanese Food

• Yut Kee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur


• Imbi (Bukit Bintang) Market, Off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Hainanese Lamb Stew

• Hainan Chef Kopitiam, Summit Shopping Centre, Subang Jaya

Hakka Mee

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Ikan Bakar

• Lorong Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur


• Gerai Ikan Bakar (Asli) Pak Din, Tanglin Food Court, Jalan Cenderasari, Kuala Lumpur

Indian and Punjabi Sweets

• Jai Hind, Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur - Gulab Jamun, Jelebi, Laddu, Palgova

Indochine Food

• Cochine, Asian Heritage Row, Jalan Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur

Ipoh Hor Fun

• TK Chong, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya
• Ching Hai, Tengkat Tungshin, Kuala Lumpur

Italian Food

• Porto Romano, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur


• Faith Willinger Dinner, Prego, Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur


• Neroteca, Somerset Apartments, Lorong Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur


• California Pizza Kitchen, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur


• Izzi Pasta and Pizza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Kebab

• Hirani Kebab, Restoran B'Sentral, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Kolo Mee

• Restoran Gembira, Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya

Kong Piah

• Eng Hin Bakery, Yong Peng, Johor

Kuey Teow Th'ng

• O&S Restaurant, Paramount Gardens, Petaling Jaya

Lai Mian

• One Noodle House, SS2, Petaling Jaya

Laksa

• Pangkor Laksa, DK Cafe, Section 17, Petaling Jaya


• Laksa Johor, Nasi Lemak Tanjung Puteri, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Lam Mee

• Yut Kee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur

Lemang

Lontong

• Pinang Masak, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur


• Lontong Goreng, Parit Yaani, Johor

Lui Cha (Hakka Thunder Tea Rice)

• Restaurant OK, SS2, Petaling Jaya

McDonalds

• Hotcakes

Mee Goreng

• Nasi Lemak Tanjung Puteri, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Mee Rebus

• Stalls Behind Yut Kee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur


• Rosli Mee Rebus, Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur

Middle Eastern Food

• Al-Marjan, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

Mongolian Food and Steamboat

• Inner Mongolia, Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

Murtabak

• Victory Arab Street, Taipan, Subang Jaya


• Nasi Lemak Tanjung Puteri, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Nasi Briyani

• Claypot Briyani, Restoran B'Sentral, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur


• Briyani Gam, Super Bariani Gam, Batu Pahat, Johor

Nasi Goreng

• Rasta Food Court, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Nasi Kandar

• Raihan Nasi Kandar Asli Pulau Pinang, Shah Alam

Nasi Lemak

• Nasi Lemak Tanglin, Jalan Cenderasari, Kuala Lumpur


• Nasi Lemak Tanjung Puteri, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Nasi Padang

• Maju Garuda, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur

Oyster Omelette (O Chien)

• Ong Lai, Off Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur

Pan Meen

• Jalan Beremi, Kuala Lumpur


• Restaurant Kin Kin, Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman Satu, Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur

Pei Kueh (Nien Gao)

• Ong Lai, Off Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur

Prawn Noodles

• San Peng, Jalan San Peng, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

Popiah

• Imbi (Bukit Bintang) Market, Off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Pork Noodles

• Pork Noodles Stall, Jalan Mesui, Kuala Lumpur


• Restaurant Seaview, Paramount Gardens, Petaling Jaya

Pork Noodles (Sam Kan Cheong)

• Sam Kan Cheong, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur


• Weng Hing, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Porridge (Chee Chap)

• Imbi (Bukit Bintang) Market, Off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Putu Piring

• Section 17 Pasar Malam (Night Market), Petaling Jaya

Rice Wine Chicken

• Fishing Village Restaurant, Metro Perdana, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur


• Sisters Rice Wine Chicken Noodles, Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur

Roast Duck

• Wei Kee, Jalan Yap Hin, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

Roast Goose

• Wei Kee, Jalan Yap Hin, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

Roast Pork (Siu Yoke)

• Restoran Hai Lam, Jalan Nyonya, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

Rojak (Penang Style)

• Stall outside Restoran Seng Lee, Jalan Batai, Kuala Lumpur

Roti Babi

• Yut Kee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur

Roti Canai

• Raju's, Off Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Roti KLCC

• Rafi's, Section 13, Shah Alam

Sang Har Meen (Fresh Water Prawns Noodle)

• Restoran Green View, Petaling Jaya (February, 2007)

Satay

• Rasta Food Court, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail


• Restaurant T.A.R., Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur

Shanghainese Food

• Dragon-I, The Curve Shopping Centre, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya


• Nanxiang Mantou Dian, The Curve Shopping Centre, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya


• One Noodle House, SS2, Petaling Jaya

Steak

• Prime, Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Steamed Soup

• Friendship Herbal Soup, SS2, Petaling Jaya

Swedish Food

• Puzzini's, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya

Sweet Potato Balls

• Stall at Jalan Hang Lekir, Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur

Tai Chow

• Tai Chow behind FGA Church, Off Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur


• Ong Lai, Off Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur

Taiwanese Food

• Fong Lye, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur (March 2007)


• Fong Lye, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur (May 2006)


• New Formosa Restaurant, SS2, Petaling Jaya

Tapioca Noodles

• Tai Chow behind FGA Church, Off Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur

Tauhu Bakar

• Wai Sik Kai (Gluttons Lane), Jalan Sayur, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
  

Teh Tarik

• Raju's, Off Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Teochew Duck Porridge (Loh Arp)

• Restoran Kam Heong, Petaling Jaya New Town


• Restoran Teochew, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur

Thai Food

• Restoran Khuntai, Petaling Jaya

Thosai

• Raju's, Off Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Tong Sui

• Tong Sui Stall, Jalan Sayur, Wai Sik Kai, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur - Steamed Egg Custard, Luk Mei and Dan Tan

Vegetarian (Indian)

• Hare Krshna, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Wantan Mee

• K. Intan Wantan Mee, Section 17, Petaling Jaya


• Hung Kee, Jalan Loke Yew, Kuala Lumpur

Western Food

• Max! Kitchen and Wines, Tengkat Tung Shin, Kuala Lumpur


• Prime, Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur


• Atrium, Asian Heritage Row, Kuala Lumpur

Woon Chai Koh

• Section 17 Food Court, Section 17, Petaling Jaya

Xiu Loong Bao

• One Noodle House, SS2, Petaling Jaya

Yam Cake (Wu Tau Koh)

• Jalan Sayur, Pudu Wai Sik Kai, Kuala Lumpur

Yong Tau Foo

• Fishing Village Restaurant, Metro Perdana, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur


• Seong Kee Yong Tow Foo, Medan Selera, Petaling Jaya Old Town


• Wah Kiow, Lorong Peel, Off Jalan Peel, Kuala Lumpur

Curry Mee, Lam Mee, Loh Mee & Har Mee @ Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

the unassuming shack, which serves all kinds of Penang goodies

I am often amazed at how resourceful people are. Take for instance, this abandoned condominium site at Desa Sri Hartamas (which I almost bought!). For years, it has been left empty, with a few pile caps to indicate its existence but now, the old sales office houses this stall, which serves all kinds of Penang goodies. Right next to it is an open carpark that caters to the parking woes of people who work around here, since Desa Sri Hartamas does not have sufficient parking spaces.


curry mee, just like the Penangites love with mint leaves

To sample each of the goodies, you need to memorise their schedule by heart. Just remember, Mondays when life is at the bluest, they serve their very popular Penang curry mee. Then for Tuesday and Thursday, it is thickish Loh Mee, while Wednesdays when things are beginning to look up for the week, you get the clear and very healthy tasting Lam Mee. At the end of the week, on Friday, you celebrate it with Har Mee/Hokkien Mee/Prawn Mee.

light but delicious tasting prawn mee aka Hokkien mee

Unfortunately for those who don't work or live within the vicinity, the stall takes a break during the weekends and public holidays. You can however see the stall or the old sales office, open as it acts as a place for the open car park attendant to stay. There is even an air-conditioned section within the sales office.


rare find - the birthday noodles known as Lam Mee

I totally enjoyed trying each type of noodles and my conclusion at the end of the day was this was great tasting stuff minus any MSG. The taste of the soups feel very home made and not overly sweet indicating the prescence of artificial items like MSG.


the kick ass chilli sauce for Lam Mee and Loh Mee

The curry mee is authentic, per my Penang colleague as they serve it with the mint leaves. I love the clear tasting soup full of coconut milk. You can ask for cubes of pig's blood, if you fancy. If not, the noodles are served with brown cuttlefish, cockles, prawns and tofu puffs. Extra sambal can be scooped from the bottle on each table. The sambal adds the much needed spiciness to the noodles.


loh mee with minced garlic

Loh mee is also served the traditional way with finely minced garlic and a hardboiled egg and pork slices, which have been cooked in a soy sauce broth. The broth served with the noodles is not overly starchy and fried shallots are added for flavour. The chilli sauce served with it is also good. This is the same sauce served with the healthy tasting Lam Mee. A clear soup is used that is a great favourite of the fitness buffs who frequent this place after working out at True Fitness next door.

Most of the noodles use similar type of toppings with certain exceptions. Last but least, it is the prawn mee. Not too thick, the broth is aromatic and delicious. It was so good, I slurped all the broth down, until it was almost empty. Definitely an indication on how delish the whole bowl was. On Friday, Loh Mee is also available as some Penangites love to mix the prawn mee with Loh Mee for unique pairing. Yet to try it but it sounds great.

Stall
Lot No. 48632

Jalan Sri Hartamas 22
Sri Hartamas

Kuala Lumpur

(Non halal. Open from 8 am until 2pm or when noodles run out. Closed during weekends and public holidays. Prices range from RM4.50 to RM4.80 for a small sized bowl of noodles. To get here, from Petaling Jaya, drive down Jalan Kiara pass KLGCC and go straight towards Hartamas. Keep left and end up at the traffic light. Go straight and keep left. You will pass by True Fitness on your left hand side and make a turn at the end. You will see the shack on the right hand side of the road, after the turn.)

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here is entirely based on my personal tastebuds and may vary for others. The reviewer also declares that she has not received any monetary or non-monetary compensation from the restaurant for writing this review.

Tagged with: Malaysian Food+ Curry Mee

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