Penang Char Kuey Teow Stall in Medan Selera Jalan 51A/223 @ Petaling Jaya, Selangor

I was back to Wisma Tecna this afternoon for some work and since I was here a little early, I decided to check out the food court that is along this road. Do note that this is not the large food court that is on the other end of this road. This food court that I am referring to is where the old KFC Holdings headquarters used to be, behind Axis Reit building. 

The Stall on the Halal Side Of The Foodcourt

This foodcourt is separated into two sections, the Halal side and non Halal side. I have blogged about some of the eateries on the non Halal side before which covers both the South Indian stalls as well as another Chinese stall. This afternoon, I wanted to explore the other side to see what options were there and this stall caught my attention. A simple stall in a food court and they specialised in Char Kuey Teow. The had both wet and dry versions and we had ordered one each so that we could try both versions in one sitting. 

Wet Char Kuey Teow @ RM 4.00

The Wet Char Kuey Teow was really good and it came with generous amount of eggy broth. The flat noodles were nicely done and the flavours blended really well. My rating for this preparation shall be 8/10. 

Dry Char Kuey Teow @ RM 4.00

Their Dry Char Kuey Teow was equally good. This was a little on the spicy side and it came with lots of chicken bits. The texture and flavours that I had anticipated were definitely present. My rating for this preparation shall be 8/10 as well. 

Both the Wet and Dry Char Kuey Teow were up to my expectations and I loved the preparation. If you're on this side of Petaling Jaya, I would definitely recommend visiting this stall. 

Address: Medan Selera Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Business Hours: 0730 - 1600 Monday - Saturday

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul @ IOI City Mall, Putrajaya

We were in the mood to have some Cendol but were not too familiar where to go find a good one in Putrajaya and that was when my friend suggested to try this one called Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul which is located inside IOI City Mall. Since I have never tried this outlet, I decided to just follow. 

Good Variety

Pay First And The Items Would Be Sent Over

This outlet is located on the Lower Ground Floor of IOI City Mall. Pretty impressive set up and the crowd was very encouraging. However, the prices are not cheap and that's understandable since they are located inside a premium location. It's almost like a fast food concept, you walk in, queue up, place your orders and pay for them and then return to your table. The food items would be sent over once it's ready. 

Teochew Cendol Original @ RM 6.50

Ice Kacang Original @ RM 6.50

We tried their Cendol as well as Ice Kacang. I would say that it was above average. Not one that was exceptionally good as I have tasted much better ones. Perhaps, it is just conveniently located inside a mall and that draws the  crowd to this place. My rating for both the items shall be 7/10. 

Address: LG-68, IOI City Mall, Lebuh IRC, 62502 Putrajaya.

Business Hours: 1000 - 2200 Daily

Auntie Lora Penang Prawn Mee @ Subang Jaya, Selangor

I was informed by a friend that a very good Prawn Mee place had recently opened up in Main Place, Subang Jaya and being a fan of that dish, I could not resist visiting them. Apparently, this restaurant is quite famous in Bukit Mertajam and it was just in recent months that they had opened their first outlet in the Klang Valley which is in Cheras and now, this one in Subang Jaya. 

The Outlet On The Lower Ground Floor of Main Place, Subang Jaya

Brief History On The Walls

This restaurant is located on the Lower Ground Floor in Main Place, Subang Jaya. So, if you're coming from the car park, you can't miss them. The set up was simple and nice. Staffs seemed a little new and that's probably because this is a new outlet but they were trying their best.  

Order Confirmation Chit

They had a pretty extensive menu covering some of the main dishes from Penang. From what I could see, their highlights were Prawn Mee, Lam Mee, Kuey Teow Soup and Asam Laksa. Of course, there were so many more to choose from. As for the Prawn Mee, you have so many add on's to choose and that's really good because it gives their customers the flexibility to have it the way they prefer.  

White Coffee @ RM 4.50

Chili & Shrimp Paste

I really enjoyed their White Coffee. The blend was smooth and balanced. Not too sweet as well. My rating for this shall be 9/10. Similarly, the Chili & Shrimp Paste that accompanies the Prawn Mee was very nicely done. It was mild, no one ingredient overpowered the total mix and it was just perfect for the noodles. Again, this is another one that I would give 9/10. 

Prawn Noodle with Pork Ribs @ RM 16.90

Prawn Noodle with Large Prawns @ RM 18.00

We ordered two variations to this Prawn Mee, one that comes with Pai Kuat and that was priced at RM 16.90 and the other one that comes with large Prawns and this was priced at RM 18.00 . Overall, the portions were huge and they were generous with the ingredients. The broth was again perfect and I feel that this can be a strong contender to the famous Prawn Mee outlet in Taman Kok Lian, Ipoh Road. My rating for this dish shall be 9/10. If you're looking for a good Prawn Mee on this side of the Klang Valley, I would definitely recommend Auntie Lora Penang Prawn Mee. 

Address: Lot LG 11, Lower Ground Floor, The Main Place USJ 21, Jalan USJ 21/10,
                Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 21, 47630 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Business Hours: 1000 - 2200 Daily

Restoran Kudu Bin Abdul @ Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur

It's been very long since I had the original Nasi Kandar from my favourite restaurants that are located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. I happened to be in this area for work with some of my friends and the closest one to us was Kudu Bin Abdul. What surprised me was the fact that none of them had ever been to any one of these restaurants despite being born and bred in Kuala Lumpur. So I took the opportunity to introduce them to Kudu Bin Abdul Penang Nasi Kandar. 

Just At The Intersection To Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman

Such A Long Queue

We were here at around 11.50 am and even then, the queue was already so long. In fact, if you look at the photograph, you could only see half the queue. The queue had already started at the point where I was standing while taking that photograph. My friends who were with me were in a state of shock as they have never seen that many people queuing up in a restaurant. Restoran Kudu Bin Abdul has been one that has survived the test of times. This was P. Ramlee's favourite Nasi Kandar joint and many more celebrities frequently come to this restaurant. The entire place was crowded when we arrived but the turnover was pretty high. Everyone was responsible and ensured that they got up the moment they finished their meal. This ensured that the new comers would not need to wait too long for a table. 

My Meal @ RM 13.00

After the long wait, I finally came up to the food counter and happily picked my choice of food items. One would be spoilt for choice as there was so many things and they all looked so good. I went for Fish Sambal, Fish Roe, Omelette, Lady's Finger and some Fish Curry. All this for a mere RM 13.00 .

Fish Curry

Omelette

One of the common curries that they mix in most Nasi Kandar outlets is the dark looking black gravy. For those who do not eat beef, then you better tell them not to add that. I too skipped that and only went for their Fish Curry. That being said, it was still so good. Both my friends kept repeating how good and authentic the Fish Curry was. For me, this was a class of it's own and I would give this 10/10 for sure. Even their Omelette was so good. It came with some onions and it was so thick and good. For a moment, it felt like I was having Murtabak instead of plain egg. That was how good it was. Again, one that deserves a perfect 10/10. 

Fish Roe

Sambal Fish

Their Sambal Fish was so delicious. It was truly one of the best that I have tasted. Been so long that I had food this good. Truly miss these places as it has been so long. The fish was slightly on the spicy side and came with some thick gravy. 10/10 is my rating for this. Similarly, their Fish Roe was another one that won my heart. Absolutely delicious stuff and I would rate it at 9/10. 

Sirap Bandung Soda

The signature drink at this restaurant is this Sirap Bandung Soda. It has a mix of the usual ingredients used to make Sirap Bandung. The special add on's were Soda and Jelly and that lovely cocktail was so good and refreshing. Highly recommended to go for this. My rating would be 10/10. 

The Bill

Having been a place that has been in existence since the year 1969, Kudu Bin Abdul has been going as strong as ever and still has the authentic touch to their food. The variety is still amazingly good and the food is heavenly. Be prepared to queue up and sometimes, the queue can take as long as 30 to 40 minutes as well. As for me, the wait is definitely worth it. One of my favourite spots for the real Nasi Kandar in Kuala Lumpur. 

Address: No. 335, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.

Business Hours: Monday - Friday 0730 - 2000

                             Saturday - Sunday 0730 - 1930

Telephone: +603 2697 7082

Hameediyah @ Kota Damansara, Selangor

Hameediyah has been on list of 'To Visit' restaurants for a while now. It is going to be almost one year since they opened this branch in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya and I have attempted to visit them many times in the past but always some thing comes up and the plan get's postponed. Thankfully, I was able to visit them this afternoon. 

A Beautiful Painting On Their Wall

Located In Sunway Nexis, Kota Damansara

These guy's are the pioneers of Nasi Kandar. Having started in Penang in the year 1907, they are more than a century old and throughout this period, the business had been passed down through many generations and they have successfully managed to keep the standards good. Every time I head to Penang, I make it a point to dine here at least once since I find the food to be really good and I was so glad that they have finally expanded to the Klang Valley. If you plan to visit this outlet, I would suggest parking inside Sunway Nexis and not in Sunway Damansara area as parking is much easier on this side. For now, it is still free and you can easily get a parking compared to the other side which takes ages. 

Iced Tea @ RM 1.60

This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Indoors is best as the place is air-conditioned, unless you're a smoker, then outdoors works better. I was here at around 3.30 pm and even then, there was a reasonable crowd at that hour. People were still queuing up but it wasn't that bad. I probably had around 8 people ahead of me. Once I got my food, I then placed my drink orders and walked over to one of the tables. Soon, my drink arrived. Their Iced Tea was nicely done, perfectly balanced between the tea dust and milk and not too many ice cubes as well. I would rate this drink at 9/10. 

My Lunch @ RM 21.80

Since I was really yearning for this, I did go for quite a bit. I choose a mix of curries to go with the rice and along with that, their signature Ayam Kampung Bawang, some Sotong Curry and Mysore Mutton and this lot cost me RM 21.80 . Very reasonable for that heap that I just took. I was expecting the price to be much more because of the brand and location but it turned out to be just this. 

A Mix Of Curries

Mysore Mutton

Just like any typical Nasi Kandar meal, messy is the name of the game here and I too went for a mix of curries. The blend of flavours that you get from that is absolutely exotic and heavenly and it takes a true Malaysian to appreciate this. For me, it was up to my expectations and I would give this 8/10. Mysore Mutton was one that I totally loved. The mutton cubes were just of the right cut size and they were cooked in a thick gravy. Very delicious and I would give this 9/10. 

Ayam Kampung Bawang

Sotong Curry

The Ayam Kampung Bawang was indeed such a huge piece. You can't see it entirely here as most of it had been submerged in that plate. Fried to a crisp and it did taste good. This is actually their most sought after food item and I would definitely recommend going for it. My rating for it shall be 8/10. Their Sotong Curry was good too. Large chunks of cuttlefish and sliced beautifully and cooked in a thick, mildly spicy gravy. And most importantly, they were not chewy like some of those old stock that we get at certain restaurants. Another one that I would rate at 8/10. 

For an original Nasi Kandar meal comprising of Chicken, Mutton and Cuttlefish to be priced at RM 21.80 , I would say that the prices were very reasonable. The food was good and this place surely lives up to it's reputation.

Address: Sunway Nexis, No 1 Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,                   Malaysia

Opening Hours: 1100 - 2200 Daily

Regina's Homemade Bak Chang @ Puchong, Selangor

It's the Dragon Boat Festival now and a must have during these times are Bak Chang, a Chinese delicacy that's made with glutinous rice and various stuffing. When this season arrives, you have a huge number of stalls that mushroom all over Malaysia selling this item. Of course, we do have a handful of restaurants that specialise in this as well and only make it during this festive season. For a change, I wanted to try one of those homemade Bak Chang's that's sold online via Facebook and that's when we stumbled across Ms. Regina See.

Bak Chang with Salted Egg @ RM 6.50

With Regina, ordering is quite simple. You'd only need to inbox her your contact details and the type of Bak Chang that you want and where you would be picking it up. The minimum order quantity is three and she has a few designated pick up points in the Klang Valley. The variety that she offers are Chicken Chang (with @ RM 6.00 each and without dried shrimps @ RM 5.50 each), Bak Chang (with @ RM 6.50 each and without salted eggs @ RM 6.00 each) and Kee Chang at RM 2.00 each. I don't really fancy the rest and so ordered the Bak Chang only.  

Bak Chang with Salted Eggs

Salted Eggs with a variety of other ingredients

Generally, her  Bak Chang was quite okay. I won't say that it was great but it came with a good variety of ingredients. There could have been more salted egg and that would have enhanced the taste. However, what I liked about this was the low level of greasiness. The texture was soft and nice too. If I were to rate this, I would give it 7/10. Worth giving it a try if you're looking for homemade ones.

Contact Details: Ms. Regina See

                           

Telephone: +6017 6784 900

Uncle Lim's Penang Prawn Mee Stall @ Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur

If you are a Penang Prawn Mee (Har Mee) fan, then this is a place that you should not miss. Uncle Lim's Penang Prawn Mee is just a humble stall inside Restoran Woh that is located in Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Many food bloggers have also listed this place as the Top 5 Penang Prawn Mee outlets in the Klang Valley and I would definitely agree with all of them. I have been a customer for over five years now and have always returned with a happy tummy. To give directions to this place can be quite tricky as there are so many entrances to Bandar Sri Damansara. But to keep it simple, once you see Mc Donalds on your right, turn right at the next traffic light and then turn right again. The first shop at the corner is Restoran Woh. Just follow the above directions and you can't go wrong. Parking is a hassle here and one would need to be prepared to walk quite a bit. 

The Stall in Restoran Woh

Initially, Mr. Lim used to prepare the dishes but nowadays, he's hired some Indonesian workers and basically they are the one's who run the stall. Nevertheless, it is still him who prepares the broth and therefore you can be assured of the quality. Not a single day where the broth has slacked. Another thing, finding a table for lunch at Restoran Woh can be quite a challenge. There have been day's that I had to wait almost fifteen minutes before being able to seat myself. So please do be prepared for that as well. Alternatively, come for an early or late lunch. Still, do expect a crowd but it isn't that bad.  

Different Ad On's To Choose From

There is the standard dish which is priced at RM 5.50 and you have a variety of add on's to choose from. Right from adding extra egg to having Pork Ribs (Pai Kuat) or large shrimps, this would surely be a delight for all Har Mee lovers. Prices have been consistently going up over the years but still, it is truly worth it. Do expect to wait a while as she usually has quite a number of orders.

Penang Prawn Mee with Extra Egg @ RM 6.50

Since I came for a late lunch at 2.00 pm, I got my orders rather fast today. The above is the Har Mee version with extra egg and this was priced at RM 6.50 . It came with a mix of Mee / Mee Hoon just as I had requested, dried shrimps, some shrimps, pork slices, beansprouts, a whole egg in a super delicious broth. 

The Chili Paste is excellent too.

As always, it was a lovely bowl of Har Mee. The main thing for this dish is the broth and the preparation here is just amazingly good and guarantees to quench your thirst for a good bowl of Har Mee. And yes, the chili paste provided is a must have as it add's a mild spiciness to the overall flavours. I would surely give this a 9/10. What more should I say. Just head over and give this place a try and you'd certainly return happy and satisfied. 

Address: No. 1, Jalan Cempaka SD 12/2, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur,                             Malaysia.

Opening Hours: 0800 - 1500 Daily