Restoran Puchong Yong Tau Fu @ Seri Kembangan, Selangor

This afternoon, we were in the mood for some Yong Tau Fu and when I looked up in the internet for some good recommendations, this Restoran Puchong Yong Tau Fu came up. Since it is not too far from where we were, we decided to drop by for lunch. 

The Restaurant in Pusat Perdagangan Seri Kembangan

This restaurant is located along Jalan PSK 2 which is in Pusat Perdagangan Seri Kembangan. And even when you're driving on the main road, you would be able to sight them. The restaurant is huge as they occupy three shop lots and that is a good indicator that their business must be good True enough, when we arrived, the place was almost running at full capacity. 

Besides Yong Tau Fu, they have a variety of other dishes that they offer which includes Steamed Fish. The prices are not really cheap and are slightly more than other Yong Tau Fu restaurants. Nevertheless, if it is good, then we surely have no reason to complain. After having gone through their menu, we registered our orders in the Order Chit and passed it over to the lady boss. 

Sauces

Herbal Tea

One thing that I like about this restaurant is the space factor. Since they occupy three shop lots, the tables are neatly spaced out and it is not really congested like some restaurants. Moreover, all that you may need in terms of cutlery and sauces are neatly placed on all tables. In a matter of minutes, our drinks were served. I ordered a glass of Iced Herbal Tea and it was good. Not too sweet and pleasant. My rating for this drink shall be 8/10. 

Okra Stir Fried With Sambal Belacan

Chee Cheong Fun

Paper Wrapped Chicken

We ordered a small portion of Okra stir fried with Sambal Belacan and we were surprised to see the huge portion being served. I double confirmed with the waiter if that was the small one and they said yes. Certainly looked much bigger than the photograph in the menu. So, if you're going in a very small group, please do take note of this. Taste wise, I would say that it was just okay. There should have been more Sambal Belacan and the lack of it made it taste quite bland. My rating for this dish shall be 6/10. Their Chee Cheong Fun was nice. It came with the sweet sauce and you could add as much chilli that you prefer. This I would give it 7/10. Their Paper Wrapped Chicken was above average. Not to say that it was bad, but my mind is constantly comparing this to the one that we had in Puchong. Huge drumstick but taste wise, it could have been better. My rating for this shall be 7/10. 

Steamed Egg

Yong Tau Fu in Soup

Fried Assorted Yong Tau Fu

The Steamed Eggs were very good. The texture was just perfect and it had just the right amount of sauces. 9/10 shall be my rating for this dish. We choose a number of Yong Tu Fu items that we added to the soup and they were all good. I would rate them at 8/10. Their fried items however could have been better. I didn't quite like it as it was soaked in oil. My rating for this shall be 6/10. 

We totally enjoyed their Yong Tau Fu which came in clear soup. They were all good and so was their Steamed Eggs. The fried items however could have been better and the same goes for their Paper Wrapped Chicken. In summary, decent food but slightly pricey. 

Address: No. 21-23, Jalan PSK 2, Pusat Perdagangan Seri Kembangan, 

                43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. 

Business Hours: 1000 - 2200 Tuesday - Sunday

Restoran Good Taste Spicy Soup @ Seri Kembangan, Selangor

Restaurant Good Taste Spicy Soup is a famous Hakka Restaurant that had commenced business sometime late last year in Sri Kembangan. I just love Hakka food and it has been while since I last had some good Hakka food. When I heard about this restaurant from a friend, I had to make a trip here to satisfy my cravings. 

The Restaurant In Pusat Perniagaan Olive Hill

The Restaurant Located On The First Floor

This restaurant is located in Pusat Perniagaan Olive Hill which is close to Taman Bukit Serdang and they are located on the First Floor, right above Proton Edar. Parking is not too difficult here in the evenings but I am not too sure how it is during the day. We were at the restaurant at around 8 pm and they were running full house. The restaurant itself is not too large, perhaps with approximately 15 tables and we had to wait for 15 minutes before being allocated a table. I do see a lot of customers that make prior reservations and I believe that that is the best practice for this restaurant. They seem to be very popular and I was told that it is the same during lunch hours. 

Their menu is quite straightforward and it is good that they have photographs of the dishes as well. Being specialty Hakka dishes, the variety isn't as great as a day to day Chinese restaurant. Nevertheless, this is what we are here for right. Prices seemed reasonable to me as well but again, I would have to reaffirm this once I see the actual portions. A good thing about this place is the cleanliness and the speed at which the staffs attend to you. Both were really good.  

Chrysanthemum Tea @ RM 7.90

Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs @ RM 25.00

I loved the lovely looking pot that was used to serve the tea and it was served with class. The tea was good, high grade and had some very lovely flavours. My rating for this shall be 9/10. Their Sweet & Sour Pork is a top seller here and yes, they use Pork Ribs instead of the usual fatty meat. The base sauce was so good and they were generous with the add on's. Even the meat was so tender. 10/10 would be my rating for this dish. 

Claypot Pork Belly with Salt Fish @ RM 18.00

Ladies Finger with Pickled Vegetables @ RM 12.00

The next dish that we tried would be their Claypot Pork Belly with Salt Fish. Again, this was another excellent preparation that won our hearts. The Pork Belly had been very thinly sliced and the mix of meat and fat was just perfect. The amount of Salt Fish used was just right as well. 9/10 would be my rating for this dish. The next one that we tried was something very unique. Steamed Ladies Finger are topped with some pickled vegetables and you're supposed to stir the whole preparation to give it a bundled taste. And yes, it was good. My rating for this too shall be 9/10. 

Hakka Spicy Soup @ RM 16.00

Hakka Tau Fu Pok @ RM 13.00

Their Hakka Spicy Soup was another excellent one and perhaps that best that I have tasted till date at a restaurant. The mix of ingredients were fantastic and if you do not consume any specific part, please do let them know before hand. The spiciness was quite potent and the overall flavours were excellent. 10/10 would be my rating for this. Their Hakka Tau Fu Pok was good but I have tasted better ones. This, I would give it a 7/10.

Generally, we were very happy with the food and the prices were truly worth it. This is definitely one good place to visit if you're looking for good Hakka Food. Highly recommended and their Hakka Hot Soup is a must try. 

Address: No. 58-1, Jalan BS1/1, Pusat Perniagaan Olive Hill, Taman Bukit Serdang,

                Seksyen 1, Seri Kembangan, 43000 Selangor.

Business Hours: 1100 - 2200 Daily

Restoran Mangkuk Ayam @ Cyberjaya, Selangor

Restoran Mangkuk Ayam is a Halal restaurant that serves a mix of Malay and Chinese dishes. They are located on the Lower Ground Floor or D'Pluze Mall, Cyberjaya. Actually, it is quite easy to locate them. If you're coming down on the escalator that is from where the Money Changer is, the moment you come down, look right and you would be able to see this restaurant. 

Nice Interior

Old School Design

The space is decent, not too large and I love the designs. Even the cutlery carries the old school theme and that is why the name of the restaurant is also Mangkuk Ayam. They have a handful of dishes and I decided to try their Prawn Mee. I chose the set as it comes with a drink as well and it is reasonable priced at RM 14.90 .

Iced Coffee

Prawn Mee Set @ RM 14.90

Their Iced Coffee was good and it came in a tall glass. Even their Prawn Mee came in a large bowl which I felt was value for money. 

Reasonably Large Prawns

Loved The Broth

Shrimp Chili Paste

Overall, I found the preparation to be good. Despite being a Halal establishment, they could bring out the original flavours of the dish and it was pretty close to the non Halal version. Huge prawns were added to the dish and the other additions were sliced chicken, egg and Tofu. My rating for this dish shall be 7/10. 

For a good bowl of Halal Prawn Mee and Curry Mee in Cyberjaya, I would recommend visiting Restoran Mangkuk Ayam that is located in D'Pulze Shopping Centre. The food is good, ambiance is lovely and reasonable prices. 

Address: Lot P-10, D'Pulze Shopping Centre, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya,             Selangor.

Business Hours: 1000 - 2200 Daily

Geprek Wareg @ Jakarta, Indonesia

Geprek Wareg is a chain of restaurants that is available in a number of locations in Jakarta and this particular outlet that I am visiting is located in Terminal 2, Soekarno Hatta International Airport. It is in the Departure Terminal, not too far from the gates. As for this trip, this would be my last meal in Indonesia and I really missed my Sambal Hijau. 

The Outlet Located Towards The End, Near The Gates

A Variety Of Sambal Packages

A Variety Of Sambal's to Choose From

I was delighted to find this outlet as it would be my chance to have more Sambal Hijau and the beauty of this restaurant is that they have a variety of five different sambal's to choose from. Some are on the sweet side and some extremely spicy. Depending on your preference, you could go for your choice of package. 

Hot Tea

Ayam Geprek Sambal Ijo @ IDR 35,000

This set comes with Rice and a relatively large chunk of Fried Chicken with a generous portion of Sambal Ijo spread on it. On the side, you have some cucumber and tomato just in case it is too spicy. 

White Rice

Ayam Geprek Sambal Ijo

The White Rice was good and I loved the fragrance. The Ayam Geprek was super crispy and the spread of Sambal Ijo was heavenly. And yes, it was really spicy, just the way it should be and I absolutely loved it. My rating for this heavenly preparations would  be 9/10. 

An excellent place for Ayam Geprek would be Geprek Wareg and the best part is that it comes with a choice of five Sambals to choose from depending on your taste buds and spice tolerance levels. Excellent food and very reasonably priced. 

Address: Terminal 2, Bandara Soekarno Hatta, Benda, Tangerang City, Banten 15126                                 Indonesia.

Business Hours: 1000 - 2200 Daily