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One of the best Penang Lam Mee that you can get in PJ is at SS2 Chow Yang Kopitiam 志昇茶餐室. Located at the Kayu Nasi Kandar SS2 row. One of a rare gem of Penang street food that you can get in PJ

some call here Meng Yang SS2 but this is Chow Yang kopitiam ss2.

How to know it is from Penang?

1. serve with sambal

2. serve with shredded egg Broth is sweet and its perfect. Recommended.

*Non-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8.5/10, great Penang Lam Mee, Recommended !!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

SS2 Chow Yang Kopitiam 志昇茶餐室

No 44,46,48 jalan ss2/10, SS 2,

47300 Petaling Jaya,

Operating hours: 8am – 3pm

#ss2 #penang #pj #streetfood #pjstreetfood #penangstreetfood

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When you are craving for Penang street food in Pj, there are not many choices. However, there is this one particular stall that is super famous among the locals and Penangnites. This Famous Penang Curry Mee at Retaurant Station 8, SS2, PJ that is also previously known as Restaurant OKay, ss2. I believe change owner already.

This stall runs by both father and son from Penang that operates at very unique hour. This will be the first time in your life that see people operating a business for 60-90 minutes only. Yup, that is correct. Only that window. Worst of all is way early in the morning. from 7am – 8.30am ONLY. They only prepare 1 pot of soup. Finish then finish. Good luck. Previously I try my luck for more than 3 times to get this pippin hot bowl.

be prepare to queue for 15- 30 minutes for a bowl as there are many regulars who come by to take away also.

now one bowl is also cost about RM 9 for small and RM 10 for big. Big actually is quite big but now cause of inflation, food is getting very expensive. most important ingredient for Penang Curry mee is pork blood and taupok.

they maintain their quality as the last I had this bowl was like 6 years ago. One of the main reason is I could not wake up. Weekend I would just prefer to sleep. however the soup is still sweet and the most important is the chili paste. Fragrant and punch with mild chili spices. Perfect!

**NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 9.5/10, as good as Penang – !! -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

Famous Penang Curry Mee

Restaurant Station 8, Chow Yang SS2
Jalan SS2/6, 47300 Petaling Jaya
Business hours: 7.30am – 9.30am, closed on Mondays and rainy days (sometimes)

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Many of you been to Jonker Street Melaka and also take a famous mural art wall of Kiehl’s Mural art in Melaka. This famous 1405 Art Cafe at Melaka used to operate right at the Keihls mural wall. Now they have moved to this new location Taman Kota Laksamana where currently is the new hub of F&B in Melaka.

I have never been to the their old cafe before, as their new outlet sets as a cafe ambiance by offering local food. Good is also they are one of a Pork Free cafe in Melaka now.

check out 1405 Art Cafe Menu

Cafe vibe and photo opp wall.

Setting out the my classic palate, of course I aim on their classic local Signature kopi. @ RM 7.90 It is “kau”! Strong, with bitter end taste and not too sweet. Punch with nice dark roasty end taste.

Since there are many people who order their signature Royal Nyonya Laksa, lets try that out.. We can pick Choice of noodle, I picked thicker noodle Mi’xian which is my substitute to Penang style laksa noodle. Bee hoon and mee certainly do not sound right to me. Love the Soup base which is is creamy and fragrant. Chili paste given is just to enhance slightly for little spicy.

quite a unique kind of laksa and I think I am recommended you to try too. @ RM 14.90

their Nasi Lemak @ RM 14.90 certainly do caught my attention as I wonder how would the taste of this place in Melaka like. Rice seems serve with like blue pea flower colour.

Rice is fragrant with light mild end of coconut and pandan flavour. I wish that the chicken could be slightly crispier but it was how the locals like it. Sambal is on the sweet side and I guess I would rate this as a Chinese version of Nasi Lemak which I think very near to Nyonya style nasi lemak which certainly sits correctly in Melaka as they are well known for nyonya food.

If you think the rest are heavy, then their Classic Tomyum Fried Bee hoon @ RM 8.90 is actually not too bad.

Signature Salted Egg Croissant @ RM 17.90, flaky outside and inside ooze with salted egg base. Perfect to go along with coffee. It would not bee too much for a person to finish it up. Just a nice portion and ratio of the salted egg base in it.

I must say that their Cempedak kuih is da bomb. Must Order. It is like muachi in punchy flavours. One of my best highlight for the day. One bite that breaks its crispy outer layer, then you reach on second layer which is like muachi texture and the filling of cempedak, is just flavourful. Do give it a try – recommended

They do sell in frozen and you can buy and take back to your origin place!

Lastly, for tea time, they do have a few variety of cakes available. From their own signature crepe and tiramisu.

If some of you still miss the food of 1405 cafe, do find them in their new location.

Location:

1405 Art Cafe 艺术茶餐厅

Jaya, 26, Jln KLJ 4,

Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Malacca

Operating Hours: 10am – 10pm (close Monday)

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We all got super excited when we heard Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 is coming to Malaysia. It is like the long waiting in a slow sailing yatch to our shore. However, the reveal of Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 Bib Gourmand list did stunned many foodie out there.

Again, food is a very subjective manner, compare to local taste or commercialize. do bare in mind that Michelin award is at super infant stage where there are alot of so called “inspector” to grow along the years if the owner of Tan Sri is able to keep up with the cost. (mostly is government initiative, however for Malaysia is private)

The Michelin Star Revelation 2023 has selected a total of 61 restaurants in Malaysia the coveted Michelin Stars, with 34 in Kuala Lumpur and 27 in Penang.

As a Penang Kia, of course we are proud with one of a rising star eatery which is Au Jardin walked away with 2 awards. Best Young Chef and also 1 Michelin Star Restaurant.

Let me breakdown into 3 segments for you guys.

Michelin Selected (More like recommended only – no awards or anything – could be potential move into Bib Gourment list in 2024 if consistancy is there. Part of Inspector spot check for year 2023)
Bib Awards or Michelin Bib Gourmet – this is more for Street food, hawker, familiy style restaurant – which is a great award to have like Thailand – which is kinda Michelin Street Food Guide
Official Michelin Star Awards Restaurants (that is breakdown into 1,2,3 stars) – comes with a lot of inspection like, service, table cloth, service, recommendation of food, complication of food ordering, attentiveness, technical food taste, food journey experience, knowledge of using seasonal ingredients and tons.

Lets Kicks start with Michelin Recommended.

I am sure there are alot controversies in this list for both Penang and KL. However do bare in mind that these are only recommended list ya! no awards or anything. Is more like a guide.

Below are the BiB Awards Recipients which is worth to check it out. (means this are recognize as street version of Michelin Awards – NOT EVEN MICHELIN STAR Ya!) as they do not meet the criteria of star series however on consistancy of flavour profile yes.

Kuala Lumpur

Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Imbi
Aliyaa, Damansara Heights
Anak Baba, Brickfields
Congkak, Bukit Bintang
Dancing Fish, Bangsar – read more: http://bit.ly/dancingFish
De Wan 1958 – read more : https://bit.ly/DeWanKL
Hai Kah Lang, Cheras
Heun Kee Claypot Rice, Pudu
Hing Kee Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Kepong
Lai Foong Lala Noodles – read more : http://bit.ly/lalanoodlepudu
Nam Heong Chicken Rice
Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Ming Jalan Klang Lama
Restoran Pik Wah
Sao NamWong Mei Kee, Pudu

Penang

Bridge Street Prawn Mee
Communal Table by Gen
Duck Blood Curry Mee
Green House Prawn Mee and Loh Mee – Read More: https://bit.ly/GreenHouseKopitiam
Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine
Ming Qing Charcoal Char Koay Teow
Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Kuih – read more : https://bit.ly/MohTengPheowPG
Neighbourwood
Penang Road Famous Laksa
Rasa Rasa
Sardaaji
Taman Bukit Curry Mee
Tek Sen – read more : http://bit.ly/teksen
Thara
Theebi Pandarams
Tho Yuen
Wan Dou Tou Assam Laksa

congrats to Both Penang Eatery – Tek Sen famous for family homestyle cooking and Sardaaji for Northen Indian Cuisine.

Who is the official 1 Michelin Star Restaurant:

1-Star Michelin Restaurant: Worth to check them out. I am sure their reservation now is over the roof.

Dewakan, KL : read more : http://bit.ly/DewakanChefDarrenTeoh
DC. by Darren Chin, KL : read more : http://bit.ly/DCRestaurant
Au Jardin, Penang
Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, Penang

*The full selection of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 is available free of charge on the Michelin Guide website https://guide.michelin.com/ and their app. You can also follow their Facebook@MichelinGuideWorldwide

Remark: I personally feel that this is a great initative to begin with, as Michelin guide certainly will take time to grow on local context. Do bear in mind that “mysteries inspector” will dine anonymously for at least 2-4 times to ensure their ratings and consistency. Year 1 food list usually not that impressive as over the years as michelin starting to grow, then yes, we will get to see more prominent food feature.

I certainly believe that Michelin have not train up 1,000 inspectors to tour around Malaysia for year one. As they certainly need to groom the talent up. (basic criteria inspector criteria read here). So for Malaysians F&B owners and operates, I can only advise you to keep your hardwork as who knows you might be rewarded on 2024, 2025. Like Thailand and SG, it takes them more than 5 years to reach where the list is today. (this is also aggressive push from the Govt side). I certainly hope that new Malaysia Govt can support this initiative also.

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Penang street food scene have gain a notch up with the arrival of Michelin ratings in the shore of both KL and Penang. There are handful of hawker stalls being selected as Michelin Bib recipient and Penang Green House Hokkien Mee is one of them since Dec 2022

Of course with this, travelers like me would travel overseas just to hunt on the list. this have created a buzz for Michelin Street Food hunt in Penang.

When Green House Hokkien Mee was selected as the recipient it has raise alot of questionnaires on this. However, I am happy over the listing as let the undiscovered gem still remain as it is and let the commercialize be commercialize so I do not need to queue for my food.

I still think this stall is decent as once a while I would go back for a classic normal bowl of Hokkien mee. Their unique is they are one of the stall that you can choose to add on ingredients ranging from prawns, egg, intestine, roast pork and others.

I would always go for add on herbal egg and prawns. Soup wise to me is decent as more towards hint of end sweetness, chili paste that I would add in more to give me the umami spicy impact.

Overall it is okay as this stall is on the high side.

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On weekdays and you are traveling around Penang and looking to enjoy night market in Penang, you can try out this Macallum Street Monday Night Market at Penang. This night market is actually quite huge as the time when I pay a visit, it was just after Chinese New YEar and only half of the vendors are operating.

This place easily cater to at least 100 stalls. Packed with alot of Penang Classic Street Food.

Enjoy the local Penang street food under 1 street. Be here by 5.30pm onwards before it gets too packed after 8pm.

Location:

Macallum Street Monday Night Market

Lintang Macallum 1, Pengkalan Weld,

10300 Penang

Operating Hours: Monday only – 5pm – 11pm

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It was very random and was aiming for coffee after breakfast. Hit into google to find nearby cafe and AE Coffee was in the list with 4.9 google rating which is super impressive. Only then realize that they are new kid on the block. Operate since end 2022. I would now rate them one of the Best coffee or cafe in Penang is AE Coffee.

Again Ae cafe, their coffee and pastries suits to my liking

This is indeed a small cafe operating nearby Penang Road.

A cafe that is run by 1st runner up in Barista Competition. after I saw this rights behind the counter, my expectation do change higher little. was here aiming to get long black and latte ended up need to aim Single Origin.

2 pager coffee and also some pastries at the counter. all the look of it sure do look very tempting.

Look for a transparent mini menu that sits above the order tab. There is where their little special hidden menu of the day or cake of the day is available. On that day Tiramisu with Alcohol and Cheesecake(which is their signature) is on.

As we were so full, was here for coffee and the pastries were too tempting ended up with cakes and Madeline for the morning.
Madeline @ RM 3 is bake to perfection as I always love mine with the little burnt solid edges then in the middle is soft and fluffy butter cake base. This is awesomely good to pair with my single Origin. Oh miy goawd! Must intro you their Tiramisu@ RM 18. It is da bomb or one of the best I have come across in Penang. It is different version compare to the famous tiramisu Narrow Marrow

This is a style by its own, topped with nice cocoa powder, and the base is soft airy light cloud mascarpone cheese and espresso sponge at the bottom with alcohol is not too heavy yet goes well flavour by itself or best pair with their coffee.
My Single origin is Guatamela. the mild fragrant body, less acidic and the aftertaste is just amazing. medium roast kind of coffee aroma stays easily 10 mins. Best! Drink while its hot is mild fruity base yet near room temperature its like chocolaty.

Certainly this is one of my favourite cafe place in Penang for a good cuppa.

**Pork Free

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8.5/10, awesome coffee for me – !! -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

Ae coffee

11, Lebuh Clarke

10050, Penang

Operating Hours: 10.30am – 6pm

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I would say this is one of the Best hidden Burger in SS15 Subang, PJ.. At first when I saw this instragmmer posting about this place and saw the beef patty, I must immediately plan to swing by to this place. Shimokita Space in SS15 is actually a clothes bundle shop cum burger joint that been operating about a year ish. It is not hard to find this place as those of you that are familiar with Subang Square, you can park right there and walk over. Locate the famous SS 15 Rojak shop, and it is directly across the street on that row of shophouse.

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Interstingly located TNB place then a kinda run down door that gives you the feeling that you are going up to like doggy place then thats the correct vibe you need to have then walk up.

you will not miss out the place as you climb up the stairs as you will be rape with strong grill smell. If it does not happen means the pit is not burning yet. You will be greeted with those kind of 90’s J-pop songs era then that is indeed correct.

You can turn left or rigth from the entrance from their Japanese Subway signage.

Right to Japanese clothes shop and left to dining area.
I am in love with the vibe here as this is so retro, square box tv, type writter if those of you dont knwo what is that can swing by, classic Aiwa Audo set and a perfect place for photo opps. Just look around this room its like nearly every corner you can just OOTD ke plenty photobomb!

They have very straight forward menu. My favourite is Classic Beef Burger Smasburger and for single starts from RM8. Just amazing price.

Those of you cant take beef then you can opt for their Shimokita Spicy Chicken Burger from RM 14. Which is also a pretty good choice.

Creamy ButterBeer @ RM 14 is their signature and crowds favourite. Give it a try. It is not a beer but just their naming.

This is their all time crowds favourite or best seller Classic Beef Burger Smasburger @ RM 8. For this price, I have to all hands down on deck for them. One of the best cheap burger in PJ that I have come across only if their beef patty is made by themselves. Cheese is well coated onto the burger and the bun is gril to perfection. Slightly toasted and some burnt edges inside the bun.

One bite just blew your palate away. A great mixture of saltiness from the cheese, nice season beef patty, umami special caramelize onion sauce and the hint of buttery just flows in. its really good.

Next wanted to try another version is their Shimokita Cheese Burger @ RM 10. this is slightly more jucier with the sauce that they have drench on, abit more helty with some greens and tomato and with its unique hidden taste is with jalapeno.

Some adventure with your palate then this is the one to go after. I still love their signature classic.

this is the doggy door for you to walk in. I am certainly going to come back to try their classic triple patty.

If you are looking for affordable cheap street gourmet burger in Subang, you can temporary come to this place as I only discover this place.

If you do have other awesome burger joint to share, please share on comment below.

*Pork Free

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 9/10, love their burger, da bomb!!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

location:

Shimokita Space Burger

94, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15,

47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Operating Hours: 3pm – 11pm

Tel:

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Its been a while since you get some food which is umami. Hungry Bacon at Uptown Damansara in PJ is surprisingly one of them. An eatery run by husband and wife along with some of their family recipe is something to look after.

AS the name says, bacon as this restaurant is all about PORK!

A cosy space for family and friends gathering. So are you a hungry bacon, stress bacon? Menu is not large but good enough for us to hunt. I was shared by the introductory of the menu and below are some of their signatures we ordered.

This is indeed very intersting when it was serve onto the table. Bacon Cones – stuffed with bacon chilli con carne & topped with sour cream , cheese sauce, pico de galo, & Jalapenos.

Creatively they presented it in a cones and if you do not realize it like my friends, they thought its actually a cone till I said no, its bacon wrap and perfectly baked till crispy. the flavors of this is burst with overwhelming flavors. I was told that this is their mini version of their signature best seller Nachos. One of a entree that certainly worth to order.
Definitely one of a buddy for beer.
Bacon Lolipops , Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken drumettes on mayonnaise & bbq sauce. Slight twist from the classic to give you a layer of crips and porkie taste wrap over drumettes.Wild Boar Peratel , served with white bread and papadoms.

This is also a dish worth for you to discover. Eating itself without any sides, the flavour might be too strong. Best advise to go along with its toasted bread that turns the flavour well balance. First eat might be hit with strong flavours of spices and saltiness however with bread just balance that out. Love it serve in claypot as it still grill abit along the way. We endjoyed some of the burnt edges

This is not your usual Nasi Kerabu. This is one of their signature Nasi Kerabu with babi percik, blue pea flower rice with solok lada, salted egg, fresh ulam, fish cracker, budu, and sambal belacan.

Beware when you pour in the sauces. It is highly advise to pour in bits by bits to suits your palate. If you pour all into the plate, the taste will be too overpowering. After addin the sauces, mix well on the rice. The best is the fresh pork lard that is added that gives you a nice balance of crips, oil fragrant and herbs. A nice plate of piggy.

Pork Burger with Bacon , 180 gram pork patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, caramelize onions, served with US potato fries. patty is grill nicely that did not overcook it. Soft and juicy while the cheddar gives the hint of saltiness it needed. NIce and well balance.
Mighty Tomahawk is only available limited portions a day. If you are looking for something unusual, then this is another dish you can hit after. Brined 48hours and lightly smoked then, slow grill to ensure the juiciness of the meat.

As you cut thru the meat, you know its soft and juicy. Each bite is even better if you put some garlic and the sauce on top with hint of smokiness, It gives another level of flavours.

Ending our meals with high note as I have less expectation of this. Most of the people overcooked it till that the lava of chocolate is not Lava’ish.

Chocolate Lava , served with 40 licks vanilla ice cream. Love the bitterness and pair well with the ice cream.

Great start for new discovery of restaurant and certainly will come back to try some of other items in the menu, one of a nice fusion western food in PJ can aim for.

Location:

Hungry Bacon

33, Jalan SS 21/56b,

Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating Hours:

Tues – Fri : 5pm – 11pm

Sat & Sun: 12pm – 3pm / 6pm – 10pm

(Monday CLOSED)

tel: 012-355 0857

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Botak Pari Grill Fish at Desa Petaling, KL seems to be one of a famous stall in this neighbourhood. When I posted this suprisingly quite number of my friends know about this place. My bro was looking for a similiarity to Penang Grill fish taste we thought of trying it out and turns out to be never dissapoint.

Looking on how botak pari operates, he seems to be only to serve fresh ingredients only. Can see that some of his worker are operating and cutting fish fresh while refilling those fish in. Do not disappoint if you see the display fish rack empty as they need to keep it fresh, it is place inside the ice box. Do ask them is any left available.

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Just look at the colour of the grill fish. perfecto! the marination seems to be spot on and I love my grill fish to be a bit burnt on the meat and skin.

This will be a long wait and depending what time you arrive. I try to arrive before 6.30pm to enjoy the fish with less waiitng time. While if you are hungry can order the food inside the kopitiam.

Our order came after 30 minutes wait.
Our order for the night are: Big Ikan Pari or Sting ray fish, Petai with brinjal sambal. this squid with a bill of about RM 90

love the flavours of the squid as they are more thick or dence in flavour. Squid is fresh and soft yet grill to perfection. The base that they used might be a bit heavy but still spot on.

Grill fish is done to perfection. Meat is fresh and soft, burnt edges to my liking and sambal is more on the little spicy end. Those of you that cant take spicy, this fish marination might be a bit little spicy than the usual stall out there.

Sambal Petai with Brinjal is pretty good. Just look at the little dry shrimps that they have been fry together. It is pretty solid flavour and the petai is fresh. Those of you do not like it will feel its overpowering. I am not a big fan of petai too, I find that they are cook right. Just nice to cover the strong taste of petai, sambal is well balance, eggplant is not too soft and a combination as such is quite nice.

pretty good place to come to satisfy your little crave of grill fish. Certainly this stall would be in one of my recommendation as they fair slightly better than a few stalls that I have tried in KL. Are they the best grill fish in KL? I have no idea but love to try more.

*Pork Free (not sure)

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7.5/10, pretty good grill fish in KL!!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

Restoran Botak Pari Grill Fish

2, Jalan 2/125f,

Taman Desa Petaling, 54000 Kuala Lumpur,

Operating Hours: 4.30pm – 10pm (Monday Close)

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Ramandan is coming near and some of my friends already asking where got nice ramadan buffet in KL for Ramadan Buffet. Recently went to check out CITARASA NIPAH AT EQ KL is certainly a restaurant with great ambiance. The take over kitchen and menu will be helmed by EQ’s famed Chef Muhammad Hajral Lisarni will be your guide to the gastronomic splendor with classic traditional cuisine. .

Love the ambiance of the hotel as certainly dine in comfortable in posh settings.

Chef Hajral maintains that native Malaysians will always miss the authentic tastes of their home, despite the prevalence of modern, simplified versions of some classic Malay dishes. For this spread, the recipes have been used for decades and handed down from a bygone era, before the invention of time-saving kitchen appliances. Chef Hajral explains that the secret to the success of these recipes is that they were passed down from generations of women who spent hours slaving over the stove to achieve the coveted “trifecta” of tenderness, richness, and consistency.

ranging your classic street snacks to fresh seafood corner.the fresh oyster is to die for as I ended up having 1 dozen. That is how fresh it is. Clams and prawns were equally good.

Making a resplendent return, Citarasa Nipah now offers a widest variety of delicious kerabu (local salad) prepared by Chef de Partie Saadiah, another fan-favorite from last year! Chef Saadiah is a kerabu expert who has modernised our humble yet traditional kerabu and elevating it to new gastronomic heights that are bound to tickle even the most discerning palates. She promises that each day there will be a good amount of sampling of the 41 different kerabu; no two days will ever be alike. She whips up special sauces, flavoured with aromatic oil and sambal belacan that is certain to get us hooked yet again. Usual favourites like freshly shucked oysters, mussels, tiger prawns, baby scallops, and more will be among the fresh seafood on ice.

Do remember to check their outdoor area too, with the classic as their hainese chicken rice is pretty good. Need to take the ginger and chili to make it perfect. Soup corner is also one of myf favourite.

One of the most emblematic dishes of Malaysian cuisine, EQ’s signature satay, will also be featured prominently. The carvery features kambing golek as an additional meat option (roasted whole lamb). Chef Hajral’s signature Nasi Beriani Kambing Batu Pahat, which will be served with nasi beriani and vegetable dhal, also features lamb as a main ingredient.Other area of cuisine with luxury flaours are the Indian and Malay classic coners. Be sure that your palate will be in umami state.Maybe to avoird all that you can kick off with the fresh greens corner?Ending the meals, be sure to check out the ice cream. Passion fruite is my favourite.You can enjoy some classic kuih or cakes.Just look at the oyster.

Opening Hours

Citarasa Nipah is available at Nipah from 23 March – 21 April 2023
from 6.30PM – 10.30PM.

Early Bird Vouchers

RM188+ per adult

Redemption Period: 23-26 March and 19-21 April 2023

Group Vouchers

RM208+ per adult

Minimum of 12 vouchers required

Redemption Period: 23 March – 21 April 2023

Buffet Dinner

23 March – 21 April 2023
RM228+ per adult | RM114+ per child age 6-12

Reservations are recommended. Guests may email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com WhatsApp +60122789239 or book through TableApp at https://www.tableapp.com/partner/nipah-eq-kuala-lumpur

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Tap Beer At Bamboo Hill, Segambut KL might be one of the first local brew beer that we can ever get. If the fact is correct, then their beer is certainly quite impressive. For both IPA and stout. Tap Room is indeed a perfect place for gatherings. A huge space that able to cater private events.Currently they are at their hype as it is highly advisable to make reservation before you head over. If not you will ended up like me take chances. I waited for a spot for 45 minutes on that day as half of the section is close for private event. also was lucky cuz there are reservations that did not turn up then we took over the table.

I read some of the reviews that they are also well known for their pizza. I would say if you dine in the early evening like 6pm and if weather is right, like just after rain it is a perfect place to be. Enjoy the sound of waterfall, beer on your hand and pretty decent food will be the perfect mood to end the day.

Morning sun is still bearable and if it hit afternoon, do not bother to sit outside. It is really hot unless you are like Guai lou love sun and heat then yes.

This is their bar, as you can see the copper piping flying around, its is connected to behind the wall. I am only assuming the fresh beer brew is directly tap out instead of decor.

Tap Room Menu is pretty straight forward. A menu with Italy, local and American.

this is their Paperkite Stout. It is easy to drink, hint of caramel and a bit of coffee bitter end but overall it is smooth. @ RM 22.

Watermelon Meze @ RM 9 – watermelon, chuka wakame, crush peanut and Thai Dressing. Refreshing dish as order this for my niece to try.
Mushoom soup turns out to be better than expected as ingredient is grind – MOB soup @ RM 17.80. Interesting profile as they add in fish flakesCharming Chic is certainly a dish that fits very well with healthy person. It is a flavourful plate with chicken well season, grill and the spicy sauce enhance it. Quino as the best replacement for rice.
Meaty Platter @ RM 129 is a fun combination with beef (medium rare) nicely grilled pranws and soft of like tandori chicken kinda taste is a great platter to go after.

The fun begins after you start adding in green spicy sauce(which is not spicy actually) it add on the flavour which is needed by each beef and seafood. Do give it a try eat it as it is then add on the spicy sauce. BEST!
Creamy Mushroom is nicely plated but nothing fancy to go after.
Formagio @ RM 52 is sort of like thin curst pizza. Nicely burnt on edges yet the cheese is fragrant. The cream make it more interesting to enhance the pizza flavour. This is best to go along with their IPA beer.
Moonlight Pesto . I am not a big fan of pesto but this is certaily okay. The pesto herb taste is not that strong yet well balance. It is interesting as it is topped with an egg yolk, after you break it, becomes slightly creamier and balance well with the pesto. Chicken is crispy and slight juicy.For something clasisc, Pad Krapow Rice bowl @ RM 19.80 is a worthy dish to order. Generous with chicken mince meat, topped with crispy egg is a dish that would not disappoint as it is cook flavorful. Better than expected.Berryful Waffle @ RM 29.80 there is nothing to shout about as I feel that Inside scoop waffle ice cream is better and cheaper. I have read in some reviews that their food was not up in standard, again as a new F&B operator their kitchen usually will take time to stabilize. I was lucky on that day as my service and food were above my expectation.

Tap Room Bamboo hill is certainly one of the place I would recommend for gathering and certainly do not mind to come back again for drinks and pizza. Their Tap Room Paperkite Beer could be one of the best Local beer if that is really produce in there. IPA Beer would be recommended if you do not like Stout.

*Pork Free

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, great ambiance, beer and pizza!!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

Tap Room KL Bamboo Hill

Lot P10, Bamboo Hills off Lebuhraya DUKE,

Taman Bamboo, Segambut,

51200 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: 11am – 1am

Tel: 0129428525

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I am sure many of you are as confuse as I am. is Robert Char Koey Teow a Franchise? Not only till recently a few people share with me that its actually a family chain and I was introduce to visit the Original Famous Penang Robert Char Koey Teow in Damansara Kim, PJ. To get a decent Penang Char Koey Teow in KL is not easy.

I am sure alot of you have tried Penang Char Koey Teow and of course it is down to personal taste. While He was frying, I had a quick chat with him. This Original Robert Char Koey Teow was founded by him 40 years ago under his name Robert. Currently where he is operating is the latest location he was here.

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Other location you see such as Famous Robert Char Koey Teow in Section 17, is actually run by his Brother in Law which I am a regular there. Follow by generous portion economical pricing which is nephew in Kota Damansara and a few other locations are all family related.

While I was there I find it interesting that he do prepare a special dish out. Fried Koey Teow with fresh egg. I ask uncle what’s that he said you try la. Alot of his regular order that. Ended up I did order one too. I also found that his frying style is quite different and he ends the frying plate with alot of fresh taugeh in quick stir fry.

My first plate is actually very good which is his special signature with raw egg. Can see pork lard and the colour is pretty spot on. Full with wok hei with mild spiciness that I like.

Second plate which is the original seems to be dissapointing as the colour of koey teow is big different. Then do not find hint of pork lard cubes. True enough that by the look of it and the taste is alittle off. Lack of wok hei and taste is very pale. Seems there is lack of consistancy.

Of course my first time there and I plan to go back again to give it another try. While I was waiting for him, I do see alot of take away which I am sure those are all his regular.

*Non-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 6/10, consistency not there.!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Those of you

Location:

Robert Char Koey Teow Damansara Kim

1082, Jalan 17/29, Seksyen 17,

46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (Next to Kompassion)

Operating Hours: 8am – 3pm

Tel: 012-373 0360

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Hai Kah Lang Seafood Noodle in Taman Cheras is already famous among the locals. Constantly they are with queue even before they got awarded with Michelin Bib Gourmand KL. According to my friend, the queue had double up and average waiting time now is about 30-90 minutes depending on your luck.

I am in love with their seafood selection as everything look so fresh. Just look at those live Si’ham, lala, and the colour of fish cut. Just Amazing. what caught my attention the strongest that I must order is the Leopard Coral Grouper. ITs a rare kind and the texture of fish will be amazing.
Look at the prawn colour also so pretty.

There you go the Michelin Bib Gourmand Awards. Awarded for its flavour consistency. Dont know what to order? their first main pager is their best seller. Just be noob like me and order whats you think is attractive. of course Seafood noodle.

Then choose the types of noodle that you want.There you go. 4 of us ordering 4 different bowls.

this is one of their main signature or best seller – Mix Seafood Noodle @ RM 25.90. I find that it is decently price with teh amount of ingredients given. Everything is super fresh and cook to perfection. Prawns, lala , all really making drool now. You get to taste to near best seafood taste you can get.

Soup base with milk on the other end is on the mild side. I find it near to very clear soup and after drinking it a while, it is actually to compensate with the fresh taste of seafood. So some people with heavy palate might find the soup is near tasteless but if you eat it carefully you can taste the mix of seafood taste.

Enjoy the noodle and don rush to finish it.
Love their fried fish cake too. The outer layer is fried nit crispy but just nice. The fish ball texture is abit bouncy and love it. Must dip with their home made sambal. For those who do not dare to take risk and want to dine something simple is just to get their simple Fried Fish head noodle soup with milk. @ RM
Leopard Coral Grouper @ RM 19.90 I pair with dry noodle. Dry noodle is abit more on the salty sidw to those especially with heavy palate this might suits your taste bud. Add in with strong flavour of garlic oil and we try with different soup base which is recommended by the lady “sourish tomato” and the flavour is amazing.

Fish texture is cook to perfection which is just nice and you can see the fish skin is thick. Collagen packed, chewy and amazing fish meat texture. Recommended.

Would I come back again? Of course if I do not need to queue. My friend taught me how to book a place to skip the queue by paying RM 8 service fee thru the app and of course I am happy to pay.

If I were to queue 1 hour i certainly would not as the weather is killing.

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*Non-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8/10, love its fresh seafood.!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

海脚人海鲜粉鱼头米 Hai Kah Lang Seafood Noodle and Fish Head Noodle

44, Jalan Kaskas 2, Taman Cheras, 56100 KL

Operating hours: 8am – 5pm

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To begin with, food was never 100% perfect. After a a lot of buzz about this Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice at Pudu, KL from a lot of FB pages few years back that they are using Charcoal. They have been gaining its momentum. It is also a place that had been selling for the past 40 years and finally I make my way there after also they won an award of Michelin Bib Gourmand for its food consistency.

I was told that this place do serve nostalgic taste to many people and also to many of them do not like it. As always, I went over with an open mind. To me, any stalls that use Charcoal fire certainly a win for me. However it gets tricky if the person knows how to maintain and control the fire.

I find that their cooking method is quite unique or I have never seen before. A charcoal Claypot chicken rice goes into double cooking method. Burnt from bottom then finish off with charchaol heat on the top. Then only I realise no wonder the waiting time is there. Easily a pot will take 10-15 minutes to cook base on this.

To me, a Claypot Chicken rice must have Salted fish, without it, its kinda lack a big flavour profile for me. I spread my salted fish into crumbs and mix it evenly in the pot.. After eating the first bite only understand why its nostalgic to a few people. Now I am being added into the nostalgic taste. Soy sauce is a perfect kind for me that gives a nice sweet salty finish that have similar taste those in Penang, hint of salted fish in each bite, is just perfect Chicken is cooked to perfection, soft tender and juicy, with lap cheong is just nice.

Their signature Pig Pepper soup and Sunday Lotus soup is not to be miss. Spot on satisfying soup

I went back again second time to give it a try within 2 weeks. Indeed taste is still good! Certainly one of a claypot chicken rice place for me as it hits all my personal notes. this is the founder of the shop that ensure its consistency and her story of hardship is certainly inspiring.

Do share if you have your personal favourite or best Claypot Chicken Rice in KL spot too or any even classic like charcoal claypot chicken rice.

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*Non-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8/10, love its classic taste and consistency.!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:

Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice

59, Jln Yew, Pudu, 55100

Operating Hours: 11 am–9 pm (closed Thurs)

Take away order only: 03-92001603

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It seems that recently there is a boom of Lamb Hotpot mushrooming every where. There is one I felt that will suits to alot people for those who cannot really take strong flavours of lamb is this Hidden Lamb Pot in Chinatown is this NIAMAH HaoHong Lamb Pot in Petaling Street.

To find this place might be a abit tricky cuz its a hidden restaurant as hidden in the alley as the main entrance. AT the main road, look for Toto store and right at that alley, walk in. It is even worst when the restaurant is only preparing 40 portions a day starting from 5pm – 10pm or while stock last. You know that you wont go wrong outlet as you walk into the outlet, there is a strong like lamb bak kut teh kind of smell.

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The place is indeed very classic, equip with those kind of like Hong Kong fight screen hawker seat, printed classic 80’s era gambling den.

For menu it is super simple and direct. With their signature is the Lamb Pot.

This is one of a place that I would recommend to many of you especially those of you like to drink soup. It is light, flavourful and a little hint of more towards bak kut teh . Lamb is soft and juicy.

You need to dip with their special fermented fu yu sauce that give it extra punch of flavours. It is a unique well balance taste yet quite addictive with the sauce too. I ended up having 3 little sauce tray for it.

Besides that you can order add on items and turn it into like mini steamboat and continue eating. I ended refill my soup at least 5 rounds.

If you think Lamb might be too strong for you, then another option you can go for their Whisky Siew Yuk Wan Tan Mee. this is pretty spot on. Love the texture of wantan mee that cook to al dante, topped with crispy siew yuk which gives you a cracking skin bite. Meat is soft and juicy that makes it right. I even order extra as a small portion to continue eating.
Those that need rice to go after, something you might consider as their Niamah rice – that is cook with lamb soup base. Give you a hint of very mild after taste of lamb. Good to pair with the lambpot.

It is indeed a fun night to meet some enjoy lamb people sitting next to mee. Chef Tommy, hope you continue to cook up amazing dishes and please maintain the quality of your addictive lambpot soup base. On and off can miss his lamb soup base.

It is indeed a recommended place to those of you that enjoy light lamb taste that is soupy end. Recommended to you if you enjoy hint of lamb and a soupy person. those of you love strong lamb taste then this might not be the right place to be.

Location:

Niahmah Hou Hong LambPot

Petaling Street

28, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: thurs – Sunday (5pm – 10pm)

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A few times I drive pass by this place, it is always full with people and got me very curious. Only then found out that they are one of the new famous 大头啦啦煲 Dai Tao Lala Pot at Kepong, KL. They are famous for Charcoal Claypot Lala Pot. Decided to check them out and I kiasu to come early at 5.30 pm after reading at some of the comments. The queue can go as crazy as 2 hours wait. When I reach, I can even see some tables already finishing up eating where they open at 5pm. Quite crazy eaters.

One of a Charcoal Steamboat in KL you can find.

First time here, we decided and go for 2 charcoal claypot. This is Dai Tao Signature Soup @ RM 38 per kg clams which is the star of the day. You can see that many tables just take phone out and shoot as most of the diners will suddenly jump up. First is to make the claypot hot ontop of the flaming charcoal. They have a quick stir fry on some ingredients. Add in clams, soup then let it boil.
Moments later, the clams is ready, do beware that time it agak agak 2-3 minutes then its ready to eat. If not will be over cooked then the fresh claims will shrink. Add in Chinese Rice wine to stir up the flavour (by the way it is also free flow for the Chinese rice wine to add into soup) You need to be fast to finish the lala in the pot or best advise to scoop up all of it and enjoy at the sides.Broth

is mild spicy from ginger taste, hint of Chinese wine (but you can add more) to give you the extra punch of flavours. Clams flavour is there. I personally feel that to drink half of the soup enjoy it before allowing them to add on the soup base. The first soup base is always the best. Next pot we trying their Pork Stomach Soup with White Peppercorn @ RM38. Those of you cant take the strong version then this might be suitable for you to enjoy longevity of drinking. Mild peppery, nice after taste of broth and pretty decent broth to be as steamboat. Chicken meat is soft. I see other table order Namyu Fried Chicken, and it seems looks good. Order along. Turns out to be better than expected as they use fresh chicken to fry. Skin is crispy, not too salty and well balance of namyu taste is there, yet not too overpowering.We are ready to dig in.
I see other people making this sauce and I also follow along. Very simple. Just mix everything in the ingredients section. Just beware that their chili paid is very spicy. I am sure you will blow fire after eat it yet quite addictive. Its a mixture of garlic, parsley, chili pady and Chives.

Seafood we order were pretty spot on.

Tiger Prawns were really fresh @ RM22.90, Thousand Layer Beef Tripes @ RM 18.90 , Hokkaido Scallops @ RM 28 , Marble Pork Slice @ RM 15.90, Signature Fish Paste @ RM 18.20After you finish you first round of soup, time to add in all the extra extra ingredients. I am not a fish ball person but their Fu Zhou Fish Ball @ RM 12.90 is a must order. Love the bounciness and the texture of it. Pretty good.

We were lucky to get a table outside. Even though its hot we pray for luck to get windy wind.enjoy unlimited refill of soupbase.
Inside here is warm. If got opp do sit outside, no choice then sit in side and wear your bikini and beach wear.If you are looking for a steamboat place in Kepong, you might want to consider this as one of the option. Be prepare to queue on weekend as I did kaypo and ask the manager there. They open at 5pm and they have people start queing at 4.30pm. If you bring your kids, do becarefull as people are moving with charcoal stove.

[NON-Halal]

Location:

大头啦啦煲 Dai Tao Lala

Pot C-G-6, Fortune Avenue, Block C,

Jalan Metro Perdana 3,

Taman Usahawan Kepong

Operating Hours: 5pm– 2am

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Love the ambiance of the hotel as certainly dine in comfortable in posh settings.

ranging your classic street snacks to fresh seafood corner.the fresh oyster is to die for as I ended up having 1 dozen. That is how fresh it is. Clams and prawns were equally good.

Opening Hours

Citarasa Nipah is available at Nipah from 23 March – 21 April 2023
from 6.30PM – 10.30PM.

Early Bird Vouchers

RM188+ per adult

Redemption Period: 23-26 March and 19-21 April 2023

Group Vouchers

RM208+ per adult

Minimum of 12 vouchers required

Redemption Period: 23 March – 21 April 2023

Buffet Dinner

23 March – 21 April 2023
RM228+ per adult | RM114+ per child age 6-12

Reservations are recommended. Guests may email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com WhatsApp +60122789239 or book through TableApp at https://www.tableapp.com/partner/nipah-eq-kuala-lumpur

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One of a Charcoal Steamboat in KL you can find.

Seafood we order were pretty spot on.

[NON-Halal]

Location:

大头啦啦煲 Dai Tao Lala

Pot C-G-6, Fortune Avenue, Block C,

Jalan Metro Perdana 3,

Taman Usahawan Kepong

Operating Hours: 5pm– 2am

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It has been a while since last posteda bout street food and to share with all of you, one of my usual favourite to go place during night street food is at Wai Sek Kai SS2. Plenty of pretty decent food, not the best but comfort food there. Stall no. 8 ,9 and 10 is the usual stalls that I would order. Stall no.8 has the Best Chinese Fried Indian Noodle.

A kind of taste which is quite nostalgic for me, quite Penang style cuz this is run by Penang family over 30 years already, I aslo started to eat this stall since I studied in KL many moons ago.

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They are one more consistency for its Fried rice, char Koey teow and even Chiense Indian Fried noodle. Love their fried noodle, as they have their own special gravy that cook along, fried till abit moist to dry, hint of sweet end, mild spicy, and its just a perfect place

A Perfect place for simple nice food. At times there are hit and misses, overall its still good.

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