Chapter 140 - Pu Tien, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Looking forward to an awesome dinner with your loved ones seems like the best thing ever that you need to do once in a while. It's been quite some time since we last met. I got to know that you are pregnant from Facebook (I truly thank this social media) and I know that we need to meet up real soon. Another friends of mine is having a very hectic schedule in work. And that seems to be legit reason to call them out for a food outing.

My happy face while on the wheel

When the date is confirmed, that is where I long to meet them up. Kind of excited to see them and I'm not sure why. Blame my hormone perhaps.

We went to Putien Restaurant in 1 Utama Shopping Centre and the restaurant was filled. We had no choice but to be in their waiting list. We waited for like 20 minutes and boom, we got a table in. Once we sat down, that was when the story-telling began. It started off with the pregnant lady updating her story and then followed by the rest of us.

While we were busy updating each other lives, we had food to keep us entertained too. We ordered few dishes and they were simply awesome. Just that the price is slightly at a high side.

Sweet and Sour Pork - RM 21.60

First and foremost, we had sweet and sour pork. One of our favorites and it comes with lychee. The portion is quite small unfortunately for the price that we are paying though. 

Vegetables - RM 20.66

We had a plate of vegetables. Nothing special to shout about but it was just good to have a plate of greenies.

Fried Tenggiri - RM39.33 (for 3)

We had fish, ikan tenggiri to be precise. That reminds me on my mum who used to cook this a lot for our lunch during our schooling time. And this complements well even if it is just a bowl of plain porridge.

Meat Pork Bun - RM22.35 (3 pcs)

The meat bun caught my attention and I went ahead to order this. Yum, Yum!

Cabbage Rice - RM 41.32

Since we don't fancy white rice, we opted for the cabbage rice. To me, this was just so-so only. They could have done better by adding some oomph in it and of course, to provide much more cabbage. 

The total bill came up to RM 174.35 after the service charge and GST. Honestly, the food is just so-so where I believe we can get nicer and more delicious food with larger portion elsewhere. Nonetheless, what matters the most is the experience of catching up with one another and sharing our lives story together - this is irreplaceable.

Ambient: 3.5/5
Price: Slightly Pricey
Food: Non-halal
Service: 3.5/5

Pu Tien Restaurant,
G-213A, Ground Floor, Promenade, 1 Utama (Old Wing), 
Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya,

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 139 - Hai Choong Vee Restaurant @ Pandamaran Klang

Thanks to Chinese New Year, I am unable to pull a brake from pampering my stomach. Recently, we went all the way to Pandamaran Klang to have our dinner at Hai Choong Vee Restaurant. It's been a while since we went there and we miss their curry so badly.

Knowing that people nowadays like to have early dinner, we were there by 630pm. We were kind of surprised to see most of the tables were already occupied, leaving only one table which fit us comfortably. Those who came after us had to wait for the tables.

Sweet and Sour Pork - RM 20.00

In Chinese, we called it "Goh Lok Yok" - My mum hardly cook this dish coz it's not easy to cook one that is really, really nice. We like this dish because it is the dish that we always opt for when we were young and our love towards this dish is still very strong indeed. Strong aroma smell and crispy pork was enough to tempt us. With the colorful vegetables on this plate, a young kid will not say no to this dish.

Pork in Marmite Sauce - RM 15.00

This dish is awesome! No gravy needed as the pork is well enveloped with marmite sauce. The taste is just nice to fit the palate of many.

 Stir Fry Sweet Potato Leaves - RM 10.00

When you have too much of meat, it is always good to have a plate of vegetables so that you do not feel bad for having much proteins for your dinner.

Steamed fish (signature) - RM 33.00

Oh, this is so delicious! We were contemplating whether to order curry fish or steamed fish - from this photo, you would know that steamed fish got the most votes among all. The chili paste on the fish is enough to make your taste buds crave for more, making all of us to order another bowl of rice.

With these 4 dishes, it is just nice to satisfy the stomach of 6 people on that night and that costs us RM 110.65 including a packet of fried rice (takeaway)! What a deal. The next round, I will be sure to order their curry fish and not get distracted by other dishes *cross fingers**

Ambient: 3/5
Price: Reasonable
Food: Non-halal
Service: 3/5

Hai Choong Vee Restaurant

No. 28, Jalan Cengkeh,

Off Kim Chuan, Pandamaran Klang.

Regards,

Foodiestravel 

Chapter 129 - Must-Try Homemade Noodle in Family Taste Noodle House, Bukit Tinggi, Klang

Klang, my hometown! Did you know that Klang is not only famous with bat kut teh and also, seafood where people are willing to travel from far and queue up at Boston Baru Restaurant, just to eat Steamed Lala?

In fact, Klang has so much to offer. This time, I am going to share about Family Taste Noodle House at Bukit Tinggi, Klang. It’s more than a month now and this new dining area has a variety of noodles to offer to the public. From homemade black sauce noodles to homemade soup noodles soup, homemade spicy noodles that come in both dry and soup version and even, homemade herbal noodles soup are offered to entice the taste buds of each and every diner.

Noodles wise, you can choose it as per your liking whether you prefer it to be in thick, thin or in tear piece.

Snacks are also offered to satisfy the diners further. If you prefer something soupy, I strongly recommend you to order the Dumplings Soup. Indeed, this is one of the popular dishes where many would order. Besides that, you can also opt for their homemade pork balls; other than that, there are many more for diners to choose so fret not that you are not able to get what you want there.

Homemade Herbal Noodles Soup (RM8.00)

Those who likes herbal, you would surely choose this as your favorite dish. The herbal smell lingers immediately it is brought to our table, making us to salivate especially when we have not gotten our noodles yet.

Homemade Pork Balls Soup (RM 5.90)

Dumplings Soup (RM7.50)

I prefer dumplings soup as compared to fried dumplings; as my mind decides to be healthy at that point in time. Anyway, the dumplings are good as you can spot a prawn in it.

Homemade Black Sauce Noodles (RM 7.50)

Homemade Black Spicy Sauce Noodles (RM 8.00)

This is spicy! And only those who can take spicy food will enjoy it. Otherwise, you will tear as you eat this.

Fried Dumplings (RM 7.50)

All in all, I would say that it is a nice place for one to have their brunch, lunch or dinner. The place itself is cosy and comfortable, protecting you from hot sun and at the same time, having a comfortable place to catch up with your friends and family. Plus, you have music to accompany you too J

Ambient: 3/5
Price: Reasonable
Food: Non-halal
Service: Ok

Family Taste Noodle House,Opens from 11am to 9pm (Monday – Thursday) and 10am to 9pm (Friday - Sunday)
No.35, Lorong Batu Nilam 21C, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200 Klang.
Facebook - 小小面馆 Family Taste Noodle House

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 119 - Fenix Restaurant, KL Gateway Mall

When one thought about having a good and delicious steamed river fish, the first thing that may or may not come to the mind is to visit Loong Kee in Gohtong Jaya. I came across this place when I visited Genting...That was like years ago yet the delicious and simple dishes always kept me wanting to have more and more. However, the thought to drive up there always kill the intention of me having such a delicious meal.

With Loong Kee's expansion plan to Kuala Lumpur, it finally puts its footprint in KL Gateway Mall. In this very first branch, it is known as Fenix Restaurant. In my opinion, it is best to dine in together with a group of 5 to 6 so that you can enjoy a fanfare of dishes from fresh fish all the way to chicken, soup as well as some fresh vegetables from Bentong.

Recently, I was given the opportunity to sample signature dishes in Fenix Restaurant. There were 8 dishes in total and truthfully, I enjoyed it so much and I believe my tummy was in the best mood at that time.

Steamed Soon Hock with Homemade Soy Sauce

This is the best seller as well as the ultimate signature food offered in Fenix Restaurant. Using the most simple ingredients as well as a fresh river Soon Hock, the eating experience has changed totally. Imagine that the meat melts in your mouth when you put it in, wanting and craving for more and more bites.

Steamed River Prawn

This is another awesome dish that we had. The river prawn was so, so fresh and those who are allergic of prawns do not mind to have one to try. Once they have it, they crave for more. Can you imagine that? At the end of the day, you just don't regret having it.

Kapa Clam in Superior Soup

This is one of my favorite dishes among all. The clams are cooked together in the superior soup, making the soup as one of the best sought-after soup. If you were to choose between drink and this soup, my vote will go for this. 

Crispy Fried Belly Pork

A signature dish in Bentong! I heard that people are willing to drive all the way up to Bentong, just to snack on this Crispy Fried Belly Pork. I was quite reluctant initially but after I have it, that's where craving comes in. I always think that this dish would be a best snack to go with a cup of beer or wine. Oh well...

Claypot Rice Wine Chicken Soup

Ladies, this might be your favorite soup! 

Loong Kee Style Homemade Beancurd

Unlike ready-made beancurd, this beancurd wins the heart of many. Soft in texture and rich in taste while soaking in the thick gravy, this dish is just perfect to be eaten with a bowl of rice. Simple as it is, this dish can make people wanting for more.

Fried Brinjal with Dried Shrimp and Garlic & Stir Fried Watercress

A lunch or a dinner is not complete without a plate or two of vegetables. That being said, the greenies presented on our table were good to just make our souls to feel better after indulging so much of meat and seafood. Alas...I'm a happy kid after all.

When it comes to any celebrations like family gatherings, you can order ahead by calling the number below:

Fenix Restaurant,
LG1.02, KL Gateway Mall,
No.2, Jalan Kerinchi,
Gerbang Kerinchi Lestari,
59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 - 7931 3889

When it comes to rating, here it goes:

Ambient: 3.5/5
Price: Slightly higher
Food: Non-halal
Service: Fast

#fenixrestaurantisintown #nexttimepleasetrytheirhokkienmee #itisdelicious #apparently #anyonewanttotagmealong

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 118 - GO Noodle House, Mid Valley

What do you do when you are clueless on what to have for your dinner?

The solution is very simple - just step out of your office, look at your phone, give a ring to the first person in your recent incoming call list and then, invite them for a dinner. When he/she said yes to join you for dinner, you can just throw the ball to them, asking them politely on what they would like to have. 

When both of you are indecisive on where to eat, you just decide to meet up at the most convenient place for both and that is Mid Valley Megamall. Upon reaching, that's where the strolling activity comes in and at the same time, your stomach crying loudly to get your attention.

As you walk, that's where your curiosity kicks in, wondering why there are long queue in front of a Chinese restaurant. To be specific, GO Noodle House.

GO Noodle House is a known name among the majority. Thanks to their fragrant homemade broth plus silky noodles, it manages to win the hearts of many. A bowl of signature Mi Xian noodles is irresistible and one become so tempted by various seafood offerings like pork belly, clams and many others. 

People are willing to queue up for this even though it might take a long time. And I was one of them. 

This is what it greets us on the table

 When you flip the menu, there are so many dishes that get my eyes excited. Truthfully, I have tough time choosing what I want.

Trio Special Dark Sauce Pan Mee (RM9.50)

 Superior Soup Pork Ball (RM 10.10)

 Trio Platter (RM 15.30)

The best snack to go well with the noodles - glad that we ordered and made our tummy satisfied

All in all, this is a good simple dish where sometimes we opt for it especially when we don't have the luxury to have home-cooked food. Though there may be queue, I will still come back because there is MPH next door in which I can kill the time, reading some books there. 

#gonoodle

Ambient: 3.5/5

Price: Reasonable

Food: Non-halal

Service: Fast

GO Noodle House,

LG-059, South Wing, Mid Valley Megamall

Regards,

Foodiestravel

Chapter 114 - Kafe Indiana, Klang...worth it!

The name of the place itself seems to be so glamorous with the word "Kafe" there but fret not as the ambiance of the so-called cafe itself is slightly towards the food court. There are a number of stalls there, mainly offering Chinese food like char kuey teow, fried raddish cake, fried rice, wan tan mee, and many others.

I don't fancy this place even though I am proud to be born in Klang. However, with the recent news in The Star, commenting how good is the Fried Chee Cheong Fun offered in one of the food stalls in Kafe Indiana, Klang, I decided to pay a visit to this place. Never would I know that Klang has all these delicious food #nowondermyboyfriendsaidthatiamnotfromklang

I went with my family recently and we were there relatively early. It was just 7.00pm as I stared at my watch, right in front of Kafe Indiana. The minutes I stepped into this place, my eyes were as sharp as an owl, hunting for the Fried Chee Cheong Fun. I browsed the menu one by one to look for it and even, checked at The Star to look for the name of the stall. Until a point where I went to a stall that stated "SEAFOOD"; I was so delighted and quickly placed my order. And you know what!! SOLD OUT! That was what the boss told me and of course, it broke my heart.

Badly wanted a plate of Fried Chee Cheong Fun and I was poured with disappointment. The hunger in my tummy started to growl at that time.. Since The Star commented on how good the Fried Chee Cheong Fun is due to the strong "wok-hei", I decided to get something from the stall itself by ordering a plate of "Cai Pu Fried Meehun."

Once everyone had placed the order, we sat on a table and waited patiently for our food to arrive.

9 pcs of dim sum - RM 10.00

The first to arrive was nonetheless the handmade dim sum. There was so many types of dim sum with different fillings like pork, chicken, fish and prawns, carrying different flavors and taste like tomyam and etc. We went with 9 pcs and hoola! The dim sum was so, so good. Even, my dad gave a thumb up for this! It was rich in flavor. Worth to try!

This stall is located right at the entrance of Kafe Indiana, Klang.

 Since it was so good, we ordered pau like char siew pau, sesame pau and custard pau.

Black sesame pau - RM 2.30 for each

Look at the black sesame pau! My brother who dislike black sesame immediately fall in love to this. I must say that this was good but somehow, I felt that it was a bit too sweet.

Custard pau - RM 2.30 for each

Totally speechless for this. You can't afford to share this pau because there is no way for you to share it since the custard flows its way into your mouth

Fried Mee Hun with Cai Po (RM 6.00)

This is delicious! When this plate of noodles was served on our table, I was kind of disappointed due to its presentation, maybe, but when I tasted it, I slowly favored it. Shared this with my family members and everyone gave a thumb up! No doubt that this dish had a strong "wok-hei" and it smelled so, so good.

Fried Rice with Lala (RM 7.00)

Don't judge this plate of rice. Even though it was simple in presentation but the moment when you put this in your mouth, you would be mesmerized with the aroma. It was a simple dish, yet enough to satisfy your palates.

Can you spot the tiny Lala?

Fried Mee Hun with Lala (RM6.50)

Since the plate of fried rice tasted so well, we ordered a plate of fried mee hun with lala. However, this came with huge disappointment. The taste was rather bland. To finish this plate itself seems like a torture in a way but of course, our mind, being the great mind which did not want to waste food, decided to finish it all with the help of "chilli padi". #nowyouknowwhyilovechillipadisomuch

Fried Tapioca Noodle (RM 6.50)

It's very rare to get a delicious plate of fried tapioca noodle. Since my mum tried it before and credited how good this dish was made, we went ahead and ordered one too. Unlike other fried tapioca noodle, this came in a wet version and the cook managed to spice up the dish using its own secret recipe. Worth to try!

Overall, the dining experience in Kafe Indiana was satisfying. Certainly, there are a number of stalls there which I have not tried hence, I will be coming back again to try the others.

#whosaysklanghasnogoodfood 

Ambient ; 3.5/5

Price: Reasonable

Food : Variety

Service : Depending on the stall. Overall, it was good.

**Non-Halal**

Kafe Indiana,

Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Taman Sri Pesona, 41200 Klang, Selangor

Open from 7am - 12am

Regards,

Foodiestravel

Chapter 107 - Bat Kut Teh at Restaurant Kee Hiong, SS2

Satisfied! 

It's been months since I last had Bat Kut Teh therefore, the craving was real. Rather than having Bat Kut Teh at Klang (like always), this time, we gave a different twist where we had it at Restaurant Kee Hiong located at SS2.

It was past 8pm and many still thronged to the outlet itself. We got our seats comfortably and immediately, the waitress came to our table with menu. The menu was pretty understandable (thank God with English translation). And all we need was to pick on the types of meat as well as the servings.

Story cut short, the smell of dry Bat Kut Teh lingered from the kitchen. Tummy was hungry hence, it yelled. Quickly got ourselves prepared with the cutleries so that we could had the dish immediately when it was served on to our table.

Ta-dah...

Bat Kut Teh (wet) - RM 14.30 (per pax)

First reach to our table was a claypot of wet Bat Kut Teh. Yummy! The broth was piping hot and instantly, we took a sip of the broth to tease our tongue. Came with an abundance of vegetables, the guilt eventually gone. I tried looking for button mushroom and enoki mushrooms but unfortunately, no avail. Aiks! 

This Bat Kut Teh was relatively good but it did not has a strong herb taste. Unlike the one I had in Klang, this version of Bat Kut Teh had a relatively mild taste and flavor. For those who like mild taste, they can opt for Kee Hiong Bat Kut Teh at SS2. In fact, the portion for 1 pax was quite big actually.

Bat Kut Teh (dry) - RM 14.30 (per pax)

On the other hand, the dry Bat Kut Teh was enough to tease my appetite when it was put on our table, a couple minutes later. The dried chillies and okra slices were enough to guide my hand to scoop it. Though it came with an abundance of dried chillies, the dry Bat Kut Teh was not spicy at all. It had the exquisite Bat Kut Teh taste and smell but I found it lacking in a way that it did not have enough dried cuttlefish nor salty fish. That's the lacking part. Nevertheless, the strong, nice smell of this was good to satisfy your tummy.

And our tummies certainly agreed with it! A must-try Bat Kut Teh in SS2!

In total, the bill came up to RM 33.20 (including 2 big rice and 2 chinese tea). It was a bit pricey however, bearing the location, somewhat, it was quite reasonable.

Ambient : 7/10

Price : Reasonable (due to its location)

Food : Chinese food, non-halal

Service : 3/5

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Restaurant Kee Hiong,

72, Jalan SS2/67, 

47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: 03 - 7865 2859

Regards,

Foodiestravel

Chapter 106 - 7 must-try dishes in Penang (introduced by the local)

Few weeks ago, the plan to go to Penang came true. It was always a joyous outing to head to another place for a simple break, at least. However, things came in half way and the plan to head to Penang got interrupted. Instead of heading to Penang at 6pm, the plan all changed and we eventually reached at 4am in the next day. Aiks!

First thing we did once we reached Penang was to crawl to our respective beds and call it a night. Once the sunlight broke through the layers of the curtains, our expedition in Penang began.

Literally, we had 48 hours to spend in Penang and what we did was merely food hunting! And here's the list of how we spent our days wisely in Penang.

In this 48 hours, we had:

1. Mee goreng

Brought by our local friend and when I meant local friend, it means that friend who breathes Penang air and lives in Penang. When we stepped in, the friendly waiter got our order and fired up their signature mee goreng. Comes with an abundance of greenies, mashed potatoes and cuttlefish, the mee goreng is truly unique and special as compared to others.

When served, we just need to squeeze some lime, mix it and they are ready to savour. Noodles are moist and they are heavenly in taste. With decent wok hei, it simply whets one's appetite; one plate is certainly not enough.

Mee Goreng Bangkok Lane,
270 Jalan Burma, Lorong Bangkok, Penang.
Opens from 8am (closed on Mondays)

2. Wan Tan Mee

We were quite hesitated when our friend was crediting how good the Penang Wan Tan Mee so we decided to give it a try. When the waiter brought the dishes to our table, we were quite amazed and quickly, allowed our phone to have the first "bite". It is somewhat like a combination of our Wan Tan Hor and Wan Tan Mee. The noodles are springy and the gravy is thick in taste. Fried wan tan is awesome with crispy skin and a bowl of wan tan soup simply completes this meal. In fact, the noodles are made on their own instead of using a noodle machine. So, I strongly reckon this place!

Wan Tan Mee House Pulau Tikus,
Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, Penang (right opposite police station)
Opens from 7.30am.

3. Coconut shake

Penang is hot as always. Therefore, having a good cup of coconut shake is a brilliant decision. Hence, we went to Joez Coconut Shake and ordered our favorite drink. Even, the body agreed with it. We had the coconut shake and coconut jelly mainly to clench our thirst.

Joez Coconut Shake,
201, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 Georgetown, Penang.
Opens from 8am.

4. Penang Asam Laksa

My tummy always have a space for Asam Laksa and that leads us to this restaurant. Instead of going to the Air Itam Asam Laksa, we went to a local place which serves a good bowl of Asam Laksa. At that point of our visiting time, there wasn't many people there so we could comfortably had our so-called meal.

In total, the asam laksa is worth every single cent. It is savoury with a balance of sweet, sour and spicy taste.

Lok Pin Cafe,
72-B, Jalan Anson, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

5. Penang Lor Bak

Penang is famous with this dish! Just order what you want or what you like. But bear in mind that it is not cheap; a plate of this can easily costs RM 20.00, thanks to the Chinese sausage as well as one of its specialty which is the braised pork that is rolled in beancurd skin and deep-fried.

Penang Lor Bak, 
Lorong Selamat, Pulau Pinang

(you can make your order when you dine in the Red-Hat Auntie Char Kuey Teow place; there's a person who will ask you - just sit down and relax)

6. Penang Char Kuey Teow

Going to Penang simply means that you cannot afford to miss out the Penang Char Kuey Teow. And having said that, I personally like the char kuey teow cooked by the Red Hat Auntie at Lorong Selamat. Though the price is slightly higher, a plate of char kuey teow of hers can truly heighten up your eating standard. The big, fresh prawns that accompany the plate of char kuey teow together with a generous amount of bean sprouts, succulent cockles and thinly sliced Chinese sausages plus the "wok hei" simply makes this dish delicious! Dae-bak.

Kafe Keng Huat
108, Lorong Selamat, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Opens from 11am 

7. Penang Duck Kway Chap

I was brought to discover the hidden gem of this in Penang. I got to know that one of the most famous restaurants in Penang was not the ordinary kway chap but duck kway chap located at Kimberly Street.

For benefit to some, kway chap consists of flat wide noodle rolls that served in some kind of meat based broth; the ones I had in Johor was served in pork broth but the ones that I had here was totally different. 

The noodle rolls are hardly seen as they are covered in the dark tea colored broth and it comes with abundance of duck meat. The broth carries a wonderful and wondrous depth flavor of duck.

Restaurant Kimberly,
Lebuh Kimberly, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Opens from 6.30pm (closed on Thursday).

8. Nasi Kandar Beratur

We ended our Penang trip with a plate of nasi kandar beratur at 10pm. Though it just opened its door, the queue was crazy. Not knowing anything much, we just followed and queued along. It was really late at night hence, we got ourselves a plate of nasi kandar and it was shared among 5 of us. Honestly speaking, I don't find it worth the wait though many applaud for their good curries which boast a complete mix of hand-ground spices. I still think that the Nasi Kandar at Nilai, Negeri Sembilan tastes way better than this one.

Nasi Kandar Beratur, 
98, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Penang.
Opens from 10pm.

And.....to call it off a day, it is a must to have a we-fie!! :)

Truly, a simple trip does not need much itinerary. A simple trip can turn out to be a most memorable one by having a group of friends whom we can share laughter together at all times. Despite the lack of sleep, having to walk miles away to hunt good food or even, driving all the way to Penang, it is indeed good to just get together. 

I hardly joined them when I was in INTI but thanks much for including me always in your trip.

Once again, cheers to the long-lasting friendship!

Regards,

Foodiestravel