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KY eats – Awesome Crabs at Kali Little Restaurant, Klang

Apr

8

2019

A couple weeks ago my friend Carol texted a question that I could say no to – it was something to the tune of “Wanna go have some crabs in Klang?” And so, that’s how we ended up at Kali Little in Pandamaran. Kali Little Restaurant, Pandamaran, Klang Kali Little is located at the pretty ...

KY eats – Eel Porridge at Mien Luon Dong Thinh, Hanoi

Apr

4

2019

My style of travel usually involves minimal planning with a few points of interests we’d visit, and pretty much winging it rest of the way. After all, it’s always more exciting to have a bit of surprises and a sense of adventure while at a foreign land, isn’t it? Mien Luon Dong Thinh, fancy some ...

KY eats – Chi Kei Ngao Chap, Macao

Mar

27

2019

Good old fashion beef noodle is one of the must-try dishes in Macao or Hong Kong, and if you’re at Taipa area in Macao (where all the fancy big new casinos are), Chi Kei Ngao Chap is perhaps one of those places to check out. Chi Kei Ngao Chap, Broadway Macao Chi Kei is located ...

KY eats – Loh Mee at Eupe Food Court, Sungai Petani

Mar

27

2019

Loh Mee, one of the few hawker dishes that can mean different dishes at different region in Malaysia. Today, we’re going to concentrate on one particularly unique Northern version of loh mee found at EUPE Food Court in Sungai Petani. Eupe food court Loh Mee stall For those who aren’t familiar with EUPE, it is ...

KY eats – Melanian Sang Nyuk Mian, Kota Kinabalu

Mar

27

2019

When it comes to hawker dishes in Sabah, the most famous of them all is none other than north Borneo’s very own version of pork noodle – Sang Nyuk Mian (生肉面), or raw pork noodle in Hakka, the most spoken Chinese dialect this part of Malaysia. Melanian Sang Nyuk Mian, Kota Kinabalu To be honest, ...

KY eats – Bun Cha Dac Kim, Hanoi, Vietnam

Mar

27

2019

When it comes to Vietnamese food, pho usually gets all the glory, and to be fair, before I stepped foot on Hanoi, I too did not know the existence of this arguably superior Vietnamese dish – Bun Cha. Bun Cha Dac Kim, Hanoi For those who aren’t familiar, bún chả ( is a dish consists of ...

KY eats – Bamboo Briyani Taste & See, Klang

Mar

27

2019

What’s the similarities between currency exchange and nasi briyani? Well, for one, visiting one of these outlets is always a good idea before heading overseas for any amount of time, and of course, they’re also associated with the Indian Muslim communities in the country. Nasi Briyani Taste & See, Klang Briyani rice is often cooked ...

KY eats – Tuaran Mee Restoran with Lehing, Kota Kinabalu

Mar

27

2019

In North Borneo, the most often talked about hawker dish by visitors is undoubtedly fish noodle, and justifiably so due to the abundance of great seafood here. However, for the locals, often times a good plate of Tuaran Mee is where it’s at. Tuaran Mee Restoran, Inanam, Kota Kinabalu For those who’re not familiar, Tuaran ...

KY eats – Teck Huat Bak Kut Teh, Bandar Baru Klang

Mar

27

2019

Realized it’s been a while since I last posted anything in Klang Valley, I suppose it’s appropriate to get back on talking about my favorite dish – bak kut teh. This is in fact the 60th such post on this blog, yeap, a bit much perhaps, but someone’s gotta do the job. Teck Huat Bak ...

KY eats – Penang Jawa Mee at Park Way Kopitiam, Subang Jaya

Oct

20

2017

By KY As a Penangite, I’m always on the lookout for a good plate of Jawa Mee, one of those Penang hawker dishes that receive little attention outside the island. For those who may not be familiar, jawa mee is basically the Chinese version interpretation of Mee Rebus. Park Way kopitiam Jawa Mee, Subang Jaya ...

KY eats – Teong Bak Kut Teh, Klang

Oct

10

2017

By KY I’m always on the lookout for new bak kut teh places, and since we now stay a stone’s throw away from Klang, this isn’t an issue at all when there are some 400-500 BKT stalls/restaurants in the area. Teong Bak Kut Teh, Klang My latest exploit was this old bak kut teh restaurant ...

KY eats – Fatt Kee Seafood Noodle, Kota Kinabalu

Oct

2

2017

By KY On my very first trip to Kota Kinabalu more than a dozen years ago on a business trip in my previous-previous job, my friend Ben, who is from KK, brought me to this one specific seafood noodle place that left a rather deep impression, and it’s been on my mind since. Last week, ...

KY eats – Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐) at Meru Pasar Malam, Klang

Sep

25

2017

By KY Stinky tofu (臭豆腐) is one of those delicacy that probably make certain Westerners think we are savages from the 3rd world, but truth is, these stuff are just as sophisticated as blue cheese, beer, and that Scandinavian fish that’s berried in the ground before consumption (OK maybe not that one) stinky tofu stall ...

KY eats – Bentong TofuFa (tofu pudding)

Sep

18

2017

By KY A couple months ago we took a short driving trip to the winding roads that led us to Bentong, and while at Bentong, I thought why not check out the famous tofufa shop at “Bentong Tau Fu Sdn Bhd“? Bentong Tau Fu Sdn Bhd The shop is located within walking distance from the ...

KY eats – Cendol Pak Akob, Shah Alam

Sep

12

2017

By KY In Malaysia, when the weather is hot, the answer is always Cendol or Ais Kacang, and today, we’re going to talk about one of the better Cendols here in Shah Alam – Cendol Pak Akob Cendol Pak Akob, Seksyen 16 Shah Alam Located outside the mosque at Shah Alam Seksyen 16, Cendol Pak ...

KY eats – Ah Sou Bak Kut Teh, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, Klang

Sep

4

2017

By KY Looking to expand my bak kut teh experience just a bit more, I took little Chaly on a bit of an excursion and came upon this familiar little corner extension by the name of Ah Soh Bak Kut Teh by Jalan Batu Tiga Lama the other day. Long Version in Chinese – 东南京瓦煲肉骨茶与芋头饭 ...

KY eats – Punjabi Cuisine at Big Singh Chapati, SS15 Subang Jaya

Aug

26

2017

By KY While Indian makes up for one of the big three ethnic groups in Malaysia, when it comes to Indian food, the Northern variety is definitely one of the least represented. There’s a 24/7 mamak restaurant in every commercial areas, but a true Nothern style cuisine, or in case of Big Singh Chapati, a ...

KY eats – Qiang Shi Fu Seafood Restaurant, Langkawi

Aug

17

2017

By KY Qiang Shi Fu Seafood Restaurant, Langkawi Like most who’re at the area for the first time, we took the opportunity to visit the Underwater World Langkawi (will write about that), followed by looking at the variety of duty-free chocolates available at the stores. Over the weekends we found ourselves on the duty-free island ...

KY eats – Penang Kuantan Road Curry mee, Mei Keng kopitiam, PJ

Aug

10

2017

By KY After the recent bout of postings on Klang area foods, I think it’s time to get back to PJ for a bit, and talk about this Penang curry mee just off Jalan 222 that is fast becoming one of my regular weekday breakfast spots. Curry mee at Restaurant Mei King, PJ off 222 ...

KY eats – Old Style Teck Seong Bak Kut Teh, Klang

Aug

5

2017

By KY A couple weeks ago one of my friends, Michael, a true born & bred Klang guy sent me a picture of a bowl of old school bak kut teh via WhatsApp and claimed that this place is so good they usually sell out by 8:30 in the morning. The name oft the shop ...

KY eats – Ah Chee Bak Kut Teh, Bayu Tinggi, Klang

Jul

24

2017

By KY A couple weekends ago while trying to play catch up in tasting as many different bak kut teh restaurants in Klang as humanely responsible, I took up the offer from Zess, our resident Klang bkt expert, and met up for a sumptuous brunch at Ah Chee clay pot bak kut teh. Ah Chee ...

KY eats – Apple Strudel at Fruity Cake & Bakery, Klang

Jul

17

2017

By KY Ask anyone about Apple Strudel, and chances are they’re going to be talking about the famous Corica Pastries in Perth. Yeap, they do serve up an awesome apple strudel (I was fortunate to have a chance to try thanks to Val back in the years), I recently found that you can get an ...

KY eats – Robataya Izakaya (Japanese gastropub), Publika

Jul

9

2017

By KY Izakaya, or Japanese gastro pub, is a relatively new type of Japanese restaurant in Malaysia. It is basically a pub with a proper bar and a full kitchen. You want to have a few beer or sake? Sure. You want a full meal? They’ve got that covered too. Robataya Izakaya at Publika Robataya ...

KY eats – Table 9 Cafe & Kitchen, Bangsar

Jul

2

2017

By KY I don’t often accept reviews to cafes since there are really a dime a dozen out there, and for the most part, I like my street food & higher end restaurants (especially when I get to eat for free), but when Sue msg and told me about the Korean-run Table 9 Cafe & ...

KY eats – Tiger Char Kuih Teow, Lebuh Carnavon, Penang

Jun

19

2017

By KY On one of the earlier visits back to my beloved hometown, Penang, we chanced upon Ping Hooi kopitiam while in search for a meal between lunch and dinner, this was actually due to the fact that both the Pitt Street kuih teow soup I was trying to have and my favorite oyster omelet ...

KY eats – Awesome Pork Steak at ANTE, Publika

Jun

13

2017

By KY Ever since Haze started her gallery shop GoJyu5 at Publika (you should check it out), we’ve been sampling the restaurants there quite a bit, and since the Entertainment App has buy 1 free 1 deal for ANTE, we decided it was time to check it out a couple weeks ago. ANTE, Publika Solaris ...

KY eats – Omakase Dinner at Kame Sushi, Sri Hartamas

Jun

7

2017

By KY Kame Sushi is one of the first Japanese restaurants in KL to offer omakase style dining. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, omakase simply means “a meal consisting of dishes selected by the chef”, so basically you tell the chef what you don’t eat, or allergic to, and the restaurant decides ...

KY eats – Authentic Thai Fare at Jatujak Bangkok Street Food, Ara Damansara

May

31

2017

By KY The inner part of Ara Damansara away from the slightly more glamorous Oasis Square area used to be quite a bit of hidden area of PJ that’s not exactly a gem. There were a few less than interesting kopitiam, and an ill fated then-new commercial area by the name of New Ze Xui ...

KY eats – Lala Bak Kut Teh at Yun Heng kopitiam, Klang Utama

May

26

2017

By KY Bak Kut Teh infused with seafood is not exactly a recent invention in the land where this uniquely Chinese-Malaysian dish originated, and of the various different variants of bak kut teh, it is probably the most rare, hence it is no surprise that many bak kut teh fans does not know about the ...

KY eats – Festive Menu, Babe at Clearwater, KL

May

19

2017

By KY I don’t do a lot of invited reviews these days, mostly due to work commitments and staying quite a fair bit away from the city. However, every now and then there are something intriguing enough that warrant the time and effort. The invitation for Festive Menu at Babe Gastro was one of such ...