Yap Hup Kee, Hakka Yong Tau Foo @ Pudu

May 28, 2012 - Oh gosh, this week is bit tasteless to me as I'm starting my diet program today onwards.
I just grasp Subway as my lunch and accompany my colleagues for Yong Tau Foo at Pudu.

Thanks to them, just found another nice place for Hakka Yong Tau Foo. The restaurant named as Yap Hup Kee, just adjacent to Shaw Parade.

The signature dish here 'goreng usus babi' (not sure how to speak out in English), amazingly boost my appetite. I have no way to say 'no' to try this out even I'm on diet today. This is a MUST try dish to those who are into pork.

Anyway, the fish paste is just little bit too small potion in compare to other places. But overall their fried Yong Tau Foo sits in a flavorful taste bud.

I promise myself to try their full range Yong Tau Foo on my next group visit together with the curry chee cheong fun, claypot loo sue fun and claypot dumpling soup.

In fact, they did serve seafood steamboat as well, but really no idea how was the soup flavor.


Restaurant Yap Hup Kee 
45, Jalan Brunei Barat
Off Jalan Pudu
55100 Kuala Lumpur
03 2148 9220

Sek Yuen @ Pudu

May 20, 2012 - Sek Yuen has been established since 1950's, and consider as the oldest restaurant in Pudu. During the old time, people are still wearing their 'kik kok wooden shoe' attending the wedding ceremony here.

The restaurant is just nestled opposite to UOB Bank, facing main road. There's another new branch just next to it, with air-cond.

The place is still full of crowds even is 900p.m. at night. The interior still maintain 60's decor without much touch up on it.

枇杷鸭,this is their signature dish.
枇杷鸭 the name was derived from the idea that duck spread  out like the about instrument. The skin is crispy and perfectly matched with the plum sauce.
This is a MUST TRY dish.

Sweet and Sour Pork 
The pork is just nicely cook, with balance mixture of the flour and fried timing.

Seng Kong Tau Foo 
Beancurd with mixed vegetable. The gravy taste just nice, not too salty and oily. I believe there's no MSG ingredients in the dish.

Deep Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce 
Again, the chef is good in adjusting the frying time. The fish meat is still smooth and mouthful.

The Restaurant Interior

My lovely family members and close friends 

Total spend at RM133 for 7 pax with 4 dish.


Restaurant Sek Yuen
313-1, Jalan Pudu, KL
03-9222 9457

Breakfast @ Ah Koong Eating House, Pudu

April 05, 2012 - Ah Koong Eating House is one of the ordinary Seafood Noodle Restaurant that serve breakfast and lunch.

With the powerful word of mouth, I have a high expectation on this but I'm not really impress with my first mouthful of soup. The soup here is just so so, which I ordered the ordinary fishball noodle. 

Their side dish menu did include of Yong Tau Foo.
However, the fish paste and fried skills still far away from those Yong Tau Foo specialist. 

Here's the list of fish noodle they served. 

Overview of the Ah Koong Eating House. 

This Daniel busy grasping his hot milo. 

Me and Dot Dot Dot (our professional videographer). 

Hi everyone, am I dressed too sporty? 
Ehmmm, because after the breakfast I need to go for a volunteer video shooting at Times Square. 

Overall Ratings: 

  i) Ambiance: 6/10 

 ii) Food       : 5/10 

iii) Price       : Average below RM20/ person  

Restaurant Ah Koong Eating House 

No 172, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah

Pudu, 56100 Kuala Lumpur 

03 2143 3477

Wah Kiow @ Hakka Yong Tau Foo

Wah Kiow Hakka Yong Tau Foo 

Nestled adjacent to Jusco Cheras Maluri.
Wah Kiow with just one solitary outlet serving their range of 32-years rich legacy. My first time  visitation was year 1998, which is 14 years ago. It brings lot of childhood memories to me as well, as I remember we used to spend our time 'lepak' opposite here (last time it was a chicken rice stall) with orders of Yong Tau Foo.

A spread of delicious stuff ingredients, bean curd, brinjal, lady finger, bitter gourd, chilli, spring roll, dumpling and fu chok. 
The specialty is the mushroom fish paste and most delicious is the fried dumpling.
There are also signature side orders of Assam Fish and Hakka Pork (Zha Yuk).

The place is hot and humid, so make sure you're dressing in light attires. 

Here's my colleagues - Alex, Duckling, Kent Yap, Peter Miow. 

This guy is a Professional Food Seeker - Ben Lim. 

Hi everyone, this time I'm on the screen. The best ever Yong Tau Foo I had in town, maybe because it touched my old memories during school time.

Overall 
Price: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10 (with old school memories)

Wah Kiow Hakka Yong Tau Foo
Jalan Peel, KL
(Behind Jusco Cheras Maluri)

Ampang Foong Foong Yong Tau Foo

In the same week, went for 2 times Yong Tau Foo in Ampang. This time, tried Ampang Foong Foong Restaurant, same row with Homeland and Orchard View. 

This is how I expressed myself when my church friend, Leena ask for Yong Tau Foo lunch again. 

Bean Curd, Bittergourd, Brinjal, Chilli, Fishball and etc. 

The most tasteful is Fried and Soup Dumpling here, more than 50 pieces the next table ordered. That's crazily amazing. 

The next I will go for Ampang Orchard View. 

Ampang Foong Foong 

622 Jalan Merdeka

Kampung Baru Ampang, Selangor 

603 4291 7808

Ampang Homeland Yong Tau Foo

Ampang Homeland 
Nestled just opposite church

Specially famous with its 'Yao Char Guai'

The fish paste just fairly tasteful, nothing special to shout at.

But they offer a signature Pandan Chicken Wings. This is great and awesome.


Ampang Homeland 
621-A Jalan Merdeka, Ampang Baru
68000 Ampang, Selangor
012 209 5529
Close: Every Tuesday

Gobo Chit Chat Breakfast @ Hotel Traders

May 03, 2012 - Gobo Chit Chat Breakfast @ Hotel Traders.
This is the most luxury breakfast I even had in KL. Thanks to someone who treat me for this.
How can I get to know this? Back to 3 years ago, I was in advertising company holding an exhibition in KL convention centre, our company booked 2 night stay in Hotel Traders. From that day, I got to know this luxury breakfast.

Initiate my first plate with fondant potato mixed with sausage and beef bacon.

Filled with different taste of breads.

Sushi and Salmon Sashimi

Organic Green Salad

Dim Sum, Siew Mai and Pao

White Porridge with combination of chicken floss, little fish, etc.

Kuih Melayu

8 types of oat, coco and corn flakes

Fruits

Free dessert from the hotel (this suppose to be served on lunch buffett)

Our table full of plates, coffee and juices.

Juice Bar - Here only serve fresh juice

Sunglo Yogurt - More than 5 flavors

Cheese Counter - Many choices here but I still prefer the conventional slice cheese

Interior Decor

Today I'm dressing overly former until the hotel manager approaching me to enquire where I'm food journalist from the magazine. So funny, but I enjoying the moments so much. Each person is RM65 nett, thanks for the breakfast my dear friend. The food stuck in my stomach till evening only feel hungry.


GOBO CHIT CHAT @ HOTEL TRADERS