Something, simply simple.

Breakfast - Jalan Kelang Lama

     Bak Kut Teh anyone? You must be from a foreign country if you dare to refuse this delicious dish. Repeat: DARE. Who has the heart to resist a hot, steaming pot of pork in sweet broth? Especially on a rainy morning (like in our case). Served often with a bowl of rice, it was as good as a bowl hot soup on a cold day. It must be odd to think that one can have such a heavy dish for breakfast. Truth to be told, being Malaysians we cannot care less about what others think as we live to eat! Besides, what better way to wake ourselves up but with a steaming good meal?

     This restaurant, tucked away in the corner of the main road off Jalan Kelang Lama is quite an eye-catching sight with customers pouring in throughout their opening hours. Service was good as our orders were taken immediately after we were seated. Not long after that, we found ourselves indulging in those juicy pork pieces along with several pieces of foo chuk (bean curd) and tofu. Of course, we did not forget to take a picture of this mouthwatering dish before we pigged out (pun intended :D)

Bak Kut Teh

   Tender and melt-in-your-mouth pieces of meat is what we are after when on a hunt for the best Bak Kut Teh; and that's exactly what we got here! Furthermore, the soup does not leave a garlic aftertaste as most Bak Kut Teh usually do! Making this the perfect meal if you're craving for good food and intending to kiss someone after that ;)

This place also prepares well for dinner (If you're wondering, yes, we came back again on another day for dinner. Mostly to dine with the unresistable Bak Kut Teh. Obviously). Well, enough said.

     If you are a frequent customer, you would know all the dishes on the menu by heart. Not to worry if you don't, the ones taking down your orders will give you a brief rundown of the standard, but not too extravagant menu. From what we know, one of the must-have is steamed fish which can be done in several ways like with Assam (sour and spicy), Ginger, or "Cheng Cheng" (steamed plain with soy sauce). First glance at the steamed fish, it was undeniably fresh. The flesh was steamed to perfection. Not even closed to being over-cooked or dry. We even spotted a man licking off bits of the fish bone at the table next to us (only we thought it would have been a bit rude to capture a picture of him doing it! Honest!!). It's that good!

They also offer a variety of vegetables and other dishes like cold tofu, stewed mushrooms and many more.

 Yau Mak (Stir Fried Vegetables)

This place never fails to draw a good crowd =)

Keep a watchful eye for this if you lost your way here!

Although the name of this restaurant is unknown, it is a place that is not only worthy to be patronized but also deserves 4 good stars!

All hail Bak Kut Teh!! =P


Lunch - Restoran Mirasaa @ Bandar Baru Seri Petaling

     We already had in mind where to feed out hunger pangs since breakfast was a little earlier than usual that morning. Despite having to tolerate with the rage of our tantrum-throwing tummies, we did not just head to any place nearby for lunch. Instead, we decided to live through one of our crew's childhood memories at a mamak restaurant.

"Restoran Mirasaa is a place I've grown up with! For the past 22 years of my life I have always dined at this place without fail. It used to be just a stall under some trees and then, it progressed to a pair of shop lots back-to-back with its success of delicious mamak-style cuisine. Back in the early days, I would frequently go to this place for their delicious Roti Canai. And I still do!"

-Jody, The F Crew-

     The partially blur photo above can certify how hungry we were at that time as it illustrates how swiftly our fork dived into that scrumptious Roti Telur. It was served hot and crispy, right off the griddle at our table but was left with nothing except a few crumbs in mere minutes!
Like any ordinary mamak, this place also offers Roti Planta, Roti Sardin, Roti Pisang and many more.

      Apart from the common multi-flavoured Roti, we also ate some good old mamak-style mixed rice. Although the dishes here do not vary much daily (The usuals are fried chicken/fish, assorted curries including squid, mutton, fish, chicken and various types of vegetables), the mutton curry is a dish not to be missed. Covered in delicious gravy, the mutton curry comes with huge chunks of potatoes and soft pieces of meat that will make you come back for more.

     They say save the best for the last. We did just exactly that. Tempeh is by far one of the most nutritious dishes you can have at a mamak. This is a dish made of soy beans that is fried with Ikan Bilis (anchovies) and tofu, mixed in a slightly sweet chili sambal. In short, a great dish to have with or without rice. We personally, for one, never ever say "no" to this dish whenever we drop by here.
    
This place rates 3 and a half stars!


Dinner/ Supper - Sri Petaling Neighborhood 

What or who could pull such a large crowd?

FOOD of course! :P

     This is the night market that graces the streets of Bandar Baru Sri Petaling every Tuesday night! Year by year it has grown to an unbelievable size.

     FAT ONE BBQ STEAMBOAT in our opinion is the best lok lok one can ask for and the most original in the market. There are many similar looking vans with similar names and logos; so be sure that you never never never make the mistake! It's crucial to us to emphasize on this!

    We really suggest you try the BBQ lamb and the deep fried bacon! Also, who can ignore the abundant piles of cockles, pork balls, fresh spring fish balls and beef balls! All these finger food can be cooked in your preferred way. Be it boiled (just like a steamboat, only your food is on a stick), deep fried or barbecued.  The uncle who owns this stall is very friendly, and always provides the freshest food you can find on a stick! Each stick cost ranges from RM0.90 to RM2.50.

Another favourite stall of ours  is Taiwan Pizza. The pizza slices look a lot much like a normal pizza slice, only thing that it's fried, very light, thin and without cheese. Sounds good? It gets better as it only costs RM0.70 per slice. Extremely reasonable.

     This vendor also sells Fried Ice Cream which might sound impossible to those who have not heard of it. The interesting but fragile dessert is basically a scoop of cold ice-cream coated with a mixture of flour, that is fried meticulously. What makes it so good is the fact that it provides two opposite flavours at one time; cold in the inside and hot on the outside.

Here are a few regular sightings when we were there:

      If you have been wondering why the Dinner and Supper sections are put together; you should have figured it out by now ;) This night market offers so much more than what we could squeeze into this space we call a blog. You can stay here all night if you want to in this food paradise. Just to name more yummy goodies we saw (but had no more spaces in our bellies for); Fried chicken, fried fish balls, fried sausages, potato wedges, curry noodles, Penang laksa, fried kuey teow, preserved fruits, cakes, tarts...  and the list goes on! Whether it's for dinner or supper, you will be spoiled for choices at this night market!

     With all that sinful food being gobbled down, you certainly need a drink or two to quench your thirst. The common beverages sold here include lemon jelly drink, bubble tea, coconut and sugarcane. For weight watchers however, you might want to try out this particular fruit juice stall below. A cup of fresh juice will cost you RM3. Slightly pricey for night market standard but worth every bit as they squeeze and blend your choice of fruit and vege right in front of your eyes!

     A trip here was absolutely appetizing. Four fat stars for this place. We dare say it is actually possible to gain weight in one night. Before we end this post, we want to treat you with a sweet picture from the night market. Just to tease your (by now) grumbling tummies and to whet your appetites :D Well, ENJOY!

Braced yourselves to be forked next week!

The F Crew 

Let's Talk the F Word!

Greetings!

Perhaps the best thing about being a Malaysian is the fact that FOOD is always (and we mean 24/7 ALWAYS) available for us. Regardless of good or bad taste, we cannot doubt food awaits our humble presence anywhere and anytime of the day in this sweet country. As food is crucially essential in our daily lives, we present to you our picks for this week!


Breakfast – Key Hiong Dim Sum @ Taman Megah

     Armed with six grumbling tummies, we charged right into this restaurant immediately after our first class ended. Their service was excellent. The workers there did not hesitate to find us a table and grab us a few extra chairs the minute we stepped into the shop. Trays of delicious-looking Chinese delicacies greeted us as we were seated. It was as though they knew a gang of hungry bears were about to attack their site. (Just so you know, we're not implying here that we look like bears. Figurative speech is what we talk best. We'll be in the wrong course if we weren't doing Mass Communication!)

Moreover, the shopkeeper was really friendly. He was the only reason we managed to snap these mouth-watering photos.

     On the other hand, the food served was averagely good with reasonable pricing. There is nothing extraordinary about the quality of food. However, the place is kept clean, making it a typical Chinese place to hang out with fellow friends to catch up over a cup of tea. Literally.

Note: Key Hiong Dim Sum has been operating for more than 19 years (and still counting!). It opens 6am-9pm on weekdays and 6am-3pm on weekends. For more information, call 03-7804 6912.

Lunch- Restoran Choy Kee @ Damansara Jaya

     This place ought to ring some bells in the name of KDU College. Admittedly, we're only fans of this place because of its convenience during breaks between classes. For that, we feel it's a courtesy to review our favourite hangout spot.

     Choy Kee Restaurant has a variety of food ranging from stalls that sell Chicken Rice, Pan Mee, Wan Ton Mee, Mix Rice, Fried Koay Teow, and many more. There is even a fruit stall located just outside the restaurant if you opt for something healthier.

     The prices for most of food served here are reasonable except for the mixed rice. The picture above on the top left can illustrate this clearly. With only three dishes and rice, this plate costed one of us RM5. Thus, we normally go for the Pan Mee which only costs us RM4.

     Being loyal customers of Choy Kee, we reckon' this place should consider giving special discounts to employees and students of KDU College!

Dinner – Bazaar Ramadhan @ Taman Tun Dr. Ismail

     What better way to join in the festive season than to be at a Ramadhan Bazaar? Be warned though, you can forget about that diet of yours if you happen to drop by here. This place cooks enough to feed an army! We kid you not!
 

     Only a few seconds in the bazaar and barbequed chicken wings were the first to catch our attention. RM1 per piece!! The price must have been in conjunction with our "One Malaysia" theme this year.

     The bright red "ayam percik" is another sight not to be missed. Impaled on what look like lantern sticks to us, these chickens will make you go back there for more!

     Honestly, it was a 2-hour eye-opening experience for us. A fantastic experience if we must say so ourselves.

     A little reminder, do come about 4pm to avoid the human traffic jam. Plus, you might want to bring a lot of tissues. Our sweat glands were practically over-producing by the time we left.

Because there were just too many food and a picture can speak of a thousand words, be prepared to..

FEAST YOUR EYES ON THESE!

 

 

We rate this place with a superb F! In our terms, it's for F A N T A S T I C!


Supper – Al-Safa @ Bandar Sri Damansara

Calling all Petaling Jaya dwellers, you’ve got to know this mamak!!!

     Did you know that AL – Safa has more than four franchises in Petaling Jaya? Talk about being successful in the food industry, even mamak is making a “food statement” these days.


     Avid mamak-goers should know that mamak food can be terribly inconsistent! One day, the food may taste awesome but the next day, it's just horrible! Through our experience, we find this mamak is not only consistent in their food quality but also in their service. Maybe this is what makes Al-Safa more prominent compared to the other mamak stalls.

      Not everything offered there is extremely good but you must try their tosai telur and their ayam goreng peha (fried chicken) It's really good! Worth ordering another plate!

Until our next forking session,

The F Crew

PS: Have a great week ahead (losing those extra kilos).