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The last post on Hong Kong was way back in June, so you may want to go for a refresher course by reading Wan Chai’s famous Kam Fung Cafe …. Perhaps the full Hong Kong-Macau 2011 series? Craving for a Ketchup-y Experience? Fresh tomatoes and lean beef slices in a tangy, tomato-based broth with the ...
#1 – Sushi as part of the SET. Kampai offers various lunch and dinner sets, at extremely affordable prices. And they do not skimp on the portions either. “THANK YOU.” This blog hits another milestone today. 3 million hits, and counting. Thank you dear readers, for staying sane and still having faith in this motormouth ...
Piping hot and fresh dim sum being carted by the ladies of Yook Woo Hin. Still the same modus operandi over the years, and still exuding that nostalgic charm of old ‘yum cha’ (literally translated to ‘drink tea’ or breakfast) establishments. The revelation came when I read this piece of news. That a stretch of ...
Roasted Whole Lamb with Nyonya Sambal Marination – A whole lamb roasted to tender perfection; served with a myriad of interesting condiments; including one piquant sambal with cincalok sauce, and a rich, buttery mushroom-based one. The seventh day of Ramadan now. Have you got any ‘buka puasa’ (breaking fast) story to be shared? Any particular ...
Home-Made Salt Beef Sandwich (RM23.90/USD8) - A warm, tummy-filling fare that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your weary face. TGIF in a few hours already … persevere, dear glut …
Chun Kee Hakka Mee (Da Pu Noodles) - For more than 80 years in business, and still situated at the same ‘shack’ off Jalan Pudu. You can almost breathe in an air of nostalgia when you’re eating here. “Another post on Hakka food and I swear I will scream.” Then scream. Last in the series, ...
Runny golden yolk flowing from the beautifully done half-boiled eggs on crispy buttered toast @ Ah Chow coffee shop in old town of Ipoh. Simple yet magnificent creation that’s suited for breakfast. Sin Yoon Loong started this white coffee craze way back then; probably more than half a century now? Nam Heong took things to ...
Not the traditional Hakka Mee @ Hong Hin in Ipoh’s old town; without the unmistakably lardy taste and minced meat gravy. I figure that since I started the ball rolling on Hakka food, might as well continue the flow with this almost unheard of (if you’re not a local), yet tremendously famous Hakka mee stall ...
The signature “Ikan Bakar” (Grilled Fish) section where you can pick your fish from a choice of tilapia, kembung (mackerel) or keli (catfish) It’s that time of the year again, when smokers don’t smoke, sinners don’t sin, and angels reign supreme. Yup, soon to be the holy month of Ramadan and much akin to how ...
Traditional Hakka Yong Tau Foo from Chong Chew Coffee Shop @ Kanthan Baru, Chemor – 600 pieces per day ain’t a walk in the park, that’s for sure. Sometimes up to 2000 (!) pieces. Why is it that good eateries are usually not found in the most strategic of places? For instance, you have Ipoh’s ...
Plain Porridge with “Kung Pow” (Dried Chillies) Eel It was with much irony, that I posted a question on the All About Ipoh page about where to go for good porridge in Ipoh, and later on that same evening, I discovered this new eatery named Porridge Hut Restaurant in Greentown. Seemingly, they started distributing flyers ...
If you have not read Day One’s story, go for that first. To understand the flow of the journey, so you won’t be gasping for air. #1 – The Famous Nam Peng Sandwich - Beautiful, golden omelette, ham and slices of lean roasted pork layered between two slices of fluffy steamed white bread. Breakfast in ...
Click HERE for the full series of this Hong Kong & Macau Trip. #1 – Framing a good shot of Ruins of St. Paul’s @ Senado Square (Largo do Senado), Macau It took me long enough to continue this series. Picking up from the last post on Kam Fung @ Wan Chai, we shall jump ...
A feast of traditional Hakka Yong Tau Foo (Stuffed Fish Paste), and a few extra sides @ Wah Kiow, Lorong Peel in Maluri, Kuala Lumpur. The hunt for good yong tau foo continues. Was severely demoralized from the first Ampang Yong Tau Foo experience back then (not the famous Foong Foong, but heard from colleagues ...
Klang-style of Hokkien claypot Bak Kut Teh – A pot full brimming with pork of all cuts, you can have literally the whole pig in there, save the ears (never heard of, but not impossible) and tail. Another feather in the cap, please? Not rounding off this best-of series of Klang bak kut teh YET, ...
Matsu Moriawase (RM28/USD9) – 14 pieces of sushi on a platter; a good introduction to how serious they are with their sushi. Two weeks on, and I am now at peace. Finally. Last weekend’s rally+road block+work was a killer combination; draining me out physically and mentally. Pardon the delay, but if you’re still kept in ...
“Kon Lou Sar Hor Fun” (dry kuey teow, or flat rice noodles tossed in a savoury mix of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, dash of sesame oil and shallot oil perhaps) is essentially the soup-less counterpart to the otherwise perfect companion to your serving of bean sprouts chicken. And there you go. Some of you ...
#1 – Fancy walking out from a cozy cafe situated on the ground floor of a block of flats? To imagine the convenience of it all if you’re a resident. The slew of food posts from Section 17 probably has gotten into you. If you’re tearing your hair out and shouting profanities of the most ...
In his mixing elements @ Baci; a new Italian-inspired cafe in Citta Mall, Ara Damansara. Lest you misunderstood that Motormouth has gone back to Ipoh, let me affirm you that I have not, with this post. So happened that over the weekend before last, I went home for a very short stint (2 days in ...
Ipoh Kong Heng Restaurant - Upgraded from a coffee shop (kedai kopi) status recently, yet still fondly recognized as a downright kopitiam in the heart of Ipoh’s old town. I still remember my first visit to Kong Heng back in the 80′s. With late grandfather in tow; we would scrambled for a seat amongst the ...
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