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Today’s a Saturday gone wrong. Somewhat. The incessant travelling and crazy weather started to take its toll on me. Not to mention this viral bug roaming around the office. So let’s do a pictorial, shorter post (finally?) on one of the BEST ‘char chaan teng’ (Hong Kong style of cafe) in Mong Kok in Hong ...
For the full series on this Hong Kong trpi, jump to this link. Rich, creamy and golden scrambled eggs from Australia Dairy Company @ Parkes Street, Jordan, Hong Kong. Not just any other eggs, this is legendary. Jumping back to the Hong Kong posts (alternating between all the others, if you don’t mind), let’s see ...
Nasi Lemak with Sambal Sotong (RM3.50/USD1.20) – From Wak Nasi Lemak, stall no 51 @ Medan Selera Stadium Ipoh Medan Selera Stadium; that row of stalls beside Stadium Ipoh houses an impressive range of hawker fares; from the fan favourites of wanton mee stalls (one in the morning, and one at night) to freshly steamed ...
It pains me to put today’s post into words. To recount the sheer determination, passion and tenacity that drove and still drives this 74 years-old uncle for more than half a century. To wi …
For all the posts on this Hong Kong/Macau food fest, click HERE. Extremely thin strands of egg noodles with a prominent aroma of lye water (alkaline water, or ‘kan sui’) made up bowls after bowls of noodle in soup with either dumplings, beef brisket, pig’s parts, etc. At the time of posting this, you must ...
For the other equally mouth-watering food and travel posts from this Hong Kong escapade, jump HERE. Feeling slightly nostalgic? Then go all the way back to 2008 for even more ramblings from Motormouth. Be warned, leave your common sense behind. Seriously. If there’s ONE Hong Kong street food that’s not only repulsive and pungent; bordering ...
Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Specialists; loudly hailed as the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant. And probably the smallest too. Let’s get the ball rolling. Highly doubtful that I can finish all the food posts in the very near future, but I shall try my best. And what better way to kick off the gastronomic endeavour ...
#1 – Deanie Ip (Yip Tak Han in Cantonese) is a Cantopop singer and Chinese actress in Hong Kong. #2 – Strangers share tables, chairs, and nothing short of food in hole in a wall establishments all over Hong Kong. #3 – Business booms early in the morning, when the whole city still sleeps in. ...
*The original article appeared in the May edition of I.M. – a one of a kind, reader-powered lifestyle magazine. Go grab a copy from your favourite bookstore; for RM3.50 each. It’s di …
* This article was originally posted on FoodStreet, and this review was an extended invitation courtesy of FoodStreet. Pad Pong Kary ( Yellow Curry Boneless Chicken ) We Malaysians are ble …
The previous post on 15 of the best curry noodle stalls in Ipoh spurred me on in this renewed interest of writing about some of the signature foods that Ipoh has become famous for. Not sure if this is a purely impulsive reaction to being away from home for so long (okay, barely 2 months ...
Woh Heng Coffee Shop – Still preserving the facade from the yesteryear’s, albeit with a minor facelift that renders the nostalgic charm still intact yet relevant. This is another God-knows-how-long-w as-it post. Dug deep and discovered a treasure trove of pictures left to rot from the olden days (okay, so less than half a decade’s not ...
Long Gone Childhood Memories? Vivid memories of delicious dishes piled up on the plates, when I was barely tall enough to sit comfortably on those stools. Then a bowl of refreshing “Bee Tai Bak” to finish the meal off. For some awkward reason, I have the tendency to indulge senselessly lately. Probably stress from work. ...
First milkshake bar in Malaysia? To imagine more than 50 types of milkshakes; from fruity flavoured smoothies to specialty shakes, and biscuit/cereal shakes to their (in)famously sinful and guilt-ridden chocolate bar shakes. And while everyone’s nodding their heads to The Lazy Song over the weekend, putting their feet up and sipping on a cool pint ...
Like, seriously? An inconspicuously parked stall opening from a side door, facing the famous Kong Heng coffee shop in old town of Ipoh. (now ‘glamourously known as “Ipoh Kong Heng Restaurant”) Working over the weekend is not fun. In fact, I have completely lost track of time, and drowned by the sheer exhaustion of it ...
SET 6 : Salmon with Baked Bean and Hash Brown + Coffee @ RM10.90/USD3.60 Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning (or in this case, a Monday post-Labour day celebration! Gotta love how Malaysia’s celebrating all of the major and minor festivals, and then some ….), for breakfast/brunch or even a late lunch, Austin Chase Coffee ...
Peking Roast Duck @ Toh Yuen, PJ Hilton - In its most glorious, pre-dissected stage. Almost of perfectly unreal aesthetics, the glistening crisp and caramelized skin was first basted and glazed in a secret concoction (duh), before being roasted in the open fire oven. Talk about Peking Duck, and the first thing that sprang to ...
Ipoh Famous Curry Mee – Some of the best have been featured on this blog before, but this list is ever expanding, and there will come a time when even the top 20, or 30 won’t fit in every single stall worthy of a mention!! JUMP TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE RUNDOWN ON THESE ...
Strands of springy fresh noodles dunked in the flavoursome broth brewed from chicken and various nuts, served with ample portion of chopped fresh ‘negi’ (Japanese leek), slices of perfectly browned ‘cha shu’ (roast pork belly), and an egg that’s wonderful. I was never a fan of soupy noodles. To me, the sheer thought of slurping ...
Once upon a time, when this Motormouth was just starting to pen (or rather, type) his thoughts permanently etched into time, this post was born. A short writeup on one of my parents’ favourite hang out spot back when I was still … erm, some random seeds; named Loong Seng dim sum in SS2. And ...
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