Char Kway Teow - Happy City Food Court

I was in Happy City Food court today. It was past 1:30pm and my stomach was growling. Not willing to look around any longer so I settled for char kway teow.

I nearly walked away when I saw that the cook was a foreign worker! But I stayed. 

Char Kway Teow. RM4.50 only, 3 medium prawns and some cockles. No lap cheong though.


Surprisingly, it was quite good. Full of "wok hei". Not fond of the thick, fat hor fun (flat noodle) though but overall, I still enjoyed my plate of char kway teow.






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Nasi Lemak Marvellous Taman Melati

During my past few trips to Taman Melati, I noticed that there were quite a few nasi kukus and nasi lemak outlets there, near the LRT station. I also noticed this shop that calls itself "Nasi Lemak Marvellous". With a name like that, of course I had to give it a try.

Instead of nasi lemak, I went for nasi kukus though. I will try the nasi lemak next time, but frankly, after trying the nasi kukus, I can't be sure if I will still go back there again.

Nasi kukus. The curry gravies were okay but not great. The fried chicken was cold, hard and dry. Bad! The chilli wasn't good either - very watery and lack oomph!









Many other dishes to choose from.


These just didn't look very appealing to me.


Marvelous, with two L's :D


RM 6.50 with a cup of hot milo kosong.

I would rather go to the first one I tried. Much cheaper and the gravies and chili were nicer. Cheaper too.

Edit: 2nd visit

RM8.00 including limau ais. Ikan keli with chili and one vege. A little pricey I think.


Address:

Jalan Taman Melati 1/5,
Taman Melati,
53100 Kuala Lumpur

GPS Coordinate: 3.222208,101.719422



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Pig Trotter Rice-Sri Sinar Food Court

Sri Sinar Food Court. This food court has been vacant for at least five years but re-opened for business on Dec 30, 2012. I roughly counted and there were about 18 stalls selling all kinds of hawker delights etc.

On Jan 1, 2013, I finally had a chance to go check out this food court. I checked out all the stalls and this Hatyai Thai style pig trotter rice looked really tempting to me.

Hatyai Thai style pig trotter rice. I forgot how much. RM8.00?










This food court started its operation on Dec 30, 2012.






The business was really good. Promotion: big bottle of beer - RM9.90 only! Maybe that was why so many people flocked to this hawker center!



Address:

Jalan 20/38A,
Taman Sri Sinar
(Behind KFC and behind Sacred Heart Veterinary, or behind Restoran Loong Foong)

GPS Coordinates: 3.186114,101.651098

Business hours: 3 pm - 1 am

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Chuan Kee Original Ulu Yam Lor Mee

Whenever I stop over at Ulu Yam for food, Ulu Yam Lor Mee is something that I almost always order. The part of Ulu Yam that most non locals (including me) are familiar with is Ulu Yam Baru. I had noticed that there was a Ulu Yam Lama but never really knew where it was until a few days ago!

My friend told me that this restaurant was the first and original lor mee in Ulu Yam.

Part I - a simple lunch at Chuan Kee, Ulu Yam Lama.

A plate of Hokkien Noodle for two. Only RM9.00.

The noodle was home made with minimal lye water. The owner told us that it will last no more than 3 days compared to those commercially type that will last up to one week.

Nice thick gravy. It was very nice.




Part II - dinner at the same restaurant the following day.

The original Ulu Yam Lor Mee. My friend told me that this was the first lor mee restaurant in Ulu Yam. The same type of home made noodle was used for this lor mee.

Vinegar pre-added to the bowl of noodle. You can add more to your own bowl to your liking. I did.



They called this lor bak (braised pork). Absolutely too fat for our taste. The owner explained that the only pork supplier in town is only willing to supply inferior cut like this to the restaurant.


Saito fish cake(西刀鱼饼). Very nice!


This shop's home made noodles are available for sale too. Each bag is RM3.50


RM3.50 per bag.


The lor mee, fish paste and lor bak, a glass of iced Chinese tea, a cup of boiled water, and a bag of noodle came to RM29.00

There are other fruits and produce for sale too. You can see Buddha's Hand and pulasan in the picture below.








Edit: items from subsequent visits:

Fish paste and fu chuk.


Sang Har Meen. RM8/100g. This plate cost RM53. The boss gave us extra noodle for free.

A little pricey but very nice.

Other items you can order:

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Address:

No 57, Jalan Meranti,
Bandar Utama
44300, Batang Kali
Selangor

Tel: 017-219 8834 / 017-290 2289

Opens daily from 8am to 7pm. (till 9pm on Sunday)


GPS Coordinate: 3.453933,101.641524


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Chicken Rice - Tmn Sri Sinar

I had chicken rice for dinner yesterday and again, chicken rice tonight! Yikes. I don't hate chicken but I find it really boring! I prefer something more interesting like duck, beef, lamb, or fish, or petai :P

Anyway, this stall is just a few steps away from Sri Sinar Curry House.

Very nice poached chicken. Very little fat, firm and flavorful. I personally like this better than the one I had in Sungai Buloh.




Mini pork balls. The smallest I have ever seen but very firm and bouncy. Liked it.


Tauge / bean sprout.The sprouts were much longer than the nice plumb type you get in Ipoh. I didn't like this very much but it was still quite crunchy though.


I love chicken rice stalls that offer ginger paste as well as chili sauce.






Besides poached chicken, there are roasted chicken, pig liver sausage, fish ball, pork ball, braised tofu, braised egg, vegetable soup etc.

The poached chicken, pork balls, bean sprout and a glass of warm herbal drink came to RM8.80.

Address:

Jalan 27/38A,
Taman Sri Sinar
Two stalls away from Sri Sinar Curry House.

Business hour: opens in the evening only.

GPS Coordinate: 3.188789,101.650097

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