Category: Malaysian

Malaysian, Noodles, Street Food2 Comments

Malaysian Food Adventure Series #4: Ngau Kee Beef Noodle

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Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur along Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin lies Ngau Kee (Ngau in Cantonese means Ox in English) , which has been famous for its beef noodles. (There will be a signboard indicating famous beef noodles at the top, so you won’t be able to miss it) When I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur,  this was one of the places that dad would take a drive down to the city for supper. We had the Dry Beef Noodles and Beef Ball Soup. The texture of the noodle is similar to wanton noodles; topped with a … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventure Series #4: Ngau Kee Beef Noodle

Breakfast, Brunch, Kopitiam, MalaysianLeave a comment

Malaysian Food Adventures #3: Yut Kee Kopitiam

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A good and hearty breakfast is a must before embarking on a shopping trip. (Ladies, I am sure you would agree too) A “Kopitiam” is a traditional coffee shop which is mainly found in Southeast Asia. One of the oldest Kopitiam in KL is Yut Kee Kopitiam which has been established in 1928. To this day, Yut Kee is still famous for its Hainanese-style breakfast such as the Hainanese Chicken Chop, Roti Babi, Roasted Pork with Apple sauce and so on. We were there on a public holiday. So yes, there is a huge crowd but it did not take … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #3: Yut Kee Kopitiam

Malaysian, Nyonya2 Comments

Malaysian Food Adventure Series #2: Nyonya Roots

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Peranakan and Nyonya cuisine is a combination of Chinese, Malay and other influences into a unique blend. Nyonya cuisine arises from blending Chinese ingredients with spices and cooking techniques used by the Malay/Indonesian community. Tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal are a few common descriptions of Nyonya cuisine. In Nyonya Roots, the food heritage of Nyonya cuisine continues from recipes being passed down from one generation to another so that we can continue appreciating Nyonya food. The star of the night was Ah Ma’s Kari Hu Tao or Fish Head Curry. Cupid has struck us and it was love at first … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventure Series #2: Nyonya Roots

Hawker, Malaysian2 Comments

Malaysian Food Adventures #1: Hokkien Mee

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In between vendors selling fake LV and Chanel bags and many any other things that you could possibly think of, lies Kim Lian Kee. Kim Lian Kee is one of the oldest restaurants situated in the heart of Petaling Street or Chinatown at Kuala Lumpur. It was believed that Fried Hokkien Mee was invented by Ong Kim Lian, the owner of Kim Lian Kee in 1927. (It has been established over 80 years ago!) For a really good and authentic Hokkien Mee, it has to be stir-fried with charcoal fire. As there are two Kim Lian Kee restaurants in Chinatown, I … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #1: Hokkien Mee

Chinese, Lunch, Malaysian3 Comments

Hoi Bo Chinese Restaurant

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Chicken Rice has been one of the many comfort foods on my list for a very long time. Sometimes, I tend to become homesick and miss a few of my favourite foods in Malaysia. One of them is chicken rice.  As I was doing research on “Best Chicken Rice in Perth” on google , I stumbled upon Hoi Bo Chinese Restaurant. From the reviews on Urbanspoon, there were many great reviews and most of them were associated with the chicken rice. Could this be one of Perth’s best chicken rice on the north side of the river? I think so … Continue reading Hoi Bo Chinese Restaurant

Chinese, Malaysian1 Comment

Hometown Kitchen

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For Malaysian food in Perth, my family and I sometimes take a drive down to the South of the Swan River. One of the restaurants we frequent is Hometown Kitchen in Parkwood. I have been to Hometown Kitchen several times for lunch and dinner and we have been going back as they serve authentic Malaysian dishes. Hometown Kitchen is famous for Malaysian and Chinese delicacies and they are popular for their Curry Laksa and Curry Fish too! For dinner at Hometown Kitchen we ordered some of the dishes from the New Menu which is the 3 cup sauce Chicken Claypot … Continue reading Hometown Kitchen

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The Rice Noodle House

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Suddenly, that craving for Nasi Lemak has hit me once again. Nasi Lemak is a Malaysian delicacy which consists of fragrant coconut rice with sambal, ikan bilis (anchovies), peanuts and boiled egg. Some dishes which goes well with Nasi Lemak includes sambal squid, sambal fish, chicken or chicken/beef rendang, squid fritters or even fried chicken or fish. We arrived at The Rice Noodle House after the peak lunch hour. This is my second time here and we have already decided what to order. NASI LEMAK! Dad and I ordered the Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang ($10.50) and mum ordered the Nasi … Continue reading The Rice Noodle House

Lunch, Malaysian, Vietnamese1 Comment

Of Malaysian Hawker food and Vietnamese stuffed chicken wings

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I have been asked very often why do I always go to Subiaco Station Street Markets for lunch. The answer is simple. It’s because there is a large variety of food there whether it’s Mexican, Malaysian, Vietnamese, German, Greek and so on. Most weekends and some Sundays after work, my family and I will always be at Subiaco Markets for lunch and to buy fruits and vegetables. Before dad heads for golf and I go for my afternoon lecture, we decided to have lunch at the markets. As usual, dad ordered the deep fried stuffed chicken wings for our entree … Continue reading Of Malaysian Hawker food and Vietnamese stuffed chicken wings

Indian, Malaysian2 Comments

Ipoh’s Corner

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One fine day, mum and I were craving for nasi briyani and nasi lemak. As usual, we head to Innaloo Oriental to buy nasi briyani for lunch but found out they don’t sell it there anymore as they have opened a restaurant which was Ipoh’s Corner. As keen as we were, we went there for dinner! In case you are wondering what Ipoh is, Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state in Malaysia and is located north of Kuala Lumpur. It was a Friday night and there were quite a few tables occupied but we were greeted with a smile … Continue reading Ipoh’s Corner