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Pudu once referred to as Pudoh during the colonial era is renowned for iconic landmarks like Pudu Prison, Pudu Sentral (Kuala Lumpur’s oldest bus station and Pudu Wet Market. The bustling streets of Pudu also lie a true gem for all local delights. Chun Kei Tai Bu is situated at the heart of Pudu, occupying a corner lot within a local coffeeshop. We are here for the local breakfast experience. Read More

Koon Kee 冠记 located in Petaling Street is known for its wanton mee. Online reviews said it is one of the famous wantan mee in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The traditional shop has limited seating space with only a few dining tables. The shop is easily spotted when you see an elderly uncle selling Chinese pancakes in front of their store. Koon Kee is currently run by 2nd generation owner. We had the chance to try it during our recent trip. Read More

I had a weekend trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to check out some of the hawker street food stalls that will be coming into Singapore this year under EatAlley Singapore Group. I will share more about the Singapore concept in a separate post. Soong Kee Beef Noodle located at Jalan Tun Hau Shik Lee, Kuala Lumpur is one of the stalls that will be expanding to Singapore. Read More

Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice 禤記瓦煲雞飯 located at Jalan Pudu is one of the popular claypot rice to go in Kuala Lumpur. Established since 1985 by Madam Heun May Lan, Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand few months ago. She has started off with a small hawker stall at the Petaling Jaya Old Town wet market and slowly build up to current established restaurant near Pudu’s wet market. Read More

I stayed at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown during my weekend trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is strategically located walking distance to the famous Petaling Street. With so many food choices around the area, I opted out the hotel breakfast. We decided to visit Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles. It is probably one of the oldest restaurants in Petaling Street (since 1930s) that is known for its homemade Hakka beef noodles. Read More

I am back to Johor Bahru on a Sunday afternoon and my dad decided to bring me to Kulai for early dinner. He recommended this hidden gem roast duck place located along the main road. Apparently only the locals know about this food spot, and I did google about it. I am unable to find much information about this place too. The journey is approximately an hour car ride from Jb to Kulai.If you prefer a nearer choice, you can try Taika Hua Braised Duck too.  Read More

Feng Xiang Klang Bak Kut Teh is another Malaysian-style bak kut teh to go if you are missing it. The stall is started by Malaysians who grew up in Klang. Feng Xiang Klang Bak Kut Teh has two outlets, and we went to the one at Beauty World Centre. You can find their first outlet at Kallang. Details will be at the end of the post. Read More

Chew Seafood Garden Restaurant, formerly known as Matang Seafood View located opposite KSL Mall in Johor Bahru offers fresh seafood porridge and other seafood dishes with affordable pricing. The owner, Chew is one of the brother of Matang Seafood View renamed the restaurant to Chew Seafood Garden Restaurant now. He gets his seafood supplies from Kuala Sepetang, and it is family business. They will arrange the fresh wild caught seafood from Perak to Johor Bahru every Friday evening. Read More

Back for more Ipoh food posts and we visited Tuck Kee Restaurant, an old eatery shop that founded since 1963. Ipoh Tuck Kee has been in business for more than 50 years and the shop itself has the laid back rustic feel. It is well-known among the locals and tourists too. Read More

Hong Kong Actor, Chapman To hosted a popular travelling show called Pick Me Up To Malaysia sometime ago and he paid a visit to some of the restaurants here in Malaysia. Apparently, 林青霞炸鸡 ( Brigitte Lin) Fried Chicken located at Canning Garden, Ipoh went viral because of him. He shared his food posting on his social media and the fried chicken here became sensation since then. Read More