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Authentic Thai Street Food at Baan Korat Thai Restaurant @ Klang

16/10/2020 No Comments

There is this new hidden gem in Bandar Baru Klang that serve Thai Authentic street food. Operate by a lovely couple with his wife from Thai. A home-cook now by bringing her learning experience from mom and aunt to our table. Baan Korat Thai Restaurant is indeed one of the places to visit as it was a highly recommended place by a reader.

I find that their Thai street food style is quite similar to those in Hatyai!

They just started to run this place right after the first CMCO which is in June and now they are being hit again for CMCO 2. However, they are still operating now at this moment with limited seating.

their place is pack during lunchtime with their famous serving of that ala cart and their moo ping is a must-have according to many.

What to eat in Klang, perhaps this menu could give you some idea for Thai food in Klang.

For the first time, I am here for their unique serving of Thai Claypot Steamboat (Jim Jum) @ RM 39.90 for 2 pax and also, of course, current famous street food Tomyum Mama Instant Noodle Pork @ RM 28 / Seafood @ RM 35 / Seafood & Mince Pork @ RM 38

their thai Ice tea is also pretty spot on. Thick Thai tea flavour and quite milky. Some of you might find it too sweet but then this drink I find it have to be sweet. One glass will do.

the reason I am here for this is I have never try Thai steamboat before and second, it is cook with charcoal.

The set comes with fresh prawns, squid, clams, slice pork , pork and chicken.

Serve along with 3 sauces which is homemade by the chef herself.

The soup is unique which is clear, fragrant, sweet from pork bone, yet add in with ginger, lemon grass, dry chili and hint of this leave that make the soup itself very unique and keep drinking on it.

After a while, we are ready to dig in. It is indeed pretty good as first time experiencing this.

Dipping with the sauce, it has its own flavour. Gren slightly sour, red a a bit spicy and sour. if were to choose, I personally felt the green chili taste better.

Here is the famous instant mama seafood pot at RM 35. Serve with Thai Roast Pork, Home made thai meat ball, clams, squid, eggs, and fresh prawns.

The noodle is cook to perfection. Broth is sweet, milky, creamy, mild spicy and hint of sour end. The soup is cook upon order.

Indeed one of the best Instant mama noodle pot I have had so far! – recommended!

Another dish is chef special classic dish – Baan Korat Special. Serve in Thai Clear soup with minced pork slab, meatball, clams. Drinking the soup itself is quite interesting and if you are in for some taste experience then squeeze lime and add-in of chili powder. It totally enhances the whole bowl of soup. @ RM 13.90

They also do serve mookata and other street food. I will definitely come back again to try out some of their other dishes. It seems like one of the best Thai Street food in Klang that I encounter at the moment. Maybe could beat some of the best thai street food in Klang or in Pj.

*NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8/10, good eh. Recommended!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
No 10, Lorong Tiara 1b,
Bandar Baru Klang,
41150 Klang, Selangor

Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday : 12pm – 3pm / 5pm – 11pm

Tel: 012-350 3003

In Chinese Food By Taufulou 3 Mins Read

Auntie Sim Kitchen @ Uptown Damansara

09/10/2020 1 Comment

On and off, I keep thinking where to eat whenever go to Uptown Damansara, and drove pass by this shop Auntie Sim Kitchen uncountable times yet did not make a move to go in till recently. Instantly this place had turn to one of a must go shop in Uptown Damansara if you are looking for Hong Kong stir-fried cuisine.

I must say, it is a perfect spot for family gathering if you are looking for Hong Kong dai chow in PJ. Train by a chef from Hong Kong and even some of the signature ingredients are flown all the way from Hong Kong.

As to preserve heritage and a twist of her own, this is a must have starter. Traditional Teochew Prawn Balls @ RM 35. It is a bit pricy but generous with ingredients. A bag full with mince meat, not too salty yet crispy on the outside with the skin and in it I think do have some water chestnut and also chewy juicy prawns. Perfecto!

Next is a simple veggie soup, with its broth are sweet and perfect.

Stir fried Angus Beef with Pepers. Very simple yet perfect in taste. Hint of grind black pepper that did not over power the meat yet the beef was cook to perfection. Juicy and tender that it is medium.

This is one of the dish that instantly hit my palate notes that makes them pretty authentic Hong Kong Dai Chow. Claypot Braised Tilapia with Bittergourd @ RM38 upwards. Not many eateries in KL are able to fried a perfect bitter gourd dish especially topped with black beans. One of the ingredients is imported from Hong Kong that makes it quite authentic.

Anything with their claypot bitter-gourd, I guess should give it a try. I am going to come back for their alternative.

To me another local classic is their fried Duck topped with a twist of chef special gravy. Crispy skin, juicy meat and gravy to smooth gravy to tone the flavour down is indeed pretty spot on!

ahhh, highlight of the night is this : Dry-fried Yee Mee with Freshwater Prawns

This is not the ordinary shang har noodle (so some of you call it that way). as this noodle was serve, the smell of the big head prawn just trail on the air. Makes u instantly hungry. Looking at the springy noodle just makes me want to instantly dig in!

Very fresh prawns that had been fried to perfection. Juicy meat that sips with the soy sauce to my liking. I am in love with the noodle texture as it is one of the best reminiscence to Hong Kong food. Then only found out that it is also imported from Hong Kong. No wonder the springy texture, boink boink and the longish of noodle is just there.

To end the meal, we try their evergreen signature which is a must-try is their Avocado in Thai King Coconut @ RM 16. Silky smooth blend avocado puree which is quite prominent in terms of taste that did not give you the raw skin taste yet a hint fragrant of coconut taste is there. – Recommended!

A perfect place for Hong Kong Dai chow food in PJ. I certainly will come back to try some of their other dishes.

A recommended place

Location:
Auntie Sim Kitchen
24, Jalan SS 21/58,
Damansara Utama, 47400
Petaling Jaya

In Bar & Bistro By Taufulou 3 Mins Read

The Curiousity Iron River @ Chan Sow Lin, KL

07/10/2020 1 Comment

A new hidden bar have surfaced up in KL. With your least expected area as The Curiousity Iron River 好奇鐵河 is operating at Chan Sow Lin, KL. Indeed a hidden gem for the area. If you are a person who loves to be in a second-hand kind of furniture shop, run-down ambience as I called it a rustic heritage building, then this place is a place that you would want to be.

We came here because of Petai Pizza and little did we discover further its a hidden bar. This place has great classic furniture pieces is also because the owner operates a second hand antique furniture shop.

Discovering this place would be a pain in the ass as waze will bring you to a location here you cant park your car. Best is to park your car at Jalan Satu and walk in this bright one-way street alley.

Looking at some blog posting, they have definitely light up the whole place to a new level. More vibrant and captivating. A neon blue sign board and a deck up Avatar kind lighting garden.

This is one of my favourite walkway. I felt that would be a nice instagramable spot.

little did we know that it is actually a nice bar place. We were here quite early, as bout 7.30pm for dinner. Love the ambience of this place as it is like a modern touch up of a Chinese 60’s herbs medicine shop.

We sat in this little room that is filled with unique furniture pieces.

Since we are here, trying out one of my favourite Negroni Cocktail @ RM 33. For this, I think it is more on the sweeter side. Not really my kind of taste or compare to the usuals that I usually have.

Smoked Duck Spaghetti – a better dish for the night compared to the rest.

Sarawak Laksa

Petai Pizza is indeed done nicely and the taste of petai is a bit prominent. Just that the dough need some improvement.

Nothing to shout out for the mushroom truffle pizza.

Roast Pork

Burnt cheese cake

I would suggest to come here for drinks and enjoy the ambiance.

Indeed a perfect place to hang out as after 9pm, the disco ball is turn on. Totally switched the ambience. They also turn on classic Shangainese songs and also the 60’s and 70’s English songs. Indeed perfect music to be in. Do not mind to come back for round of gathering with friends here.

As they are a newly operated bar, food-wise they still have room for improvement. they need time to adjust and will go back again.

*NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, love the ambiance !!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
The Curiousity Iron River 好奇鐵河
138, Jalan Sungai Besi,
Chan Sow Lin,
57100 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours:
Mon: 5pm – 11pm
Tues – Sun: 10am – 11pm

Tel: 012-638 6660

FB: www.facebook.com/thecuriousityironriver/

In Ampang/Cheras By Taufulou 2 Mins Read

NanYang Cafe @ EkoCheras Mall, KL

05/10/2020 1 Comment

While waiting for next appointment and not sure where to go, he randomly try out Nanyang Cafe in Eko Cheras Mall. While I was writing this, only know that they are actually quite famous among this neighbourhood for a Hong Kong Cafe in KL after Kim Garry.

Simple modern interior that reflects much more on the Hong Kong Cha Chan Teng.

What attracted me to try this outlet is because of their Hong Kong Polo Bun that make fresh in the kitchen, that looks pretty decent.

Menu is quite direct with noodles, cheese rice, toast where it should be. Pork Burger with their french style bun.

I must say that their drinks are very impressive. All their drink series are very solid or strong in taste. Those with weaker heart might not stand their Coffee. Smooth and strong in taste.

I tried 3:

Hong Kong Coffee
Hong Kong Milk Tea
HOng Kong Yin Yeong

I personally like their coffee if were for breakfast. then their milk tea taste better too.

wan tan noodle is alright. Noodle is springy and the wanton sui know is pretty decent in size. A prawn sui know.

This is the main star that caught me into the outlet. Hong Kong Polo Bao with New Zealand Butter @ RM 4.80. It is not too bad for a bun. Fresh soft bun, flaky crusty top and with a slice of butter and a glass of coffee its a great combination.

I do not mind to come here for Yum cha session just for polo bun and their drinks.

Location:
Nanyang Cafe (南洋冰室)
M-S03A & 03B, 2nd Floor,
Eko Cheras Mall No.693, Batu,
5, Jln Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: 10am – 10pm

Tel: 03-2771 9895

In China Cuisine By Taufulou 2 Mins Read

Shu Xiang Lou @ The Linc, KL

28/09/2020 3 Comments

Came across this brand since last year and went to give it a try for this 蜀香楼成都火锅 Shu Xiang Lou at The Linc, KL. A hotpot person that have been exploring China Sichuan hotpot and I find this place is more for entry-level diners.

Menu is quite direct.

The ambiance of this outlet is pretty spot on, by transporting you back to the ancient China dynasty.

at the condiments counter, there is a chart that shows you how to mix on their special sauce.

Tried their Mala and Pork bone soup. Both are on average. The beginner spiciness is really for those who are not into Sichuan style hotpot. Not too spicy yet numb also.

As it was after Christmas party last year and most of us are hangover and we did not try much. only came by to have something soupy and wanted to try the taste one of a Sichuan Hotpot in KL.

The usual ingredients that we order.

End of the day, I still think Xiao Long Kan still pretty good as they have improved over the months and another shop in Kuchai.

If you are not so hardcore like me, you guys can give it a try. Pricing average per head is about RM 40 – RM 80 (depending what you order)

*NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 6/10, okok la !!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
蜀香楼成都火锅
Taman U Thant,
55000 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: 11am – 12am

Tel: 03-2181 2997

In Featured By Taufulou 2 Mins Read

Pizzeria Dihyang @ Jalan Yap Ah Shak, KL

11/09/2020 1 Comment

While heading to Tapestry for coffee, then at the turning of the corner saw this new shop Pizzeria Dihyang at Jalan Yap Ah Shak, KL seems to be pretty good. Decided to try them out.

While walking in without any expectation in this slightly luxury interior for a pizza place. While walking in, you are greeting by the friendly manager and I observe there are 4 working floor staff. Immedinately knows that this place won’t be cheap.

Only then now I found out as I write this post, as they are grounded authentically in Naples’ art of pizzaiuolo in sourthern Italy. I believe is a place run by a couple who is the owner as the maker of the pizza, helm at the pizza making station.

Chosen this place also because of its pizza pit that I am suspecting using wood fire, which I am correct.

Of course a pizza dining experience in this ambience must pair with wine or beer. They do have Italian beer series Menabrea Italia.

Each pizza is handcrafted by the chef himself which does not come in a proper round mould, that defines as art upon serving.

A pizza that I ordered and could not recap back the name. As they are using bar code scanning digital menu. The Pizza I ordered is about RM 85- RM 90 if I remember correctly.

It is a thin dough pizza. Soft, not the usual crips you enjoy. Ingredient used is alright.

Summary its more like a Fine dine pizza place for me. Maybe worth to give it a shot once? As on that day of my dining, there are a lot of ex-pats in there.

It is not bad, just that the price to pay for a pizza is slightly above my budget.

*Non-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 6/10, love it!!!~not bad, pricing is on the expensive side-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Pizzeria Dihyang
14G, Jalan Yap Ah Shak,
Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday : 6pm – 11pm

Tel: 010-211 1398

Non-Halal

Authentic Thai Street Food at Baan Korat Thai Restaurant @ Klang

Auntie Sim Kitchen @ Uptown Damansara

ahhh, highlight of the night is this : Dry-fried Yee Mee with Freshwater Prawns

The Curiousity Iron River @ Chan Sow Lin, KL

NanYang Cafe @ EkoCheras Mall, KL

Shu Xiang Lou @ The Linc, KL

Pizzeria Dihyang @ Jalan Yap Ah Shak, KL

Omega Pork Noodle @ Kota Damansara

Hidden Bar – The First Chapter Speakeasy @ TTDI

Tang Jia Roast @ Kepong

Feeling Plus Cafe @ Damansara

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Hidden Bar – The First Chapter Speakeasy @ TTDI

Tang Jia Roast @ Kepong

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