Best Chilli Crab – Fatty Crab Restaurant (PJ)

Yum, yum, yum!

Will you look at that? Just right in the heart of Klang Valley, you can get one of the best chilli crab in town. This dish is not just about the crab, but the sauce! The sweet spicy sauce is match make in heaven with the tender crab meat.

When you think the sauce can’t get any better, dip the toast bread into the sauce!

They also have other delicious offerings in their menu including fried rice and fried chicken.

 

Location: 2, Jalan SS 24/13, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya

Opening Hours:: Tuesday – Sunday: 5pm – 11pm

Sri Ganapathi Mess (PJ) – 2nd Best Banana Leaf Rice

Tucked away in PJ Oldtown without a storefront sign, is a quaint place to have authentic banana leaf rice. Banana leaf is one of the many Malaysians favourite out there and we are always on the lookout for a good place.

It may be a bit tricky to find this place, but just look out for the storefront below and the location can be easily on Waze. It is located right opposite SK Petaling Jaya.

Once you enter the place, you will notice this place makes you feel like home and if you are the lucky ones dining in one of their smaller rooms with one table inside only, it feels like you have the whole place to you and your party.

Your basic banana leaf rice – white rice with gravy and three types of vegetables.

Come up with a group of friends and you will be able to try the variety of side dishes they offer, such as

Deep fried fish with crisp skin.

Fried chicken. Crunchy skin and tender meat, what not to love?

Deep fried squids. Looks thin but it’s a good pairing with rice together with the onions.

Mutton Varuval. This dish is highly raved about and definitely worth a try!

One thing we missed while we were there was the lamb. It’s only available on weekends, so plan your trip there wisely 😉

 

Location: 47, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: 03-7782 0863

Operation hours: 11am – 4pm daily

 

Best US Striploin Beef Noodles – Yung Kee (KL)

Their new location now sits along the same road but in a much more comfortable shop, and even upgraded to having 2 storeys – being able to house more patrons now. But the quality of the food is still the same amazing taste.

If you peek into their kitchen, you will notice the big pot which is used for them to cook the soup. The soup is made with many hours of effort and loaded with lots of beef. Once you taste it, you will notice the herb taste and its strong & delicious beef flavour.

They serve HK style beef noodles and one of its star items is the US Striploin beef. The beef is tender, flavourful and it literally melts in your mouth!  A definite must try.

They also have other beef items like beef balls, beef brisket, tripe and tendon.

If you are in Pudu area, don’t forget to check out this place to satisfy your beef noodle cravings.

Location: No 9, Jalan Kancil, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 8.30am-3pm

Village Park Nasi Lemak (PJ)

Village Park is a familiar place for people in Klang Valley to get their nasi lemak craving satisfied. Almost always full, this joint serves up a really good plate of nasi lemak.

Fragrant rice and has all the basic needs of a good nasi lemak with its hot sambal. One of the star item here though is its fried chicken. Deep fried to perfection, its crispy bits are one of the yummiest parts. The meat itself is done really nicely, well marinated, tender and juicy.

Of course, besides nasi lemak, they serve other food items on their menu as well. If you try them, share with us what you thought of the other items!

Location: No 5, Jalan SS21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya

Operation Hours: Mon – Sat: 7am – 8pm, Sun & PH: 7am – 6pm

Gerai Makanan Sai Kee (KL)

Located in the alleys at Petaling St, be here early or expect a long wait for your food. Alternatively, you could also call in to make your bookings in advance first.

Even at 5+ pm, the crowds are filling up this stall and the chef is already busy.

We started off with a lovely soup made from vege leafs and handmade fish paste.

Looks simple and homecooked, they serve one of the best steamed egg with minced meat.  It has a fantastic texture being smooth with the meat giving it extra texture . Tastes just like homecooked and reminds me so much of my childhood days.

Fish & Tofu with really yummy sauce.

Shrimp with brinjal. The brinjals were cooked really well and complements well with the shrimp.

Black bean fish – also another highly recommended dish! The sauce, the meat; everything is just too good.

Their contact if you need it! Highly recommend you to ring them up before you go over or else, please don’t be surprised if you only get to eat an hour late.

Location : 72, Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours  : Sat – Wed (Closed on Thurs & Fri)

Best Crab Porridge – Song River Cafe (Penang)

A popular restaurant located in Gurney, this shop has many things to offer.

Steamed fish bee hoon is one of its famous dish here. It is a favourite of many people – both locals and tourist alike. The texture of the fish is smooth and its flesh is sweet. Although most people would order this, I would highly recommend two other dishes – crab porridge soup and the bittergourd with fried egg

The egg looks runny but this is the fried egg with bittergourd. Flavoured with soy sauce, this simple homely dish is really good.

Crab porridge soup where the broth taste sweet thanks to the crab flesh. Underrated dish which not many mentions.

Fish soon hock served in claypot style.

Location: 65, Persiaran Gurney, Georgetown, 10250 Penang

Operation Hours: Mon-Sun : 7.30am-3pm & 6pm-10pm

 

 

Farni’s Nasi Kukus (KL)

Expect a queue, especially on Friday afternoons – you will find the aroma of the fried chicken here very tantalizing. Try to be there early as the fried chicken can run out! If in doubt, you can call them first.

 The fried chicken is really good with yummy crunchy skin and juicy moist flesh.  One pack is served with fried chicken, rice, ladies finger and cucumbers. Ask for more curry if you want!

And don’t be surprise when you find a hidden gem – a piece of beef hiding in your rice.

Location: Jalan Setia Murni, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Operation Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm

Best Char Kuey Teow – Ah Leng Char Kuey Teow (Penang)

Penang is undoubtedly the land of food.

One of many tourists and locals’ must have in Penang is definitely the infamous Char Kuey Teow, but where to find the best one?

I’d recommend you to try this Famous Ah Leng Char Koay Teow @ Restoran Tong Hooi.

Few of the main ingredients in a plate of char koay teow are the flat noodles, cockles, bean sprouts (tauge) and prawns. The prawns in this char koay teow are really fresh, and the wok hei is definitely up to standards.

Most other states will serve Char Kuey Teow with chicken egg. Duck egg char kuey teow is a Penang specialty and here at Ah Leng, you can have it with duck egg too! You can also order this with mantis prawn, if you feel up for it.

My recommendation would be to go for the special char kuey teow which includes duck egg and big prawns – with this, it’ll make your char kuey teow superb!

Location: Tong Hooi Coffeeshop, Jalan Dato Keramat, Georgetown, Penang.

Opening Hours: 9.30am – 3.30pm, Closed on Wednesdays

Best Wantan Mee @ Chulia Street (Penang)

Operating for over 40 years, this is one of the best stalls to have wantan mee. Best in Penang, and definitely one of the best in Malaysia

The whole plate is just too good – the noodles, char siew and the wantan. Deliciousness on a plate.

Location: Along Lebuh Chulia (Night hawker street), 10200 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang.

Operation hours: Night time

Best Prawn Mee – Bobo, Lip Sin (Penang)

One of the best prawn mee in Penang can be found in this local kopitiam called Bobo.This is one of those bowl of comfort food which I can keep going back and back again to eat the same thing.

There are so many ways you can have this noodle with the variety of ingredients they offer. Go for the special extra ingredients like pork ribs, pork intestine, extra prawn or extra egg. You can add as you wish.

My recommendation would be extra pork ribs, prawn and egg. Goes really well with the paste, egg and prawn. You can also mix it up and order it with the “Lou” sauce/soup. For me, the original soup is good enough.

 

   

Location: Kedai Kopi BoBo, 2-G-22, Lengkok Nipah (Taman Lip Sin), 11900 Bayan Lepas

Operation hours: 8am till finish (Alternate Friday closed)