On the Raya eve where most people were heading back to their respective hometown, I was still stucked in the the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Wondering what to have for dinner, I ended up in one of my sister's friend's makan-makan shop. Back then, it was still a stall where it parked all the tables and chairs along the shoplots' corridor. People would make their way over to eat the well-known STEAMED FISH HEAD and BAK KUT TEH. Upon arriving the place once again, I am impressed that they have rented or may be bought a shoplot to host their guests with the same delicacies.
As usual, parking spaces were limited and we ended up securing a place near a TNB building with the KEEP OUT sign. Though it was not a proper parking area, I believed Malaysian would not mind to do that for the sake of food:-) We reached our designated shop around 7.30pm and we are relatively lucky to get a space. If you do come a bit later, may be you could make a few turns to look for "Dead Chicken" to catch. Ha ha..my meaning of "Dead Chicken" aka Sei Kai is where you could take over parking space of those who were leaving the area. Anyway, I am giving a 3/5 for parking spaces here..at least i got a place..so PASSED!
Upon reaching the shop's main entrance, I could see there were still ample of tables to fill in. Everything seems to be newly bought and so far cleanliness was well-kept. Though the shop was equipped with many fans and lighting, I still saw people enjoying the feel of sitting outside of the shop. Guess human beings just could not get rid of their own habit easily. Just for your information, the kitchen was surprisingly outside of the shop and dishes were prepared similiar to old times. Once we have sat down, an average looking man came over and asked for our order immediately. We were recommended with a few dishes and finally we made up our mind to pick the followings :
1. Chicken Cooked in Wine
2. Porkless Bak Kut Teh (only mushroom. tauhu and vegetables)
3. Steamed Fish Head with Mashed Ginger ( MOST RECOMMENDED)
4. Fried Vegetables (Just to make the table look greener)
5. Oil Fried Ghost ( for the BKT)
There were 5 of us and we ordered 4 dishes. These were really too little compared to other places we went to. We used to eat as much as we wanted, hahaha...but for me, I am complacent when I am full. Anyway, I am giving a 2.5/5 for choices..still PASSED! Basically, choices' score is given based on selections that would make you feel like ordering. Some might have lots of variety but nothing much to select..that is failure!
While waiting for the arrival of the dishes, people were flowing in one by one. Youngsters, family and working adults were among the people patronising this shop. Guess what, there were almost 5-6 foreign workers in this shop helping by serving and cleaning up. They looked competence and very efficience too. Besides that, even the Lou Pan Leong was helpful enough to serve the customers too. Eventhough the business has been running for so long and quite well-known to some frequent visitors, the services were well-kept and workers were still modest when it came to meeting each customer's needs. Hence, I am giving 4/5 for services. Good job and keep it up.
Finally, our dishes were served in just 20 minutes of waiting. All came together and we could not stop from filling up our stomachs. Though I have not been here for some times, the dishes still met my expectation of quality food. Without thinking much, we placed another order of Bak Kut Teh...this time with the pork. The fish head was as nice as before, even my aunt who does not like fish ..found that it was an excellent dish. The fish was freshed. No fishy taste thanks to the mashed ginger. The Steam Chicken in Wine was another classically Chinese dish. The 'kip' tasted soft and tender with some Hua Tiew's smell. As for Bak Kut Teh, still comparable with the Klang minues the herb taste. I still preferred this version because the Klang's BKT were much more herb taste. Not forgetting too, having some great vegetables to accompany the other dishes would make a good companion. Just to ensure you never get constipation. Food quality : 4/5 ... taihen Oishi desu ne!
After all the munching and tasting, we came to an end with all empty dishes. The best thing was nothing was wasted. We, Chinese, wasted too much food for ordering too much. I was glad that this meal was completed without over-eating. The bill came and one of us settled it. All these dishes only cost us RM92 for 5 dishes + chinese tea + rice. I could say this was really affordable for family who preferred a day out of great meal in Kuala Lumpur! Affordability score would be 4/5.
Before I forget, there is this dish called Sang Kuat Pot. Heard it requires pre-order. I have not tried it yet. Would be doing so some time in future. Hope you are aware too.
Some of you might be wondering why am I talking about food. Frankly speaking, I love to eat and try new food..furthermore, I just ain't growing bigger:-p. Being able to eat is a blessing, you do not need to too much to be satisfied. My satisfaction with food is simple....affordable, taste good and of course make my tummy full NOT over-FULL. In the coming series, I will be sharing with my fellow readers on good and bad foods in town. Hope it could be additional choices for you people when deciding where an what to eat.
Here are what you are waiting for...check it out :
Fatty Bak Kut Teh & Fish Head
A-5, Batu 4 1/2
Jalan Klang Lama
58000 Kuala Lumpur
012-3660035 (Fei Lo)
*if you coming from KL you need turn back through Jalan Kuchai Lama.
*Sorry no photos available. Check it our yourself
#kip (Dutch) = chicken
#oishi (Japanese) = delicious
#Oil Fried Ghost (Cantonese) = Yau Ja Kuai
