Motormouth From Ipoh – Asian Food & Travel Blog

Follow me on Instagram (@ipohmotormouth) for continuous updates
  • rss
  • Home
  • About
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Ipoh Food
  • Perak Food
  • KL/Selangor Food
  • Penang Food
  • Travelogue
  • Featured
  • Links
    • Malaysian Food Blogs
    • Inspirational Food Blogs
    • Random Blogs
  • Contact Me

It’s The East Coast Fever. Again.

December 9, 2011 | 6,132 views
Tweet

Food Bloggers @ Work

Kelantan Delights – Almost religiously, we stopped talking; stopped yapping about the previous meals each of us had, the new places in town, and the misfortune of dining in peculiar eateries sprouting up all over Klang Valley. The attention was shifted indefinitely; channeled towards the aesthetically-plated servings of Kelantanese/Malay delights.

Slightly more than two years ago, I left my tracks on Kelantan’s soils. It was more than a working trip. It was …. a holiday well-deserved. Yes, that terrifying thought of waking up every weekend in different states of Malaysia. But back then, nothing was overwhelming like it is now.

Every single opportunity to get out of the office was much appreciated. A battalion of us marching (or rather, driving) to the east coast for a good 4 days or so. The excursion took our breath away …. more so because of the hectic schedule and hours on the road, than the scenery that embraced the city child in us.

But, we were not complaining. On the contrary, I started missing Kota Bharu almost immediately after the trip. When things set in and there I was anticipating for the next runaway to the east coast for work, a course or joint activities with our counterparts over in the eastern states of peninsular Malaysia.

But my wish never materialized.

Kelantan Delights Decorations

It would be a sin to forgo the opportunity for a Kodak moment here; with interior designing worthy of an accolade and then some. This could be THE place to hold a function that calls for Halal cuisine.

Thus, I started craving for another bite of ‘akok‘, that famous Kelantanese dessert/snack that looked nothing like an elegant piece of a signature ‘kueh’. YET, the proof is in the pudding as they said. And this piece of wrinkled block of sweet delight made from an overdose of eggs captured my heart almost instantly. But …. aside from the ones I found at Pasar Siti Khadijah in Kelantan, where can I savour the same sensation here in the city?

Keropok Lekor, Bahulu Gula Nisseh, Teh Goyang

Clockwise from top left : Sirih Daun Kadok (a Thai-influenced Mieng Kam look-alike), Keropok Lekor (with a heavy dash of black pepper; specially made in Tumpat if I remember correctly), the sweetish ‘bahulu’ infused with gula nisseh (a type of palm sugar syrup) and the Teh Goyang (that’s not unlike Bentong’s Dancing Tea)

I saw Kelantan Delights back when they set up an elaborate al fresco dining tent to usher in the Raya celebration during the fasting month of Aug-Sept. Here I was wondering what’s the big fuss about this new restaurant specializing in cuisines from the East Coast; highly patronized by the breaking fast crowd in the evenings, and relatively vacant at other times.

Nasi Kerabu with Beef

Nasi Kerabu with Daging; a Kelantanese specialty with blue-tainted rice (colourant from natural flowers named ‘bunga telang’), half a salted egg, a spicy-sweetish coconut milk-based gravy resembling rendang, slices of lean beef grilled to a jerky-like texture, and the pile of raw vegetables.

Various Malay Dishes

Ikan Siakap cooked in a variety of ways; we sampled two varieties of them – with Serai (lemongrass) and with Kodok (betel leaves), the other savoury mains we sampled were the Belut (eel) stir-fried with dried chillies and the Puyoh (quail) fried with condiments of dried chillies and long beans.

Laksam

Laksam; steamed rice rolls in an extremely milky broth laden with coconut milk (Santan), and with a heavy, briny nuance from the fish used in the gravy. A little too cloying for me, but would do good if you’re eating this as it is without any sides.

Rice Dishes at Kelantan Delights

Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Dagang and Nasi Tumpang are but some of the more common ones; possibly found in other menus. But Nasi Budu on the other hand …. screamed for attention. Budu is essentially a sauce made from fermented anchovies (or sometimes other fish) mixed with a spicy chili paste (sambal) and a squeeze of lime. Usually eaten with ulam (raw vegetables) or with fried meats/seafood.

Sambal Belacan

And Malaysians being Malaysians, we all need our sambal sometimes. Or, at any one time.

Kelantan Delights may sound new to Subang Jaya.  But not to the Malay cuisine loving crowd. They have been around since the first outlet (or maybe, stall) opened in KLCC. Then a second one started in Sooka Sentral. The one in KLCC was closed, and instead the effort to introduce Kelantan cuisine in a proper dining environment was taken to a whole new level at Wisma Consplant in Subang Jaya; wedged between Empire  Shopping Gallery and Subang Parade.

Desserts @ Kelantan Delights

Kelantanese folks love their desserts. Or any savoury dishes with a touch of sweetness in them. Clockwise from top left : Ketupat Sotong (stuffed squid with glutinous rice in a sweet broth), Pulut Durian, Lopes and Lompat Tikam.

Famous Kelantanese Desserts

YES. And here’s a platter of everything; the REAL Kelantanese desserts. The palm-sized pieces of slightly burnt pancakes are named ‘akok‘, the yellow beads on the left are ‘bunga tanjong‘ while the fishnet-like strands are called ‘jala mas‘. The white-coloured ball at the bottom would be the brilliantly named … ‘tahi itek‘. Duck’s droppings. 🙂

Setting the Mood

Kelantan Delights

A comfortable setting for a family dinner, business meeting, banquet or function, etc. A plus point? The food’s HALAL and nothing’s too shabby either.

On the whole, the selection of food here borders on the authentic Kelantanese classics to typical Malay dishes. Execution was almost top notch with a kitchen helmed by able hands. (The Aman Rimba experience was a good example of deft, wondrous skills of a cook from Kelantan Delights ‘exported’ for good use).

There were minor slip-ups in several of the dishes; but generally noteworthy for the pleasant dining ambience, the strategic location in the heart of Subang Jaya easily accessible from the Federal Highway, and enclosed/segregated dining areas perfect for smaller crowd seeking for a private dining experience.

KELANTAN DELIGHTS (Halal)
Ground Floor East Wing
Wisma Consplant 1
No 2 Jalan SS16/4
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel : +603 5611 7845
Business hours : 11am – 11pm
Refer to the map from their official website HERE.

*We dined here as guests of Kelantan Delights. Thanks to Chris for extending the invitation.

Blog Widget by LinkWithin
Share
Categories
Kuala Lumpur/Selangor Food, Subang Food
Tags
Akok, Bunga Tanjung, Floggers Get-Together, Halal Food, Jala Mas, Kelantan Delights, Kelantanese Food, Keropok Lekor, Kuala Lumpur/Selangor Food, Laksam, Lompat Tikam, Malay Food, Nasi Budu, Nasi Dagang, Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Tumpang, Pulut Durian, Subang Jaya, Tahi Itik, Wisma Consplant
Comments rss
Comments rss
Trackback
Trackback

« Which Is The Pioneer Old Town Kopitiam? Sunday’s Best for Brunch – Ben’s General Food Store @ Publika »

5 Responses to “It’s The East Coast Fever. Again.”

  1. Nikel says:
    December 10, 2011 at 12:15 am

    Just LIKED!

    [Reply]

  2. Su Sian says:
    December 13, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Reckon you may enjoy Anis Putri in Pantai Dalam which does a big serve-yourself lunch with a Kelantanese accent. Special mention to the duck gulai, the gulai kawah, the coriander-heavy beef broth, fried chicken (usually 3 varieties – dara, kampung and biasa), huge variety of ulam and sambal. There’s also nasi dagang at breakfast but no dinner, closed on Friday and a diminished spread on weekends. Excellent prices as well – quite hard to crack RM 7 – 8 ringgit a head.

    I’ve had to think long and hard before posting this – Anis Putri already does a roaring business and doesn’t really need to get any busier. Not sure about the address but Pantai Dalam has just 1 main road and the restaurant is on it, kind of diagonally opposite the KTM Kommuter station.

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    December 13th, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Great. Haha ….. I can always go and NOT write about it.
    But highly doubtful if the food’s worth sharing. Thanks Su Sian.

    [Reply]

  3. Kelantan Delights, Wisma Consplant, Subang Jaya « Ipoh Mali Talak Sombong! says:
    December 20, 2011 at 12:09 am

    […] the east coast of the Peninsular of Malaysia but I heard a lot of good things about their food from J2kfm and WMW. My chance to try out some Kelantanese-Malay cuisine was knocking at my door when […]

  4. Bangkok Street Food - A Gastronomic Run Through The Alleys of Bangkok | Motormouth From Ipoh - Malaysian Food & Travel Blog says:
    March 12, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    […] these reminded me of Kelantan’s famous ‘bunga tanjong’ desserts (Read my posts on Kelantan Delights and Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah for a more thorough explanation on what these golden morsels […]

Leave a Reply

Click here to cancel reply.

Click to cancel reply
Load More...
Follow me on Instagram

Why not start from here?

Motormouth's Ultimate List of Ipoh Food Motormouth EATS in the Klang Valley!!! Travel Stories from All Over the World Motormouth's eating up Perak!

Recent Stories

  • Hungry? Head your way to Merindy Restaurant in Kampung Simee
  • Not a Houdini’s Act, but almost … in this blanket of haze
  • Keep calm and take a break: Three cafes to do just that in Ipoh
  • Guangdong cuisine at its best from this unassuming Hong Kong eatery
  • Have An “Oddies” Saturday!
  • The Coffee Academics @ Wan Chai, Hong Kong
  • Grab a quiet breakfast of curry mee and yong tau foo at Foo Kwai, Bercham
  • Motormouth’s Life in Hong Kong
  • Heart still beating, but the energy fizzled out …
  • Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice – More than a Mess

Archives

Discover All About Ipoh on Facebook

All About Ipoh on Facebook

Most Viewed Posts

  • Ultimate Ipoh Food List by J2Kfm - 1,462,358 views
  • KL/Selangor Food - 240,315 views
  • Best of 2012 – Motormouth’s Top 12 Ipoh Food Finds - 166,975 views
  • Perak Food - 112,397 views
  • Penang Food - 105,416 views
  • Ipoh Famous Yong Tau Foo @ Pasir Pinji Big Tree Foot (Dai Shu Geok) - 105,134 views
  • A Closing Chapter in Life @ Felda Residence Hot Springs, Sungai Klah - 104,226 views
  • Bentong @ Pahang – Small Town, Big Heart, Even Bigger Appetite! - 103,925 views
  • Medan Muara Ikan Bakar @ Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang - 77,436 views
  • Teluk Intan in A Whirlwind – Of Street Food, Leaning Tower & BIG Cinemas - 77,300 views
  • Motormouth’s Travel Ideas – Eating Up Sitiawan! - 75,551 views
  • Ready for A Culinary Safari in Taiping? - 75,124 views
  • Sitiawan Food For Dummies – Half A Day’s Worth of Food Hunt - 73,608 views
  • It’s Perfectly Alright for Girls to “Burp” & Guys to “Giggle” … - 70,874 views
  • Village Park @ Damansara Uptown – Is This The BEST Nasi Lemak in Klang Valley? - 69,303 views
  • All About Ipoh’s Dim Sum Restaurants – 10 of the Best - 62,496 views
  • Bukit Tinggi – Eat. Shoot. Breathe. Bliss. - 62,468 views
  • Perak Food Guide by J2Kfm - 62,205 views
  • All About Ipoh’s Curry Noodles – 15 of the Best - 60,043 views
  • Secret Garden @ Ipoh – A Respite for the Jaded Soul - 59,749 views

Categories

Stats

Admin

  • Log in
  • Entries RSS
  • Comments RSS
  • WordPress.org
rss Comments rss