Klang Food Centre – How ’bout Pau for breakfast instead?
February 28, 2010 | 20,209 viewsConstantly bewildered by the repetitive visits to Bah Kut Teh (BKT) restaurants in Klang, when it comes to breakfast in town? Yeah, so Klang’s THE place for possibly the most porky-licious breakfast one could ever have (step aside bacons and sausages!), but then again, how can one stomach the barrage of BKT indulgences morning after mornings, and sometimes even for lunch/dinner?!!!
Unpretentious, no fancy serving platters, nor funky/whimsical decor – Klang Food Centre serves possibly the most authentic and true-blue version of Hainanese pau in Klang
And then this unassuming, almost overshadowed by the countless BKT restaurants in its vicinity (Taman Intan of Klang, THE definite area for BKT hunt if you’re not fond of reaching the traffic-madness of Klang town) comes along, nestled in the middle of a row of shophouses, which of course …. also houses a few famous BKT outlets itself. Remember the famous Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh, when we saw Klang-ites and BKT-aficionados alike getting into squabbles over the BEST BKT Klang has to offer …..
Stepping inside this kopitiam (resembles a classic coffee shop more than a restaurant, that’s for sure, albeit the Restoran Klang Food Centre on the signboard), one can’t help but smile at the vaguest memory of those days of yore, from the painstakingly ‘crafted’ creases on the ‘pau’, to the intense concentration the workers were putting into the pau production on the spot, in clear view of the customers. Goes to show that they do take great pride in their signature creations such as Curry Chicken Pau, the made to be shared “BIG” Pau, and other pau with savoury or sweet fillings.
But of course, Klang Food Centre is not just another run of the mill type of Chinese coffee shop famous for their pau and some savoury snacks (such as Lor Mai Gai or Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chicken, Mushroom and Waxed Sausages), for they have been featured in various means of media publicity, from the Chinese dailies pasted on the tiled walls, to the proudly displayed badge from 8TV’s food show, Ho Chak.
The “pau” (by the way, in case you’re scratching your head wondering what in the blue hell is PAU?!!, they’re actually fluffy steamed Chinese buns, also known as ‘baos’ in other languages, with an assortment of fillings) at Klang Food Centre were mostly satisfactory, with their Curry Chicken Pau being the most sought-after item on the menu. Resembling Kampar’s famous Curry Chicken Bread in some ways, you actually can find an aluminium container containing curry chicken, encased within the dough, then baked together. And at an inflated size, the same as their equally famous “Tai Pau” (or BIG Pau, literally), the Curry Chicken Bun is definitely made for sharing as well.
The Lor Mai Gai was slightly disappointing though, tasting rather bland as far as I can remember. Note that this visit was made sometime a few months ago, hence the faint memory. But do try the purplish/orange-tinged varieties of pau, made from natural dyes of sweet potato’s extract. The homemade dough was evidently more interesting than the usual stick-to-your-teeth generic dough from other pau manufacturers/shops, and some other disappointingly over-rated commercialized creations.
Click on the picture for a larger view of the price list on the wall
Don’t walk past without a sneak peek at their almost machine-like pau production process going on … and of course, a cup of tea and a bite of their fluffy, satisfying pau can never go wrong to start your mornings!
Take note that currently I am blogging at a much slower pace, for some reasons. My apologies, and I promise the posts will pick up in days or weeks to come. Currently I’ll be clearing off the backlogs, concentrating on mostly food excursions in the Klang Valley back in 2009. Before memory fails me again ….. 🙂
Klang Food Centre
10, Jln Batai Laut 5,
Tmn Intan, Klang,
Selangor, Malaysia
Telephone : 603-3342 8122
Here’s a GOOGLE MAP to the place.
If you’re wondering why the name Taman Intan sounds familiar? That is because the famous Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh is also located in the area, as well as some other equally famous BKT restaurants.
And here’s some other reviews on the net : Foodpoi, Purple Diary, Twinklestar, and Strawberrygal.
wow, I would like to try all their pau lah!!! All also attract me !!
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Looks pretty normal to me. :p But must try first just can find out.
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hi J, what a coincidence, my post is also about dim sum near Bukit Kledang, have u tried that before? i cannot remember the name of the shop… see, i have lots more to learn as a food blogger.. 🙂
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Dim sum shop in Bkt Kledang? Hmm … is it Sun Kim Aik on Jalan Lahat?
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Ahh this shop… my mom bought the paus before. I thought it’s just normal but my mom like ’em. She buys in dozens. haha
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 am
Erm, not every single type is good. But I personally liked the purple-coloured ones. The chewy dough, and the not too sweet fillings.
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maine Reply:
March 19th, 2011 at 1:22 am
ya..i love it so much..that purple coloured pau is good healthy to us..that is potato in Japan
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wow… nice!!! i want lo mai gai!!! >< and yip zi mei dai pao =p
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Yip Zhi Mei? Hahaha … seriously, not as big lah. Compared to the bulkier ones elsewhere.
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You miss their curry chicken pau!
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I use 2 “da-pau” their curry chicken pao when i go 4 my early morning (sunday) bkt fix in Weng Heong bkt (nxt 2 teluk pulai). I never like teluk pulai bkt coz too “diluted,” while d latter’s broth is thick n more herbal intense serve in bowl which i alwiz insist. Hv u tried Weng heong bkt? Mo Sang Kor bkt fr Pandamaran also open a branch there(behind teluk pulai bkt), give a try n comment. 😛
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:14 am
I heard much about Weng Heong as well. Where they have seafood options, such as sea cucumber and such, right?
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i want the kaya pau! Imagining to bite the kaya pau then accompany it with my cup of coffee. Simply awesome!
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the curry chicken pao looks yummmm!!!!
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Klang???? so far away…. ><
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J2Kfm Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Further than your place, or mine? 🙂
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must go and try their curry pau.
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LOL i stay in Klang Valley but hardly go eat at Klang :p
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i love pao as breakfast 🙂
thanks for introducing yea… cos I have no idea about this place! ;P
must really make time to go Klang dy….
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Haha. Maybe we shud try “Weng Heong” the next time u’re dwn in Klang. I myself only tried once. Love the pau(s) though. Haha
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Hi all,
To further serve our customers better, we have expanded beyond the shop (Klang Food Centre) in Klang to set up Pao stalls in different locations. This is to ensure that everyone is able to taste freshly made baos other than factory ones. We named it ‘Klang Bao 1980’
We ensure you the paos at these stalls are freshly delivered daily from Klang Food Centre itself/
Please check us out on Facebook by searching for ‘Klang Bao 1980’ or you can get to it from Google.
Our locations are available under ‘Info’ tab of the FB. Do leave a comment on our FB page! Thanks a lot on your support, it’s important to us 🙂
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TCH Reply:
October 24th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Dear Klang Bao 1980,
Where can I find your steaming hot and fresh chicken curry pau in Subang Jaya?
Thank you
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the pau is different actually. the quality of the flour is chewy giving one a feeling of eating something substantial (not floury and light – which is quite common with other restaurants pau nowadays – no bite), when you get into the pau, the filling is quicy and the meat lean (unlike others which have more fatty bits than lean). so in terms of price, yes, i vote for this outlet’s pau.
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 8th, 2011 at 12:05 am
Yup. Just that I missed the curry chicken pau. Should be making my way there again, but then the many BKT options had me reeling.
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The bos is very bosy and thinks he is very good.He does not even answer watever questions u asked.IF u are the bos,Im sory to say tht u are a little retatrded. :p
At least get some manners
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they open at night?
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marriage in crisis don’t bury Your head in the sand
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