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Men Lok Seafood @ Hutan Melintang, Perak

September 2, 2009 | 1,112 views | 33 Comments »

Hutan Melintang in Perak remains as a mystery to most. Not exactly a forest, although not without its fair share of palm oil plantations lining the trunk roads leading to Sabak Bernam and Bagan Datoh. A small town in the Hilir Perak district in southern Perak, this town had us keeping our fingers crossed, all the while scratching our heads and wondering; “How did Hutan Melintang got its name?!”

Men Lok Seafood Restaurant – A small gem amidst the quaint fishermen’s village

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Categories: Hutan Melintang Food
Tags: Chinese, Chinese Food, Hutan Melintang, Hutan Melintang Food, Perak, Seafood
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Kok Beng Chicken Rice @ Taiping, Perak

August 29, 2009 | 1,607 views | 14 Comments »

Purpotedly one of the Top 10 BEST Chicken Rice in Malaysia (featured exclusively on a ntv7 and Guang Ming Daily’s joint hunt for the best in Malaysia, back in 2007), Kok Beng Chicken Rice has been gracing the grounds and gourmet scene in Taiping for a good 16 years.

Sinful, caramelized goodness on the hangers

Previously operating from another lot, Kok Beng has since relocated to this new outlet on Jalan Kota in Taiping in 2000, and has been doing rather brisk business on a daily basis.

Ong Kok Beng is the proprietor of the chicken rice, a friendly chap probably in his late 30′s, or 40′s. An estimation of course, but given his cheerful demeanour and approachable aura, he could well be in his 50′s without people realising it.

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Categories: Taiping Food
Tags: Char Siew, Chinese, Chinese Food, Hainan Chicken Rice, Perak, Taiping
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Hoi Seng Restaurant @ Ipoh Garden

August 26, 2009 | 759 views | 37 Comments »

A new Chinese diner opened its door to business recently (15/8/09) at a most strategic spot in Ipoh Garden, directly facing the roundabout nearest to the post office. Not exactly ‘new’ per se, given the fact that Hoi Seng seemingly originates from another Hoy Seng (notice the difference in spelling?) in Batu Gajah Perdana, near to Pusing in Perak.

Seemingly because I did not manage to confirm the rumour, as the whole place was buzzing with activities, almost catering to a full-house crowd on the evening we had our dinner there. An impressive feat, as the restaurant can seat up to a grand capacity of 50 tables of guests, if there’s any function or occasion being celebrated at the premise.

Spacious, grand and bright decor – A perfect setup for a wedding dinner

Jusco Kinta City is still suffering from the spreading-like-wildfire rumours (or truth, I can’t determine for sure) about the devastating pandemic hitting the departmental store since weeks ago. People are being wary, thus staying away from enclosed public places such as shopping complexes, schools, gatherings, and even offices.

But much to my chagrin, restaurants, eateries, kopitiams etc are still patronized by the masses, as if everyone’s brandishing the devil may care attitude. How cool. It was drizzling that weekday evening, but Hoi Seng was doing such brisk business, one may be forgiven for thinking that this restaurant has its own loyal following for some time now.

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Categories: Ipoh Food
Tags: Chinese, Chinese Food, Ipoh, Ipoh Food, Ipoh Garden, Seafood
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Kam Hor – Ipoh’s Nga Choy Kai/Ayam Tauge

August 16, 2009 | 1,243 views | 29 Comments »

Since the previous post was on Nga Choy Kai/Ayam Tauge/Chicken Bean Sprouts (click HERE for some Buntong Cheap Eats), might as well dig deeper into the backlogs, and allow yours truly to write on another similar Ipoh’s specialty …..

This shop has TWO entrances on both ends; The front and back portion of the shop can seat the customers. Loads of them during dinner hours. Be prepared for the wait.

The patient, gentle and careful uncle. Just don’t expect your food to be served in a blink of an eye! And the smooth, incomparable Hor Fun. CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Categories: Ipoh Food
Tags: Chinese, Chinese Food, Ipoh, Ipoh Food, Ipoh Garden, Tauge Ayam
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Sun Marpoh Restaurant in Ipoh – Lingering Memories from My Childhood

August 11, 2009 | 703 views | 30 Comments »

I was practically trained to recognize my foods, & developing my raw, untrained tastebuds since early childhood days. I lived in Pasir Puteh in Ipoh since I was born, then subsequently moving to my current home (cannot disclose location … scared got stalkers! LOL.) for about 15 years now.

Yup, I’m an ancient brontosaurus from the Jurassic era. So what? I can still chew on the fats, and bite on the bones. HA!!

Gigantic, crispy & tempting deep-fried pork hand (zhu sau) served with the thick, gooey sauce

Back then, I was already munching on sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, sambal petai and whatever else that was considered ‘hot’ back then. Of course, no salted egg chicken/prawns/squids/crabs, nor ‘Yin Yang kailan’, or ‘Nai Yau’ (Butter Cream Sauce) this & that. CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Categories: Ipoh Food
Tags: Chinese, Chinese Food, Ipoh, Ipoh Food, Ipoh Garden, Pork Trotter, Sun Marpoh
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Good Taste Chef – Klang’s Bak Kut Teh in Ipoh?!

August 8, 2009 | 649 views | 25 Comments »

Normally associating good Bak Kut Teh with Klang, or Subang Jaya, or even Kepong, (OK, don’t throw tantrum yet if your favourite BKT is not mentioned. Where else?) one wouldn’t even think of savouring hearty Bak Kut Teh in good old Ipoh.

But things started to pick up recently. Remnants of shattered BKT fairytale seems a little distant now (you should hear, or rather, read some of my previous mishaps, in some of Ipoh’s BEST BKT …. but more on those in later posts. Or in the next life. Hah!).

Believe it … or not. Though I’m lapping up the story with a pinch of salt myself.

Anyway, on June 20th (if I’m not mistaken … very hard to memorize conversations nowadays. grey matter seeping out like no tomorrow), Good Taste Chef Restaurant opened its doors to the fidgety/choosy community of foodies in Ipoh. CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »