Crispy popiah @ Restaurant Four Eight

I came across Restaurant Four Eight in Damansara Perdana when my mom decided to bring me there for breakfast. She recommend that I try the crispy popiah. Remember the crispy popiah started by Sister Crispy Popiah in Mid Valley? Yup, this is the same type which consist of crispy cubes. The fusion style of popiah.

I ordered 3 types of popiah with the price range of RM 2.00- RM 2.50. I ordered the Crispy popiah, the popiah with seaweed and chicken floss, and the popiah with seaweed and wasabi marinated chicken floss.

Above: The popiah with seaweed and chicken floss.

The seaweed is crispy and it felt like eating a popiah sushi. Fusion indeed. The chicken floss gave the whole popiah a different taste, with the slightly salty taste to it. Indeed special.

Above: Crispy popiah and seaweed popiah with marinated chicken floss

The crispy popiah has some crispy cubes inside and uses the popiah wrapping on the outside. It is ok, but not as good as Sisters crispy popiah in Mid Valley.

The most special popiah would have to be the Seaweed popiah with marinated chicken floss. It tasted similar to the seaweed popiah with chicken floss. Only difference is the chicken floss in this popiah is marinated and mix with wasabi. This adds a nice tingling and slightly spicy taste to the popiah.

I am not a huge fan of popiah, but for something different and fusion, this has got to be it. Healthy and tasty.

Address:

Perpendicular to Jalan PJU 8/5G

SS2 Goreng Pisang

This has been my favourite goreng pisang stall since young. The stall has been running for almost 30 years. They are famous for their goreng pisang and other fritter snacks. Recently, I noticed they even have a website where you can place an order, call to order and hook up with them on Facebook! This stall deserves an A+ for trying to keep connected to their loyal customer base by social media. They even posted on their website about all the different fritter snacks that are available in their stall and are open for catering service as well!

Their specialties are:

1) Pisang goreng (banana fritters)

2) Kuih kodok (mashed banana balls)

3) Kuih bakul lipis with keledek & keladi (Sweet glutinous rice cake layer with sweet potato & yam) or 'lin koh.'

My personal favourites will be in order: 1-3-2.

The other fritters that are available in the stall includes kerepok ikan (in a packet), keledek keping (sweet potato), keladi keping (yam), popiah (spring roll), cucur udang (prawn fritters), kuih kasturi (green bean pancake with coconut), bebola ikan (fish ball) and many more.  

There is usually a long queue in the afternoon and during lunch time. I like to frequent this place at about 4.40pm and buy home the fritters as my tea time snack. It is also less pack during this hour.  

The store is manned by two elderly women of the Wong family. One will be frying the fritters, the other will be attending to customer orders and pack the fritters.

The huge selection of fried fritters

The goreng pisang are of good quality and taste very sweet. Their goreng pisang and 'lin koh' are fried to golden brown and are so crunchy you could hear it in your mouth! The fritters remained crunchy even till I got home. But of course, I live like a 5 minutes drive away from the stall. Hehe.

The 'lin koh' which is a hot favourite it finish fast!

I remember coming by their stall since young and my mom loves to buy the goreng pisang and 'lin koh.' Heck, the stall is almost as old as me! Or as young as me...hehe.

This is the stall which will make me come back again and again for more. If it's around for another 10 years, would buy some for my kids to savour.

Such a legacy!

Location: SS2/64  (opposite SS2 Alliance Bank or opposite SS2 Pelita restaurant. The white color van is hard to miss!



Uncle Seng Fresh Own Made Noodles

There have been a lot of buzz about this wan tan mee place in SS15, Subang. It is called Uncle Seng Fresh Own Made Noodles. While many have good feedback on this place, there are mixed opinions about it. Well, everyone is entitled to their own taste bud. I went here around 11 am on a weekday and found that there are several tables occupied. It is located nearby the Taylor's Business School in SS15, and few door away the famous pork noodles of Subang.

Once I sat down, I was presented with a order list for me to write down my orders. Funny thing is that there are at least 3 to 4 workers there but all they do is get you to fill in your orders yourself with a half sincere face while the boss just happily sat behind the counter waiting to collect payments. I would prefer the boss to come around to recommend the signature dishes in his restaurant or at least present me with a proper menu.

Anyhow, it seems obvious that the signature dish here is 'Own made wan tan mee.' So that was exactly what I ordered.

                                            The array of sauces to go with the wan tan mee.

The dish took quiet long to serve. 20 minutes. I would expect speedier service as those wan tan mee stalls usually able to serve one plate of wan tan mee in less than 15 minutes.

                                     My cuppa nescafe. My morning wake up call (RM 1.80)

Finally, the main attraction arrived. The noodles doesn't look like the regular wan tan mee noodles.  I guess that is their selling point. It closely resembles the thin pan mee that you get in pan mee stalls. It does not have the black sweet sauce like other wan tan mee stalls. If anything, it taste like hakka mee with the light seasoning of salt and oil. If you like more flavour to it, you can always add the chili sauce and soy sauce. I like mine the original way. The char siew are light in color and taste. It does not have the melt in your mouth feel or slightly burned taste.

                                                             Wan Tan Mee (RM 5.00)

The wanton's filing is quite dense too

The wanton filing is packed, unlike others where is mostly just the skin. They only gave two piece of wanton but its sufficient for the size of it.

Overall, I like the taste of the wan tan mee as it taste like pan mee, which is my personal favourite. The handmade noodles have a chewy feel to it. But for true wan tan mee lovers, this might not make the cut as the style and noodles are different from the conventional wan tan mee.

The bill came up to RM 6.80. No service charge or Government tax.

Address:

Uncle Seng's Fresh Own Made Noodles

No 68, Jalan SS15/4B,

47500 Subang Jaya

Opening hours: 8am - 4pm.

Closed on Mondays.

Khuntai Thai Restaurant

Khuntai which translates to 'Thai people' in Thai, is a very famous and well known Thai restaurant in Jalan Gasing. They have another branch in Desa Aman Puri in Kepong. Many have heard of this place and the food here is famed to be one of the best in town.

After hearing all the rave about the good food here, I find myself heading here for lunch. The place might be hard to find for those uninitiated, it is located nearby the Kaavithas Indian food restaurant. Parking is ample with an empty land opposite the restaurant which many diners parked.

                                                     Entrance to Kunthai Thai Restaurant

Upon entering the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by Thai servers. There are two sections in the restaurant. One with shaded roof which provided more ambiance and the other is an air conditioned section for diners afraid of the heat.

                                                            Bowl of steaming hot rice

The crispy baby sotong (RM 12.00) taste great! It has a hint of spiciness and sweet sauce. Crispy as well.

Next came the mixed seafood tom yum (RM 19.00). It was spicy with the right mix of sourness in it. The seafood array was also good. There were generous portion of seafood inside.

Pak Liang Thai (RM 15.00)- their signature vegetables. It is stir fried with eggs.

You must try the Claypot Glass Noodles with Prawn (RM 16.00). The taste is well infused with black pepper and black sauce. This is absolute perfection!

                                                              Chap Oong Omelet

Chap Oon Omelet- Simple yet delicious.

                                          Chicken Wings- best to go with the spicy chili sauce

The Lemon Steam Fish (RM 45.50), is highly recommended by their staff. It has a mixture of spicy, sour lemon taste to it. The combination of the fresh fish and spicy sour gravy will make you want to eat, eat and eat. And the good thing is, the gravy soup is re-fill able!

Pipping hot fish is cooked with charcoal.

Lastly, we ordered the dessert. Sago milk with chestnut and jack fruit (RM 4.50). Every body's favourite!

The food here is authethic Thai, probably one of the best you can get in town. Friendly service and food does not take too long to be served. Would definitely be back for more!

Address:

Khunthai Restaurant

No 6, Jalan 5/44,

Petaling Garden,

Off Jalan Gasing,

46000 PJ.

Contact: 03-77817523

Leonardo's Dining Room & Wine Loft

I had a chance to dine in this hidden, beautiful and romantic place for my recent birthday dinner. Thanks to my dearie, who have scouted this cozy fine dining place. When I stepped into the place, there was a staircase leading upstairs. It was romantically lit with candles along the steps. We were shown to our seat and ordered mineral water before taking our orders.

ACQUA PANNA- this is the mineral water which we were served. Probably the most expensive mineral water I have ever tasted. Imported from Italy and only supposed to be available for sale in Australia. When we flipped open the menu, we were shocked to learnt that it costs us RM 24.00. Better order the Evian if possible as it was also on the menu. If you leave it to them, this is what you will be served. Unless if, of course you intend to have a little taste of Italian water.

We were served buns with olive oil and vinegar while we waited for our food to come.

We ordered the cold plate platter as starters which consist of 4 different kind of pork. This is not on the menu.

Next, came the pork ribs with pineapple, corn and potato wedges as the main course. The ribs were tender and the sauce were sweet.

We ordered Ranjit's pasta as the second main course after it was highly recommended by the staff at Leonardo's. The pasta came in a creamy sauce, with a hint of spiciness. Other ingredients include mushrooms and bacon strips. I must say this is delicious!

As we were quite full after the 3 course dinner and endless sips of our expensive Italian water, we did not order desserts.

My dear has gotten me a gift and had sneaked cheeky grins when I check out the gift. Hmm...wonder if there is something inside there which is going to jump at me when I open it. Half excited and half curious and cautiously, I unwrapped the gift. The box was white with a silver apple icon. I was excited! iPhone 4s? But the launch isn't till November! Maybe he had gotten it from Singapore?

Alas...

                                                

iPhone 3GS???

No, actually its an empty iPhone 3GS box. Very funny of him.

Half hysterically laughing and puzzled, I read the birthday card attached. It says 'Sorry, iPhone 4S not launched yet so this is the closest I can find. We will buy the iPhone 4S for you once its launched in Malaysia.'

Hehe. As usual. My cheeky boyfriend and his ways. I love him anyhow. He has such sweet, romantic, funny and silly ways to show me his love.

My dear Stephen and I.

Leonardo's also dishes out local delicacies such as Ba Kut Teh, Hokkien Mee and porridge.

This place enjoys the crowd from nearby Bangsarians, Singaporeans and PJ-lites. Many were seen enjoying their dinner with a glass of chilled wine and the atmosphere was laid back. Planning to bring your girl to a romantic fine dining dinner or just chill with your girlfriends? This is definately the place. The total bill came up to aroun RM 180 ++.

Address:

Leonardo's Dining & Wine Loft

61-2, Jalan Bangkung,

59100 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: 03- 20962266

Ka Soh @ Medan Damansara

I can fondly remember Ka Soh as one of the first place I went to for fish head noodles. They were well known for their signature fish head noodles. What I really like about Ka Soh is that they have the best thick bee hoon quality which goes very well with their soup. I can't find any other fish head noodles places which serves the same quality of thick bee hoon. Their head branch is located at Jalan Imbi and the other branch is at Medan Damansara, just behind the Victoria Station Steak House. I went back there again recently after finding myself longing for the familiar taste of a good bowl of hot fish head noodles. As I was dining alone, I ordered just their famous fish head noodles accompanied by a glass of hot chinese tea.

ABOVE: The fish fillet came in a combination of raw fish and fried fish fillet.

ABOVE: Ingredients found inside: Cabbage and fish fillet. Didn't have tomatoes or salted vegetables like the others.

The soup tasted milky, with a hint of perfect sourness. Aromatic with the tanginess of the fish.

ABOVE: Pair it up with red chili padi for extra spiciness.

ABOVE: The good quality thick beehoon. Yummy.

ABOVE: The fried fish, cooked to golden perfection.

I would definitely return again, and probably again for the noodles.

Pricing is definitely on the high side, RM 12 a bowl.

Address:

Ka Soh

136, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara,

50490 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 03-2093 7388

Imbi Outlet:

18, Jalan Delima (Off Jln Imbi)

55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact: 03-2148 0102