Restoran Boston Baru 伸波士顿餐室 @ Klang

Having been here before, I'm well aware of the wait time for the dishes to be served at Restoran Boston Baru. The wait time is known to be extremely long (for the not so patient ones), so I was wary at heading back but as they say, after some time people forget the pain and failure and in this case the wait time, and dove tummy first back to the restaurant.

Restoran Boston Baru at 6pm.

By the time we got there, most of the tables were occupied and it was only 6pm. We were lucky to have gotten the last few tables available.

Then, it was a game of hide and seek with the person in charge as it took a good 20 minutes for our orders to finally be taken. 

With high spirits and a semi-full stomach, we eagerly awaited our dinner. Dish after dish plated at the other tables as we watched in full hope of ours being next. An hour went by and still nothing. I wasn't hungry yet at this point. But with the two hour mark fast approaching my patience was wearing thin. Poor better half was once again at the wrong end of my wrath. Then as if the food gods were upon us, the first dish appeared! Woohoo!

Fried Kuey Teow.

The Fried Kuey Teow wasn't bad at all, but was it worth waiting almost two hours? I'm not so sure. I'd opt for the neighbourhood Robert Char Kuey Teow with a wait time of 10min anytime.

It was another 20min before the next dish was served.

Teochew Steamed Fish.

The Teochew Steamed Fish was superbly steamed with expert skills as the meat was well tender and juicy. Generously filled with plenty of ingredients to supplement, the soup was extremely delicious, making one down it as if dying from thirst.

It wasn't long until the final dish was served.

Nestum Mantis Prawn.

Fried to perfection, the mantis prawn seemed to be fresh off the waters, layered in a crisp batter and a ton of nestum, the Nestum Mantis Prawn has got to be my favourite.

At the end of the night, the better half asked if I'd ever return again. This is one difficult question to answer. I do enjoy the food very much but the wait time is bordering the lines of ridiculousness, to which he cheekily responded that perhaps it would be good training ground for my patience. Fine, challenge accepted!!! I shall return in future, but next time we will have to time our arrival to be at the front end of the batch.

If you're looking for above average seafood (read very good steamed fish and nestum mantis prawns) at reasonable prices, do head over to give it a try at least once. A word of advice though, do not go with an empty stomach, or bring some snacks as the wait has the potential to make one hangry. Heck, you could even bring board games or a movie to pass the time!

Where:

Jalan Taiping,

Kawasan 18, 

41400 Klang.

When: 

6pm - 2am, Daily except Wednesdays

Cake Jalan Tiung @ Shah Alam

I'd read about Cake Jalan Tiung in an article listing the up and coming cake shops in town but never found the time to head over until the other day when finally a good friend of mine (who's a big fan) took me there.

My friend tells me that you've got to be early-ish to enjoy the cakes on offer, otherwise you'd be in for disappointment and a lack of sugary goodness.

The selection may not be as impressive as the likes of Sugar Rush but as they say - less is more. I've got to say, the quality of the cakes here is tip top.

With just the perfect level of sweetness, the Salted Caramel Cake was one of the best I've had. The chocolate cake was deliciously moist, and was perfectly paired with a drizzle of salted caramel.
The Chocolate Chip Cookies were nice but I still prefer Mrs. Fields or Famous Amos.

On a second trip there, there was a different selection of cakes available. The pink one is infused with rose it seems, and the icing definitely has a hint of sirap bandung. Cocoa Pops is yet another delicious chocolate cake with a creamy choc filled with choc pops in between the layers.

The treats here are most delectable yet doesn't crack the sugar-meter on the tastebuds. Definitely one sweet treat worth returning to!

Where:
31, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah J 9/J,
Seksyen 9, 40100 Shah Alam,
Selangor.

When:
Wed-Sun, 12pm-7pm

Wondermama 玩得妈妈 @ 1 Utama

Wondermama recently opened at 1 Utama, along with a few other new restaurants popping up in the mall. Didn't even realise it already had an established branch in Bangsar.

Wondermama.

Wondermama serves up wholesome Malaysian fusion dishes, where one is surrounded by an ambience that is filled with memories of one's childhood from yesteryear.

Superwoman Laksa and Spaghetti Carbonara for the kids.

The Superwoman Laksa is basically wantan mee drenched in nyonya laksa soup, filled with squid, egg, and fu chuk. Uber delicious!!!

The Spaghetti Carbonara is popular with the kids. The bottle of Yakult is definitely a crowd aka kid pleaser.

Tom Yum Fried Rice.

The Tom Yum Fried Rice was another interesting dish with squid infused with the rice, and mussels, keropok and fried chicken on the side. Another delicious dish.

Red Bean Nangka Roll and Chekodok Pisang.

Of course, dessert is a must. The Red Bean Nangka Roll, as its name suggests, is exactly what it is. Never imagined this combination would work but to my pleasant surprise, it was quite appetising. Also, one can never go wrong with Chekodok Pisang. 

I'd definitely return to try the other dishes. One thing though, service wasn't very good even though they seemed plenty staffed.

Where:

S131 Second Floor,

Bandar Utama,

47800 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor.

When: 

Daily 10am - 10pm 

Malaccan Delights

It's been a whole six months since my last post, largely due to my laziness really. I figured it was time to dig myself out of that hibernation hole to share the gorge fest that was last weekend in historical Malacca. As time is always of the essence, we tried to fit everything in as best we could. First up, the famous Chicken Rice Balls.

You have to first endure the scorching sun and humidity in the long queue outside the shop though. Kedai Kopi Chung Wah is one of the most if not the most popular restaurant at the mouth of Jonker Walk for your Chicken Rice Ball fix.

Kedai Kopi Chung Wah for Chicken Rice Balls

It was a good 40 minutes until we got a table. Luckily, I wasn't hangry at that point as the better half had made sure I was well full with homemade breakfast of toast, sausages and poached eggs.

Chicken Rice Balls

The rice balls were flavourful but a tad small while the chicken was deliciously done as well but we didn't think that it was worth RM30 (including the drink). Most definitely overrated but it was easy to fall into the tourist trap.

Speaking of tourist traps, we fell into yet another overpriced one on the river cruise. Nevertheless, it was quite a relaxing one along a somewhat scenic route with a view of some historical kampungs (villages).

View of one of the many bridges along the river.

Not before Durian Cendol to satiate out dessert stomach. The gula melaka was a bit too sticky though, not the best.

Durian Cendol at the corner shop right across from Chung Wah,

Back from our cruise, and our stomachs are ready for the next round.

Assam Laksa and Ais Kacang.

This Assam Laksa and Ais Kacang can be found at Jonker 88 at the other end of the street. The restaurant is perpetually filled with hungry people fighting for a spot. We settled for a table top where we tickled our tastebuds with the extremely satisfying bowl of Laksa. Filled with a range of ingredients (fish ball, fu chuk, prawns!!) you wouldn't normally see in a typical bowl of Laksa, it was very much worth the standing. The Ais Kacang was alright, not too big a fan of it usually anyway.

Filled to the brim by this time, we gave our tummies (and feet!) a break before dinner. After a good afternoon's rest, we headed to the Hard Rock Cafe.

Mac and Cheese, with a side of mashed potatoes.

The Mac and Cheese was mouthwatering to say the least. Cooked al dente, it was firm to the bite, and oh-so-deliciously covered in cheese which was somewhat sprinkled with chilli flakes. Delicioso!!! The grilled chicken on it was well done too. The garlic bread was only okay. One cannot go wrong with mashed potatoes, which was quite good but we felt afterwards was too much for the palate as we found out that dessert was huge as!

Hot fudge brownie topped with whipped cream and two large scoops of vanilla ice cream.

The monstrosity of a Hot Fudge Brownie was not your classic size, but one which is at least three times the norm. Drizzled with chocolate sauce, it was highly delectable but we really did struggle to finish it. Still, it was a great way to end the night with our food babies fully satisfied.

The Assembly Ground @ The Cathay

Was in Singapore recently for the Music Run, and of course food is always a highlight of any trip. Located in the Cathay, The Assembly Ground is a café that serves up some truly delicious comfort food and coffee.

The Assembly Ground

The Truffle Fries came highly recommended by my sis and it didn’t disappoint. The homemade truffle mayo made for the perfect dip with the wonderfully crisp fries.

Truffle Fries ($12.60)

Starving from the failed attempt to escape a room prior to lunch, I was in the mood for some meat. Slow-roasted to perfection, the Beef Ragout really hit home on the tastebuds with its jam-packed flavor and tenderness. The piece of toast was slightly overdone but this was made up for by the rosti. Yummy!

Beef Ragout with Rosti ($23.50)

Drenched in white wine and drizzled with slow roasted garlic, the Farmer's Smoked Duck didn’t disappoint.

Farmer's Smoked Duck ($17)

Finally, there’s the Assembly Burger. Made with organic angus patty, red meat was never processed better.

The Assembly Burger ($21.50)

If you ever find yourself in Singapore, and around the area, do give it a try! If not for the food, go for the ambience. It’s a mere 5min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT.

Where:

The Cathay

2 Handy Road #01-21

Singapore 229233

When:

Mon – Fri: 11am – 10pm

Sat – Sun: 10am – 10pm

Big Bob Burger and Coffee @ PJ

It's been aaaaaages since Bravo and I have been on an official foodscapade mission, and we finally accomplished it over the weekend!

What better way to reignite the foodie fun than with burgers. There's one I'd always wanted to try - Big Bob Burger and Coffee at the revamped Atria Shopping Gallery.

Big Bob Burger and Coffee

The entrance to the parking at the mall was tricky to find but we eventually found it. Then, there was the fun of winding our way up the levels to finally find free lots. Then, down the cargo lifts to the mall, walked all the way to the other end of the mall and finally we're at our destination!

The burger selection.

It wasn't too difficult a decision to make when it came down to ordering.

I got the Classic Cheese Burger while Bravo's choice was the Most Wanted - which was similar to mine except it's got the extra sliced beef in it. We both got the combo which comes with a Coke, and either a side of French Fries (+RM6.90) or Onion Rings (+RM7.90).

Classic Cheese Burger (RM.23.90) and the Most Wanted (RM25.90).

The burgers were pretty sizeable - almost as big as my hand haha.. The patties were juicy and uber beefy nomnomnom! I only wish the onions were cooked. The onion rings were yum but a tad salty. But otherwise, the whole experience was good. Could barely finish the whole thing though. And for once, neither of us could fit dessert in. Shocking but so very true.

Verdict: Pretty good burgers. Think I'd just share one next time, or maybe try their pizzas or pancakes or waffles mmm...

Fun fact from Bravo - the importance of equalising pressure to avoid pain in the ears when diving. Had no idea till now!

Where:

Big Bob Burger and Coffee

Atria Shopping Gallery

Jalan SS22/23, Damansara Jaya,

47400 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor.

When:

Daily 10am - 10pm

Yut Kee Restaurant KL

Why, hello again! It's been quite a busy few months of a hiatus and I've finally got some sort of a breather for a post for the brand new year!

Today, I was introduced to Yut Kee Restaurant in the heart of town. My partner in crime notes that this establishment's signature is their chicken chop. Throngs of people have been known to flock here and in true Asian style, queue up for the food. Today was no different but the wait wasn't long, and it helped that our tummies weren't growling (loudly).

Yut Kee Restaurant

I quite liked the interior, with its old-fashioned feel. The tables and chairs brought back fond memories of my grandparents' home.

The old-world interior of Yut Kee.

Right, enough blabbering. On to the serious stuff.

The steamed bread with kaya wasn't bad. Although I would have preferred it to be crisper but it's steamed so up to personal preference! The butter was good though - can't go wrong with New Zealand butter eh? ;)

Marble cake was good. Period. Super buttery, which makes everything just that more heavenly and sinful.

Steamed bread with kaya and marble cake (RM1.20).

Now, on to the mains.

Chicken Chop (RM9.50) and Roti Babi (RM9).

Not that I've had much experience with chicken chop but this version of Chicken Chop is not what I'm used to. It's drenched in brown sauce with sides of potatoes, veggies, and overcooked onions. Not a huge fan of sloppy chicken skin but the meat and everything else was ok.

The Roti Babi however, really played to my tastebuds! For the uninitiated, it's basically French toast filled with fried pork in between. Nom Nom Nom!!! What made it even better was the crunch of the sengkuang. Not sure what it is in English but it's some sort of turnip. I could eat this everyday.

Verdict: Happy and full foodies. Good thing we didn't order another main or we'd be stuffed and the afternoon's calorie-burning regime would have been an epic fail.

If you're a fan of old-style settings and good old fashioned sinful fare, give Yut Kee a visit.

Where:

Yut Kee Resturant

No. 1, Jalan Kamunting,

50300 Kuala Lumpur.

When:

Daily 7:30am - 4:30pm

Closed on Mondays.