[Non-halal] The Penang Koay Teow Th’ng stall in Restoran Mei Keng offers a light yet flavourful bowl of fish ball noodles. Made purely out of chicken, the broth is simple but not bland – with the homemade fishballs and shredded chicken doing the heavy lifting. Rice noodles are also suitably smooth and slurp-worthy. View this…
Non-halal] We like that Ee Hiong Hakka Yong Tau Foo (YTF) sticks to the traditional Hakka recipe of pork, fish and salted fish for its paste. It’s savoury and salty, with a nice bouncy texture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ThoKoh Makan (@thokohmakan) At RM2.50 apiece, the YTF pieces are pretty…
[Pork-free] Acclaimed Osaka ramen shop Jinrui Ramen has opened its first outpost in KL. The local iteration uses a shoyu-based broth and eschews pork to make it more accessible to the local market. The broth comes in three options: Macro, the original broth simmered for six hours; Micro, for those who prefer something lighter; and…
[Pork-free] BEAM Specialty Coffee has opened a new space at Steppes, Mont Kiara. For those who find Bandar Sri Damansara a little too far, you can now head here for BEAM’s curated selection of filter coffees — and pick up some beans to brew at home while you’re at it. Address: G-06-1 Steppes, 32, Jln…
[Pork-free] Nocte Coffee is a cozy little corner in Kepong for coffee, cakes, and self-care. The independent cafe is especially lovely on a rainy day – whether you want to indulge in a bit of reading, or a catch-up with friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ThoKoh Makan (@thokohmakan) Address: 1,…
Chef Tam Cantonese Cuisine [Non-halal] Chef Tam Cantonese Cuisine feels like one of those IYKYK spots in KL. Occupying a shop lot in Eco Sky Kepong, there are only a handful of tables and private rooms here, but the decor feels suitably elevated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ThoKoh Makan (@thokohmakan)…