Monthly Archives: January 2008

Durian Puffs and other delights from Happy Meal, Petaling Street

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durian puff

If I turned off the lights and looked away, would you suddenly light up and come alive?

Would the delicious, creamy durian filling in your little bellies fuel you as you dance in the moonlight for the remainder of the night?

durian tart

Sweet perfection.  My durian tart.  Wearing a light crumble, a delicate hat, providing a shroud for the irresistible pleasures within.

durian tart

If I behaved and said pretty please, would you let me nibble on you?

durian swiss roll

Your alluring curves captivate me.  Your scent holds me spellbound.  My soft durian swiss roll, I shall dream of you tonight. 

😀

A special thanks to dear dear Boolicious who, upon hearing of my failed attempts at purchasing the pastries, brought me these beauties during her lunch break yesterday.    Durian puffs are RM2.40 for 4 pieces.  I’m afraid I don’t have the prices for the durian tart and the durian swiss roll.

🙂

Happy Meal
143, Jalan Tun HS Lee, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2072 6080

Open 7.00am to 6.45pm.  Closed Sundays.

Duck Noodles at Chun Heong, Lucky Garden, KL

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duck noodles

Happiness is eating a simple bowl of noodles tossed in some dark sauce.

Happiness is slurping double-boiled soup flavoured with chinese herbs. Tender duck meat that literally falls off the bones saturates the soup with its essence.

duck noodles

Happiness is watching the steam fog up my glasses as I slurp up my noodles. The simplicity of which it is prepared, with just a sprinkling of chopped spring onions and sliced garlic, is a contrast to the complexity of its taste. Wolfberries add a natural sweetness to the taste of the soup.

Iced Milo

Happiness is ending the meal with a glass of Iced Milo (extra kau, of course).

Kedai Kopi & Makanan Chun Heong
Lucky Garden
Kuala Lumpur.

Open morning and afternoon.

Restoran LYJ, Sungai Buloh – Poon Choi

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poon choi

I felt like a kid in a candy store.

It was my first time trying poon choi, and I was mesmerised.

poon choi

It is said that a long time ago, poon choi was cooked in large wooden wash basins to serve the multitudes.  Things have evolved since, and in Restoran LYJ, the poon choi is served in a metal tray and kept warm on a portable stove.  The interesting aspect of this dish is that the ingredients are layered, starting with the bottom layer consisting of the braised foods like pork knuckles, fish stomach, abalone, mushroom and chicken feet.  The second layer consisted of the rest of Old McDonald’s farm – roast duck, chicken, fish and vegetables.   After a while, the essence from the various meats seeped into the sauce to create a wonderful synergy of flavours. 

This dish can feed between 10 to 12 people and is a popular dish during the Chinese New Year festivities.  It was RM218 for this platter last year; prices may have gone up since.  To order this dish, call one day in advance.  The good news is that you can also order this dish and have it at home.  I believe there is a deposit to pay for the container if you wish to tar-pau.

Finding this restaurant can be a nightmare if you’re not familiar with the Sungai Buloh area.  If you’re driving along Jalan Batu Tiga Sungai Buloh (off Jalan Sungai Buloh), shortly after the army camp (on the right) is a right turning to Jalan Welfare.  If you see Loong Kee Bak Kut Teh and a petrol station soon after that, you will know that you have gone beyond the turning.  Once you are on Jalan Welfare, keep going even if you think you’ve arrived at another country.  Jalan Perkhidmatan is on the left.  Military fatigues are optional.

steamed fish

The restaurant also serves a mean fish head dish served with black bean paste and chillies, and Thai-style tiger prawns cooked with fragrant caramelised onions.  Fasting before going is recommended.

prawns

For more reviews, go HERE, and HERE, and HERE.

Restoran LYJ
PT 11, Jalan Perkhidmatan, Kg Baru, 47000 Sungai Buloh.

Tel: 03-6140 2698

Operating hours: 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6.00pm to 10pm.  Closed on Monday nights and during CNY.