Welcome to Ipoh’s famous peanut candy shop. Along Jalan Yau Tet Shin in Taman Jubilee, you can find the main shop for the famous “Sin Weng Fai” peanut candy.
How to get there
Address: 69 & 69A, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk.
If you’re driving along the main road, Jalan Raja Ekram or Jalan Yau Tet Shin itself, you’ll easily spot the corner maroon shop.
After our lunch at Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong, we walked down to the other end of the road.
Kedai Biskut Dan Kek Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop
The shop consists of 2 shop lots split into 2 sections.
The outer section, located at the corner lot, is where the peanut candy is freshly packed in front of customers before payment. People would queue and the line can stretch all the way to the back of the block. The queue can be as long as 30 to 40 minutes.
When it’s your turn to pay and collect the peanut candy, each customer is limited to a few number of packs.
Then, the inner section is where they also sell other pastries such as kaya puffs, their signature wedding cakes, heong peah, chips, cookies, etc.
YouTube
During our 3D2N trip in Ipoh, the Sin Weng Fai Peanut Candy Shop was one of the 7 places we visited in 1 day. Watch YouTube video below.
If you’ve heard of Ipoh. You’ll recognize foodie terms like Ipoh chicken rice, Ipoh hor fun, Ipoh white coffee, etc. Today, we’re about Ipoh chicken rice.
In Ipoh, a recommended and popular chicken rice restaurant is in Taman Jubilee – Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong Ipoh Sdn Bhd.
“When in Ipoh, what to do in Ipoh? Eat. Ipoh chicken rice.”
How to get there
Address: 49, Jalan Yau Tet Shin, Taman Jubilee, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
Getting around Ipoh is fairly simple; either you take the bus, take a taxi, Grab, or walk.
We took a Grab from our AirBnb nearby in Ipoh. The Grab fare was RM5 for 4 pax for a 1 kilometere plus ride.
Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong
The restaurant can’t be missed, as it’s a corner shop lot with yellow roof and big yellow signboard all around. The name “Lou Wong” prominently displayed in red on the board.
By noon, when we reached there, the restaurant was already in overflow mode. Waiters were setting up more tables along the side of the road. Lots of people were also queueing up outside to get a table inside.
We waited about 15 to 20 minutes to get a table.
Lunch
Unlike most other chicken rice shops, Lou Wong only has steam and roasted chicken, for meat dishes. They don’t serve roasted pork (siu yuk) and BBQ pork (char siew).
In addition to the chicken, you can also order bean sprouts, meat or fish balls, lettuce, and chicken feet to go with the main dish.
Since there were 7 people at our table, we ordered one whole steam chicken, bean sprouts, and a bowl of meat and fish balls in soup.
Whole steam chickenBowl of pork and fish ballsBean sprouts (tauge)
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During my 3D2N trip in Ipoh, Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong was one of the 7 places I visited in 1 day. Watch the YouTube video below.
On the way to Xiamen University Malaysia, we stopped by for lunch here: Restoran Lok Hin Seafood. Also known as Lok Hin Seafood Restaurant in Dengkil.
Lot 384, Taman Mesra, Dengkil, 43800 Selangor, or 11 Jalan Susur, Pekan Dengkil, 43800 Selangor.
Since it’s outside of town and 30 to 40 minutes drive from Petaling Jaya or Kuala Lumpur, you’ve to drive to the restaurant. There is ample parking in front of the restaurant and at the back in the neighbourhood.
Before the pandemic, we came here in the afternoon around 1pm and it was full house. We had to sit upstairs on the first floor, as it is a double storey corner shop lot.
Today, we’re back here and we arrived just before 12pm for lunch. It was still fairly empty.
We sat downstairs on the ground floor.
This restaurant is that popular among the locals, that by 1pm, the lunch crowd started filling up the restaurant.
We ordered their Sang Har Mee (Freshwater Prawn Noodles, Soon Hock fish, and Yau Mak vegetable.
However, Lok Hin Seafood’s famous chef’s recommendations are Vietnamese Style River Prawn, Claypot Curry Fish Head, Braised “Dong Po” Pork, and Crispy Pork Knuckle.
On the way back from Klang, after a round of Bak Kut Teh? Craving for Japanese food in Subang Jaya or more specifically in Empire Shopping Gallery? There’s Robataya Izakaya in Empire Shopping Gallery.
There are 5 Robataya restaurants in Malaysia: 4 in the Klang Valley and 1 in Penang.
Robataya @ PUBLIKA, D4-G3-09, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Robataya @ 1 Utama, G202 & G203, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Robataya @ Empire Shopping Gallery, Lot G-16, Ground Level, Jalan SS16/1, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Robataya @ SS2 , 9, Jalan SS 2/75, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Robataya @ Raja Uda , No 55G, Block D, Jalan Raja Uda, Pusat Perniagaan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
Today’s lunch is at the Robataya @ Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya.
How to get to Robataya
A search on Google Map lists it as Robataya Izakaya Subang Empire.
If you’re taking the train, stop at the Subang Jaya LRT / KTM station, and then walk down to Empire Shopping Gallery. It is a good 15 minutes walk from the station to the mall.
If you’re driving, park at the mall’s basement parking and then take the escalator up to the ground floor. At lot G-16, it is a corner lot on the ground floor. It is just next to Din Tai Fung.
Robataya Izakaya
The founders of Robataya Izakaya wants to bring the most authentic way of Japanese charcoal grill to the diners. Many japanese restaurants use the mordern way of charcoal grill which does not retain the juiciness of the meat. Some restaurants don’t even use charcoal to prepare Japanese grill dishes. The founders went to Japan and was impressed by a century old restaurant which was using an “irori” to grill meats.
Upon entering the restaurant, you’ll see an “irori”. What is an irori?
An “irori” (囲炉裏, 居炉裏) is a sunken hearth (fireplace) built at the centre of homes of the Japanese many years ago. The irori is used for cooking or to keep warm during winter.
I had the Katsu Toji Set (Pork) for lunch. Set came with Kushiyaki, Chawanmushi, Miso Soup, Rice, and Pickle.
Sistars Kitchen is in Happy Mansion, a neighbourhood of low-cost flats. The ground floors around the blocks have been given new life by hipster cafes, pizza outlets, chicken rice shops, and more.
Sistars Kitchen is specifically located in Block C of Happy Mansion.
If you’re driving, there is adequate parking space around the block.
“Strike while the iron is hot!” That’s what one of my friends said in anticipation for another foodie trip to a Middle Eastern restaurant for lunch.
Last week, we were at Balqis Restaurant in Putrajaya. I also left a review of Shawarma Damascus on Google Maps. We’re back at another Middle Eastern restaurant for lunch in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
How to get to Tarbush Restaurant
Today, we’re at Tarbush Restaurant at 138, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
If you’re taking the train, stop at the Bukit Bintang MRT or Bukit Bintang Monorial, and then walk towards Jalan Bukit Bintang. Tarbush is just directly opposite Lot 10 and Fahrenheit 88 shopping mall.
Parking is not really an issue, as you can also park in Lot 10, Sungei Wang Plaza, or Starhill Gallery, and walk across to Tarbush. If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to the ground floor.
Tarbush Restaurant and Menu
Qualifying as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best dining experience, TARBUSH actually had extremely humble beginnings.
In 1998, it started with a small sandwich bar in Ampang Point serving shawarma and other small bites to the mall goers. Even then, TARBUSH’s dedication to using only the freshest and finest ingredients was paramount.
2001 saw the opening of TARBUSH Bukit Bintang. Strategically and conveniently located at the heart of the Golden Triangle, the casual dining outlet originally occupied only the ground floor. Today, with a newly renovated and upgraded interior, TARBUSH at Jalan Bukit Bintang doesn’t fail to impress guests with its classy ambience and of course, its wonderful dishes.
Tarbush embarked on their first ever fine dining restaurant on June 15, 2005. The invitation to open a restaurant at Starhill Gallery’s Feast Village was extended only to a few – TARBUSH being one of them.
Tarbush Website
Tarbush has a modern, interior design. At the entrance, you’ll be greeted by a standing kebab griller.
The restaurant is multi-storey, so you can sit upstairs at the balcony and enjoy street view of Bukit Bintang.
Browsing their menu, there is a wide spread of middle eastern and pizzas. Check out their menu below.
Learning from our experience at Balqis Restaurant and dining in a group of 10 people, we ordered:
Go Tarbush Mix Grill (RM65.00)
A favorite dish for grill lovers with assorment of delicious lamb, juicy chicken and premium type of prawns served in one special platter.
Mixed Grill (RM60.00)
Special grilled variety of juicy lamb and chicken with some onions and tomatoes on the side.
Mandi Lamb (RM60.00)
From the finest types of basmati rice with a chef’s touch, the original Arabic spices and ghee with fresh chicken or lamb in bone, we offer this dish for Mandi lovers.
Pepperoni Pizza (RM45.00)
We prepare pepperoni rings from the finest types of meat and baked it with mozzarella cheese with our special sauce.
Fatayer Cheese (RM22.00)
A pastry dish prepared from the finest fresh cheese, added with ghee and chopped parsley.
Check out what we ordered on instagram below. Swipe for more.
Jonker Street or also known as Jonker Walk, is the Chinatown street of Melaka. It is an old, beautiful heritage street in Malacca City in Malacca (Melaka), Malaysia.
It is a street filled with 17th century historical houses. You can start your journey at either ends of the street. On one end is the Jonker Walk Arch. The other end is at the Tan Kim Seng Bridge. The landmarks are H&M or San Shu Gong.
From Friday to Sunday from 6.00 p.m. until 12 midnight, the street becomes Jonker Street Night Market – a vibrant outdoor hub of food and goods. The street will be closed to vehicles. Hence, it becomes easy to walk and roam the street on foot. It can be crowded and busy with activity.
At night, the street can good for night street photography as the Jonker Walk Arch and the street are lighted up.
To avoid the crowd, go early in the morning and on weekdays. Much better walking around when there are fewer people.
What to Eat in 1 Day in Jonker Street
Breakfast or Brunch
The Daily Fix Cafe
A proudly Malaccan cafe in the middle of Jonker Street since 2014. The Daily Fix Cafe opens daily from 9.45am to 5.30pm.
Lunch
Famosa Chicken Rice Ball
There are 2 Famosa Chicken Rice Ball restaurants. There’s one along Jalan Hang Jebat and another at Lorong Hang Jebat. Order your fill of chicken rice balls, steam chicken, pork, and vegetables.
Tea
East & West Rendezvous
Off Jalan Hang Jebat at Lorong Hang Jebat, enjoy nyonya cendol in this dessert shop.
Jonker 88
Jonker 88 is just a short walk from Daily Fix Cafe along Jalan Hang Jebat. Enjoy bowls of curry laksa, assam laksa, cendol, and shaved ice for late lunch and tea.
Previously, we had a taste of Balinese food at Bumbu Bali in Puchong. Today we’re at another Balinese cuisine spot in the Klang Valley – Uma Bali in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Selamat datang & welcome to The Uma, a restaurant conceptualised and dedicated to the people and culture of Bali, a place that exhales love, peace and harmony.
The Uma Bali
How to Get to Uma Bali
Parking space is available along Jalan PJU 5/21 where Uma Bali is on. Alternatively, you can park around the block or in Encorp Strand Mall and walk over.
The Uma Bali
Uma means paddy field in Balinese language. It is the tranquility of the “uma” which inspires the concept of this restaurant.
May you enjoy our creation of tasty and authenthic Balinese cuisine in a relaxing ambience true to Balinese lifestyle.
If you’re looking for a restaurant for small family gatherings and which serves sharing platters for families – Uma Bali has sharing meals for 3 to 4 peoples, dubbed the Paket 4 Orang.
There are 6 different packets, labelled alphabetically from A to F. There’s even a pork-free packet in Paket F. Each packet comes with 4 servings of rice. You can choose either:
Nasi Putih – White Rice
Nasi Saur – Black-Eyed-Pea Rice
Nasi Kuning – Yellow Rice
Since we were in a group of more than 4 people, we ordered Packet E and Packet F.
Packet E
In addition to the rice, in Packet E are:
Udang Kesuna Cekuh – Fried Whole Prawns
Be Siap Sambal Matah – Chicken Sambal Matah
Babi Kecap Manis – Pork in Sweet Sauce
2 types of vegetables
Potato Fries
Pork Satay
Pork Sausage
Fish Satay
Egg Sambal
Sambal Tomat
Sambal Embo
Sambal Kecap
Packet F
In addition to the rice, in Packet F are:
Pesan Be Pasih – Baked Seabass
Kambing Mekuah – Balinese Lamb Curry
Be Siap Mepanggang – Balinese Grilled Chicken
2 types of vegetables
Spiced Potato Fries
Chicken Satay
Minced Fish Satay
Spicy Shredded Chicken
Egg Sambal
Sambal Tomat
Sambal Embo
Sambal Kecap
Es Campur
We topped off our meal with a sweet ending of Es Campur dessert: Balinese ABC of jackfruit, cencol, cincau, nata de coco and coconut meat in vanilla flavoured milk syrup. There’s also the Indonesia Specials and mocktails under drinks and beverages.
There’s also Balinese individual meals with pork, duck, chicken, seafood, mushroom, or lamb. If you want to order dishes, there’s an a la carte menu
If you’ve tried Uma Bali in Kota Damansara, why not Bumbu Bali in Puchong?
Bumbu Bali is a contemporary Balinese restaurant that serves distinctive Balinese flavours.
We respect the origin yet we applause the originality
Bumbu Bali
How to Get to Bumbu Bali
Bumbu Bali is not hard to miss as it is a corner shop at Persiaran Puteri 1.
If you’re driving, parking is aplenty in front of the shop and around the block. If you’re taking the train, get on the LRT Sri Petaling Line and then get off at Taman Perindustrian Puchong station.
Watch the development and growth of Klang Valley’s transit system.
Bumbu Bali Food
If this is your first time at Bumbu Bali and want to have a taste of everything, go for the Nasi Campur. It is a combination of Balinese grilled lemongrass prawns, squid, fish, choice of beef or chicken rendang, and sate lilit, served with lawar kacang (beans salad), rempeyek (anchovy crackers), sambel terasi and sambel matah.
However, should you wish to eat a chicken dish – there are 3 types of chicken dishes:
Siap Megoreng : Deep-Fried Lemongrass Marinated Chicken with Sambel Terasi.
Siap Bumbu : Balinese Roasted Chicken with Lemongrass Marinate.
Siap Mepanggang : Charbroiled Chicken with Spicy Coconut Sauce.
As it is a contemporary Balinese restaurant, they also have grilled lamp chop, grilled chicken chop, grilled salmon steak, fish & chips, chicken & chips, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, etc. The western food are served with a touch of Bali.
In Penang, it is a must to eat Char Kuey Teow. When you ask the Grab driver where to get “good” Char Kuey Teow; the commonly, famous recommendation would be at Lorong Selamat.
Where is the Char Kuey Teow
Locally known as Lorong Selamat Char Kuey Teow, it is located in Kafe Heng Huat, a coffee shop along Lorong Selamat in George Town.
Kafe Heng Huat in 2014Kafe Heng Huat in 2014
The Char Kuey Teow
The Char Kuey Teow (CKT) in Kafe Heng Huat is controversial for it’s mixed reviews from the service to the taste, to the size of the prawns, and to the price.
Furthermore, because it is a recommendation, be prepared for the long waiting time. Hence, you should plan your journey to avoid waiting, just for a plate of Char Kuey Teow.
