2010 CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ RESTAURANT HEE LOI TON

With almost 40 tables filled up half of Restaurant Hee Loi Ton in Shaw Parade, church members with their family and friend were having enjoyable and sumptuous lunch in conjunction with the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas.

The eight course lunch was very appetizing yet delightful and worth the amount of RM30 paid by every one. Not only the food was good but interesting games and lucky draw lined up for this event helps lift up the spirit of togetherness.

Every tables was served with a big bowl of rice and followed by hot piping dishes.

GOLDEN FRIED BEANCURDenveloped inside this smooth texture bean curd
are mixed minced fish and meat paste topped with light and flavorful gravy

STEAMED CHICKEN WITH SESAME OILgravy made of sesame oil simply taste great and complement well with the tender chicken meat

VEGETABLES CURRYaromatic and yummy soup with lots of crunchy greens

DEEP FRIED HONEY PORKmeat still remain moist and fragrant after being deep fried

STEAMED SEABASSdefinitely star of the day....taste fresher in this way with light soya sauce

FRIED MARMITE PRAWNS sweet and fresh medium size prawns topped with marmite gravy


SPINACH WITH CRAB MEATlots of crab meats added ummph to this simple dish

A platter of fresh fruits was served to each table before lunch adjourned with satisfaction.

Hee Loi Ton Restaurant (PUDU)
3rd Floor, Shaw Parade, Jln Changkat Thambi Dollah,
Off Jalan Pudu, 55100 KL.
Tel: +603-21488666

CLAYPOT CHICKEN RICE @ HEUN KEE

My mom and I am are a fan of claypot chicken rice. We purposely make our way to Heun Kee after a day of window shopping.

This restaurant is situated near to Pudu market along Jalan Yew (under the highway). Amples of parking space under the overhead bridge is available in the evening.

At the entrance of the restaurant, you can see claypot rice stoves and charcoal are being used to cook this signature dish in order to churn out the aroma.

For both of us, we had a small size of claypot chicken rice (RM8) , a small bowl of pepper pork belly soup (RM8) and a glass of ice herbal tea (RM1).

The rice was well cooked together with marinated chicken, topped with slices of chinese sausages and a piece of steamed salted fish (in a small metal bowl). However, my mom commented that its not fragrant enough as we can't feel the presence of shredded ginger, garlic + sesame oil which I fully agreed.

Double thumbs up for the pepper pork belly soup! Tender and soft pork belly + chicken's leg + fragrant pepper!
Besides the staple which we had, you can opt for claypot waxed meats rice and other side dishes such as curry fish head, vinegar pig trotters, various types of soup and etc.

Heun Kee Claypot Rice
59, Jalan Yew
Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Tel No: 03 - 9200 1603

MUN WAH HOKKIEN MEE

I' ve passed by this shop many times but I couldn't bother about it till my friend and pulled me to join them for a dinner recently.

This shop which are located few doors away from Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka in Jalan Maharajalela, KL has been opened for many years and are famously well known for its Fried Hokkien Mee and also other signature dishes.

Not feeling too hungry, we ordered Hokkien Mee and two side dishes only.

Stir Fried Lettuce with Garlic

"Crunchy and tasty"

Fried Calamari/Squid

"Crispy and appetizing"

Fried Hokkien Mee

"springy noodles + fresh seafood = delicious"

After having this meal, I wanted to order other side dishes but my friend stopped me and promised another visit to this eatery. Guess, I'll wait for the next visit!

Add: 55 Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.

SEK YUEN RESTORAN - IN THE KITCHEN

Here are the photos captured in Sek Yuen Restoran kitchen....

I always believe pictures tell a thousand words....its better to see and hear for yourself rather than listen to others!

men at work! chef were busy preparing orders

ready for cooking..


traditional chinese tea pots



metal and plastic serving plates



big steamer

THE SECRET...
wood for cooking gourmet food!


SEK YUEN RESTORAN
NO.313-1, JALAN PUDU (NON AIR COND)Tel:03-92229457
NO.315, JALAN PUDU (AIR-COND Tel:03-92220903

SEK YUEN RESTORAN - FOOD

It was a Friday evening with heavy rainpour and I was still stucked in the office. While 'cleaning up' my emails, thenomadgourmand came online and asked me to join for dinner in Sek Yuan Restoran in Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Not knowing where is the restaurant, I agreed and accepted the invitation. Immediately, I went into the internet and searched for the restaurant telephone number. An elderly man answered the phone and told me to take Star LRT and stop at Pudu station. I didn't know it was so easy to go there without going through all the traffic jam especially on Friday.

When I stopped at LRT Pudu Station, my eyes were looking high and low for the restaurant. As I walked, in less than 3 minutes, I was at the back of the restaurant. As I step in, Kevin (aka Cook/Chef - not by profession) greeted me and introduced himself. This is the first time I met him and he was also from Penang and not forgetting TNG who also hailed from Penang. OMG! What a small world!

While waiting for TNG and friends to arrive, I took photos of the restaurant and also in the kitchen with permission from the friendly uncles. These elderly uncles are the one who prepare and cook the authentic chinese food in the kitchen....

TNG arrived shortly then followed by Elyna whom I met up for the first time. But sadly two fo TNG's friend didn't turn up and we had to cancelled few dishes.

the cashier counter with 'old & white' pictures hanging on the wall

for decades, Sek Yuen has been the place for large gatherings such as weddings,birthdays and baby full-moon dinners.

our table of six???

a bowl of steamed rice....


Pat Poh Ngap (Eight Treasure Duck)-RM75 (pre booking is necessary)

the hidden treasures ...duck meat (tender and juicy), lotus seed, gingko, black mushroom and chinese herbs..overall, I find this dish nothing to 'shout about' and its pricey!

sharkfin and crabmeat omellete - RM30

a plate of green lettuce was given to eat with this dish.. its quite flavorful but not worth the money!

Mun Chee Sau (braised pork knuckles)-RM35
Thumbs Up! Aromatic and tasteful with lots of sea cucumber.

fried wrapped wine chicken....not in our menu

Since the dinner was not so appetizing and while we were planning to go for a dessert, a Swedish friend who is supposed to join us for dinner appeared in front of us. We took him to 'Wai Sek Kai' in Pudu for supper and dessert.

Thanks to TNG for organising such a wonderful dinner with lovely friends.
Looking forward to more of this eating out.

next....'in the kitchen'