Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh, Kepong

Whenever you ask any Klangite on the topic of the first and most authentic Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Klang, chances are they will tell you its the one "under the bridge". That automatically means Seng Huat BKT, which has been operating under the Klang Bridge for more than 40 years now. It has always been a family tradition for me to have BKT there for at least once a month but sadly, I have not been able to do that because of work commitments and moving out of Klang...and then, I found out they have a branch in Kepong, quite near to my office place now.

I have always been critical of franchised or branched out foods, just thinking of the millions of kopitiams mushrooming in the Klang Valley all claiming to offer "original" Ipoh white coffee gives me the shivers when one mentions franchise food. Which is why it took me more than a few months before stepping into this place, despite the place being less than 100 steps away from the office.


















Upon entering the restaurant, me and my workmates were presented with a menu to choose our meats and vegetables, something unheard of in a proper Klang BKT shop. Urged by hunger, I decided to order on behalf of all of us, including my favorite sam chan yuk (belly meat), sui kut (small bones) and pun fei sau (fatty meat). Also, a bowl of golden mushrooms for good measure.

Our BKT arrived in a claypot, another distinctive difference from the original one in Klang, which serves their BKT in small bowls only. I was quite alright with this actually as I prefer claypots because it is easier to share and of course, more soup for us to enjoy. The taste of soup was slightly different from the original one, well in fact the soup was a little too weak for me, but my non-Klang workmates were OK with the taste. the meat was cooked well considering it was afternoon and they probably had the whole morning to bath in the hot soup. It's not too bad considering we were out of Klang.


















The golden mushrooms were alright, though I didn't really enjoyed it (Klangnites don't take mushrooms with their BKT, heh).


















In a nutshell, I wouldn't mind visiting the place again during lunch although it's not as good as the one in Klang. But what the heck, it beats driving all the way to Klang during lunchtime!Pricing is quite alright here, expect to pay about RM12 p.person for a decent meal.

Here's a map and business details of the place for you readers. Seng Huat kepong is located inside Taman Usahawan Kepong, opposite Jusco Kepong. Keep a copy of the map below though as it is well hidden inside the area.














Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh, Kepong Branch
No.68, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 3,
Taman Usahawan, Kepong

Tel: 03-6241 7319

Operating Hours:
10am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 9.30pm on Monday - Friday
8.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 9.30pm on Weekends & Public Holidays

website



doggyjames says...Above average BKT considering it is out of Klang, definitely a good lunch place for folks working in Kepong.

Sumi-Ka Yakitori Restaurant, SS15

SS15 is slowly known to the general public as a hidden haven for authentic Japanese cuisine. With so many Japanese expats and retirees setting up shops in the area, dozens of Japanese restaurants would give any dedicated foodie a tough time choosing a place for a good meal. Sumi-Ka is one of such places, which serves real good authentic Japanese yakitori or barbeque skewers.























Sumi-ka has that old time traditional Japanese yakitori shack feel, if you've been to Japan or even watched any travel shows showing traditional Japanese cuisines. The place is small with limited seatings, so telephone booking is a must if you want to have a meal there with a few friends in any given day. Any like any decent Japanese restaurant, there is a large selection of Japanese sake, shoju and cold local and imported Japanese beer.


































Me and my bunch of food loving friends reserved a place by the open kitchen, where one would have a great view of cooking action live from the boss himself, Ota-san The place is really energetic, with screams of welcoming to guest and energetic cries from the kitchen whenever an order is made/food is served.


















It is best to order food directly through the waiters without looking at the menu, just ask the waiter whats the special of the day and he/she would recommend what cuts of meat or vege you should have. Unlike most modern establishments, the waiters here are all locals who speak perfect Japanese and would make the best recommendations for you.

We started off with Miso Soup and Baked Onigiri. The soup was really flavourful and remember to tell the waiter how thick you like your soup to be, I had mine extra thick. The baked onigiri was done really well, on par with those sold in Japan.


































Then came the army of beef skewers. The different cuts and marinated bits of beef were all very very good. The meat was flavorful and tender, the marinates done just right and if you are lucky, they would have beef tendons in stock which I absolutely adore. The must have however, would be the miso marinated beef ribs. These are slightly more expensive than the other items but trust me, you would remember the experience for life.



































































The pork belly here is a must have too. fatty, aromatic with a nice portion of lean meat on it, the taste is simply magnificent. We tried the bacon wrapped garlics and pork & fish eggs which was sublime as well.



















































Another interesting dish here is the chicken soft bones. chewy, full of roasted chicken flavours and perfect with the in house chili powder.


















Pigeon eggs, prawns and ginko nuts were great too. Simply seasoned with imported Japanese salt, the taste was simply amazing.



















































Dinner was completed with a serving of caramel pudding. I was on a no dessert diet yet it looked so amazingly simple and yummy. The comments were great! Not too sweet with just the right amount of caramel.


















Each skewer would set you back RM4-7 depending on what you order. The beef are pricier from RM9 and above. Do ask for the daily chef's specials as well. Be careful on the amount though as a meal would be really expensive. We spent about RM80 per person there without any alcohol.

Here's a map and details of the place for you readers. Sumi-Ka is located along Jalan ss15/4, right above a laundry shop. Parking's a bitch but its worth looking for one :D
















Sumi-Ka Yakitori Japanese Restaurant, ss15
19, 1st Floor, Jalan ss15/4
Subang Jaya, Selangor

Tel: 03-5632 9312

Opening Hours:
Dinner only, 6pm - 12pm




doggyjames says...simply delicious. Limited seats yet if you do get a seat, prepare for a culinary multiple orgasm.

T-Bowl Concept Restaurant, Sunway Pyramid

So T-Bowl Restaurant, which I guess borrows its name and idea from Modern Toilet has landed in Malaysia a few months back. Being a great lover of funny ideas, I have always wanted to try the food there ever since I heard the news and finally, after almost a year of waiting, me and a friend finally got there for a pre-movie lunch one fine afternoon.

One would immediately be attracted by the restaurant's funky designs, mainly using toilets and bathroom equipments and its bright colours. It was a really nice change in terms of ambiance for me from the usual brown wooden walls and white concrete floors. Even the seats were made from (I hope not used) toilet bowls, funny would be the least of my thoughts, haha.























































































Heck, even the menu has a toothbrush!


















We started the meal with drinks first, Mango Yogurt Shake (RM6.90) and White Coffee with Grass Jelly (6.90). Taste-wise they are alright, much like what you'd get in one of them HongKong theme cafes like Kim Garry.























I ordered the Cheese Baked Rice (RM14.90) which has braised pork belly, minced pork, chicken floss and half a stewed eggs on top of white rice. The meal was served in a potty but seriously, I did not laugh. The presentation looks a little too...normal for me. Tastewise its OK by best, I had better braised pork. The cheese lacked taste as well.


















































My lunchdate ordered the Chicken Chop Rice, which comes with an odd piece of scallop on the shell. No toilet bowl this time, just a plate shaped like a toilet bowl lid. The chicken was tasteless to be honest, and the fried rice lack any taste as well. A total disappointment.


































The only thing good we had here was the ice cream. The ice cream itself is thick and really flavourful, while the generous amount of fruits were fresh and tasty.























Satisfied? Yes with the deco and ice cream, food were really disappointing.

T-Bowl is located in the new wing of Sunway Pyramid, next to TGIF and Ninja Joe, near the Nike concept store. You dont really need a map and address to Pyramid, do you?

T-Bowl Concept Restaurant (Sunway Pyramid)
Lot 1F-96-97, First Floor,
Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall,
No. 3, Jalan PJS 11/15,
Bandar Sunway
46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: 016-8086661

www.t-bowl.com




doggyjaames says...great deco, less than average food.

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Kobe GyutakuYakiniku & Steak, Subang Jaya

One night while talking about dinner plans with my newest makan buddy, we decided to go for this little place in ss15 which supposedly offers one of the best Japanese BBQ experiences in town. And since it was the beginning of month when our wallets are still filled with salaries, we decided to go all out and treat ourselves there.























First thing's first in a Japanese restaurant, miso soup is a must. The cool drizzling weather allows for a hot bowl of soup fortunately. The Misotan (RM28) is meant for 2 person here so its fine with us. The miso soup here is pretty basic but good, one could taste real miso paste being used and the slight hint of Bonito broth used to prepare the soup. A good belly warming bowl of soup this one.


















And with our bellys properly warmed up, we moved on to the BBQ items. A couple plates of beef tongues (Jyo Tan Shio) both with and without miso marinates (RM 35 each) are good starts for the meal. The tongue is so fresh they could be meant for sashimi as is! The charred flavours were more awesome though, beefy, tender and very very aromatic, hard to resist a few more helpings for anyone! The simple lime sauce for the tongue were great as well, adds a good kick into your beefy experience!


















The next dish was one which I look forward to after reading all the review online, Tokusen Yukke or beef sashimi (RM35). Though we order the normal beef instead of the grade 6 Australian wagyu or kobe beef, which cost a bomb, the beef were splendid! The presence of pine nuts and a quill egg adds a really good depth and dimension into the dish. Must have ah!



















The grilled beef experience continues with a good marbled Jyo Karubi or the prime beef ribs (RM38). Needs no further introduction or clever copywriting, just look at them marbled fats and grill marks!



































We order a serving of Salmon Yaki (RM22) just to complete the whole Japanese experience here. The generous chunk of salmon fillet was served in an aluminum foil and filled with butter for a smooth silky taste. The onions placed under the fish prevents the fish from burning and adds a welcomed aroma to the dish.



















Food here is definitely awesome and the dining experiences is out of this world. Though some may think a not so famous restaurant hidden in a quiet suburb is not as good as those famous ones in KL, I beg to differ. I would prefer Japanese BBQ over Korean ones anytime simply because of its choice of beefy cuts and the lack of smokiness around the place. A definite positive recommendation for anyone here.

Here's a map of the place for you readers. Kobe is located in ss15, the same street as Peppercorn cafe and Old Town White Coffee near Taylor's Business School. Parking in ss15 is always hard but you can try parking at the car parks next to the wet market.
















Kobe Gyutaku Yakiniku & Steak, Subang Jaya
52, Jalan ss15/4,
Subang Jaya, Selangor

Tel: 03-5638 2923

http://www.takumi.com.my

Advance bookings are advised due to the lack of tables here, but thats the best part of this place, total privacy!





doggyjames says....Really good authentic Japanese BBQ experience, prices maybe steep for most of us but its really worth it!