KLIA Marrybrown Exotic Delight Curry Mee

The other day returned from Shanghai, a few hours transit in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). We dine at Marrybrown restaurant at domestic terminal before flight back to Penang. This is my first time dine in Marrybrown and I never fancy it.

If you want to eat burger, you think of McDonald/Burger King. If you want to eat fried chicken, you think/go to KFC. You'll never remember anything about Marrybrown burger or fried chicken. 

Spend 9 days in Shanghai, I want something spicy and I ordered the Exotic Delight Curry Mee with some fried chicken at about RM8-9 (I tried to check the price from marrybrown website and the curry mee is not listed in menu any more)

Nothing special, can't come near to any no-name curry mee in Penang. It just noodles with curry soup that taste spicy. I still can accept it because it is something different from Chinese food in China. I just "ketagihan" (addiction) to any local food. However, curry mee at Marrybrown will give a wrong impression to foreigner. The real curry mee is at Food Scan :-) check it out!

Beach Street Beef Koay Teow Th'ng

In search for the famous Gu Bak (Beef) Koay Teow Th'ng (Soup), I end up eating at Weld Quay Kopitiam (Coffee Shop). I thought that is the one and I was all wrong all this while until I found the original Gu Bak Koay Teow Th'ng accidentally. It located in one of the coffee shop at junction of Beach Street and Chulia Street, opposite fire station. 

Yes, it is taste so good. I like the dry koay teow th'ng where you can mix with chilli, hot and spicy. The beef meatball is home made, I can't explain how tender and juicy is the meatball, you just gotta try it. 

The price is not cheap though. Dry koay teow cost RM8.00 while soup one RM7.00 if not mistaken. I not encourage eat meat especially beef and hope the price also control a bit on people consume beef as their food.

Gurney Paragon Goku Raku Ramen

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Last week received a forwarded email from my colleague about 50% off @ Goku Raku Ramen offer. So, decided to taste the food before the coupon expired. This Goku Raku Ramen is subsidiary of Sushi King / Texchem. How I know this? my colleague who forward the coupon used to work at Texchem lah.

History of Goku Raku Ramen: In 1872, (wah, more than 100 years) noodles were introduced to Japan from mainland China. Ramen has since become prominent as one of the staple foods and favoured meals among the Japanese.

Over the century, the Ramen was developed into various styles. Different regions of Japan created their own specialties based on distinct soup types. In northern areas such as Sapporo, the Miso soup is a popular choice fro ramen, whereas in southern districts like Hakata and Tokyo, The Tonkotsu (pork-based) broth and soy-flavoured ramen dishes are preferred by the locals.

The Ramen Haven

At Goku Raku Ramen, we are introduced to the "Horikiri Style" ramen, discovered by noted Ramen connoisseur, Mr. Terushisa Shimizu. The unique style meshes well with the palatable pork, chicken and fish mixed broth, as well as the Shio (salt) and Shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) soup base made especially by the chef.

Today, we can fully appreciate the genuine taste of authentic Japanese Ramen now that Goku Raku Ramen has been established in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Yuzu Honey at RM6.90 and Honey Lemon Tea at RM4.90

There are 6 steps guide to take the Ramen:
1) Indulge your sight and smell receptors with the appetizing aroma of the rich broth (I did that)

2) Scoop, sip and savour generous amounts of soup to start off. The soup is the most significant element of any Ramen dish, so enjoy. (I did that as well)

3) Mix the noodles and soup well. Take note not to mix the seaweed together as it will dissolve! (I also did that then only aware I haven't snap photo....Sh*t)

There you go, the Goku Raku Ramen at RM23.90 on step 3

...managed to snap photo of Ultimate Ramen @RM21.90 before complete step 3

4) Next, slurp away! the noodles are best consumed with the soup while it is hot, approximately within 7 to 8 minutes after it is served. (I didn't take the time)

5) For that extra tasty kick, eat it with the accompaniments and added toppings (I added chilli powders, not spicy at all. then I also added black pepper, can't really feel the tasty kick from the accompaniments, I think Malaysian tasty bud is more than Japanese can understand)

6) By now, the soup will have reached its full-bodied flavour. Finish up by gulping it, down to the last drop.

Frankly, I like curry mee I eat in the morning than these ramen as lunch. The Ultimate Ramen broth taste salty while the Goku Raku Ramen broth just like normal Japanese ramen. Not really worth the price if without promotion.

Ultimate Ramen come with 1 slice of seaweed, 1 egg, 3 slices of thin meat, Ramen and some vegetables cost RM21.90 while Goku Raku Ramen come with 1 slice of seaweed, half egg, 1 slice of thin meat, Ramen and some vegetables at RM23.90......wtf!!! I don't get it, how they priced the ramen?

Anyway, go to check out yourself at Gurney Paragon

Ice Kacang at Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill)

Last weekend, we hiked up to Penang Hill for our team building. I'm penangite but can't remember when was the last time I go up there. I'm not shame on myself (or proud), when asked, many team mates declared they first time go up to Penang Hill and some of them are local.

Many changes in Penang Hill, you'll find a new facelift of Penang Hill. If you haven't visit to Penang Hill this year, take a train or hike up and try the food that I going to show you

The first food that you don't miss at Clif cafe is Ice Kacang

RM4.50 per bowl full with ice, kacang (peanut), red bean, jelly, content milk, sirap + 1 scoop of ice cream. The ice kacang also called ABC. It use to be all the ingredients at the bottom and cover with ice then the seller put some sirap on top of ice.
The ice kacang nowadays look so nice because all of the ingredient are on top of it. the rest just ice. To foreigner, It is our Malay dessert that you shouldn't miss

Creative ice kacang seller evo the original ABC to fruit Ice kacang. This bowl cst RM10 with many fruits inside like Kiwi, Papaya, Dragon fruit, mango and banana. Look at it already feel hungry.

There are at least 3 stalls selling Ice kacang at Clif Cafe bukit bendera. Can't tell which one better, just go with your sense and order from the friendly seller will do :-)