Just An Ordinary Girl: January 2023

[Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur] Happy Garden Fish Head Mee Hoon @ Choy Kei Coffee Shop

By Elin Chow - Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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Tried the Happy Garden Fish Head Bee Hoon stall at Choy Kei Coffee Shop as we happened to be in the vicinity of Happy Garden the other day. The coffee shop is located in the Jalan Lazat residential area at Old Klang Road.

Parking can be difficult to find here, especially during peak hours. There are several food stalls at Choy Kei Coffee Shop, and one of them is Fish Head Bee Hoon. The stall is very popular with the local residents, and there was usually a constant and stream of people waiting to get their hands on a bowl of it.

A basic bowl of Fish Paste or Fish Head Mee Hoon costs RM 13. The portion of noodles and fish were generous. However, the broth, which was derived from evaporated milk, sliced tomatoes, preserved vegetables, ginger, spring onions and fried fish head chunks or fish paste, was not to our liking. There was too much wine added to the broth, which made it taste too sweet and tangy. It was also a little too salty.

The Fried Fish Head were good though. They were fresh, aromatic and crispy to the bite. Most importantly, there was no fishy smell.

The Fish Paste was so-so. Nothing to shout about. I actually find them too soft and not springy. Personally, I prefer Fish Paste with a firmer bite and a springy consistency.

Seriously, I don't know why their Fish Head Bee Hoon is so popular. I guess it's all down to personal preference. Prices are a bit on the high side but still acceptable. The coffee shop is not really a comfortable place to eat. It was very hot and stuffy.

Other than Fish Head Mee Hoon, another popular stall is Pork Noodles. I would probably try the Pork Noodles if I come here again next time.

Choy Kei Coffee Shop

73, Jalan Lazat 1

Taman Gembira

58200 Kuala Lumpur

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[Genting Highlands, Malaysia] The Laughing Fish By Harry Ramsden @ Sky Avenue

By Elin Chow - Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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The Laughing Fish By Harry Ramsden is a pub-restaurant located at Genting Sky Avenue High Line Roof Top Market.

Established in 1928, Harry Ramsden is known to be the longest established restaurant chain in the UK and is world famous for its fish and chips. There is usually long queue outside the restaurant during peak hours, but luckily we didn't have to wait too long for a table. For those on the move, you may also order takeaway from a separate Harry Ramsden takeaway counter right next to The Laughing Fish.

The interior of the restaurant is absolutely stunning. This is definitely one of the most instagrammable restaurant in Genting Highlands.

There is both outdoor and indoor seating. You can sit right at the bar on traditional wooden stools, on the Chester sofa inside, or on the long wooden benches outside. However, it might be hard for you to choose where to sit during peak hours.

I feel that the overall interior of the place suits all occasions, from casual lunches to special celebrations. The spacious and modern interior offers a casual and relaxed dining atmosphere.

Fish & Chips

Price: RM 57

We ordered their signature fish and chips. The North Atlantic fish is coated with crispy, fresh batter that is still made from Harry's own secret recipe and cooked fresh to order every single time.

It comes in three sizes, from regular, large to legendary. There are two types of fish to choose - Cod and Haddock, both of which are caught in the Barents and Norwegian seas. According to the menu, Cod fish gives a light and flaky texture while Haddock is chunkier and more flavorful.

We ordered regular size Cod Fish (RM 57), which is served with double-cooked chips and two different sauces. Deep fried to a luscious golden crisp, it was light with no excessive oil dripping from the fish.

I like the texture of the fish as well. It was delightfully firm and tender. The mild-flavored fish goes absolutely well with the accompanying in-house made tartar sauce and gravy. Some people might find the fish flavorless, but I like it a lot. I would recommend you to squeeze the lemon over the battered fish before you dip the pieces into the tartar sauce. This helps to enhance the taste of the fish.

The double-cooked chips, however, were a little lacking. They were not crispy, a bit soggy and probably, a little too thick. Despite that, I still enjoy eating the chips.

Cod Burger

Price: RM 40

We also ordered their Cod Burger to share. The burger was actually very similar to their cod fish and chips, but in a burger version. It was made of their famous cod, tartar sauce, mixed lettuce, tomato and coleslaw.

The Cod Burger might be a great alternative for people who don't like fish and chips. I like that that sturdy yet soft bun didn't get soggy and gross from the tartar sauce. Even though it was delicious, I think I should have ordered their Beef Burger instead so I could try something different.

Harry's Battered Onion Rings

Price: RM 10

Other than Fish & Chips, the restaurant also offers a range of small bites or side dishes. We ordered their Harry's Battered Onion Rings to try as we noticed that a few tables had ordered this.

Deep fried to golden crisp, the large and thick onion rings were served with mayonnaise and thousand island sauce. They were light and crisp on the outside and sweet and tender on the inside. I love dip them in the thousand island sauce. It was so good! However, it was a little oily, but it was still acceptable.

We had a pleasant dining experience at The Laughing Fish. The environment was cozy and the quality of food was good. However, price is slightly on the high side and service was not exceptional as well.

Other than eating, it is also a nice place to have a drink and relax. The pub restaurant offers an extensive list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ranging from beers, ciders from the tap, gin and tonics to cocktails, mocktails, wine and spirit, as well as Laughing Fish signature lemonades.

The Laughing Fish By Harry Ramsden

Hours: Opens Daily 12 pm - 10 pm

Facebook: The Laughing Fish

Lot SA-T2C-22 & 23

69000 Genting Highlands

Pahang

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[Genting Highlands, Malaysia 2022] Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm

By Elin Chow - Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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[Setapak, Kuala Lumpur] Nian Dai KopiDiam 年代餐室

By Elin Chow - Tuesday, January 03, 2023

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Located in Setapak, Nian Dian KopiDiam is a contemporary Kopitiam (traditional coffee shop) with a retro vibe. It is decorated with older, nostalgia-inducing knick-knacks, ornaments and appliances that will evoke memories of the good old days.

With red bricks walls and old Peranakan tiles donning the façade, the restaurant is already Instagram-worthy from the outside.

Once you are through the doors, you will feel like you have been transported back to the 1980s. The interior is decked out with antique decorations and items. Old televisions, typewriter, telephone, sewing machine, radio and charming bric-a-brac adorned the shelves

Seats are pretty limited and placed closely to each other. But the entire space is pretty clean and cozy.

Chicken Satay with Condiments

We ordered their highly recommended Satay to share among us. I must say that it was pretty delicious. Unlike traditional Satay, their Satay have a crispy texture as though they were deep fried in oil. It was pretty interesting but delicious. I must say I really like it. However, the sauce was a bit thin and watery. If they could improve the quality of their Satay sauce, it will be so much better.

Curry Laksa with Roasted Pork and Pork Meatballs

I didn't try their Curry Laksa so I can't comment on the taste. But the curry broth looks diluted and watery. I really wonder how it taste.

Wok Fried Roasted Pork with Garlic & Dark Soy Rice Bowl

Herbal Broth Mixian (Rice Noodles) with Gyoza & Vegetables

Herbal Broth Mixian (Rice Noodles) with Sliced Pork, Pork Meatballs & Vegetables

I ordered Herbal Broth Mixian with Sliced Pork. The herbal broth noodles were pretty disappointing. It was pretty bland and the herbal taste was really mild.

Conclusion

Judging from its menu, I think Nian Dai KopiDiam specializes more on pork dishes. I don't see a lot of chicken choices on its menu. Nian Dai will actually change its menu from time to time to offer customers new choices, as well as replace the less popular dishes.

Overall, the food was okay, but nothing exceptional. The portions were a little small and prices are still quite reasonable. As for the environment, it was clean and cozy.

Nian Dai KopiDiam 年代餐室

Facebook: Nian Dai KopiDiam

G2, Wisma Setapak 33

Jalan 3/23d, Off Jalan Genting Kelang

Taman Danau Kota

53100 Kuala Lumpur

Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 10 pm

Saturday & Sunday - 8 am - 10 pm

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[Semporna, Malaysia] Cham Chuan Kee 2 詹全记2

By Elin Chow - Tuesday, January 03, 2023

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Cham Chuan Kee is one of the oldest Hainanese kopitiam in Semporna town. They are famous for their traditional homemade toast breads and coffee which are produced on a daily basis.

We had breakfast and lunch at Cham Chuan Kee 2 during our two days stay at Semporna town. However, the food was disappointing.

Why Cham Chuan Kee 2? It is because there are two branches. The one near the jetty just below our hostel is their second branch. Thus, it was known as Cham Chuan Kee 2.

For breakfast, we ordered their signature homemade toast breads. Their toast breads are made up of two thick sliced old school Hainanese loaf bread with cold butter and homemade kaya jam.

The toasts were not to our liking. They were too thick and not crunchy. However, they were soft and fluffy. The Kaya was also not rich and fragrant. The good thing was they come in generous portions, so they were very filling.

I like to dip my breads into the half-boiled kampung eggs, so we also ordered two each. Half boiled eggs and toast breads are the perfect match

For lunch, we ordered chicken Claypot Yee Mee noodles and Seafood Shang Mee. They both taste so-so. The only thing we like was the prawns. They were so fresh and bouncy!

The coffee shop is very busy during breakfast hours from 6.30 am to 8.30 am. Most of the locals and tourists have their breakfasts here before they set off for their island-hopping adventures. We found the food was a little expensive but drinks were cheap. However, the drinks taste bland and food is nothing to shout about. Even so, this is probably the most convenient place to have your breakfast if you stay near the jetty area.

Cham Chuan Kee 2 詹全记2

Lot C1, Semporna Resort Seafront Township

91308 , Semporna

Sabah

Hours: 7 am - 8 pm

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Just An Ordinary Girl

[Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur] Happy Garden Fish Head Mee Hoon @ Choy Kei Coffee Shop

[Genting Highlands, Malaysia] The Laughing Fish By Harry Ramsden @ Sky Avenue

[Genting Highlands, Malaysia 2022] Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm

[Setapak, Kuala Lumpur] Nian Dai KopiDiam 年代餐室

[Semporna, Malaysia] Cham Chuan Kee 2 詹全记2

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