Located at Level 2 of Shunfu Mart, you will be greeted by the long queue at the stall. We arrived at about 12.10pm on a weekday and it only took us 15 mins to get our CKT. There are 2 sizes available ($2.50 and $3). We each had the big plate and wow, they aren't stingy with their ingredients (Chinese sausages, fish cakes, plump cockles)! The CKT is moist and not oily (hence no wok hei taste), and it's easy for one to finish the entire plate of wholesome without feeling jelat. We didn't taste the pork lard either (which I think is a pity).
Just in case you are one of those who dislike beansprouts, the uncle may just turn you down (rather impatiently due to the long queue) because they mass cook the CKT. The only requests you can possibly make would likely be no cockles, no chili, takeaway or the size.
Apparently Marugane Udon is known to be the No. 1 udon noodles restaurant chain in the world! It is located at B4 of ION Orchard, with a seating of 30-40 pax. There is a dedicated aisle for ordering and collection. So you'll place order, wait for a few minutes while your food is prepared. Once prepared, choose to add on some tempura and drinks and make payment. There is also a seasonings corner where you get to add coriander, spring onions, grated ginger, wasabi and tempura bits (at no additional charge).
The Pork Udon in Spicy Miso Soup ($11.90 nett) is nothing like the miso soup base we are used to when eating ramen. I found the soup a little salty on the first taste, but gradually got used to it. They are pretty generous with the sliced pork (fried in spicy sauce and onions). Interestingly, they serve lady's fingers and broccoli with the udon! And the udon noodles were really chewy.
Oh, for those with larger appetite, you may opt for the large bowl ($13.70).
Oreo Bingsu ($13.80) is a classic flavour and can never go wrong. Coffee Granola Bingsu ($20.20) is one of the premiums one and is topped with homemade granola, almond slices, whole cashew nuts, vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with espresso. The aroma from the espresso sure wakes you up a little!
Oreo Bingsu ($13.80) is a classic flavour and can never go wrong. Coffee Granola Bingsu ($20.20) is one of the premiums one and is topped with homemade granola, almond slices, whole cashew nuts, vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with espresso. The aroma from the espresso sure wakes you up a little!
Exclusive to the Rochester outlet, the Blueberries with Lavender Bingsu ($16.80) sure looks pretty and insta-worthy! The purple cookie crumbs with some blueberries and a scoop of vanilla icecream gives a refreshing taste when eaten together with the milky snowy ice. The lavender chocolate even comes in a heart shape which makes us all go melted.
P.S NSY Rochester is having a sure win lucky dip for purchase of the Blueberries with Lavender Bingsu.
Exclusive to the Rochester outlet, the Blueberries with Lavender Bingsu ($16.80) sure looks pretty and insta-worthy! The purple cookie crumbs with some blueberries and a scoop of vanilla icecream gives a refreshing taste when eaten together with the milky snowy ice. The lavender chocolate even comes in a heart shape which makes us all go melted.
P.S NSY Rochester is having a sure win lucky dip for purchase of the Blueberries with Lavender Bingsu.
We arrived at the restaurant at about 2pm and it was fairly empty, only 4 tables occupied. We came with the intention to try the Regular Lobster Tom Yum Goong (THB 999), but were told that it was sold out. Had to go for the Large Lobster (THB 1200) instead and it's said the bowl of goodness can feed 2-3 pax. We were given the choice of noodles (Maggie mee, green egg noodles, bee hoon, vermicelli), and could choose up to 2 types but limited to only one serving.
The tom yum goong was served in a huge white bowl but what's kinda disappointing was that the soup was rather little compared to what we had expected. The bowl comes with 1 whole lobster, 1 whole squid, 1 hard boiled egg, 2 mussels, 3 slices of salmon, Crab+minced pork and salted egg stuffed in 2 crab shells. We chose the green egg noodles and Maggie mee - and I must say the green noodles were springy and good! Soup was on the creamy and sweet side. But the staff handed us additional tom yum powder for us to add to our desired taste. The powder made the soup more salty and of course more tom yum-my. If you were to ask me, I'll probably go back there but not for the lobster version cos it's kinda overrated.
P.S. To get to Pee Aor, take the BTS to Phaya Thai Station. Then take Exit 1 towards Phayathai Plaza. Would recommend that you cut through the carpark of the building then continue towards Pee Aor.
We were only expecting a simple egg dish with some chunks of crab meat. But it was da bomb! Just being served to the table already looks so delish! The egg was deep fried in oil and has crispy edges and fluffy on the inside. You'll be impressed by the generous chunks of real crab meat stuffed inside the omelette! Just eating it on its own could be a little bland - try adding some of the condiments like the fried chili or vinegar from the sliced chili. It really makes it even better! Strongly recommended but be prepared that it's an oily dish.
Damage: THB 250
This is the 4th KTT we've tried during the trip. They use eels to make their fishballs and I must say the texture and taste is really different, and has no fishy smell. The thin slices of meat patty in the KTT are handmade using minced pork. They were so soft and tender that we thought that they were made using eels too! This stall serves both soup and dry version, where the dry version is served in their own mix of black sauce.
Having tried Soon Yuen KTT (located behind Chowrasta), this soup definitely loses out in terms of taste. If you are curious about the eelballs, it's worth the try but I wouldn't come back the next time.
P.S. There is another stall called Tiger KTT just 2-3 shops away. Don't enter the wrong stall even though they serve pretty decent springy fishballs! You'll know you are at the right place if the shop is brightly lit.
Cost: RM 8 (KTT soup/dry), RM 5 (Fishball/Meatball Soup)
This stall (also known as Mother & Son Wantan Noodle) is located along Chulia Street Night Market and it's hard to miss it cos the surronding tables would all be eating their noodles. They do not add chili paste into the plate of noodles. Rather, they only provide sliced green chili with your noodles. The black sauce together with the springy egg noodles, 3 wantons, some slices of char siew and pork lard, taste oh-so-good! Sometimes, you just find pleasure in simple food like this! If you'd like, they have the soup version too (but we didn't try it).
Must try in Penang! It's so good that we ate it twice during our stay.
Cost: RM4.50/plate (Small), RM5.50/plate (Big)
There may be a long queue but it moves really fast. I like that the serving is small enough to not let you feel too full, and still allow you to go for more food. The bowl of goodness goes well together especially how the mung bean jelly is so smooth. You can stand around to eat your chendol or enter the seating area (there are many seats inside. You just need to check with the hawker). Personally, I still prefer the Malacca chendol cos their gula melaka is much thicker and more fragrant.
Cost: RM3/bowl
Take a 5-minute walk (450m) from Ah Keng CKT to Joez (in the direction of Komtar). This stall sells various coconut products, with the signature being Coconut Shake and Coconut Jelly. Having walked a distance under the hot sun, the coconut shake cools you down almost immediately. Coconut bits, chewy black pearls and a scoop of vanilla ice cream can be found in your cup of blended goodness! Try the coconut jelly as it's refreshing since it's made using the coconut water.
Cost: RM4.50 (Coconut shake), RM4.70 (Coconut Jelly)
