Set above a mamak in SS15, The Crazy Chef is positively insane to offer fine fare in an area famed for economical eats. But with its ingenious recipes at incredibly modest prices, it's a space you will want to bring everyone you know for a (cheap) treat! You can't go wrong with the excellent appetisers (yes, order more than one). Topping the list is a delicately done Crab Omelette (RM13), stuffed with crabmeat and served with a pouring of flavoursome miso broth. The warm dish teams up beautifully next to the Cold Somen (RM8), which features a combination of cold noodles dipped in soba broth. We especially love the extra dimension provided by the chef's choice of garnishings — spring onions, grated radish and wasabi. Set lunch boasts a sound lineup, from Red Wine Braised Beef to Minced Pork Spaghetti, all rounded off with an appetiser and a drink for a super affordable RM15.90.
Avg price per person: RM20
Crab Omelette (RM13) for the win. Taking over Project Space's...space, The Crazy Chef is helmed by a Singapore-trained chef (also the owner) who simply wants a place to put out his often-crazy ideas of food. Didn't think the crab omelette was that crazy, but certainly delicious. Warm miso broth poured over a crabmeat-stuffed omelette. The combination was flavourful and a sprinkling of crisp herbs delivered the finishing blow that the dish needed. Elsewhere, the Chef's Pasta that features cold chicken mince displayed great techniques but room-temperature pasta (meant to be served like that) just didn't fare that well for me. Loved the experience nonetheless and even more, the prices!
