Hon Kee Porridge

RM9

Not bad, but expected more from petaling street

》RM9

Bookmark this simple yet downright delicious porridge along Jalan Hang Lekir for a solid breakfast before the work day begins (they're open from 4am!). Get the signature Raw Fish Porridge (RM7) that comes piping hot and drizzled with sesame oil. Throw in the accompanying raw slices of carp, fresh ginger and coriander, stir and enjoy. Other favourites on the menu include the Crispy Innards Porridge (RM5.50) and the Homemade Pork Ball Porridge (RM5.50).

I’d gladly make a trip to Petaling Street just for this delicious bowl of porridge. Each bowl is served piping hot that’s drizzled with a little sesame oil. It’s so hot that the raw fish cooks immediately when thrown in! And they’re very generously with the fish slices too. Only three tables at this stall, so be prepared to share.

Cheap and good!

It's sweet red sauce is so different from what you can find elsewhere. This is a small portion.

It's side by side another stall that serves about the same thing but I really prefer this one.

It turns out Hon Kee's accolades aren't limited to its early opening hours (from 6am) and their sashimi-and-porridge ingenuity. The time-honoured stall also serves up Chee Cheong Fun (RM3.50) worth trekking down to Chinatown for. Breakfast buffs will want to pay this one a visit, along with a friend to share the morning meal. The opaque, white flat rice noodles offer a slightly chewy bite next to its sweet-spicy sauces. Alternatively, succumb to the comfort that comes with their piping hot bowl of Fresh Raw Fish Porridge (RM6.50)! The foolproof combination of carp sashimi and warm porridge does it everytime.
Avg price per person: RM10
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Tammy Wee