Ride or Die

At this popular lunch spot, choose between a bowl, wrap or sandwich loaded with your choice of protein, salad, carbs and sauces. The price depends on your choices, but is always affordable - and always tasty.

Fresh fern shoots, prawns and half-boiled egg make up the bulk of this Paku Salad (RM15). It’s tossed with dried chillis, dried prawns and a spicy coconut-milk dressing that will blow your mind... and make you blow your nose.

Frame Thai’s Pad Thai (RM10.00) is served on a hotplate, atop a generous omelette and piled high with fresh rice noodles, chunks of tofu, crunchy bean sprouts and crushed peanuts. It’s probably my favourite dish here, and while some might argue that other places do this dish better - I just love this one.

My go-to poke bowl. Maybe a little pricier than most at RM24, but well worth it to me. I’m not a fan of the usual poke bowls that come slathered in mayo and tonnes of toppings. I like the simplicity of the marinated salmon chunks and the different fresh veggies, paired with that sauce. Oh loooord, that SAUCE.

To be honest, I’d be happy to sit and eat a jar of Li’s kaya with just a big old spoon. But when it comes wrapped in light and buttery sourdough croissants (sourced from Dew, Bangsar), how can I say no? If you want to get your hands on one - or five - of these Sourdough Kaya Croissants (RM12), you’ll have to mark your calendars as these are only available on weekends!

Li’s House Rice Bowl (RM17.90) is culinarily engineered to feel like a warm hug in the form of steamed rice, topped with a generous portion of crispy chicken, served with a sous-vide soft egg and a drizzle of chilli mayo. If you’re feeling carnivorous, add on a side of pulled pork (RM4).

Ordering the Pork Toast (RM9.90) is a no-brainer for me whenever I come to Li. Crunchy sourdough toast, a sinfully porky topping with a drizzle of chilli mayo on top makes this the perfect starter or accompaniment to your main meal.