KL Food Hunt: KL's Best Roti Canai - Valentine's!!

It doesn't take a Malaysian long to figure out what are the popular Malaysia food.

And while the nasi lemak may reign as the no. 1 dish.. the roti canai should be a close 2nd!

So while doing the research for the web series Summer Love: KL!, we thought to also hunt down the best roti canai in KL! Yes, the search for only the best!!

This is not the roti canai shop. We parked near here, and I couldn't help but take the photo of this place with the twin towers as a backdrop. 

Our search brought us to downtown KL - nearby Jalan Ampang, to a roti canai joint most foodies might know. And maybe even some foreigners as this place has been featured in some overseas TV programs too (so we were told).



Locating the place wasn't that difficult. The place looks rather ordinary - like any other mamak shops by the road side. But that's where the similarity ends.



Sitting down, we ordered all the different roti they have. We ordered the roti tampal (basically roti canai with egg but not cooked like the roti telur we are familiar with.. and also the roti valentine which is roti with meat.. which tastes somewhat in between roti canai & murtabak.

However we felt these roti rather usual. - not the best roti ever..

But then we tried the plain roti canai.. and that made us understand why this shop is undoubtedly the best roti canai shop in town (or at least the best roti canai we've tried!!).



What's so special? It's the texture. The roti canai is fluffy and thin.. and while it doesn't melt in the mouth, but well it's close to it!

This is definitely a place I'll come back for!! (and that food lovers or roti canai lovers should try too!!).

*Location
Jalan Semarak just diagonally opposite the Celcom building.

*Opens from late afternoon.

I'm Now A Lee Hom Addict!!

When I first started listening to Chinese pop.. amongst the singers that I was introduced to is non other than Lee Hom. He sings those lovey dovey songs and of course, is a big hit at campus.

While I've always been keeping a few updates of his new hit songs over the years, I don't think I have ever been such a (big) fan of the singer. Not for anything else, just maybe I've never been a big follower.

But still, 10 years later, I've decided to attend his concert - right here in the heart of KL!

And I must say, I am blown away!

The most amazing thing bout the concert is all the animation effects on the 3 big screens behind the stage. The Chinese style effects were amazing. Then there's also this effect, where Lee Hom uses the backdrop to make as if he is like walking on a street. Just wow!



The play of visuals continued.. including this medley with 7 Lee Homs! Talk about having some cool effects!



But of course, effects aside, it's the man himself that matters. And this guy sure knows how to wow the crowd. The infectious smile plus him belting out his hit songs sure got the crowd going ga-ga!

And even more so when he came down in his vehicle around the stadium! It's like he is the people's singer..!



So, I left that night all awed & wow-ed. You can say, I'm now a bigger fan.. and just like one of his fan clubs, I think I'm too now a Lee Hom Addict!




*Personally, with such high standards here, I wonder how the other Chinese singers can match such a cool concert. I must attend Jay Chou's concert someday. And owh yeah, Ah Mei is having hers in KL soon too.. maybe I should attend hers as well? :)

KL Food Hunt: KL's Best Burger (Burger Om)!

My foodie friend once told me he went to hunt this 'very famous' ramly burger stall in Ampang.

He lost his way on his 1st attempt, but that didn't stop him to hunt the burger stall again.

He said that the reviews of the burger were spectacular.. so much do that a foodie like him has to try!

And while I'm on the hunt for good food around KL, I remember my friend and his burger journey. I thought to try it too!

Well like my friend.. it wasn't easy to locate the burger stall - maybe because of the unfamiliarity with Ampang. But then when we asked some locals bout the burger.. they didn't had much clue either (that despite the burger shop was only like less than 1km away).

Anyway, after bout 45 minutes of getting lost.. we finally saw that 7-11. And the stall was just in front of it.

Next surprise - no queue. A burger so 'famous'.. without any queue? *Scratch head..



Placed our orders we did.. and then, I watched the process the burgers were cooked. While I'm not particularly fussy bout cooking process - usually.. but this pakcik's cooking sure got me looking. For it is like oil here, oil there.. oil everywhere.

In fact, Aric got scared off by that that he didn't order any..

Anyway for the rest of us, well not judge the book by its cover, or the burger by its oil.. so next was to eat it!



Taste wise - I must admit that it was quite good.. tho not the best burger. The taste was good despite lacking the sauces like some other ramly burgers have.



But to say, that this is KL's best ramly burger.. or Malaysia for that fact.. well, that really depends. While to me it isn't, but buddy Ben says it is the best ramly burger he has tried.

Why not you be the judge? :)


*Om Burger
Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama
Ampang

Opens daily after 9plus.

Contact: Encik Om 012 2264 522

*Directions
Once you see Flamingo Hotel in the left, turn into Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama. You'll pass by Petronas on your right. Keep going straight on. The burger stall is further ahead on the left, in front of a 7-11.

KL Food Hunt: KL Original Pan Mee - Kin Kin!!

Apart from the hokkien mee, the other food I think is synonym to KL is the pan mee.

The 1st time I tried 2 years back has made me fall in love with this dry spicy noodles.



And as with most cases, the question of where is the best pan mee in KL arise.

I've never really bothered much as the Super Kitchen pan mee near my old office has always been good.

But then just last week while on the food hunt, I managed to finally try the original one.. the one that I've heard do much from the foodies!!

The location was at a part of KL I'm not familiar.. and there was the familiar jam (on a Saturday).

So the journey there was one thing. but that actually didn't dampen my spirit. I was after all on a food hunt!

But the jam was only part of it. Upon arriving, the queue is really long.. and then there were some kiasu customers!

So the clock ticked for a good 45 minutes.. and we were in that oven like restaurant. Yes it was hot.

But then, the food finally arrived...! And that made all the effort worth it. It has a good aroma and the noodles were 'bouncy'. Owh add that with the half boiled egg, it's all nice & so yummy!!



And yes, it does taste as the best pan mee! Even Super Kitchen can't compare.

Truly a must try for pan mee fans and foodies out there - well at least once!!

*Some bloggers complain bout the service here but I didn't experience much of that (bad service)... just a lil which comes more from their business than rudeness.

*Restoran Kin Kin

40, Ground Floor

Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman 1

Off Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Kuala Lumpur

*Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 730am-9pm

Sat-Sun 730am-430pm