Thing 21: Mi Goreng Wars: Indomie vs Ibumie

While the debate rages on about who copied who in the Instant Noodle industry, I decided to find out what's the real difference between these 2 favorites.

First, a simple comparison of the noodles, texture and color doesn't differ much. Both were slightly darker on one side.

Then let's have a look at the spices that come with each, kicking off with Ibumie:
And then, we see an additional packet of dried onions/shallots in the Indomie package:
So what does all that amount to? Again let's look at Ibumie first:


and this is what came with the Indomie pack:

Quite evident, Ibumie seems to have a bit more oil wherelse Indomie is more generous with flavored black sauce. Which clearly shows in the end results below.

Ibumie's migoreng appears shinier thus good for presentation but lighter in color. The faint traces of red chilli powder also makes for a prettier look.


The Indomie noodles appear less glossy, slightly darker. Seen here with the fried onion/shallot garnishings, it does appear more appetizing to the folks who like it dark.


Finally, I tried both and felt that each had its own distinct taste. I must admit I was partial to Indomie due to the additional garnishing which made the noodles a bit more fragrant.

ok ok... you are right... I should have used all this time for a better purpose.... arghh... migoreng wars... what was i thinkin..

Thing 20: Heng Kee BKT

Located in that very first part of PJ, called PJ Old Town.
They only open at night and the crowd can get pretty large in the evenings or weekends.


Whenever I want to avoid sharing a large pot of claypot BKT, this is the place I can order a whole bowl of 3 layer meat all to myself.... even if we arrive late ....

The soup was ok but the meat didn't seem to have had sufficient stewing time with the herbs.

If you are stuck around PJ New town and Old town, I think this is one of the better BKTs in that area.

Thing 19: Tea Memory in Kuchai Lama

Accidentally landed in this restaurant located on the opposite side of the road to that Talipon Steamboat place in Kuchai Lama. It's a bit hidden under a row of trees on an inner road. The signboard can be seen from Kuchai road.

Here are 2 dishes that I prefer.

Hahahaha this is one fattening way to eat vegetables. mmmmmmm..... I like this vegetable dish for its porky bits!


Nyonya Style Steam Red Tilapia. My tip to other patrons: Ask for more sauce.

There's sufficient parking space along the road in the evening.

Tea Memory Restaurant
No.23 Jalan 2/115A,

Off Jln Kuchai Lama

58200 Kuala Lumpur
03-79822872

gmaps: 3.091697,101.68441

Thing 18: Fish Head Bee Hoon Noodles in Tom Yam by Ah Kiew

This must be one of the best kept secret hidden somewhere between Seri Kembangan & Cyberjaya. You don't see it on the Internet but all the locals seem to know this place and love it's soup.

Took some colleagues who have worked before in that area to tell us about this place.

Their signature noodles appears to be Fish Head Milk Noodles, Fish Paste Milk Noodles & Seafood Tom Yam.


And they actually let you pick a noodle of your choice from beehoon to yellow egg noodle, hor fun, loh see fun and yee mee.

Surprisingly they also have 2 rice dishes even though it seems to be a noodle house.

Only 1 complaint is that the drinks menu is kind of limited.

Think I will definitely be back for more.


Ah Kiew Tomyam
45, Jalan PSK 2
Seri Kembangan

Gmaps: 3.012941,101.699747

Thing 17: Just Noodles in Kuchai

Decided to grab a quick dinner the other day and found this simple and unassuming shop called Just Noodles in Kuchai. They seem to be specialized in Wantun Noodles with some variety of snacks and the likes.


The food was very reasonable (as low as RM3.50) with a moderate quantity. Definitely a place I would visit again sometime soon.


Highly recommended for those evenings when you had a heavy lunch before and want something simple to finish off the day.

Just Noodles
D-0-39, Kuchai Maju 1,

Kuchai Lama,

58200 Kuala Lumpur

GPS/maps: 3.090979, 101.688809

Thing 16: BKT again... Ah Sang Sungei Way

Yes... I'm addicted to Bak kut Teh......

This time round we decided to hit Ah Sang of Sungei Way (between Sunway & Old PJ Town)

Won't tell you guys how to find it coz I'm sure there are plenty of blogs that do.

I just wanted to document the big crowd that seems to fill this place as early as 12:30 pm on a friday. BUT.... this time round, the ingredients were still available right up to 2pm when we left. So maybe we can take our own sweet time getting here... as long as we bring umbrellas while waiting outside in the sun (or rain)

There. Ya see the crowd waiting outside patiently? There's a VIP air conditioned room too... come early and grab that.

There's no denying that this is one of my favourite BKT spots...

In case you really can't be bothered to google the address... stick yr eyes below:

Ah Sang BKT
531, Jalan SS9A/12, Seri Setia
Sungei Way, 47300 Petaling Jaya

Open 7:30am till 2pm Daily.
Closed on Alternate Mondays.

3.086094, 101.620095

Thing 15: Meat in Claypot

Fancy some Bak Kut Teh around Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya?

Here's an option found somewhere in the courtyard of the Centrepoint complex in Bandar Utama.


Called "Meat in Claypot" this shop serves individual BKT Claypot sets at RM11.80 per pot. You can pick your preferred cuts.

Yau ja kwai (chinese fried bread stick) sells at RM2.

In a gastronomic emergency, this is a decent place for an emergency porky lunch.

Meat in Claypot
Groundfloor
Centrepoint Bandar Utama 3 Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Gmaps: 3.137983,101.610306