Posts in Category: 2011

Restoran Mee Yoke Lim | Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia

Outside Restoran Mee Yoke Lim

 

Char Kway Teow Cook

 

Wonton Mee Lady

 

Char Kway Teow; pan fried flat rice noodle with bean sprouts, egg, and tiny clams garnished with green scallions

 

Char Siew Kong Loh Mee; won ton noodles tossed in a special sauce served with bbq pork, yu choi, and some pickled peppers

 

Wonton Soup; combination of pork/shrimp wrapped in a silk like wrapper floating in some delicious chicken broth, garnished with boiled yu choi and green scallions

 

As I post this, it’s nearing dinner time here in the states and seeing/recalling all the amazingly delicious food is not helping the cause. lol. *ties belt tighter* But, my goodness, the food is simply amazing. The char kway teow has the right amount of flavor/seasoning and the wok hay was awesome! I wish restaurants here in the states could get that same heat seared taste. The char siew kong loh mee’s noodles were perfect with its slightly chewy texture and the flavors of the sauce were just right; Wonton’s were light yet savory and the wrappings were smooth as silk.

Also, as a quick heads-up of my family/relatives, we are extreme foodies. Although it was great to see family and friends….what we really were there to do (and don’t let them tell you any different) was for the food. lol. Once we finished that amazing meal above, we got up, walked around the corner to the next eatery and we got….

 

Chee Cheong Fun; Rice noodle, hoisin sauce, sesame seed, fried shallot

 

Har Mein (Prawn noodle); dual types of noodles mixed with bean sprouts, lean pork, kankong, and prawns sitting in a super flavorful prawn/seafood broth garnished with fried shallots, boiled egg, and dehydrated shrimp.

 

 

The chee cheong fun was delicate, the fried shallots gave it a nice textural contrast; finally the har mein’s broth was crazy prawn flavored! I think that’s the thing with all the hawker street food I had in Malaysia; all put strong emphasis behind a quality dish. No one held back on the spices or ingredients. Great moments of eating.

Restoran Mee Yoke Lim 
(heard this location has been moved elsewhere)
Hours
All week 10am – 9pm

Parking
Parking can be difficult with so many businesses being around the area. We had to loop around a few times before finding one. Granted this was around lunch time. Good luck!

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References:

Dish names and locations – Family and friends (Thank you!!)
Google Maps (Address) – LINK
Shu Han’s Mummy I Can Cook (Chee Cheong Fun ingredient) http://mummyicancook.blogspot.com/2011/08/homemade-rice-noodle-sheets-chee-cheong.html
Voon Lu Photography (GPS coordinates) http://voonlu83.blogspot.com/2011/09/restaurant-lim-mee-yoke-chow-yang-ss2.html

Kopi House | Banting, Selangor Malaysia

Ang Ku Kueh (turtle cake); steamed glutinous rice flour cake with mung bean paste

 

Kopi Bing (Iced Coffee)

 

Kaya w/ Toast

 

My uncle picked us up from Kuala Lumpur airport (also known as KLIA) and immediately took us to a local Kopi House in Banting – located northwest of KLIA. I recalled consuming all these goodies the last time I came (4+ years ago) so, having these things again was when it truly felt like I had arrived to Malaysia. The next few posts will be Malaysia specific and I have to say, looking at all these photos is already making me want to go back..

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Red Medicine | Los Angeles, CA USA

Inside Menu Red Medicine

 

Early Season Legumes

 

 

Banh Mi

 

Introduced to me by a good friend. A really awesome place to come and eat! I love that it’s open late (2am) as in my case, I just flew into LA and wanted something good to eat. The food there is ALMOST too pretty to eat. Each dish is a work of art, the way they meticulously place each garnish…. truly amazing.

Red Medicine (information gathered 8/2012)
8400 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
323.651.5500
Hours
Open daily from 6pm – 2am

Parking
There is parking along the side streets, just be sure to mind the valid times to park; very strict and will not hold back on ticketing. Alternatively, one can always use the valet service.

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References:Red Medicine http://redmedicinela.com/

Heirloom Market BBQ | Atlanta, GA USA

 

Expediting

 

Brunswick Stew

 

Ribs and Mac & Cheese

 

Korean sweet potatoes with black sesame seeds

 

Spicy Korean pulled pork sandwich

 

When I’m home in Georgia, there are times when I lack a good place for Malaysian cuisine. Fortunately when it comes to BBQ, there is really no such shortage; e.g. Fox Bro BBQ, Community Q, Fat Matt’s (among many others). Great for us eaters as we have so many options. This place is different from your traditional (insert BBQ region here) type BBQ since they combine influences of Texas, Tennessee, and South Korean flavors. It’s so good.

Heirloom Market BBQ (information gathered 8/2012)
2243 Akers Mill Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30339
770.612.2502
Hours
Tues-Thurs: 11am-8pm
Fri 11am-9pm
Sat 12-9pm
Sunday and Monday Closed

Parking
Very difficult. The parking lot probably has enough for only 10-13 cars at best. No alternative parking for at least 3-4 blocks. Come early or budget at least 20 minutes to hunt down a spot.

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References:

Heirloom Market BBQ http://heirloommarketbbq.com/

José Andrés The Bazaar | Los Angeles, CA USA

Inside Shot at Jose Andres’ The Bazaar

 

Jicama wrapped guacamole

 

Sweet potato chips & Yogurt, tamarind, star anise

 

Cotton candy duck liver

 

Sea urchin (3 each) Avocado, steamed buns

 

Japanese taco & Grilled eel, shiso, cucumber, wasabi, chicharr

 

Ottoman carrot fritters & Apricots, pistachio sauce

 

Philly cheesesteak? & Air bread, cheddar, Wagyu beef

 

Seared Maryâ??s Farm chicken honey dates, mustard caviar, mustar

 

Braised Wagyu beef cheeks California citrus

 

Black Truffle Risotto

 

Ladies and gentlemen, this array of dishes are the very reason I enjoy shooting photos of food/wish to be a chef one day (José Andrés, please teach me!). The dishes were a wonderful example of what we can achieve in terms of flavor, texture, smell, and aesthetics. Truly amazing.

Jose Andres’ The Bazaar (information gathered 8/2012)
465 South La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.246.5555
Hours
Mon-Wed, Sun 6 pm – 10:30 pm
Thu-Sat 6 pm – 11:30 pm

Parking
Using valet is recommended due to limited street parking.

Please be advised, all images and content are copyrighted and may not be used without permission. Got questions? Email me: mweats <dot> info <at> gmail <dot> com

References:

Jose Andres’ The Bazaar http://www.thebazaar.com

Underground Food Truck Event | Atlanta, Georgia USA

Checking out the initial phases of the Atlanta Food Truck scene

 

About to hit up the Tamale Queen

 

Spicy Pork Tamale (left); Fish Taco. Adobo-spiced tilapia with red cabbage and cilantro (right)

 

Just Loaf’n Serving fresh hush puppies

 

Crispy hush puppies

 

Amazing Biegnet!!

 

 

Munch

 

Pork Banh Mi w/ shredded carrot, radish, and cilantro

 

Souper Jenny; parked right in front of her shop in Buckhead

 

Serving varied soups. Ordering Corn Chowder

 

Corn Chowder

 

Yumbii

 

Ribeye (Bulgogi) Quesadilla

 

Rattletrap

 

Preparing the hot beverage

 

A wonderful cup of Hot Chocolate

 

Tex’s Tacos

 

Chicken Mole Taco

 

Westside Creamery

 

Bourbon Pecan (top) and Milk Honey (bottom); did a half and half

 

Yum Yum Cupcakes

 

Coconut cupcake, cream cheese frosting

 

A tasty and very filling experience checking out the food trucks at the underground food truck event by the Atlanta Food Truck Coalition. Definitely try and find out where Yumbii, Just Loaf’n and Westside Creamery are. They were among the top three favorites of mine.
Tamale Queen, Munch, Souper Jenny, Yumbii, Rattletrap, Tex’s Tacos, Westside Creamery, Yum Yum Cupcakes (information gathered 9/2012)

Parking
Medium+ sized parking lot where the event was. YMMV

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References:Thanks Atlanta Food Truck Coalition for setting up the event! http://www.atlantastreetfood.com/

Tamale Queen http://www.queenfoodco.com/tamaletruck/
Munch https://www.facebook.com/MunchFoodTruck
Souper Jenny http://souperjennyatl.com/
Yumbii http://yumbii.com/
Rattletrap http://steadyhandcoffee.com/
Tex’s Tacos http://www.texstacos.com/
Westside Creamery http://www.westsidecreamery.com/
Yum Yum Cupcakes http://yumyumcupcake.com/