Friday, December 16, 2005

Kang Guan Seafood Restaurant, Pulau Carey: Seafood - Fresh & Inexpensive!


This is a pleasant restaurant by the riverside at Carey Island (Pulay Carey). It's interior is cool and comfortable(although a bit dark...but you can still see your food) This restaurant has been here for years, started out as a shack and expanded. It is quite famous in its own right. Tour groups from out of town do drop by - I've seen people coming in bus loads-not kidding!! Those working in neighbouring factories in Teluk Panglima Garang (eg. Toshiba) and Klang also drop by here for lunch. Kam Heong styled fried Crabs ** Sweet and Sour & Chilli Crab Deepfried Soft-shell crabs ** Steamed Prawns Braised Fish Maw and mushrooms with beancurd** Deep-fried Mango Fish** Steamed Fish Deep-fried Mantis Prawns in sweet sauce Prawns in Assam (Spicy Tamarind) Sauce** 2 types of Vegetables Rice Tea Coconut Juice (RM3.50 each and VERY SWEET) ** very very excellent Total bill for 10 adults and 5 kids, and 2 young kids = RM370 (actually we could not finish all the food, so we asked for a "doggie bag/ta pau"...and had the crabs for dinner LOL)

Theme: SeafoodPrice: less than US$10
Comparison: less expensive than average

Address: Just before the Bridge to Carey Island
Directions: On LDP, after Sunway Toll, exit "Klang/ Subang", (KESAS highway). Follow this road (pass USJ, Kota Kemuning, & 2 tolls) then exit at the BANTING/KLANG exit. Keep driving & you will come to a roundabout "Pulau Carey".

Restoran Makanan Laut River View: For a Good River view





In the town of Pasir Penambang, there are a number of restaurants. One of them with a good view of the river is River View Restaurant. Set on a large wooden platform, it is open on two sides, allowing a good view of the Kuala Selangor bridge and river and nearby fishing village. There were a number of tourists at this restaurant.

Excellent steamed white pomfret (bawal) -the sauce was clear, piquant and spicy, simply delicious!! We ordered the set meal for 5 adults, 3 big kids and 3 little kids. Total bill which included several soft drinks and Chinese tea = RM198.50 (US$50) The set meal came with steamed pomfret, braised large prawns, fried oyster ommelette, deep fried mantis prawns, flower crabs with butter sauce, fried asparagus, rice & jelly for desert. The food was fresh, but cooking style rather average, except for the pomfret & crabs, which were delicious.

Theme: Seafood
Price: less than US$10 ยป Currency Converter
Comparison: less expensive than average
Address: No 1 Jalan Besar Pasir Penambang, 45000 KS
Phone: 03-32892238
Directions: 2 km outside of Kuala Selangor town

Sin Seng Nam Coffee Shop


Noted for its hainanese chicken rice and Chicken Chop. This place has been serving up hainanese dishes for dozens of years and still going strong. If you're in town, try this place. Closed evenings.
Located: just to the side of Bangkok Bank close to the central market in town

Yut Kee Coffee Shop



Great place to go for some hailam noodles(pic). The place has been passed on from one generation to the other so the secret of superb cooking is still very much alive within the family. Closed on Mondays and in the evenings. Also famous for their Lum Meen , Hainanese Chicken Chop(pic) and Roti Babi
Located: Jalan Dang Wangi, on the corner just opposite the Wilayah Complex

Lai Fong Coffee Shop



Another one of those old coffee shops with lots of individual stalls selling all sorts of food. One particular one that sells the Prawn Noodle Soup still remains one of the best choices in town, if you're looking for Prawn Noodle Soup. Closed in the evenings.
Located: Jalan Cheng Lock, on the crossroads with Jalan Petaling across from the Jukebox shoe shop

Koon Kee Wanton noodles




This old establishment is a little more than a hole in the wall, on Petaling Street itself. The waiters are a little grumpy and you may have to repeat your order a couple of times but it's worth the hassle. One of those few remaining old coffee shops in the vicinity. Closed in the evenings.

Wong Ah Wah Chicken wings




This is located at Jalan Alor and has been making a really big name for themselves as the best grilled chicken wings in town. The Hong Kong and Taiwanese tourists love this place. They have expanded the operations to cater for seafood enthusiasts by adding deliciously prepared seafood dishes to their list.

Sin Hwa kopitiam




steaming hot asam laksa...delicious!
329 Jalan Burmah, shophouse opposite the Pulau Tikus police station. closed thursdays
A small bowl will cost you RM2.50 whilst a large is charged at RM3.00. What else to eat here - the famous char kway teow.
- Stall outside Pulau Tikus market
Pulau Tikus wet market. only at night
why not? slurp all you want in the great open spaces of the wet market's parking lot

Kedai kopi Kak Seng




382-384 Penang Road, opens 9.00am onwards.
Established in 1906, this coffee shop is popular for its asam laksa, kway teow th'ng, loh bak and just desserts... homemade icecream with a very local flavour ~ durian, sweet corn and the rest ~ chocolate, vanilla, coffee and strawberry. Try the ABC (Ais Kacang) topped with a scoop of ice cream, flavour of your choice.