This place, Kedai Makanan Mun Wah Hokkien Mee at Jalan Maharajalela need no introduction. It's one of the older institution that sells black Hokkien Mee in Kuala Lumpur. Despite numerous visits, I have yet to blog about them cos I could never get good pics until recently when we got seated right below their lit signboard... ahhhh better light at last hehehe. Well you can choose to sit inside the shoplot but most people usually sit along the five foot way or by the road side, very typical of us Malaysian.
The hokkien mee here has enough wok hei (breathe of the wok), lots of ingredients ranging from pork slices, squid, pork liver and of course pieces of deep fried crunchy lard! Taste wise is above average as I find Thiam Sang is way better. Now, forget about the hokkien mee this time round and concentrate on this plate of Deep Fried Squid (Calamari)...
Looks quite pathetic or not?? The calamari rings looked skinny and oily BUT I tell ya they're wonderful! I haven't eaten such style for a while. Mun Wah's deep fried squid is uber crispy, the batter is not soaked in oil! We were crunching on them till the last bite, best dip into the accompanying tangy chili sauce.
The hokkien mee here has enough wok hei (breathe of the wok), lots of ingredients ranging from pork slices, squid, pork liver and of course pieces of deep fried crunchy lard! Taste wise is above average as I find Thiam Sang is way better. Now, forget about the hokkien mee this time round and concentrate on this plate of Deep Fried Squid (Calamari)...
Looks quite pathetic or not?? The calamari rings looked skinny and oily BUT I tell ya they're wonderful! I haven't eaten such style for a while. Mun Wah's deep fried squid is uber crispy, the batter is not soaked in oil! We were crunching on them till the last bite, best dip into the accompanying tangy chili sauce.
We also have a plate of greens, stir-fry romaine lettuce with fermented beancurd (fu yue yau mak) to go with all that.
Whoops I've forgotten the prices but rest assure you, they won't break your bank!
Kedai Makanan Mun Wah Hokkien Mee
155 Jalan Maharajalela
50150 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
do they cook over gas or charcoal?
ReplyDeleteat 1st glance, the squids did look pathetic though. but your descriptive rants had me sold.
ReplyDeleteme no fan of Hokkien Mee, esp those dark, starchy type.
one of those places that i really want to try but havent got a chance because of the opening hours. by the time the clubs in bkt bintang close, mun wah's helpers already started stacking their chairs d. :(
ReplyDeleteti's making me vry hungry!!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite place for early dinner when I have meetings in Brickfields (not that it is on the way ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreasy goodness thanks to the generous dose of pork lard used. And the crunchy sotong and cabbage gives it some different textures. Definitely on my top 10 best places to eat.....
Wow, certainly did not expect the raves for those drippy looking calamari rings! But I'm sold!
ReplyDeleteI miss this place Hokkien mee. Been years since I last had them. You are making me craving for it now :(
ReplyDeletenever had chance to try out - parking always a nightmare around there.
ReplyDeleteI miss this dark and fat noodle Hokkein mee. Must eat when we go back!
ReplyDeleteSob would you believe Mr Porky aka ME has never been there!
ReplyDeleteCheers from Hungary...
This is so near my office, but haven't been there in ages. They're still packing in the crowds, I notice.
ReplyDeleteHi Babe
ReplyDeleteYour food blog is really interesting and I do love it. Wonder if you would mind to take a minute to answer me one question. I also have a food blog and am also on @blogspot.com.
But your layout is far more sophisticated than mine. I don't seem to find your template in blogger. Appreciate your suggestions. Many thanks.
Anna
Hong Kong Food Blog
hkchinesefood@yahoo.com.hk
The hokkien mee looks devoid of lard wor...maybe that's why it's not so nice! =P
ReplyDeleteI didn't try Thiam Sang, but their branch (Ah Wa's Hokkien Mee) is still decent by my standard la...
breathe of wok.. yumz! but need more animal fat i suppose :P
ReplyDeletei agree!
ReplyDeleteI like theirs better than most!
My favourite place for hokkien mee ;)
ReplyDeleteNate n Annie, I think this place is gas, charcoal one is over at Chinatown
ReplyDeleteJ2Kfm, i think only KL ppl like black coloured food :p
Nic, go b4 clubbing!
KY :p
definitely one of the better places in KL, Jon
minchow, i guess we cant judge a book by its cover
ICook4Fun, awww sorry. you can cook this right? else search for the recipe in my blog
Quirky Msia, it wasn't really a problem at night, only day time it's problematic. you can park at the shops same row as cafe cafe
LCOM, ahhh a true Msian :D
:o Jules, come let's go makan here when u come back
LL, yes they do
Anna, i will email you later ok.
Babe, got lards inside la, all hidden up :D
C&C, kar liew!!!
TNG & unka leong, ahhh both speak the same language hehe ;-)
asd
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