Posts

Malaysia road trip - Day 14 (Johor Bahru - Malacca)

-
Image
Day 14 of our Malaysia road trip took us from Johor Bahru to Malacca, with a brunch stop before hitting the highway. After checking out from Four Points by Sheraton Johor Bahru , we left the city around 11am and made our first stop at Chaah Noodles, which was about a 30-minute drive (13.4km) from the hotel. I ordered the JB wantan noodles with thin noodles served dry in a small portion, while my partner chose the Chaah wantan noodles with slightly thicker noodles, also served dry in a small portion. The noodles are available dry, in soup, or with curry, and both bowls came topped with slices of char siu and pork lard. I personally preferred the JB wantan noodles. The thin noodles were springy with a satisfying bite, and the seasoning coated them well, giving each mouthful plenty of flavour. They tasted even better when mixed with the fresh green chili on the side, which added a clean, crisp heat without overpowering the noodles. The char siu was thinly sliced with a light swee...
Post a Comment
Read more

Malaysia road trip - Day 13 (Johor Bahru)

-
Image
We kicked off our third day in Johor Bahru with brunch at Wang Wang F&B, a bustling kopitiam-style food hub filled with a variety of stalls serving local favourites. We decided to order chicken rice with roasted pork, with me choosing the drumstick while my partner went for the thigh. The chicken rice was fragrant, soft, and fluffy, pairing perfectly with the tender and juicy chicken. The chili sauce definitely packed a punch and was much spicier than we expected. As for the roasted pork, it was decent, perhaps not the most memorable we've had, but it complemented the meal nicely and added a satisfying crunch. To wash it all down, we ordered an iced kopi O and an iced Chinese tea. The kopi O was rich, robust, and perfectly "kaw," delivering the strong caffeine boost we needed to start the day. Meanwhile, the iced Chinese tea was light, refreshing, and a great balance to the richer flavours of the meal. Overall, it was a simple brunch that set a good tone for the rest ...
Post a Comment
Read more