Chun Xiang Bak Kut Teh @ Jalil Link, Bukit Jalil

Rating:

• Food (1-10): 6.5
• Price (1-10): 7
• Environment (1-10): 7

7 January 2012: I was searching for a place for lunch in Bukit Jalil when I came across a bak kut teh restaurant at a secluded corner in Jalil Link.

• Clay Pot Bak Kut Teh (砂煲肉骨茶) (RM20.50) -> This is 2 person portion. The bak kut teh soup is not so tasty, but edible. Not recommended though.
• Dried Bak Kut Teh (干肉骨茶) (RM10.50) -> This is 1 person portion. Quite tasty but I personally prefer bak kut teh with soup.
• Peppercorn Pig Maw Soup (胡椒猪肚汤) (RM10) -> Not bad. Worth a try.
• Deep-fried Dough Sticks (炸油条) (RM1.50) -> Crispy, crunchy and taste just right. Best dish of the meal.
• Tofu Poh (豆腐卜) (RM3) -> Average.
• Yao Mak (油麦) (RM7) -> Average.

In general, dishes here are just average. I most probably won't return to this restaurant. 

Here's the location of Chun Xiang Bak Kut Teh @ Jalil Link...
Address: 15G, Jalan Link Jaya 7, Jalil Link, 57700 Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
GPS Coordinates: 3.05992, 101.67296

Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh @ Setapak

Rating:

• Food (1-10): 6
  
• Price (1-10): 7
  
• Environment (1-10): 7

25 September 2011: Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh (宝香绑线肉骨茶) specializes in string tied bak kut teh. It comes with very little soup, which looks more like the sauce. The soup/sauce is supposed to be concentrated bak kut teh. However, after trying Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh in Mid Valley Megamall, I concluded that I do not enjoy this type of bak kut teh. I prefer those with more soup.

Anyway, I decided to give it another try at a different branch. It was 2pm on a Sunday yet the restaurant is less than 10% occupied.

Here are what we had...

• Luan Kut (软骨), Sui Kut (小骨), Ka Wan (脚弯) (RM10.50++ per bowl) -> I can't really differentiate which is which. They taste the same. The main difference is the type of meat, either it's with less fat or more fat, less bone or more bone. As for the taste, they are almost tasteless. The soup/sauce which is supposed to be concentrated bak kut teh is also very plain. I would say this is the worst bak kut teh I have ever tried. A staff there told us honestly that the soup is obtained from the HQ in Klang. Then each individual branch/franchise will add water into the soup. The amount of water added into the soup directly affects the taste of the soup.
• Tau Fu Pok (豆腐卜) (RM5++) -> Similar to the meat, this is almost tasteless as well.
• Yau Mak (油麦) (RM8.50++) -> Average.
• Yau Char Guai (油条) (RM4++) -> Ironically, this is the best dish of all, even though it is just average. Not crispy enough.

After this meal, I told myself that I won't give Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh another chance. Here's the location and contact of Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh @ Setapak...
Address: 209, Ground Floor, Jalan Genting Klang, 53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.
GPS Coordinates: 3.194970, 101.712313


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TTK Bak Kut Teh @ Pandan Jaya

Rating:

• Food (1-10): 8
  
• Price (1-10): 7.5
  
• Environment (1-10): 7

16 May 2011: TTK Bak Kut Teh is one of my favourite bak kut teh place. It is located in Pandan Jaya. It is the famous bak kut teh which had been operating in Pudu market for years before moving to Pandan Jaya. Similar to other Bak Kut Teh shops, TTK is not air-conditioned. However, this restaurant is not stuffy because it is a corner shop and open-air. Besides, the cleanliness here is also well taken care of.


Here are what we had...

• Steamed Fish Head (RM24) -> I don't really like this. There's a bit of muddy taste of typical freshwater fish. For the same type of fish, I prefer those at Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh.
  
• Double-boiled Bak Kut Teh with Extra Herbs (RM32) -> This is the most famous didsh here. The soup is much thicker and tastier than bak kut teh in other shops. However, it is a bit costly as compared to normal bak kut teh. Worth a try.
  
• Tau Fu Pok -> Soft, fine and tasty. I like this. Recommended.
  
• Yau Char Gwai -> Average.
  
• Vegetables -> Normal.
• Yam Rice (RM1.60) -> Quite tasty. Worth a try.
  

Here's the location and contact of TTK Bak Kut Teh @ Pandan Jaya...Address: Jalan Pandan 8, Pandan Jaya, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Business Hours: 6pm - 2.30am daily (Closed on Mondays)


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Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh @ Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur

Rating:

• Food (1-10): 8.5
  
• Price (1-10): 8
  
• Environment (1-10): 6.5

14 May 2011: We went to Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh (亚旺肉骨茶) again. This time with my parents. My dad loves fish head. Here are what we had...

• Assam Steamed Fish Head (Medium) (RM25) -> Fish is really tasty. Doesn't taste like a freshwater fish at all. Assam sauce is appetizing. Recommended. Anyway, I still prefer assam steamed fish at Chong Yuan Seafood Restaurant.
  
• Bak Kut Teh (Portion for 2 pax) (RM18) -> Very tasty. The soup is refillable.
  
• Pig Trotters (RM9) -> Normal. My dad ordered this and ate most of it. I didn't eat much.
  
• Taufu with Spring Onion Oil (RM5) -> Normal.
  
• Yau Char Gwai (RM1.50) -> Very tasty and crispy. One of the best yau char gwai I've had so far.
  
• Vegetables (Medium) (RM7) -> Normal.

Here's the location and contact of Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh...
Address: No. 32, Batu 4 1/2, Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 013-2282288, 016-2341319


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Here's the link to my previous posts on Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh:

• 8 April 2011
  

Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh @ Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur

Rating:

• Food (1-10): 8.5
  
• Price (1-10): 8
  
• Environment (1-10): 6.5

8 April 2011: Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh (亚旺肉骨茶) is located at Old Klang Road. The parking area assigned for patrons of here is normally fully occupied. Hence, many people have to park illegally at road side.


Here's what we ordered...

• Bak Kut Teh (肉骨茶) (RM9) -> Bak kut teh with default mix ingredients. It's RM9 for the portion of 1 person. Even if there's 2 of us, we choose to order bak kut teh for 1 person. I love the soup, very tasty and it's refillable. Highly recommended.
• Yau Char Gwai (油条) (RM1.50) -> Crispy and tasty. I like this!
• Yau Mark (油麦) (RM5) -> Normal. Very reasonable price.
• Steamed Fish Head (清蒸松鱼头) (RM22) -> Fish is fresh. Although there's normally quite a lot of bones in this type of fish, it's quite easy to remove them. The flesh is quite thick as well. Recommended.

Here's the location and contact of Ah Wang Bak Kut Teh...
Address: No. 32, Batu 4 1/2, Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 013-2282288, 016-2341319


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Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh @ Mid Valley Megamall

Rating:

• Food (1-10): 7.5
  
• Price (1-10): 7
• Environment (1-10): 7
  

4 March 2011: Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh (宝香绑线肉骨茶) specializes in string tied bak kut teh. In accordance with traditional culinary methods, the pork is tied with cotton string to keep its shape and texture, as well as to lock in the intricate flavour during the stewing process. Pao Xiang in Mid Valley Megamall is located at the end lot of boulevard area. I personally think that lot is not strategically located.

Anyway, here's the menu and price list:


I would like to emphasize on the price of various types of tea here. Normally a waiter will go around with a basket of different types of tea, asking which tea do you want. If you are having a budget conscious meal, kindly refuse any type of chinese tea there because they cost RM7 to RM12 per tea bag.

Put the tea topic aside, you can choose the type of pork you would like to have from the menu. There are various types of pork served in very small bowl. Here's what we had...

• Pan Fei Soul (半肥瘦/猪踝肉) (RM13++) -> Pork with partially thin and fat meat. Very tasty and tender. Worth a try.
• Go Hui (肉骨/五花) (RM13++) -> Pork with bones (non-fatty). Not bad. Not as tasty as "Pan Fei Soul".
• Vege (Yau Mark) (RM10++) -> Normal.

I personally do not really enjoy the bak kut teh in Pao Xiang. I prefer the type of bak kut teh with more soup. Bak kut teh in Pao Xiang is served with very small amount of soup, which actually looks more like sauce. Besides, I think the food and beverages there are overpriced, considering the ambience there is nothing worth paying for.

Here's the location and contact of Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh @ Mid Valley Megamall...
Address: Lot G(E)-020, Ground External Floor, Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-22829087


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