It is becoming more difficult to find affordable dining options. Finding these places requires strategic thinking due to escalating expenses.
Yes, I found one place through a recommendation on social media!
In the heart of the city, wantan mee for RM7 to RM8 is a rare find.
Most importantly, they didn’t skimp on the wantans and the taste was excellent.
I guess it’s a case of overheads as this stall operates on a five-foot way, right in front of the Sam Kow Thong temple in the heart of Brickfields.
The going price for wantan mee on the same street, seems to be around RM9 for a small portion, while a large portion is RM10.
The stall offers a variety of noodles but on every table, it’s wantan mee.
It comes in a bowl even though there’s no soup.
Despite being thin slices, the char siu is not dry. A spoonful of fried chopped garlic is also included, adding umami to the entire dish. Additionally, there are fried lard pieces and veggies.
It was so good that I ended up slurping it down to the very last strands.
These days, wantans that are served with noodles are frequently bland. These had a nice bite to them and were densely packed with minced meat.
You get three wantans in a small bowl with a clear soup.
I also tried their bitter gourd pork noodles (RM9) and this was good as well.
The broth is the cloudy type, which surprisingly was tasty without any additives. It’s not overly rich but with just enough heft to make you want to drink the whole bowl of broth.
In fact, I did just that… drink it all up. And lo and behold, I didn’t have the dreaded thirst that often hits me once I polish off a bowl of broth.
What I also enjoyed tremendously were the liver slices were cut thickly, making for a better bite.
You also have minced pork inside the bowl. This was the right ratio of fat and meat too.
There’s no intestine but you get pig stomach, fish ball and pork ball. Even the bitter gourd has a freshness to it, making the pork noodles less decadent.
During lunch time, you will see either office workers or college students here.
Noodles stall right in front of Sam Kow Tong Temple, 16, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Open: 7am to 2pm or until food runs out. Closed on Monday.
