Fat Food Beast

30/03/2026

One Brick Drop new hype spot for all the xiao mei mei who love a good aesthetic dining place 👀✨

Casual Japanese-western inspired cuisine with a pretty straightforward menu that most Japanese food lovers would enjoy.

What we had:
Gyu Handroll, Negi Toro Handroll, Corn Ribs, Kampachi Handroll, Aburi Don, Burnt Tomato Prawn Pasta, Unagi Maki, Engawa Handroll, Truffle Foie Gras Don, Sesame Prawn Sando, Honey Ranch Tai, Engawa Claypot Rice, Uni Pasta, Scallop Maki, and Truffle Fries.

Overall, food-wise it’s not bad for a casual Japanese-style spot. But if you’re expecting a big wow factor, maybe not really. It feels more like Japanese comfort food at a rather premium price point.

The handrolls were decent and the portions of fish inside were quite generous, but don’t come too hungry… because you might end up over-ordering just to feel satisfied 😂

Of course, we had to try the Engawa Claypot Rice, very Malaysian-coded because we all love claypot rice hahaha. But to be honest, the engawa portion wasn’t a lot, which some people may find a bit underwhelming.

I mostly wanted to check out what the hype was about, but if I’m seriously craving Japanese food, this probably wouldn’t be my first pick.

That said, it’s definitely a nice spot if you want somewhere photogenic for the gram. Ambience-wise, it was quite loud, probably because it’s still newly opened and packed. Maybe it just needs a bit more time to settle in.

Big plus point: they open till 12am — so that’s a win 🌙

26/03/2026

There’s something about an old-school kopitiam that just hits differently.

No frills. No gimmicks.
Just good ol’ kopitiam drinks done right.

From iced coffee to Hailam tea, cham to Milo; every cup lands exactly where it should. Not overly sweet, not diluted… just balanced, rich, and comforting in that familiar way.

It’s the kind of place you come to slow down, sit with a cup of coffee, some toasted bread, and let time pass a little easier.

Simple, honest, and quietly satisfying.

Parking can be a bit tricky around here, so it might be easier to Grab or park at a nearby mall and take a short walk over.

But places like this? They’re always worth the small detour.
There’s no air conditioner in this place but it’s quite airy with the fans and all so come prepared hahah.

25/03/2026

Came for the omelette soufflé. Stayed for everything else.

Light, airy, and rich, balanced with a refreshing citrusy crunch from the raw vegetables. The bone marrow beef rice leans indulgent, deep, savoury, and unlike your usual fried or claypot rice.

French food seen through a Thai lens > not rigid, not careless. Just enough restraint, with moments of boldness.

Still, I think it feels a little too early to fully judge the food here (as I have only been here once and tried only a few dishes). We’ve only just scratched the surface. But the idea is interesting. There’s clear potential here, room to explore, to push flavours further, and to find that balance between French precision and Thai expression.

From the signature roasted duck with braised peanuts and pickles, to the crab omelette soufflé, brioche, bouillabaisse with red snapper, and that bone marrow fried rice, there’s a thread running through all of it.

Familiar techniques. Different instincts. And somehow, it works.

24/03/2026

There’s something quietly satisfying about a bowl like this.

Spicy minced pork with black beans, tossed through handmade noodles that don’t try too hard, no alkaline bite, just a clean, honest texture. Springy, with enough resistance to remind you it was made from scratch, not bought.

The pork lard adds depth, not excess. Crisp, fatty, indulgent in a way that feels earned. The minced pork carries that salty, fermented richness from the black beans- savoury, a little sharp, deeply comforting.

On the side, a soft egg, pickled cucumbers, and a clear soup // simple things, done properly. Nothing on the plate is there for show.

We had it with a glass of Horkasai and a cup of Ipoh white coffee , both rich, full-bodied, unapologetically flavour-packed. The kind of drinks that don’t just accompany a meal, but complete it.

This is the kind of kopitiam you stumble upon, maybe after circling a few times for parking, and end up remembering longer than you expected.

📍 阳春面 Chun Noodles located inside Daily White Kopi (29, Jln Hujan OUG) A good, honest stop if you find yourself in OUG.

23/03/2026

Love a good bowl of KSHF and this one really hit the spot. Slurped it all the way to the very last bite.

The broth was rich, comforting, and full of flavour without tasting artificial at all. It’s been a while since I’ve had a bowl of KSHF this satisfying. Honestly, I’ve grown a little tired of the usual “WZ Prince” KSHF spots popping up everywhere, so this felt extra refreshing.

We also added an extra plate of chicken thigh on the side for that extra kick, and it was worth it.

Prices are very reasonable too, RM10 for small and RM11 for large.

We also tried their chicken rice and curry noodles. The chicken rice was surprisingly good as well, flavourful with a nice texture.

📍 Bamboo Kopi (previously vacated by Prawn Noodle King)
Same row as HKD Tit Tar, OUG

Parking isn’t the easiest, but be patient, you might find a spot behind the street or along the next street over.

14/03/2026

A place many people don’t usually venture to, mainly because of where it’s located 🤡

We didn’t get to try their signature dishes this round since it was just a simple dinner — plain rice paired with a few comforting, homestyle dishes. Still, here’s what we had:
1. Bittergourd Smooth Egg
2. Tofu with Minced Meat
3. Nam Yue Zha Yok
4. Lo Hon Zhai
5. Caramel Sticky Pork

The total came up to around RM241 for all the dishes.

To be frank, the service here is rather subpar if you don’t know anyone. But I guess that’s quite common with many Chinese banquet-style restaurants — it’s often about connections and that “being nice” culture 😂 So don’t come expecting particularly warm or attentive service.

That said, the food does make up for it.

Quite a number of their signature dishes require pre-order, including their roast goose and some other specialties.

What’s interesting is that the chef-owner here is also the chef behind Hee Lai Ton Restaurant, and he is personally based here. So I guess food-wise, it probably won’t go too wrong 😂.

Note: Yes this is the restaurant that is located between Nirvana Center & Kwong Tong Cemetery.

28/02/2026

26/01/2026

I’ll admit — I usually have second thoughts about having cendol at local food chains or even restaurants located in shopping malls. Too often, the flavours feel diluted, overly commercial, or stripped of the soul that makes a good cendol memorable.

But genuinely proved me wrong.

Their cendol with premium gula Melaka tastes honest and true. Nothing artificial, nothing forced. The shaved ice is smooth, light, and incredibly pleasing to eat, and the gula Melaka — rich, fragrant, and deeply aromatic — is the real hero here. That familiar, comforting scent lingers with every spoonful, reminding you how good cendol is supposed to taste.

Most importantly, you get to enjoy it in air-conditioned comfort, so there’s no need to worry about the heat while indulging in a cold, refreshing bowl of cendol ☺️

I truly hope they continue serving this beautiful bowl of cendol the same way they do now. And honestly? This alone feels like a good enough reason for Malaysians who usually avoid shopping malls to step into one they don’t often visit — just to experience this cendol at Nyonya Cendol 🤣🤣🤣

18/01/2026

You can’t talk about staple comfort foods and leave out ban mian.

Just some good, flat, hand-torn pan mee (mee hoon kueh) — dry or soup, you name it.

Simple menu, no fancy selections. If you like something more 重口味, go for the dry version.

Chewy noodles with a springy, elastic bite — great texture, proper chewiness, very satisfying😂😂

01/01/2026

Some meals are more than just food —
they’re memories on a plate.

I honestly felt so happy being able to eat the food I grew up eating at Oriental Cravings, now reimagined and served at Third Serving ❤️

🍖 Vinegar Pork Trotters - Not too sour, not too sweet. Sticky, collagen-rich comfort that feels instantly familiar.

🔥 Claypot Lou Shi Fun + Egg - the OG classic. Served piping hot, still sizzling. Silky noodles, rich egg, that claypot aroma… straight throwback to the flavours I grew up loving.

🥔 Fried Yam Cake with Egg - stir-fried with eggs, peanuts, long beans, and preserved radish. Fragrant, hearty, nostalgic. This one disappears fast.

🧈 Golden Beancurd with Pork & Preserved Veg - crispy outside, soft inside, topped with savoury pork and preserved vegetables. Simple dish, but dangerously addictive.

And the name Third Serving? Makes total sense 🤣

& as quoted by .my When food is good, you go for seconds.When it tastes like your childhood and feels like home…you’ll always ask for a third serving 🍽️✨

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20/12/2025

A no-frills neighbourhood eatery serving honest, comforting dai chow — and possibly your next go-to spot for Sang Har Mee.

Their Sang Har Mee is seriously not too bad: silky-smooth hor fun with proper charred wok hei, drenched in a smooth, eggy gravy that coats every strand perfectly. Not overly sweet, not salty — just nicely balanced. It even reminded me a little of the one I had at Pumpkin Garden.

The Cantonese stir-fried beef flat noodles were solid too — fragrant, well-seared, and satisfying.

But my absolute favourite?
The Hakka Zha Yok (Hakka Fried Pork Belly) — well-marinated, well-seasoned, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and full of flavour. Definitely a must-order 😂😂🙏

Don’t skip the stir-fried belacan eggplant either — punchy, aromatic, and dangerously addictive.

📍 Restoran New Grand View (Taman Sea)
Available only during dinner time & evening session / I’m not sure whether they are operating during lunch hours but best to visit during dinner as the stall may not be opened during the noon 🙏 This Kopitiam has other stalls operating during lunch and the noon.

Simple food. Big comfort. Zero fuss. Go try!!

16/11/2025

Long Sushi? Only at 😂

Only in Malaysia can you find sushi innovations this extra — fun to look at, a bit troublesome to eat, but the thick cuts definitely make up for it. Just a heads-up: it gets filling fast, so please do eat with caution 😂

But one thing’s for sure — they’re seriously generous with their sashimi cuts here. 🥢🐟💯