Malacca Street Food: Traditional Bites @ Gu Pong, Jonker Street

Jonker Street, Malacca has always been my favourite spot to hunt for good food and bites ♥ This time it is my first encounter with Gu Pong Enterprise.

 Humble looking entrance.

I had a pleasant surprise when I walked in and realised the shop is actually quite huge !

 

 They sell almost all types of local snacks that you think of ! The best part is they are all clean and nicely packaged. The service from the sales lady was superb too ! Well done !

Here are 2 of my favourites. . .

Tongkat Egg Biscotti

 Really ♥ the modern design of the packaging.

 Neatly wrapped up inside the box.

Tongkat Egg Biscotti

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rm 6

The crunchiness on every bite with the perfect combination of egginess and sweetness, makes it to be my favourite egg biscotti so far!

 I will definately stick to this brand. . . :) yummz !

Next is the Classic Sakeima. .

I must say that I'm really impressed with the packaging. Real cute ! ♥

 peek-A-boo !



Sakeima

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rm 5.90

Having a sweet tooth, I'm a huge fan of Sakeima, this partcular one stands out in a way that it tastes like freshly baked ! It does not have the oily after taste unlike some other brands. The sesame crunch plus the sweetness of the caramel altogether spurs up the aroma of the sakeima. Hence, thumbs up to this !

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I love yoo! 老油鬼鬼 @ The Gardens

Looking for some bites during tea? Well, i recommend I Love Yoo! Eating in a shopping mall can be pretty expensive these days. . Located at LG, The Gardens, I Love Yoo! is where you should go if you are looking for something nice to snack at a very reasonable price.

I love yoo! Really love the idea of the name ♥ Have you ever wonder how Yao Char Kuai was originated? You can never guess it right. . lol. . It was believed that it all started from a murder conspiracy!? What?!  Do visit their official website @ http://iloveyoo.com.my/ and read more about the interesting history ♥

Freshly made and crisply deep fried. .

The popular choices . .

Set A (You Tiao + Porridge)

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rm 4

a perfect combination !

Set B (You Tiao + Soya Bean)

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rm 4

another brilliant combo !

However, being a sweet tooth, i would prefer if the soya bean was alil sweeter :P

Butterfly Bun

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rm 1.50

This is a sweet version of yao char kuai topped with sesame..the way how it was twisted does look like a butterfly..a delicious one :P

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Sesame Ball with lotus filling

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rm 1.50

The crunch on the skin + the fragrance of the sesame + the sweetness of the lotus paste

= ahh. . . so yummy !

A close look at the delicious yao char kuai..many people prefer to dip it in the soya bean. . well, do try it ! I've actually tried once dipping it in a ice cold sweet soya bean ! Well to me, it was really GOOD man !

Where tradition meets modern: A taste of the tradition with a modern twist !

I Love Yoo!

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Pizza Uno @ Centrepoint Bandar utama

Pizza Uno ! My all time favourite place for a good old western meal  ♥ Their food can never taste wrong. Bravo to their chef !

The Interior.

Indeed a cozy place to hang out for lunch..yet with the right lightings at night create a perfect ambience for dinner.

Do check out their blackboard on today's special menu ♥

Uno's Favourite . . .

Uno's Fresh Cream of Mushroom

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rm 9

an all time-favourite !

Baked Pasta

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rm 24

Spiralli with sautéed chicken and fresh mushrooms baked with cream and cheese, one  word, yumm-O !

my personal favourite ♥  !

Spaghetti Bolognese

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rm 24

The most incredibly tasty slow-cooked beef sauce !

Personally I would prefer if they add in some meatballs for the extra texture :)

Carbonara

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rm 24

Uno's twist to this classic sauce, with beef bacon and cream

I love to have my carbonara pasta with either penne or fettuccine ♥ I'm a bigger fan of penne due to its texture and also how its hollow center is able to hold the sauce..really adds a more refined sensation to your entire meal !

Uno Special Pizza

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rm 32

Crisply baked topped with chicken ham, mushrooms, olives roasted cherry tomato

Get creative ! You can even choose any 3 toppings to create your own pizza ! only @ rm34

Do check out their other branches. Uno ! is available at USJ Taipan & Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI).

Everyone loves Uno ! ;)

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Yishensu 一心素 @ One Utama

There are not many nice looking vegetarian restaurants out there that catches my attention. But if you are looking for a place to have yummy greens with nice ambience..this is a place you must try. Yishensu 一心素, Located at G Floor, Old Wing @ One Utama. This place is usually packed during lunch hours, it can be up to an hour of waiting time ! If possible, make a reservation first..you might wanna give them a call @ 03-7729 4313 :)

♥ their interior design..it was very obvious that their theme was simply leafy..from the oversized ceiling lamp to the front wood farcade to the chair to even the mirror design ♥

Fresh Soybean/Fresh Soybean with Longan

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rm4.50/rm5.00

Signature House Emperor Tofu

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rm18

Tofu is soft and smooth. It is served with minced meat topped with hair moss aka Fatt Choy and Siu Pak Choy as sides. I especially love the texture of the minced meat toppings ♥

Sweet and Sour Vege Fish

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rm18

This 'fish' was cooked to almost perfection..its perfectly crispy ! Topped with tomatoes, bell pepper and baby corn.

 From the gravy to the texture of the fish..one word, delicious ! Definately, a Must Have !

Fried French Bean with Minced Meat and Carrot Radish

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rm15

Vege Bat Kut Teh Soup

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rm18

A typical BKT soup, served with tau fu pok, lettuce & enoki mushrooms. But I'm just really curious how did they make it tastes so 'porky' without using the real meat itself? Hmm....

Fragrant Oat Crispy Oyster Mushroom

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rm18

This is no doubt my Favourite ! I ♥ mushrooms ! And when they are crisply deep fried with oat and butter..the fragrance...Oh my *faints* 

Definitely, a place to re-visit :)

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Xiao Bar Wang 小霸王 @ One Utama

Looking for what to snack while shopping at 1 Utama? Well, do drop by at Xiao Bar Wang 小霸王 located at  food street section (LG, Old Wing). Similar concept to Shilin, Xiao Bar Wang 小霸王 is another place for authentic Taiwanese snacks. 

Xiao Bar Wang 小霸王 started operations in 2009 in Singapore. They have 4 branches in Singapore, and their very first branch in Malaysia !

It is pretty interesting how they got their name: Bar (霸). It is actually a combination of 3 essential elements: 雨, 革 and 月merged together, a dominant force is formed, 霸 that will make any business unstoppable ! I bet they have gone through some fengshui master for this !

To read more, please visit their website: http://www.xiaobarwang.com

Interior...simple yet creative. A very cosy design ♥

Mee Sua

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Ala Carte (rm 6.90) Set with Flower Tea (rm7.90)

This Mee Sua is slightly different than the typical Taiwan Oyster Mee Sua, it is served with a generous portion of meat balls instead !

Cooling Flower Tea

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Ala Carte (rm 2.90) 

All I can say is...either you love this drink or you hate this drink. It has a very exotic after taste, bringing some sourness yet refreshing sensation. Well, it's nutritious drink after all as it is believed to reduce cholesterol and water retention ! 

An additional  ♥ for this !

The next list of items to try:

Tea Egg (rm 0.90)

Braised Pork Rice (rm 8.90)

Crispy Chicken (rm 6.90)

XL Mega Chicken (rm 8.90)

Speciality Cold Noodles (rm 5.90)

Black Sugar Lime (rm 2.90)

"Food fills the stomach but good food fills the soul" ~ Xiao Bar Wang

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