KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Crispy skin like a prawn cracker makes this roast pork stand out. That’s not all. There’s crystal char siu with a thin grilled crust and tender...
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That’s not all.with a thin grilled crust and tender meat. Even their roast chicken with its brown skin is juicy and appetising. The master behind these superb roasted meats is a chef known as “Gao Lao Wah,” a nod towards his stature since the nickname literally translates to “tall guy”.
On the eatery’s wall, his story recounts a life spent learning the craft of roast meats at Tai Thong Restaurant and even a stint with Ah Soon Kor , regarded as one of the great Chinese masters who once operated Chef Rasa Sayang Restaurant in Imbi. , he upholds his mentors’ call to use the freshest ingredients to create good roast meats.
The à la carte portion of roast pork is a thicker chunky cut, similar to what’s served in posh Chinese restaurants. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi. Roast goose is also available by order. Even though they open early in the morning, swing by around 11am to catch the roasted meats hot from the oven.
To put prices in perspective: a plate of rice paired with a roasted or boiled chicken wing can cost as low as RM5, while the usual single pairing ofDouble meat combinations range from RM9.50 to RM11, depending on the chicken part.and roast pork that can cost up to RM15.à la carteRoast pork has a crispy skin like a prawn cracker . Chilli crisp is served with the noodles, which are super spicy .
— Pictures by Lee Khang Yi To my surprise, this combination was superb: juicy chicken with a fragrant skin, a decent-sized cut of tenderwith just a thin, not too sweet crust and even the roast pork lived up to its promised “prawn cracker” crispiness. Those thick, square-looking pieces of roast pork reminded me of the trim cuts usually served in a proper restaurant even though they probably didn’t have time to place them perfectly during the lunch rush.
A word also about their rice: it looks plain but has a very light flavour and the plump, separate grains were the perfect backdrop for the superb roast meats. The chilli sauce is decent, but with such well-prepared meats, you should relish their flavour rather than burn your tongue with spiciness. Springy HK style bamboo noodles is served with ‘char siu’ and a bowl of wontons.
— Picture by Lee Khang YiChar siu wontonYou will notice how big theseare; they hide juicy prawns and just a smidgeon of minced pork, making each bite satisfying. Their noodles arrive swimming in a pool of sauce — it looks like they are drowning — but once you mix it all up, the sauce perfectly coats the thin strands.
The sauce is darker and has a stronger taste of lard, making it a dish that will satisfy those seeking deeper flavours. It also comes with a chili crisp that has a lingering heat, hitting the back of your tongue with its spiciness.is cut into thin slices, with a half fat and half meat cut (I found the top of the meat tender, but the bottom part was definitely harder to bite through, taking away from the enjoyment of the roast meat.
I had with my platter, which was juicy and beautifully charred. Perhaps it’s best to enjoy it with the rice combination instead, right when it emerges from the oven. The eatery gets crowded during lunchtime, but the food and service are efficient. On the storyboard plastered on the inside wall, the eatery is also known as Nan Yang Chicken Rice, which is what many people refer to their other outlet in Setapak Indah.
The older restaurant also features the name, Gao Lao Hwa, which uses a different spelling but the same colours, and just like this one it has a wide fanbase for its roasted meats. It may just be a roadside stall but this place definitely deserves multiple visits for their roast meats. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
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