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Head to Pudu for hearty curry mee and other local fare
Restoran 168 definitely does not skimp on their ingredients as their curry mee is chock-full of all manners of goodies. – The Malaysian Insider pic, September 22, 2015. Located in the older part of Kuala Lumpur, Pudu retains much of its old-time charm and is a treasure trove of good old-fashioned hawker fare.
Restoran 168 is one place where you’ll find just that. The hole-in-the-wall eatery is known for their curry mee and wantan mee. Opening as early as 6am, it’s the perfect place to stop by after your early market visit or jog.
The curry mee (RM5.70) is their best-seller with a rich orange broth that balanced savoury and spicy perfectly. Creamy with santan, it clung onto every strand of noodle.
Our bowl came with a generous amount of juicy cockles, taufu pok (beancurd puffs), pork rinds and long beans, all of which have soaked up the delicious rich broth.
Diners can choose from bihun, kway teow, yellow mee, wantan noodles or flat spinach noodles.
Personally, the kway teow is my go-to choice for its smooth texture.
The broth usually runs out before noon so I’d suggest heading there early if the curry mee is what you’re aiming for.
But if you missed your chance with the curry mee, Restoran 168 is also popular for its wantan mee (RM5.70). Its springy egg noodles were coated with a thick soy sauce that was a hint of sweet, and a load of delicious.
Get your fill of good old-fashioned wantan mee and yong taufu at Restoran 168! – The Malaysian Insider pic, September 22, 2015. While the actual wantans seem like an afterthought for most wantan mees, Restoran 168's dumplings were packed with juicy filling. And they were generous with them too, with two prawn dumplings and two pork dumplings with each serving.
The stall also offers dishes to share like assorted yong taufu and platters of succulent char siew with caramelised, sweet melt-in-your-mouth fat.
For traditional hawker flavours you can count on, Restoran 168 hits all the right spots. Even if prices were on the higher side, the good old-fashioned noodles dishes left us feeling very satisfied. – September 22, 2015.
Restoran 168| Address: Lot 1-15, Jalan Brunei Utara, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur | Opening hours: 6.00am – 5.00pm daily (Closed on Wednesdays) | GPS coordinates: 3.138579, 101.712831 | Non-halal
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