Pao Fan ($8.50) - rice doesn’t quite soak up the taste of the broth, and there were bits of rice that were hard and uncooked (supposed to be crispy maybe). Roasted pork is still good. But portion of pork is less than the noodles / rice. Suggest to avoid this.
Sarawak Kolo Mee $5.50 (L) / $4.50 (S)
Kolo mee here tastes very authentic, just like the popular ones in Kuching. The noodles are nice albeit a little over cooked (but that is personal preference). Topped with char siew and marinated minced meat, with noodles mixed in pork lard and shallot oil. Will be my go-to for any Sarawak kolo mee cravings!
Generally portions are on the smaller side. Service was quick, and able to pay via QR.
Sarawak laksa - rice vermicelli covered in a rich and mildly spicy sambal belacan and prawn broth and topped with chicken, sliced omelette, beansprouts and prawns, garnished with coriander.
Sarawak Laksa here has room for improvement. Vermicelli used is the nice thicker kind but was overcooked /soft. The broth is thick, fragrant but felt rather oily perhaps due to the coconut milk. Would be better if chicken was shredded and prawn whiskers were cut. Prawns are fresh.
Generally portions are on the smaller side. Service was quick, and able to pay via QR.
Mushroom rice ($5.50). Rice topped with grilled mushrooms in a tasty umami sauce, served with veges, peanuts and some wonton skin. The mushrooms are fresh and have a good Q texture. Portion of the toppings is quite little compared to the rice, rice could with slightly more sauce.
Overall, this vegetarian eatery serves food that is rather affordable considering it is air-conditioned. Self-service ordering and collection, no gst and service. Food is served rather quickly too.
Basil soup with rice ($5.50). A warm comforting bowl of soup filled with vegetables, beancurd skin and vegetarian mock meat, served with white rice. The basil soup is similar to the soup from thunder tea rice. Depending on preference, some may like this as the basil soup is not too concentrated.
Overall, this vegetarian eatery serves food that is rather affordable considering it is air-conditioned. Self-service ordering and collection, no gst and service. Food is served rather quickly too.
Chicken Yuzu Ramen ($10.90): interesting combination, yuzu helped with elevating the heavy broth. But better shared as it can still be quite heavy on palate due to the saltiness and overly rich broth. Ajitsuke egg was a little over cooked and served whole instead of cut.
Full house most of the time with queues, perhaps due to the affordable pricing. Service is ok and efficient, food is served rather quickly.
Signature Tendon ($13.90): Prawn, fish, mushroom, baby corn, zucchini, carrot, seaweed tempura served with rice and signature sauce. Oily and over fried, not as crispy either. Rice was fluffy but along with its tempura, they lacked in flavor on its own / with the sauce. The aftertaste was quite sick. Avoid ordering this.
Full house most of the time with queues, perhaps due to the affordable pricing. Service is ok and efficient, food is served rather quickly.
Ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen ($6.90). The Ramen is “Q” in texture. The broth is thick and filled with Collegen, simply put: On Point. For the char siew, the size was decent, not too thin. However as with most reviews, the char siew was tasteless. Overall, for the price, the portion and the broth was pretty value for the money.
Ordered the Nasi Ayam Boomeranz ($7), which came with a box of seasoned rice and a fried whole chicken leg. Rice tastes good and really full of flavor. The soy sauce elevates the taste and the crumbs adds that nice crispy texture. Price point is affordable with big portions too.
Food here feels a bit like street food hence can be tad greasy / oily and heaty, as though the oil has been reheated multiple times. Nevertheless, I think it’s worth a try.
Service needs improvement. There are constant queues with long waiting times and missed orders, so be prepared to wait.
Fried Iberico Pork Patty ($6.20) - while it may seem oily, it in fact has a lots of juices when you bite it. Flavorful and savory with a chewy texture.
Self-service eatery: order at counter, food will be served to you. Overall service was ok but seems to be understaffed. The space is quite limited so not recommended for big groups. The variety available here is more suitable to order individual bowls of mains (noodles or rice) with some side dishes to share.
Food also taste a little too salty for my liking. Relatively pricier, which is because of premium ingredients as explained by the staff. (Note: plain rice is $2 per small bowl)
Fried Iberico Pork Patty ($6.20) - while it may seem oily, it in fact has a lots of juices when you bite it. Flavorful and savory.
Crispy Prawn Paste Chicken ($7.20) - normal, had better ones elsewhere. Was also a little dry.
Deep fry Iberico Pork with fried beancurd ($5.20) - combination of fried Taupok was not to my liking as there was not much taste and contents to it since taupok is spongy. Would have been better if pork was stuffed inside rather than topped.
Seasonal vegetables ($5.20) - if you like the taste of lard and garlic, this is for you. Vegetables were blanched well and not over cooked, well coated in lard and garlic too.
Self-service eatery: order at counter, food will be served to you. Overall service was ok but seems to be understaffed. The space is quite limited so not recommended for big groups. The variety available here is more suitable to order individual bowls of mains (noodles or rice) with some side dishes to share.
Food also taste a little too salty for my liking. Relatively pricier, which is because of premium ingredients as explained by the staff. (Note: plain rice is $2 per small bowl)
Iberico Pork Collar Char Siew ($16) - tasty and tender with a hint of smokiness. Must try. No porky taste at all.
Fried Iberico Pork Patty ($6.20) - while it may seem oily, it in fact has a lots of juices when you bite it. Flavorful and savory.
Crispy Prawn Paste Chicken ($7.20) - normal, had better ones elsewhere. Was also a little dry.
Deep fry Iberico Pork with fried beancurd ($5.20) - combination of fried Taupok was not to my liking as there was not much taste and contents to it since taupok is spongy. Would have been better if pork was stuffed inside rather than topped.
Seasonal vegetables ($5.20) - if you like the taste of lard and garlic, this is for you. Vegetables were blanched well and not over cooked, well coated in lard and garlic too.
Self-service eatery: order at counter, food will be served to you. Overall service was ok but seems to be understaffed. The space is quite limited so not recommended for big groups. The variety available here is more suitable to order individual bowls of mains (noodles or rice) with some side dishes to share.
Food also taste a little too salty for my liking. Relatively pricier, which is because of premium ingredients as explained by the staff. (Note: plain rice is $2 per small bowl)
