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After a lacklustre Hokkien mee the night before, I was on a mission for redemption.

These thick, springy noodles were coated in a luscious dark soy sauce, each bite bursting with umami and an intense wok-hei that deepened the flavour. Crispy lard bits added crunch and indulgence that brought layers of savoury goodness. A spoonful of sambal sealed the deal 》RM15 / Small

》RM12

Revisited after two years, and while still enjoyable, it didn’t quite hit the same highs. The Lala Noodles remain comforting, with a fragrant broth of ginger and yellow rice wine, but the depth of seafood umami was noticeably lighter. The lala clams were fresh but not as plump, making the overall experience feel less indulgent than before.

Ordered some dim sum as sides, but they were pretty standard and nothing wow-worthy. The braised chicken feet, siew mai, and steamed pork ribs were decent enough, but lacked the standout factor to make them a must-order.

Lala Noodles 》RM18
Chicken Feet 》RM9
Siew Mai 》RM8.50
Pork Ribs 》RM9

Honestly a bit disappointed. Only the BBQ wings and belachan kang kong stood out. The Hokkien mee lacked the rich, dark flavour it should’ve had. Satay was dry and tough, and the salted egg sotong strangely tasted sweet. Stingray was thin, dry, and wasn’t grilled with any chilli — belachan was just served on the side. Overall, overpriced for the quality.

Grilled Stingray 》RM42
Satay 》RM18 / 10 Sticks
Salted Egg Fried Sotong 》RM25
BBQ Chicken Wings 》RM4.50 / Pc
Signature Hokkien Mee 》RM19 / 2 Pax
Belachan Kang Kong 》RM16

》RM15 / Medium

A hot and peppery broth that delivers instant warmth from the inside out. The tender pig stomach soaks up all that bold, pepper-infused goodness, making each spoonful both comforting and addictive. Definitely should’ve gone for a bigger portion. This one’s worth the extra ladle 》RM12 / Small

Charcoal-cooked to perfection, this claypot rice has crispy edges, juicy marinated chicken, and a rich smoky aroma that makes it seriously satisfying. The Chinese sausage adds a sweet-savory depth, while the salted fish brings that extra umami boost. A comforting, flavour-packed meal but expect a queue during peak hours 》RM28 / Big

Calling all hotpot lovers! Conveniently located at Chinatown, Si Jing Hotpot is the place for you!

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One of the best foods we ate in KL. The flavour of clams combined with rice wine was through the roof. For some reason, that made something as simple as beehoon so delicious.

Apparently also a signature here, but KL chicken is inferior to Singapore's. That makes this dish lame.

One of our best eats this trip. The delicious minced beef and the perfect mee kia were a match made in heaven. The beef balls and sliced beef were good quality, but we didn't eat the innards.

Overrated heritage brand. This was supposed to be one of their signatures, but I found it worse than any in Singapore. The cake is castella, which I think is inferior to sponge cake. The kaya also so little.