For the past week, the whole of Klang Valley especially Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya was like a big chimney-smoky and stuffy.
(The Twin Towers covered with smoke and haze.)
With the hot weather's temperature at around 32 C.
It's porridge time!- a good remedy to keep our body "cool" !
Restoran Makanan Teow Chew located on the ground floor of a block of 4 storey walk up flats in Taman Desa Aman, Cheras was the answer.Besides plain white whole grain rice hot porridge with dainty side dishes they also served delicious Claypot Chicken rice.The place is low ceilinged with many ceiling and wall fans to keep it's customers cool.
The wall are tastefully decorated with poster, framed newspaper clips and photos of famous people.
Marble top tables and sturdy wooden chairs adorned the dining area.
Orders were quickly taken on hand held PDAs-fast and efficient.
Parking is bearable.
Crunchy toasted Peanuts with deep fried crackling Anchovies-Rm3/
Leafy sweet Mui Choy (preserved Chinese Mustard) with slices of Pork-Rm3/
1/2 salted Duck's egg-Rm1/
Steamed Egg Custard with minced Pork-was a bit salty-Rm3/
Stir fried soft crunchy Long Beans-I prefer the "Snake" variety-Rm4/
Braised Pig's big Intestine-flavorful, thick and a bit chewy-Rm6/
Braised Tofu-soft and pillowy-Rm4/
Braised Duck (thigh)-with a distinct flavor-tender, meaty and succulent-Rm12/
Super hot Green and Red vinegared Bird's eye Chillies // Chillies sauce with Garlic, Ginger to go with all the food. Total bill:Rm40/
Location: 19 & 21, Jalan Desa Aman 2,
Block C, Taman Desa Aman,
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur,
Tel: 03-9133-1339.