We all know that we can get bored of even the most expensive cafes and pricey western food. And when that happens, we will all crave for something close to our own culture.
Today, we're going to introduce the food from this particular shop. Restoran Zheng Zhong - named after the literal Chinese meaning of 'original'. Apparently, this shop that is hidden deep in the rows of shop lots in Taman Gaya has an astounding reputation! It has been reviewed in a Malaysian food show, Ho Chak, which has many seasons airing on 8TV for years.
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| View from outside (Photo obtained from Google images) |
So, you must be wondering now, what's with this random Chinese words and stuff. The stuff this shop has to offer is the bomb-diggity! It sells Kuey Tiao Kia, or in short 'KTK' which is a southern delight. We doubt anywhere nothern of Malaysia sells this. Second question would be, what on earth is KTK?
Kuey Tiao Kia is basically a meal where people have braised food to go with a bowl of kuey tiao (variety of noodle) in hot soup. And different KTK shops sell different braised delights, whereby each has its own specialty. The main star for this category of food is....PORK!
Look at the pictures and judge for yourselves!
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| Braised egg and tofu |
The egg is basically boiled eggs in braising gravy, but the tofu is *licks lips* VERY smooth. If you fancy a savory sauce of a thick consistency, then this is for you. Remember to drench the tofu or eggs with a good portion of the gravy.
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| Meatballs and beancurd skin |
The picture above shows a bowl of deep-fried tau kees (beancurd skin) and meat balls soaked in the herbal soup. As it soaks in the broth, the beancurd skin will gradually soften but retains a certain degree of crispiness, making it extremely pleasurable to eat.
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| Deep fried ngoh-hiang |
Rolls. Except with minced pork, mixed with carrots, water chestnuts and chinese all-spices - wrapped in thin beancurd skin and deep fried. There's a win there when it's deep fried.
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| Braised pork belly and sliced pig's ears |
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| Braised duck |
In Malaysia, people do not eat duck as a staple meat. Instead, housewives cook chicken, pork, beef or mutton. Duck, on the other hand, is widely known for their succulent texture when roasted, therefore roasting is the main cooking technique for duck meat. However, this shop cooks great duck meat, as it is braised and also, drenched with their herbal gravy. Trust us, it's super savoury.
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| Star: Kuey Tiao & Soup |
One bowl after another.
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| must try! |
As observed from the pictures, all the braised food are drenched/served with a generous amount of gravy. The gravy is key. With a good braising gravy comes delicious braised food. Broth = Success.
People enjoy KTK for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even supper. It's like the Chinese's rendition of all day brunch! Mad Girls are raving for this!
Our rating:
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Find them here:
Restoran Zheng Zhong
30, Jalan Sasa 4,
Taman Gaya,
81800, Ulu Tiram,
Johor, Malaysia
+60 14 310 4661
Operating hours:
Monday - Sunday
12.00pm - 9.00pm
Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post.
Posted by Xinyun
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