Inexpensive muslim-friendly kopitiam with scrumptious chilli pan mee however solely common hen rice

Subang Ria isn’t empty. Throughout lunch hour, don’t be stunned if you end up ready in line to be seated because the tables are nearly at all times totally occupied. This kopitiam positioned in Petaling Jaya is just well-known to residents of the world, in addition to those that work close by. You’ll see folks from all walks of life right here— co-workers sporting the identical lanyards, households with younger youngsters, and uncles and aunties on the lookout for a fast lunch.

In the event you’re dealing with the row of outlets, you’ll discover 2 hawker centre-esque spots on both finish. On the left you’ll discover a mamak store that additionally has a number of stalls promoting a wide range of meals, and on the precise is Subang Ria, which is a more in-depth match to the outline of a typical kopitiam.

The entire place is neat and clear, making it a cushty setting to dine in. The left facet is the place they put together your typical kopitiam treats like kaya toast and kopi ais, whereas hawker stalls are stationed on the opposite facet. Though the place isn’t enormous, there’s nonetheless loads to select from. From wantan mee and chapati to pan mee and chee cheong enjoyable, the meals served right here completely encapsulates the variety of Malaysian delicacies.  

What I attempted at Subang Ria

Among the many 3 of us, we ordered a complete of 4 dishes to share. This will look like loads, however I wished to ensure that we received to expertise the complete scale of what this humble kopitiam has to supply.

Beginning off robust, the primary dish we tried was the Dry Chilli Pan Mee (RM8). There have been some strands of skinny noodles among the many mound of flat noodles, all of which had been coated evenly with soy sauce.

The dish was topped with minced hen, fried anchovies, mushrooms, and a few greens. It additionally got here with a small bowl of clear fish ball soup, and the crispy chilli oil got here on the facet, so you may select how a lot you wish to combine in.

After dumping in the entire plastic container of crispy chilli and giving the dish an excellent toss, the noodles took on a shiny sheen from the oil. The deep purple flecks of crispy chilli made the pan mee look much more appetising, and we had been excited to dig in.

The quantity of crispy chilli given was excellent. It was sufficient to coat each strand, with out being too oily. It wasn’t that spicy both, so even those that don’t often eat spicy meals can get pleasure from this one. This dry chilli pan mee was savoury and spicy, with delicate and chewy noodles. 

I consider the minced hen was seasoned as properly, as bites containing the protein tasted a bit of bit saltier than bites with out. The mushrooms and anchovies each helped in diversifying the textures of the dish; the mushrooms gave you one thing chewy to chunk into, whereas the anchovies offered a satisfying crunch.

Certainly one of my colleagues, Alice, even talked about that this was loads tastier than among the chilli pan mee that you simply’d discover at non-halal hawker centres, which stunned me. The three of us agreed that this was our favorite of the day.

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Subsequent, we ordered the small Char Kuey Teow (RM8). Sadly, that is the usual worth for char kuey teow in KL and PJ. Much more unlucky, the small portion of noodles regarded fairly unhappy towards the large, brilliant orange plate. Doubling down on the ache of all of it, the dish solely got here with 2 prawns (which is considerably comprehensible, given the insane price of all the pieces these days).

This char kuey teow was well-balanced, for my part. Equal components candy and salty, with an excellent quantity of taugeh and bits of egg. Total, it was fairly good with no apparent faults. My solely critique can be that it may use extra wok hei.

Though it was cooked like in a giant wok like different CKTs, it lacked the oomph one would count on from a dish like this. Mainly, it’s definitely worth the attempt to will almost certainly fulfill your cravings, however gained’t be something to shout about.

Equally, our plate of Yong Tau Foo (RM10.50) was fairly customary. We selected from all kinds of fish balls, tofu pores and skin, greens, and different unidentifiable fried objects. Every thing is re-fried on the spot, so every ingredient we selected was good and crunchy on the skin, and delicate on the within.

The dipping sauce was good too, with equal quantities of chilli and candy sauce. Even when you’re not inclined to have this as a solitary meal, yong tau foo is nice as a snack to share in between bites of your most important dish.

The ultimate dish we tried was the Rooster Rice (RM9), which got here from a stall that additionally provided wantan mee. To say the least, this hen rice was an journey. We had been pleasantly stunned by the hen itself— tender and flavourful, not overly salty nor bland, it was all you can ever ask for. 

The rice alternatively, was the alternative. It was on the drier and extra keras facet, which I didn’t like. It additionally fully lacked any hen flavour; it was form of like consuming plain white rice. The soup and sambal helped a bit, so we had been nonetheless capable of end the entire plate. 

Remaining ideas

All in all, Subang Ria is definitely worth the go to. I totally loved a lot of the meals that we tried, and the costs had been cheap. The service was tremendous quick too, so this can be a good spot to go to when you don’t have a lot time. I can positively see myself returning for the dry chilli pan mee, and I’m interested by their chapati as properly. Regardless of how a lot we ordered, there’s nonetheless loads left to find. One other plus level for his or her drinks too, as my teh ‘o’ ais limau wasn’t too candy.

We arrived round 12pm on a weekday, and it was comparatively straightforward to get a parking spot. You must also carry some money, as that’s the one technique of fee accepted there. In the event you’re looking out for a terrific breakfast or brunch spot in your household outing this weekend, I extremely suggest this place for its selection, meals high quality, and repair.

Anticipated harm: RM8 – RM15 per pax

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