Kuala Lumpur by Night: The City Sleeps

It was nothing but a fling. Something more than a one night stand but not quite enough to be called acquaintances. This was my relationship with KL. It was such a short stay, but I got real intimate with the place. Thanks to Tim. That in the very short and quick 2 days, he managed to show me the potential that KL had. On our last day, we ate at Xiao Fei Yang. (It means Little Fat Kid). Upon entering the restaurant the strong scent of chili and curry in the made sure to every patron what they were getting into. We occupied 2 tables. It was our last day. I noticed that the utensils where all in plastic and wrapped in a shrink wrap plastic. I found it quite odd but did not say anything. Nic ordered in chinese. The lady who took my order for drinks also tried speaking to me in chinese. I had to say I didn’t understand (which was the only thing I know to say in mandarin) and she spoke to me in broken english. We had idle conversation. It was nice getting to know our MY counterparts. Actually I quite enjoyed the conversation.

Xiao Fei Yang

The drinks were HUGE.

Coconut Drink

Our drinks came and I was shocked at the enormity of the glasses. Watermelon shakes and Orange shakes. I ordered some coconut juice, but that was gone quickly. Xiao Fei Yang was actually a “steam boat” place. Similar to our shabu-shabu the steamboat was divided into two. One was regular soup. The other was excruciatingly spicy. I find myself drawn to the spicy. Just the smell alone made my eyes water. I dared not try it yet. But since it was my last night in KL I threw caution to the wind. I dipped my ladel and scooped out a bowl full of red awesomeness.

Steam Boat

What you put in the steamboat

Ingridients

Steam Boat

I had 3 layers of clothes on. (I like layering. I’m weird that way.) I had on my Adidas jacket, a long sleeved black shirt, and a white cotton undershirt underneath it all. The meal consisted of 3 servings or rather Nic divided it into 3 parts. After the 1st meal which was basically your typical shabu shabu with those balls of flour and some veggies. I had taken off my jacket and was mildly sweating.

2nd serving consisted of fried bean curd skin and frogs legs as well as pork and lamb. My black long sleeved shirt was still on but I was sweating profusely. People on my table started to laugh.

By the 3rd serving I looked like I just stepped out of the shower. My mouth was literally on fire and I was down to my white cotton undershirt. It was almost like eating pure chili soup. It looked like it was a mixture of water and chili oil! But I kept eating because it was so damn good. The rich flavors really brought out the best in each other. The chili made me feel so alive. Forget the lack of sleep, for this brief time, I was alive. I am not a big fan of spicy food. I like mildly spicy but I feel that spicier it gets, the flavor tends to get lost. I was mistaken. The spiciness only made the flavors taste even better. To a sensitive palette like mine, I thought the strong chilis would numb my tastebuds but on the contrary it brought out the scintillating flavors that usually are missed because one gulps down the food to quickly. I am now a convert. Place a bowl of chili near me and you see me grabbing it right away. Till our next meeting KL. I promise to be more adventurous the next time around.

Some head shots of people in my table:

Jestina Goon finally decided to join us!

David: Still the #1 Sales Guy according to MY Nuffies

Patty caught trying to steal a glimpse of something

Shanghai 10

We started out at an MRT station underneath the KLCC Mall. We entered Shanghai 10 at a little past 1:30 PM ( my fault actually for asking a few more minutes to work a little bit more!) Tim quickly ordered in Chinese and the waitress was off. We had our own room. Tim explained that during the lunch rush, the noise level could get a way bit over the top and having an own room is sometimes not even enough.

Durian Pancakes

I was a bit thrown off when the dessert I thought came first. Durian Pancakes. (Yes durian pancakes!) It was basically a crepe made out of the durian meat and cream which was wrapped with the crepe. (They call it a pancake because it was for dessert. I dunno David explained this) It had a strong Durian taste to it which I just couldn’t get over. I guess it wasn’t for my palette.

Egg Tarts

They egg tarts came out next and they nothing really out of the ordinary. I still miss the egg tarts of Ilocos. Now those were awesome!

Fried Rice

Noodles

The noodles and fried rice arrived and I thought it was a bit odd that we were eating so little. Normally for the group that we had there would be 2 orders of each and everyone would eat to till they were full. Tim said we had to save room for the Rotiboy bun! Oh was I glad I did. After eating the noodles and rice, we quickly left and walked over to the KLCC mall where we found Rotiboy. Now if you are in KL, this is a MUST try. I cannot compare it with anything else. The bun was sweet but not too sweet. Soft and airy but when you start munching it turns full and easy to digest. I could have eaten this for awhile. If I was going to miss anything from KL, this would be it. Rotiboy. (Actually I miss Bak Kut Tey alot and regret being too tired and sleepy to actually remember to bring my camera to take pictures!)

Rotiboy Bun

Here's our big boss getting us the buns!

Rotiboy Bakeshop! Must TRY!

The EPIC Coffee Bun

Tim then took us strolling (to digest our food I’m guessing!) just below the Petronas Towers! I actually liked it. I like strolling in nice parks after eating. Something I don’t get to do back here in the Philippines. He toured us to the KL Convention Center and finally walked back to the car. Of course Tim had to get dessert and well, I went to KL and had Auntie Anne’s! LOL! It was one a simple food trip. The food was not particularly unique but the entire experience was great. The park walk was awesome. The KLCC was a great mall. Thanks Tim! Till I return!

KLCC Park

The Petronas Towers

Our Big Boss Tim Getting Auntie Anne's!

KLCC Mall

We had some deep fried Kang Kong which tasted alot like junk food snacks. That was gone quite quickly. The Peking Duck, Pork Belly, and Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet were all incomparable to anything I’ve tasted here in the Philippines. This was simply a divine meal. I didn’t know when to stop. With the absence of water or any soft drink to fill myself up, I just kept eating. It was beautiful. I am a big fan of duck. This meal was something. It was both unforgettable. We got to see the regular side of Tim Tiah. I admit I am a big fan of him and princess. (Audrey but no one calls her that anymore!) Thank you Tim for the food. It was one of the best I’ve had in a long time.