Prawn Mee @ New Yong Len Restaurant, TTDI, K.L
The search of noteworthy Prawn Mee aka Hokkien Mee in Klang Valley continues……. This round we found ourselves at New Yong Len Restaurant located in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI) for another highly recommended Prawn Mee.
The Kopitiam was packed and crowded on that Sunday morning and we have to share table with a couple. Like most of the popular Kopitiams, the tables and cooking station of the vendors were cramped within the rather small space and there were some seating on the walkway in front of the shop as well.
This was the pull factor that attracted me for this visit. Despite her brisk business, the owner asked my order politely, first impression √ (^^)b
Prawn Mee (Small – RM7.50 & Big – RM8.50)
Although Hubby & I (Sam no longer wants to follow us for early breakfast =.=”) ordered small bowl, but the serving was big with generous portion of noodles. It was completed with all necessary ingredients of prawns (in very smallish size), sliced lean pork, bean sprouts, Kangkung (water spinach) and topped with fried onion.
The crucial element of a good bowl of Prawn Mee unquestionably the broth, this version ticked all the boxes in my book. The broth was pleasantly infused with sweetness and savouriness of the prawn shells and heads, more intense than the San Peng Prawn Mee but still overshadowed by Piau Kee Prawn Mee. I would have preferred for a little spicier so I added all the Sambal provided. (^-^)
If you think one bowl of Prawn Mee can satisfy yours truly, you’re underestimating my breakfast appetite. The gentleman that shared table with us was having a plate of Char Kuey Teow which looked really tempting and we (or just me? LOL) could’t resist and ordered a plate too.
Char Kuey Teow (No Cockles, Small – RM7.50, Big RM8.50 & With Cockles, Small – RM8.50, Big – RM9.50)
The rice noodles was well charred with good Wok Hei, an enjoyable plate of Char Kueh Teow I would say.
Verdict: Both Prawn Mee & Char Kueh Teow are worth a try but be warned that you may have to wait for table for both weekdays (office crowds) and weekends.
New Yong Len Restaurant
2, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603-7728 0376
Operating hours: Tues – Sunday: 7.00am to 3.00pm, close on Monday
Ah, I’ve eaten at this place some years back. I thought the prawn mee was just ok for its light tasting broth…I see the presentation is still “as messy” and the prawns still smallish (and halved)…lol. The CKT also missed the mark for us as there were no sihum and no wok hei (perhaps they were trying to clear their backlog and the noodles weren’t fried long enough). In the end, the kuih stall at the front of the shop was what we enjoyed most. ^_~
Kris, oh no…. seem like you really have high standard for both CKT and Prawn Mee, hehe 😛
I pass by this restaurant whenever to go to the pork shop Sunday mornings and every time also very crowded. My partner told me the prawn mee is good but I have never tried it.
PH, perhaps you can try it on your cheat day. ^__^
Love this place, I always chit chat with the boss about motorbikes. haha
KY, get a table is a challenge here >_<
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