Hojia Noodles 小東家 @ Taman Cheras, Cheras

Since we were at Cheras area, hubby suggested that we should try out another eatery in the vicinity. After a brief research, here we at Hojia Noodles, nestled on a rather busy street that houses a long stretch of shops.

 

These Char Siew that gleaming in deep mahogany colour was the crucial factor of our visit when we checked out its online reviews. We have soft spot for Bo Lei Char Siew (Glass Char Siew), so the photos of nicely caramelized Char Siew attracted us immediately.

 

The restaurant’s interior was bright and comfy with air conditioners. The space blends traditional charm with a clean, contemporary touch. Wooden panels, pleasing food pictures and subtle retro details set the stage for an inviting meal, while the open kitchen counter adds an element of liveliness.

 

The menu offered ONLY noodles – soup or dry Wonton noodles, Hakka noodles and spinach noodles, served with various of toppings included Char Siew, Wonton, dumpling, beef brisket, beef balls, braised chicken feet with mushroom and Sam Kan Zhong meat balls. The usual snacks and appetizers like fish cake, fried Wonton, fried dumpling, blanched vegetables, meat balls soup, just to name a few to complete your meal.

 

There were three types of chili on each table – pickled green chili, chili oil and rattan pepper paste. Appeared in a not very appealing army green hue, the rattan pepper dipping has a similar flavor profile as Sichuan peppercorns (Hua Jiao) which imparts a tingling and numbing sensation to the palate.

 

Coffee (Cold – RM4.50) & Sour Plum Lime (RM4.50)

 

Dry Char Siew Mee (Small – RM11.00)

We went straight for their Char Siew Wantan Mee, and it did not disappoint.

First of all, the dry noodle wasn’t dressed in the usual dark sauce that we accustomed to, but in a pale light sauce that equally flavourful with exceptionally delightful pork lard aroma. The char siew was lushly coated in sticky sweet golden amber lacquer, the edges were roasted to a smoky, sweet and silken perfection, with a slight crisp. It was tender with good ratio of fat and lean meat. This definitely the kind of bowl that reminds you why Wontan Mee is a timeless comfort food.

 

Fried Prawn Wonton (8pcs – RM10.00)

The fried Wontons were golden and crunchy, perfect for dipping into their tangy chili sauce. They had that satisfying crunch that makes you want to keep going back for just one more piece.

 

Verdict: Very reasonably priced and Hojia Noodles offers hearty quick and simple meals that you can return to again and again, knowing that every bowl will bring comfort and satisfaction. Especially if you like springy Wonton Mee and Glass Char Siew. (o^-’)b

 

Hojia Noodles 小東家

30, Lorong Lobak, Taman Cheras, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +6011-1325 1974

Operating hours: 9.00am to 2.00am, daily

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/cnk97ft2

 

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