Restoran Jia Li Mian 家里面食馆 @ Kepong Baru
I have been hearing so much about Jia Li Mian from friends and I finally made my way here to give it a try.
There was usually a short queue forming in front of the restaurant whenever I passed by (on weekend) but we were lucky to secure the last vacant table on that Sunday morning. The restaurant interior is simple and straightforward, the only decoration is the huge food photos on the wall.
The menu is rather limited with only 4 types of noodles – Curry Mee (Penang and KL style), Asam Laksa, Jawa Mee and Fish Ball Noodle Soup, small selection of snacks (half boiled eggs, Lobak, toast, Otak-Otak and fried bean curd sheet), as well as a list of typical local drinks such as coffees, teas, Asam Limau and herbal drinks.
Iced Cham (RM3.20) & Hot Nutmeg Water (RM4.00)
Penang Curry Mee (Small – RM9.00)
By words of mouth, I knew what came highly recommended here – the Curry Mee! There are 3 options of Curry Mee available which are Penang Curry Mee, KL Curry Mee (both priced at S – RM9 & B – RM10) and All In Curry Mee (S – RM12 & B – RM13).
Not sure about the broth, but the different of each types of Curry Mee was the ingredients. The Penang Curry Mee came with ginger flower, peppermint, cuttlefish, cockles, shrimps, coagulated pig blood cubes, tofu puffs, bean sprouts, and Sambal served separated.
The curry broth was beautifully thick, fragrant and savoury, with good dose of creaminess from the coconut milk. With the right level of spiciness, I added in the Sambal for extra kick.
If you’re curious what do you get in All In Curry Mee, it contains all ingredients of both Penang and KL Curry Mee (pork skin, curry chicken). ^_^”
Asam Laksa (Small – RM9.00)
The noodle was topped with ginger flower, peppermint, shredded lettuce, julienned cucumber, onion, pineapple, Indian Mackerel (Kembong Fish), cracker, and shrimp paste (Hei Ko) served separately.
The broth had sufficient sourness and spiciness as it should be. The generous amount of fish chunks certainly elevated the dining experience from delightful to euphoric.
Otak-Otak (RM6.00)
Different from the grilled Muar Otak-Otak in a thin flat rectangular shape, Jia Li Mian offers Peranakan style Otak- Otak. Wrapped in a “box” shape, the Otak-Otak is made from fish paste, coconut milk, assorted of spices and herbs, as well as the star component that makes it different with the Muar version – Wild Betel Leaf (Daun Kaduk), which added a distinctive peppery taste to the dish. It is steamed and the texture was wet, succulent and super soft.
Verdict: Both the Curry Mee and Asam Laksa may not take the crown for the best in my book, but they still a very commendable option if you’re in this area.
My No. 1 Asam Laksa -> THIS & Curry Mee -> THIS. (・ω<)
Restoran Jia Li Mian 家里面食馆
42A-G, Jalan 3/33A, 52100 Kepong Baru, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +6016-334 3882
Operating hours: 7.30am to 3.45pm, daily
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19G, Jalan Pandan 2/2, Pandan Jaya, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +6016-497 8189
Operating hours: 7.30am to 3.45pm, daily
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JiaLiMian
Oh, there’s a branch near you too (I go to the one in Pandan Jaya). Yes, I’m probably one of them who recommends this place. Like you said, it may not be the best curry laksa but certainly a good one that we eat regularly too since it’s quite near us. We also enjoy the thick creamy broth. Would you believe it if we tell you the santan came from a can? So, not everything that comes out of a can is no good…lol. We were once seated at the back of the restaurant and we faced boxes of it (regret I didn’t take notice of the brand then). Some of those can or box santan doesn’t taste as good.
Kris, as long as the outcome is good, the process is not important, haha! When the curry laksa pass your standard, it means it’s good a good one!
I must say that judging from your photos, the bowls of curry mee and asam laksa look really good! Glad that you found both noodles more than decent though not the best.
PH, Kepong outlet is nearer to you if you want to try the food out one day, hehe 😛
Curry mee with pork blood and penang style otak-otak! Those are some of my favorite foods!
KY, fast fast go try and let me know if the taste pass for your Penang Lang standard.