Smoked Pork Noodles @ Sun Fatt Kopitiam, Pudu
Pork Noodles 猪肉粉, Zhu Yoke Fun in Cantonese and Zhu Rou Fen in Mandarin, is one of the most widely sought after noodle dishes in Klang Valley. The key to a heartwarming and delicious bowl of pork noodle is the flavourful soup, followed by the plethora of porky ingredients such as intestine, liver, pork balls, and the crucial crunchy fried pork lard.
Today, I’m not going to share about this common type of Pork Noodles that can be found in any Kopitiam or hawker center but another variation which served with smoked pork – 熏肉.
Weng Kee Pork Noodles 荣记猪肉粉 (Cantonese name translation that I created for the stall :P) is housed in Sun Fatt Kopitiam in a secluded Pudu neighboorhood, surrounded by some old flats. There are a few kopitiams within the vicinity and they were thronged with locals (mostly old folks) enjoying their meal and gossip session.
Other than the uncommon smoked pork noodles, their Lala Meehoon (RM11.50) is another dish that has been receiving positive responses from patrons. Also in the menu are the usual pork noodles (dry and soup), Luffa Mee Suah Soup, Bitter Gourd Meehoon and Luffa Lala Mee Suah Soup (RM12).
Smoked Pork Noodles (RM10.00)
Our bowls of dry noodles were almost fully covered with the paper thin sliced smoked pork which reminded me of the Chashu in Japanese Ramen. The meat had a mild smokey aroma and flavour, texture wise, I would have hoped for thicker cut for a more enjoyable bite. The soy sauce concoction wasn’t the best I’ve tasted but still decent with the addition of pork lard and the crunchy pork lard.
The dry noodles is served with sweet savoury Napa Cabbage soup.
Verdict: The smoked pork did not leave me with a strong impression as the flavour was a little subdued. But since it is quite near with my facial place, I would probably revisit to try out the Lala Meehoon.
Sun Fatt Kopitiam
34, Jalan Gelang, Pudu, 55200 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Tues – Sunday: 6.30am to 2.00pm, close on Monday
I love how you painted a picture of Weng Kee Pork Noodles in its humble neighbourhood setting. It feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The fact that it’s surrounded by old flats and thronged with locals enjoying their meal and gossip session adds so much character to the place.
The menu sounds absolutely delicious! I’m quite curious about their Lala Meehoon, especially since it’s been receiving positive responses from patrons. And of course, the usual pork noodles options are always a classic choice. But those Bitter Gourd Meehoon and Luffa Lala Mee Suah Soup sound interesting too!
Your description of the Smoked Pork Noodles made me imagine those paper-thin slices of smoky goodness covering the bowl of dry noodles. Although the flavour didn’t leave a strong impression on you, I appreciate your honesty. But hey, when you mentioned the sweet savoury Napa Cabbage soup served alongside it, my taste buds perked up again!
Your personal take on Sun Fatt Kopitiam makes me want to visit and experience it for myself. It sounds like a place where great food meets local charm.
Tekkaus, hopefully you can have a chance to try put this and let me know what do you think. 🙂
Oh, this smoked pork noodle looks very enticing (especially for my family). I prefer the pork belly to be cut thinly (I had that recently with chee chap tong) otherwise if it’s too thick, it may be chewy. If the la la noodles are good, that would be my choice.
Kris, the pork belly was too thin cut that it’s hardly to really taste the flavour. ~>_<~ Since this place is not very far from Cheras and it suits your family taste bud, I hope you can have a try really soon.
Looks interesting, almost like some of those ramen places punya pork.