... also known as Sharon Bakar’s writing course for beginners that led to me finding myself, almost, something like that, slowly getting there, some day. This be Sharon Bakar. In my previous post, I shared how Tristen, a tarot card reader … [Continue reading]
Breakfast in Batu Pahat
July 15, 2015 By 8 Comments
A few of my family's favourite picks. 1) Fock Yen Dim Sum Dim sum in Batu Pahat is like dim sum in Klang - slightly odd in a Hokkien populated area. Expectations must be managed; the finesse ranks the same as an average tasting dim sum shop in … [Continue reading]
Riverside hawker centre, Batu Pahat
July 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Growing up, we'd frequent the Riverside Hawker Centre - popularly known as "Hai Kee" or "He Bian" to feast on our favourite eats. The end of Jalan Rahmat leading to the river. I love this part of the road come evening; the colours of dusk … [Continue reading]
Ah Chew Laksa @ Glutton Street, Batu Pahat
July 8, 2015 By 4 Comments
There is something about Batu Pahat laksa. It is not as famous as Penang curry mee. But it is also less oily and less rich, though no less satisfying. The coconut milk gravy is lighter, so you can enjoy it often without worrying about arteries … [Continue reading]
Soon Lai ‘kuey chap’, Batu Pahat
June 22, 2015 By 9 Comments
My first introduction to kuey chap was quite traumatising. "What is that? What are you eating?" I asked my Dad. He nonchalantly replied, "Pig's blood." Euwww. Can someone of my ethnicity agree with me on how DISGUSTING that sounds to a KID? … [Continue reading]
Ah Hee fish ball noodle, Batu Pahat
June 15, 2015 By 5 Comments
"What do you eat in Batu Pahat?" Batu Pahat fish ball noodles, of course! Also known as "Penggaram Mee". Why the name? Because back in the days, a Mr. Lee operated a roadside stall along Jalan Penggaram (Hakka street), selling handmade noodles … [Continue reading]
