Ipoh LSY-Pot (大众瓦煲鸡饭专卖店) @ Bukit Indah [Johor Bahru]

During my last trip to Johor Bahru, Irene and her husband brought us to this restaurant at Bukit Indah to try the Claypot Loh Shu Fun and Ipoh-Bercham Claypot Rice. Inheriting the recipe from their mother, the two brothers opened the second Ipoh LSY-Pot outlet in Johor Bahru. The original outlet is in Ipoh, Perak.

Claypot Loh Shu Fun 4/5

Claypot Loh Shu Fun 4/5

The piping hot Claypot Loh Shu Fun (RM$7.50) comes with needle like rice flour noodles which is semi-transparent and it comes with a slightly chewy bite. In the claypot, there are prawns, sliced pork, egg and fish cakes. What holds the noodle dish together is the flavoursome gravy, making it such an enjoyable bowl of bee tai bak. Guest can also choose to add a dash of black vinegar to further accentuate the whole enjoyment.

Ipoh-Bercham Claypot Rice 4/5

The other signature item at Ipoh LSY-Pot is the Ipoh-Bercham Claypot Rice (RM$8.50) that comes with tender chicken pieces, salted fish and sausages. Cooked over charcoal fire, the aroma of the rice and other ingredients filled the air when the claypot is served to the table.

Ipoh-Bercham Claypot Rice 4/5

The finishing touch to enjoy the Ipoh-Bercham Claypot Rice is to add their homemade dark sauce made from 8 different ingredients. Give it a good toss to coat every single rice grains to appreciate the beautiful chemistry of the rice and sauce coming together.

While the Claypot Loh Shu Fun and Ipoh-Bercham Claypot Rice are worthy for visit, it is unfortunately not very accessible and close to the causeway. Unless you drive or take a taxi, it may not be easy to get to. I do hope you have the chance to try it and let me know whether you like it or not.


Ipoh LSY-Pot 
31 Jalan Indah 15/1
Taman Bukit Indah
81200 Johor
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: +6072326098
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Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1100am - 3pm, 530pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun: 11am - 10pm

Dulukala Peranakan Restaurant @ Beauty World Centre

With the opening of the Downtown Line 2, many restaurants in the vicinity is now more accessible especially parking is not that convenient in the area. Dulukala Peranakan Restaurant located on the top floor of Beauty World Centre is one the restaurants I have wanted to check it out for a while. I finally fulfilled it last weekend, making my way down for dinner.

Nonya Chap Chye 4/5

The Nonya style stewed mix vegetables, Nonya Chap Chye ($10.90) is cooked to a delectable softness. Slightly on the sweet side but it goes well with the plate of rice. The other worthy note is the portion is quite big compared to other Perankan restaurants I have visited.

Beef Rendang 3/5

The Beef Rendang ($12.90) was really a pity. The beef cooked in mix of spices and coconut milk is tender and robust in flavours. If not that the kitchen was a bit heavy on the salt, I would have rate this highly.

Omelette with Chinchalok 3.5/5

Egg omelette is quite a common dish but this is my first time seeing Omelette with Chinchalok ($9.90) on the menu. The fluffy egg omelette comes with chinchalok or preserved shrimp can be quite salty if there is too much of it. Hence it must be eaten with moderation together with the omelette.

Chendol 4/5

Wrapping up the dinner is the bowl of Chendol ($3.50). The shaven ice dessert in coconut milk, gula melaka and pandan jelly is the perfect ending to the Peranakan meal.

Usually the serving for Peranakan food is quite small and expensive. At Dulukala, I find the portion and pricing are quite reasonable. Although my dinner experience was not that great, but I still can taste the potential in the dishes. If not for the saltiness in the dishes, I would have enjoyed it more. I probably will come back again to give them a second chance. Hopefully it will be a better experience.


Beauty World Centre
144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#04-04
Singapore
Tel: +65 64652036
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Nearest MRT: Beauty World Centre (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Beauty World Centre MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]