Comments on: A Spot of Teh?

By: croesus

croesus — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:41:41 +0000

Hi, I noticed quite a number of ppl were asking about halal food in Malaysia – do visit http://asrichascroesus.blogspot.com/ for list of halal food in Malaysia – especially in Kuala Lumpur.

By: another bong

another bong — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:44:59 +0000

Being from Singapore, I will always miss the food Thankfully, I live in the Bay Area, and they offer at least some decent S. E. Asian cuisine here. O those lovely food from our foodcourts around the city…ahhhh…

By: damyanti

damyanti — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:15:09 +0000

This blog name sounded so familiar, I do not know why. Was it at any point of time a different blog on some platform like rediff.com?

The destinations here are so familiar, because I have lived in both countries for extended periods of time, and am moving back t KL now.

The only part of the post I don't agree is about pork! Must say that pork is very much available in Malaysia, if you venture to the Chinese food places.

The post mentions all sorts of Indian food, so I guess you are concentrating on only Indian and not Chinese food. Some of the Chinese food is awesome, and their "cha" has quite as much appeal as the "teh":)

By: A Fan

A Fan — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:35:03 +0000

Dear V. V. Ganeshananthan: Were it not for your extremely convincing point at the career panel the other night, I would say that I want to be you. As I have been cured (by you!) of expressing that sentiment let me just say, instead, that I love your blog. I pay homage!

By: Pritha RaySircar

Pritha RaySircar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:29:04 +0000

Back in the day (1995) before the govt housecleaned them away, there used to be an alley (well, rather broad road) where the Uigar community had their restaurants. Lagman, hand pulled wheat noodles, all sorts of kebabs that we each simply outstanding, none better tasting than the lamb of course.

V.V. maybe ask around to see if one or two Uigar stalls are left anywhere. You won't be sorry that you did.

By: desiaynrand

desiaynrand — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:47:36 +0000

VV, since you are in beijing, head to the Grand Hyatt’s restaurent (downstairs from the lobby – forget what the name is) and enjoy the peking duck. mouth-watering and done right! think you may have to order a few hours or a day in advance though….

By: V.V. Ganeshananthan

V.V. Ganeshananthan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:31:28 +0000

Hey,

Thanks for the clarification re: hokkein mee. Well, now I’ve just got to go back and eat more, don’t I?…

Two places I didn’t try that I wish I had: Muthu’s, and the Banana Leaf Apollo.

Regarding the Hainanese chicken rice…. I appreciate the explanation, but now I’m never going to think about what’s behind it ever again. Because… chicken fat. Ugh. With some exceptions, I generally don’t like food to look like the animal it once was.

I agree that Sigiri is the best restaurant in Manhattan for Sri Lankan food. For more of my thoughts on food, check out:

http://vasugi.com/blog/?cat=2

Notes there on various places to get Sri Lankan food. PTR: Total agreement….

As an aside, I am now in Beijing, and nearly had a tea emergency.

By: Kanchb

Kanchb — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:59:19 +0000

I so miss the laksa – did you guys have any?

By: sbarrkum

sbarrkum — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:08:34 +0000

Recipe for Kotthu Roti (Sri lankan style) http://www.forumhub.com/southfood/4289.00.48.17.html If you cant get at roti’s use Burrito wrap (about $2-$3 for 10) in most grocery stores Apply a little oil, before chopping up the burrito wrap (flour tortillas)

By: Snake

Snake — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:08:52 +0000

I've been to malaysia and sinapore.

I've had fish head curry and chili crab there, and I agree malaysian it's one of the best ethnic cuisine on the planet. Very underrated, as good as Thai