Sin Kee - Best chinese and western, Brickfields KL

Add: 194, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, KL
Tel: +603 2274 1842
Opening hours: 12 - 02:30pm (Lunch) / 05:30pm - 09:30pm (Dinner), closed on Mondays



History courtesy of Lyrical Lemongrass:
Sin Kee Restaurant in Brickfields used to be located in a wooden structure next to a petrol station along Jalan Tun Sambanthan. With progress and development, and the words KL Sentral whispered excitedly among the residents of Brickfields, Sin Kee moved to a shoplot across the road. Of late, there have been some positive refurbishments in Sin Kee. The restaurant now boasts a purple ceiling and orange lamps that create a warm and funky ambience to the otherwise old-fashioned chinese restaurant.

Description by Rasarasa.net:
Foo Kei Chang started Sin Kee in a makeshift wooden building in 1969 next to the Shell petrol kiosk in Brickfields. In 1999, it moved into a shoplot because the government needed the land for KL Sentral.
Foo Kei Chang has since retired and passed the restaurant to son Man Eek. Sin Kee is still known for its Hainanese steamed rice. Its speciality menu also has local and Western influences.


I gathered L and FBB one day to try my favourite Hainanese Chicken Chop in KL, and it didn't dissapoint. Perfectly grilled chicken, delicious hand-cut fries and perfectly balanced tomato-based baked-beans gravy.


Our fave dish ... Recommended by the propietor / uncle, Rice & Stewed spare ribs with Potato. Great taste, served with soft-melt-in-mouth spuds.


Lift the "magical" red bowl ... and voila, steaming goodness! Yes, this is Sin Kee's "signature" dish, Man Fan.


Best described by Lyrical Lemongrass..
Mun Fan is a one dish meal. Plain rice liberally topped with big fresh prawns, squids and sliced fishcake in a darkish sauce of onions, covering a fried omelette, and lettuce to complete the picture. We usually request for sliced lup cheong (chinese sausage) to be added to the dish to make it sinfully good. The flavours from the delectable seafood, lup cheong and caramelised onions work together perfectly to create a sweet and savoury meal.

Plenty of wok-hei in the simply stir fried Yau Mak. Deeelicious.


Good value at RM$40 for all this , including desserts of Sea Coconut and Fu-chok gingko nuts barley tong sui.


FBB and L agrees ... we shall be back!!

BMC Team Machine SLT 01 2009 - Racing Bicycle

Had the pleasure of some close-up shots of this gorgeous racing bike ... Wow!



This is the BMC Team Machine SLT 01.


Gorgeous details...


The Team Machine SLT 01 utilizes BMC's innovative Crosslock Skeleton technology. It combines specifically shaped High Modulus T700 carbon tubes with alloy lugs that are cold forged then finished with CNC machining. The Skeleton design with the CNC-cut lugs results in much more rigid joints, shorter tubes and more tube/lug overlap which maximizes surface area for optimal bonding strength. The goal for the Team Machine was to achieve higher rigidity while optimizing the weight of the frame. A 55cm SLT 01 weighs in at 1050g, right around 2.3lbs. While it has an industrial look to it, the first comment from everyone who buys one is always the same: "It looks heavy, but it built up so unbelievably light."



The Firefork carbon fiber wishbone monocoque seatstay and chainstays further enhance the dynamic ride of the SLT 01, giving the rear of the bike extra resistance to lateral flex while helping mellow out road shock transmitted through the rear wheel. The final touch in ensuring smoothness is the use of an Easton EC90 monocoque full carbon fiber fork. The EC90's monocoque design combines strength and ride quality. It's stiff and rigid for high performance cornering, yet absorbs the pounding of the open road for unparalleled riding comfort. The glossy natural carbon weave looks gorgeous, to boot. You also get an FSA integrated headset and a 31.6mm Easton EC70 Carbon Fiber seatpost.



The Team Machine is available in Swiss Red and Black/White, and comes in odd sizes from 47cm-61cm. BMC builds the SLT 01 with a progressively sloping geometry. On smaller sizes where added standover clearance is needed most the slope of the top tube is at its greatest. On the medium sizes the slope is moderate. On the largest sizes there is virtually no slope at all. This being the case, we recommend that you focus first and foremost on the top tube dimension when selecting frame size. BMC's use of sloping geometry has no impact on its ride quality. Rather, it's a matter of aesthetics. Appearance is a critical factor when choosing your dream bike, and the sloping design of the SLT 01 gives it one added modern flourish



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Xu Jun Sheng Teochew Porridge - Joo Chiat, Singapore

Add: Xu Jun Sheng Chao Zhou Mei Shi - 59 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore
Old shop: 30, Joo Chiat Place, Singapore
Tel: +65 9847 2946
Located: Junction of Tembeling road and Joo Chiat Place
Opening hours: Mon-Sat @ 11am - 8pm, Sunday @ 10.30am - 3pm
Closed: Wednesdays

A hearty lunch :-) Thanks Sumo and Lara!

Very fresh, and simply steamed Mullet ... The "fat" is the best part, its good for you. Serious!

I liked these dishes... Crispy Heh Chor (Prawn rolls) and simple fish-cakes. The stir fried vege was full of wok-hei!

Simple, healthy porridge meal!

Four Seasons Durians - Singapore

Add: 212 Joo Chiat Place, off Still Road, Singapore 427922
Tel: +65 6342 0277

I was really surprised to see such a modern, large and "stand-alone" durian 'stall'!


Found this online, "At fourseasons durians, we are dedicated to give ourcustomers the best durian there is to offer. We takepride in our quality product and service"

Ye Lai Xiang Cheng Tng - Established in Singapore, 1939

Add: Bedok Corner Food Centre - 1 Bedok Road, Stall No 31, Singapore 469572
Located: Opposite Bedok Army Camp
Opening hours: 12pm - 8pm, closed on Mondays


What's the fuss with the queue ... The best cheng tng in town, that's what!


Similar to Malaysia's ubiquitous leng chee kang, which I have enjoyed at the roadside in Pandamaran and Mee Jawa at Tropicana. The one served by Andrew at Stall 31 is very rich, with some fine ingredients including chunky persimmon bits.


Seems like everyone has a good story about Andrew :-)
1) Ralph describes his love for Rolexes
2) iEatiShootiPost describes how he learnt the recipe from his Grandma
3) Sumosumo gave me a demonstration of what happens when you ask Andrew about "special cheng tng" ... It comes with a lip-puckering "flying" kiss! Oooooh... Uh!

Goodness Gracious Me! This Mess is Not OK - Singapore hawkers

It must be fun working in Singapore's Kindness Movement and National Environment Agency. I am serious, they think of some rather cool campaigns with equally effective and funny communication methods. Look what we saw at a Bedok hawker centre, on the table...



"This mess is NOT OK! Please return your dirty plates / tray!"

Teh Halia Iklasi - Bedok Food Centre, Singapore

Hawker Centre: Bedok
Stall: Iklasi (No.6)

Post breakies of mee-pok, it was time to wash it down withe some strong and well-balanced Teh Halia (Ginger tea with condensed milk).

Large Teh Ais and our wee little "Teh Halia" ...

Wow, there are even specific "Wheel-chair" slots on some tables, good job Singapore!