Crowd favourite Hong Kee Handmade Fishball is now at Restoran Puchong Meet You
PUCHONG, May 12 — This bowl of fish ball noodles has a serious fan club.
Many make a pilgrimage of sorts to Puchong just to score a bowl or two from Hong Kee Handmade Fishball, preferably early in the morning to not be disappointed, otherwise it'll be a very sad journey home.
Most people associate it with Restoran Ma Bo, its home for many years but they have moved so reroute your Waze to Restoran Puchong Meet You instead where they opened for business on May 9.
You will be greeted with a comfy, clean space with ample parking, just around the corner from Lotus's hypermarket.
Glorious nuggets of minced pork and pork lard croutons top your choice of noodles for the dry version — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Fervent fans can even catch them making their fish balls from scratch—mixing the all important fish paste—using a spoon to squeeze the fish paste to form round shapes.
Fish balls are made fresh every day, minus any of those nasty boric acid and preservatives, using the owner's wife's family recipe passed down for three generations, where yellowtail fish and sea eel are combined.
It's the best combination with those soft fish balls made with sea eel and yellowtail fish, pork ball, 'fuchuk' and fish cake — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
The fish ball is exceptional with a soft texture and just a slight elasticity.
Purists can go for the soup version, where noodles swim in a clear soup, as four fish balls and a solo pork ball bob on top of the surface, with a piece of fuchuk and slices of supple fried fish cake.
The dry noodles have my heart though, simply for that super crazy good minced pork and lard topping.
This version puts others to shame, as those big nuggets of minced pork have more bite, using a ratio of 80:20 of meat and fat, slowly cooked for 2 hours to infuse it with extra oomph!
Even the lard is exceptional. Think chunky, dark golden pieces with a fluffy bite that releases all of the fragrant oil, an important component to drive flavour into the noodles.
Combine the dark sauce with the topping and your noodles for a super satisfying bowl to kickstart your morning — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
And, unlike other places, they're generous with the lard too, mingling with the minced pork.
One can easily pack home the fishball noodles in soup that can be heated up and combined with the toppings -- Picture by Lee Khang Yi
You may get one less fish ball with the dry version but it's worth that awesome topping that enhances the noodles perfectly, where all of the sauce is coating each strand of your noodles.
Expect to fork out RM10 for a small portion and RM11 for a big bowl of happiness.
As they have just reopened after a hiatus, there's no off days fixed yet and they will be open today on Vesak Day.
A lot of work goes into forming the fish balls by hand with a scoop to maintain consistency in the portion -- Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Hong Kee Handmade Fishball, Restoran Puchong Meet You, 38, Jalan Bandar 15, Pusat Bandar Puchong, Puchong.
Open: 6am to 2pm or until sold out (Monday to Friday), 6.30am to 2pm or until sold out (Saturday, Sunday and public holiday).
Tel:018-8722277.
Facebook: @HongKee
*This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal.
*Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems.
Look for the stall (left) at the back of the restaurant that faces the greenery where outdoor seats (right) are also available -- Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Free Malaysia Today
3 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Gen Z face tougher world due to rapid tech growth, says BBC producer
BBC World Questions producer Charlie Taylor speaking with FMT in an interview. PETALING JAYA : The idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will make life easier for the younger generation is a misconception, says BBC World Questions producer Charlie Taylor. Taylor said Gen Z, those born between 1997 to 2012, face unique pressures driven by rapid technology changes, global uncertainty and the long tail of the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Gen Z does not have it easier. They have to be multi-faceted and able to roll and change with the times. It's harder to prepare for your future (due to the constant changes in AI),' he told FMT. Taylor, a BBC veteran of over 30 years, said long-term careers in one place are increasingly rare, and adaptability has become essential. 'It's harder to expect people to have a long career in one place, in one job. There are freedoms in that, but I think people have to be very adaptable (to fit with the times),' he added. He also said that the pandemic had a deep impact on Gen Z, disrupting education and social development. 'They were less at risk from the disease, but actually felt it more keenly through the restrictions on their education,' he added. Taylor is in Malaysia to record World Questions, a global version of the BBC's Question Time, at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre tomorrow night. On journalism, Taylor said AI presents both challenges and opportunities. He said tools like transcription services can ease newsroom workflows, but writing and editorial judgement must remain human-driven. 'AI can help us on the back end of the job, but should it be writing our news pieces? No. We don't want that. And we need to plan to protect that human element,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
8 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Fahmi Reza to sue government over ‘travel ban'
Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza yesterday claimed an immigration officer informed him that Bukit Aman had denied him clearance to travel overseas. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza says he will sue the government after being barred from travelling abroad, despite there being no official travel ban against him. Fahmi made the decision after Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Razarudin Husain today said there was no travel ban on Fahmi, who was prevented from flying to Singapore yesterday. Fahmi yesterday claimed an immigration officer informed him that Bukit Aman had denied him clearance to travel overseas. 'No one in the government has taken responsibility for restricting my right to travel,' said Fahmi in a statement today. 'You say there was no official ban — but I was still prevented from leaving the country. My time and money were wasted, and now you're passing the buck.' Fahmi criticised the authorities, saying they are quick to prosecute citizens but unwilling to be held accountable themselves. 'This time, the people will take the government to court,' he added. Earlier today, Razarudin clarified that the police did not issue a travel ban against Fahmi and said the incident was the result of a 'misunderstanding' during a border check. Separately, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had instructed the police to investigate the matter, adding that the government supports individual freedom — as long as national security and laws are not compromised. Fahmi, known for his politically charged illustrations, was stopped at KLIA Terminal 2 yesterday while trying to board a flight to Singapore to attend a punk rock concert.
Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Game on: ‘Squid Game' wraps with killer challenges and major reveals about its future
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Anticipation for the final season of the popular South Korean series Squid Game continues to build, as audiences worldwide eagerly await the conclusion of this global phenomenon that began in 2021. Ahead of its worldwide release, a press conference was held where the cast talked about how their characters evolve this season. Lee Jung-jae, who plays the lead character Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, spoke about how the character is deeply affected by guilt and despair after witnessing the death of his friend and failing to save many players in Season 2. 'At first, Gi-hun wants to return to the game to punish those behind it and save the players. 'But now, the question is, what is left for Gi-hun? What is he capable of, and what should he do next? He will have to make a decision that defines what he truly needs to do. 'Viewers will get to see Gi-hun's character progress from that point forward,' added Jung-jae. Lee Byung-hun, who portrays the infamous Frontman, said the showdown between his character and Gi-hun will be a major turning point. 'Gi-hun, driven by his beliefs and values, is determined to dismantle the system. 'Meanwhile, the Frontman will act according to his own plans.' Byung-hun explained that if Seasons 2 and 3 are seen as one continuous narrative, the true climax happens in Season 3. He added that it will be extremely dramatic and intense, marking the real conflict and showdown between Gi-hun and the Frontman. Wi Ha-joon, who plays Hwang Jun-ho, shared that his character will continue his search for the island where the games take place. Reflecting on the events at the end of Season 2, he hopes his character will finally be able to reunite with his older brother, the Frontman. Part of the 'Squid Game' cast at the TUDUM Netflix event. — Picture courtesy of Netflix A glimpse of this season's games As audiences have seen in previous seasons of Squid Game with iconic challenges like Red Light, Green Light, and Dalgona, director Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed that the upcoming season will introduce several new games, and offered a glimpse of what's to come. 'In the trailer, you probably noticed the jump rope rotating high above a bridge, where some participants fall as the rope reaches them — that's one of the new games you'll see in Season 3,' he said. He also mentioned a maze-like setting where participants wear blue and red vests. 'It's similar to hide-and-seek, but with a twist. 'It combines different elements, making it an exciting and unpredictable game.' According to the director himself, the new games are inspired by childhood games many people grew up playing, but with added twists to raise the stakes. He also teased that there are more games not shown in the trailer, which will be revealed in the final season. The fate of the Squid Game franchise Hwang stated that there are currently no plans for Season 4, explaining that this was a mutual decision made with Netflix during the development of Season 3. 'I think when you watch Season 3, you might feel that we don't need another season,' he said. When asked whether he would ever return to the world of Squid Game, Hwang replied, 'I'm not saying no to that.' He revealed that if the opportunity arises, he is open to the idea of a spin-off or prequel set in the Squid Game universe. 'As the creator and writer, I get curious myself, wondering what these characters were doing over the years. 'I want to explore that,' he shared. 'Whether it's a spin-off or a prequel, I can't wait until we get to see it,' he said. Final thoughts It took about six years to make Squid Game, and the series is finally coming to an end. 'Everyone wants a successful career and to achieve their dreams, but nobody expected this level of success from one project. 'This is truly a miracle unfolding before me,' said Hwang. 'I hope all the audience will see that the untied knots from Season 2 are tied up in Season 3. As this is the finale, he hopes people will feel it is a fitting conclusion that does Squid Game justice. Only days away, you can catch the final season of Squid Game on June 27 for one last game.
