XO Claypot Fish Head Noodle @ Goon Wah Restaurant, Jalan Kuchai Lama

February 1, 2013 (Part I) - It's "Federal Territory Day", a state holiday for Federal Territory Malaysia and we have decided to visit to the famous XO Fish Head Noodle at Jalan Kuchai Lama. The date selection to visit this restaurant is very important as they are closed on weekends. "Goon Wah" only operates from 9.30 a.m to 3.30 p.m on weekdays but they do open on public holiday. So, for those who work far from this area, public holiday is your only choice for the visit.

We've ordered their must-to-try signature Fish Head Noodle and  Claypot Loh Shue Fun. Priced at RM 13 and RM 9 respectively for small, the noodle comes in a reasonably big portion that is enough to be shared among 3 if you're not a big eater. The Fish Head Noodle served in a traditional claypot and you can choose between thick or thin beehoon noodle (a.ka. rice vermicelli). The fish was fresh and not bony like some restaurant serve and i do like the taro slice they put in the hot soup which made the milky soup more starchy. If you're ordering the thin beehoon noodle, the soup may get easily absorbed and dried off but not to worry, you may ask them to refill your soup.

Those who prefer dried noodle instead of soupy one, Claypot Loh Shue Fun is something you shouldn't miss. Burning under the hot fire, the Loh Shue Fun served with  minced meat, dried shrimp, sesame and lard. You should immediately stir it when the hot pot is served, so that the sauce and the ingredient is evenly mixed under the hot fire. The "Loh Shue Fun" not only tasted great but adequately dry and not overly oily.

Beside noodles, Goon Wah also serve a wide range of signature dishes that one can eat with or without rice such as the "Braised Pork Belly with Yam" (served with steamed bun), "Stir Fried Pork Stomach with Intestines", "BBQ chicken wings", etc. Trust me, it definitely worth planning your publlic holiday to pay them a visit.

Location:

Restaurant Goon Wah (XO Fish Head Noodle)

G13 Jalan 3/115C, KP2,
Jalan 3/115C, Block KP 2,

Taman Kuchai Jaya, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama,
58200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-7982-0048