Steamboat Tripes: A Taste of Chongqing in KL! Memang Best! 🤩
Seen those Douyin clips of people slurping up Mala steamboat and dipping tripes? So tempting! My friends dragged me to Kuai Jie Zhao (apparently they're pros at tripes and innards). I was a bit skeptical cos I've had some… not-so-good experiences before 😣. But, surprise! The food smelled amazing and had absolutely no weird smell. One bite led to another, and my whole perception of tripes changed! 😭👏
Four Flavours in One Pot!
Our group went for the four-compartment steamboat: Mala, Tomato, Pumpkin, and Crab Noodle.
- Mala Steamboat: This is their signature dish - a truly authentic spicy and numbing Chongqing flavour! It's flavourful, not just overwhelmingly spicy.
- Tomato Steamboat: Fragrant and mild, perfect if you like a lighter taste. I personally would have liked it a little more tangy and robust.
- Pumpkin Steamboat: This was new to me! I thought it'd be sweet like soup, but it was actually savoury with a hint of pumpkin, a light and refreshing sourness. Super unique!
- Crab Noodle Steamboat: For the "no-spice" squad – if you're with friends who can't handle Mala, there's a familiar Malaysian flavour!
Fresh Ingredients & Value!
The veggies, meat, and seafood were super fresh! I loved the tripes the most. A quick dip for about 30 seconds and they were crunchy and springy, not chewy at all. Truly their signature dish! I think the price is great for the quality. We were going to order the 458k MYR combo for 2 people, with an extra large tripes and some octopus. We ate until we were stuffed and it wasn't even that expensive when we split the bill. Plus, there's a 30% discount for students during golden hours – bring your student ID or IC!
And there's more! The condiment bar is only 35k MYR! Unlimited dipping sauces, side dishes, drinks, and fruits. But the best part? Unlimited ice cream! I might just go there to fill up on ice cream and then go home 😂
Atmosphere Mantap!
The atmosphere is great. They have private VIP rooms for big groups, and an open kitchen. Next time, I'll go at night and sit outside, it looked fun. The restaurant is open until 4 AM, so you can satisfy your steamboat cravings anytime!
Location Dehkat!
📍 Kuai Jie Zhao - 40 Vo Van Tan, District 3
⏰ 10 AM to 4 AM
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