Sunday, November 13, 2011

a Bercham porky affair...

So peeps, it's Sunday afternoon and I'm sure most of you are joining me on frowning the fact that it's Monday tomorrow. Since it's unavoidable to be back at work the next morning, why not we make the best of our meals at our own leisure. =) Yours truly had a return visit to Wong Fai Kee in Bercham, famous for their porridge...


The have numerous type of porridge served, ranging from chicken, fish, pork.... and to their famous Pork Offals (Chu Chap) porridge. Liver and pork blood are no-nos for me, hence I just opted for the plain pork porridge with additional fried pork intestines (surcharge applies). This bowl costs RM4.50 with just a skimpy serving of fried crullers (yau char kwai),  ginger and spring onions. Underneath the smooth porridge are pork pastes (quite similar to the yu wak) instead of my personal preference of minced pork balls/patties. I find the porridge a bit plain. Perhaps a bit more ginger and a dash or pepper and sesame oil could do the trick? Well, that's my preference, perhaps the clear version is appealing to most of the rest? =)

Besides the porridge, you can order some roasted pork (Siu Yoke). The Char Siu was sold out when I was there around 1pm. Inflation has certainly hit Ipoh, with the Siu Yoke of this portion costing RM10!!! Or perhaps Chinese food traders (especially those dealing with pork) just have the license to raise price by blaming the increasing cost of ingredients, electricity, petrol, gas, water, etc... Criticism aside, have to admit the Siu Yoke is nice with crackling skin, but the price is a bit over the ceiling. If you feel like trying, head over to the corner shop along the main road Jalan Bercham, after the first traffic lights after you pass YoYo. This shop is at your left and parking would be a problem on lunch hours.

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