After the tyre puncture incident, we had a smooth journey to Muar. Took us approximately 2 hours to reach from JB. To get away from JB which is getting crowded by the hour, drive north to Muar for cheap and good food. Accommodation is pretty affordable too. I will share more about that soon.
So our 2D1N outing kicked off with a hearty lunch at Restoran Ah Kean. Baby’s dad recommended this restaurant. Apparently their food contains less MSGs. They felt less thirsty after eating here as compared to other restaurants that offer the same fare. Which is…
Our favourite food! Bak Kut Teh!
Yay! The Bak Kut Teh is served in a large claypot instead of individual bowls. Yeah there’re restaurants that serve this yummy dish in individual bowls. Bak Kut Teh served in small portions can never match than those served in large claypots. Iin Muar, the broth is herby and there’s pork meat balls swimming in it. Interesting. That’s the key ingredient that differs Muar Bak Kut Teh from other variations.
We also ordered braised pork (I love the fatty white layer), salted vegetable and yu tiao. Salted vegetable and you tiao/Chinese doughnuts was mediocre.
Eh the rice is served with pieces of yam, mushrooms and shallots! Brownish because they must had added soy sauce. No wonder it’s like eating fried rice. OMG. I wasn’t very enthusiastic over it. Guess I am not a fan of matching savoury rice with Bak Kut Teh. I think that fragrant white rice goes better with the Bak Kut Teh soup!
Although the Bak Kut Teh and braised pork is up to standard and pricing is reasonable (RM38 for 4persons), I still prefer Teh Hin Hock’s Bak Kut Teh because it’s herbier. The braised pork kinda won my heart though. It was bursting with flavours but I would prefer having steamed fish as my side dish anytime.
Lunch at Ah Kean was fairly good.
Ah Kean Bak Kut Teh
5516 Ground Floor
Jalan Bentayan 84000
Muar Johor Malaysia
Tel: 012-2755982
I always wonder whether there happens to be a conflict in Malaysia because of Malays, mostly being Muslim, as to how often do you find pork in Malaysia. Is pork common among the Malays?
I guess we have a common understanding that Malays don’t eat pork, Indians don’t eat beef and the Chinese eats everything. So as long as we don’t be rude and invite them to join us in savoring any meat ‘forbidden’ to their culturet, its perfectly fine to consume it ourselves.
Thus, consuming/selling pork/beef is extremely common in Malaysia NOT among Malays but among others who CAN/LIKE pork. In fact, most major supermarkets in Southeast Asia have separate sections for food which contains pork and alcohol.
we are really a peace-loving society.
Okie thanks. That clears my doubt. And its really great to know about this culture.
Hoping to visit Malaysia very soon
hey no prob.
Feel free to drop me an email anytime if you need some answers or help on Malaysia/Singapore.