Beef Rendang Vietnam Airlines KUL-SGN

Beef Rendang with Acar (Malaysian Pickled Vegetable)

Peach Cake 

Shrimp Salad

Vietnam Airlines Business Class Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). I am not a fan of airline food, but Vietnam Airline's choice to serve Rendang on board brings a wide Grin to my face. The Rendang is slightly dry for my taste, Acar is a bit sweet. I like the Shrimp Salad and the Peach cake.

Overall a good distraction for a bored passenger for the 1 hour 35 minutes flight.

PRICE: VND 7500000 / USD 375.00

Ticket Price Varies according to season

LOCATION : Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321, C class cabin 

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 3 out of 4 STRIPES

Yut Kee Hainanese Chicken Chop

Hainanese Chicken Chop

PRICE: RM 8.00 / USD 2.70

Old Style Kopitiam 

Yut Kee Kopitiam est.1928

3rd Generation family run, one of the oldest Kopitiam (Coffee Shop cum restaurant) in KL. My Fiancee and I only had time to try their Hainanese Chicken Chop and it was quite good. Being a fan of all things OLD, I am very happy that 3rd Generation owner, Tawkeh (Boss) Mervyn Lee is keeping the "OLD Atmosphere" Kopitiam's tradition alive.

LOCATION : 35 Jalan Dang Wangi, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 3 out of 4 STRIPES

Banana Leaf Rice

A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT

PRICE: RM 7.00 / USD 2.30

Curry Chicken

PRICE: RM 5.00 / USD 1.60

Deep Fried Sotong

PRICE: RM 10.00 / USD 3.30

Papadam

PRICE: FREE with Banana Leaf Set

Now, everyone that is serious about their Banana Leaf Rice and live within 5 Miles of Bangsar, KL will know SRI NIRWANA MAJU famous Banana Leaf Rice. If you don't know of this Gem and is residing within 5 miles radius of Bangsar get your butt off the floor in your cave and head direct here!

The Banana Leaf Speaks for itself.

LOCATION : 43 Jalan Telawi Tiga, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 4 out of 4 STRIPES

Rayong Thai

Thai Chilli Sambal with Omelette

PRICE: RM 9.90 / USD 3.30

Tom Yam Chicken Soup

PRICE: RM 10.90 / USD 3.60

Rayong Thai restaurant is a jewel nestled in the Taman Desa Neighbourhood. Simple Thai food, no complicated sounding dishes, no stuffy waiters, no need reservations and the best is the Owner Operator Chef and Wait Staff are all Thais! Original lah!!!

LOCATION : Jalan 5/109F Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 3 out of 4 STRIPES

Starbucks Original Chicken Pie

Original Chicken Pie. Do not waste your hard earned Ringgit on this. I like Chicken Pies in general and if a cafe has on it's Menu any variety of chicken pies, be it the more Malaysian Curry Chicken Pie, the mat salleh version of Chicken Pot Pie etc etc. I will try it.

Pie crust is too flaky. Pie Filling is non existent.

Do not waste your time and money on Starbucks "Original Chicken Pie"

LOCATION : 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, Selangor, Malaysia 

 

PRICE: RM 7.50 / USD 2.50

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 0 out of 4 STRIPES

Sarawak Kolo Mee

Kuching KOLO mee. Yes I am from Kuching, Sarawak. Yes I will be Bias in my views about kolo mee. Truthfully, No bullsh*t, if you are from Kuching and you do not have a choice, this Kopitiam's version of the sacred staple of Kuching will do lah... if this store is in Kuching, it will not stay open for long.

 LOCATION : Restaurant 18, Jalan Desa Bakti, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur

 PRICE: RM 5.00 / USD 1.70

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 2 out of 4 STRIPES (if no choice in KaYeL)

                                0 out of 4 STRIPES (if in Kuching)

CHEAP WINE but NOT CHEAP TASTE

Drinking in Malaysia is expensive. I am no wine expert. My knowledge of wine is limited to only 2 primeval response - "I like it" / "What the F**K was that??!"

The Patagon from CHILE, a cabernet sauvignon is in the "I like it" category.

I have drank wines that are 10-20 times the price but this one win hands down. You will be surprised with the price.

 LOCATION : KLIA The ZONE Emporium DUTY FREE SHOP

PRICE: RM32.00 / USD 10.50

(Airport Staff/ Flight Crew gets additional 5% OFF)

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 4 out of 4 STRIPES

Assam Laksa AEON JUSCO

Nothing is more satisfying than a bowl of hot, sour and pungent Assam Laksa!

I have the pleasure to sample Midvalley Megamall's AEON JUSCO own brand of this Malaysian Favourite!

LOCATION : 3rd Floor AEON JUSCO Midvalley Megamall, 

PRICE: RM5.90 / USD 1.90

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 4 out of 4 STRIPES

Banh Flan

Bánh Flan in Vietnamese or Caramel Flan. French Origins with a Vietnamese Twist. A beautiful sweet dessert topped with crashed ice enjoyed usually along road side stores in humid Ho Chi Minh City.

LOCATION : 7-9 Ton Duc Thang District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

PRICE: VND 10000 / USD 0.50

CAPTAIN MAKAN RATING: 3 out of 4 STRIPES

Fish Sauce for Aviators

FISH SAUCE for Aviators