When Chris asked me to go to SS2 for porridge as she was feeling under the weather, I was slightly apprehensive as any PJ dwellers would know getting a parking spot in SS2 at a meal times (or any time as a matter of fact) is like winning the lottery. Turned out that it's not in the main SS2 neighbourhood but further towards Taman Megah.
Still, parking wasn't a breeze but you'll score better here. Just may need to be wary of snatch thief as the area isn't very brightly lit.
Just for the record, that's not the stall's model or spokesperson. Just a random customer.
The MO here is to order at the stall, take a number, grab a table and wait as they prepare your food which'll be delivered to you once ready. In the mean time, feel free to chow down on the conveniently, strategically placed prepacked
nasi lemak which may or may not have been stale. Depending on the hour of the night.
You get to pick the type of ingredients in your porridge, ranging from chicken to pork and dried oysters, chicken egg to salted egg. My usual choice would be minced pork and salted egg. Some say that this is
the best porridge in town. I beg to differ. Not because they are bad (they are not) but my congee preference is HK style whereby the rice is cooked until it's broken down into a smooth velvety texture, no clumps like how an ideal breast examination is.
This was served hot like how any good porridge should be and has adequate seasoning (salt, pepper, oil). The price differs based on what you add on but it should cost less than RM 10. Unless you splurge on the oysters and dried scallops.
This place is open air so it's advisable to go when it isn't hot.
Located along the same stretch but at the opposite end is this Chinese stall offering both sweet and savory dishes. Click for bigger view. Most of which are Teochew, my root.
Kedah asam laksa. According to my source, this tastes quite authentic. There were lots of fish flakes but it did seem to be lacking a punch. A citrus kick.
Mee
Jawa RM 5.50 - Slightly sourish and sweet, something that wouldn't
taste out of place in a Malay restaurant. Surprising given that the
stall is run by Chinese folks.
Guan Chang Kuih - Teochew stuff which has made me question my Teochew roots. It's not bad per say but certainly not ordinary.
Cold fresh fruits to end dinner.
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