Foong Lian Claypot Foods and Cafe 丰年瓦煲美食馆 @ Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.

A close competitor (and neighbor) to the ever-popular Heun Kee Claypot Rice at Pudu, Foong Lian Claypot Foods and Cafe 丰年瓦煲美食馆 is often the back-up choice for many when it comes to Claypot Rice. It has a clean, comfortable dining space with less crowd. Menu-wise, it offers a good variety of Claypot Rice with different toppings, Soups and some Vegetable side dishes. The quality is fine, comparison with Heun Kee-aside, we thought this is a decent place for Claypot Rice without the hassle of joining big crowd and queuing all the way to get in the restaurant. 

Fatt Kee Roast Fish (发记招牌特色烤鱼) @ Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.

Inspired by the Chong Qing-Grilled Fish, Fatt Kee Roast Fish has recently gained a lot of attention from netizens due to its gigantic serving with loads of Seafood swimming in the huge pot. The concept is not new- Deep Fried Fish with Seafood (like Prawns, Squid, Flower Clams) and vegetables soaked in a spicy-savory Seafood broth; served in the way similar to Hot Pot/ Steamboat. The spiciness varies and can be tuned accordingly but the heat-intolerant should be extra careful on selecting the spiciness as it can be lip-burning hot. It can be then enjoyed just like an ordinary Hot Pot, with extra condiments like Udon, Vegetables and Seafood to be added. Do note that there are two branches and both locations are near to each other; one is air-conditioned while another one is al-fresco setting. The flavors were fun and the combination was exciting, a place worth visiting.