I’ve heard of Restaurant Ahwa and it’s famous Hokkien Mee (not prawn mee) for a long time. However, for some reasons it took me years to finally go there despite staying only some 2 kilometers away.
What followed was a second visit just days after the first, the reputation for this place is indeed well deserved.
Restaurant Ahwa, hokkien mee, wat tan hor, and more
Restaurant Ahwa is located just next to the Shell gas station on Jalan 222, just a short turning from Federal Highway Jalan 222 exit. Parking is usually not a very trying affair as there is only a single row of shops where the restaurant is located. Looking for a place to sit though, might prove to be slightly harder as the restaurant is rather busy.
wat tan hor, hokkien mee, loh bak, and lala
On the first visit, horng and I ordered hokkien mee for two and we added a plate of loh bak for good measures.
The Hokkein Mee (RM 12 for 2) was rather good. Dark, rich, and of course, with bits of fried pork lad. I would say this place is on par with the other famous Hokkien Mee stall at Chow Yang. It did not disappoint despite the fact that KL style Hokkien Mee isn’t exactly my favorite hawker foods.
The loh bak was pretty satisfactory, but we’ve had better prawn fritters though, (the one outside Pudu Plaza comes to mind).
pickled green chili and red chili paste for the taking
On my second visit with Kerol, we ordered Wat Tan Hor (RM 12 for 2, flat noodle with egg gravy) for two with a plate of lala and a couple deep fried chicken wings as appetizers.
Perhaps it’s a personal taste, but I do like their wat tan hor more than the hokkien mee this place is famous for. The gravy was thick and savory, the flat noodle flavorful.
The lala (RM 11) too were juicy and spicy, which makes it a perfect appetizer. I wish we had ordered a bigger serving though. As for the chicken wings, they were decent enough as normal deep fried belacan marinated chicken wings, but not something to shout about since I still think mom makes the best belacan chicken wings on the surface of the earth.
On both occasions though, we ended up pretty satisfied while not exactly having to scotch the wallet for a sumptuous no nonsense KL hawker food. I shall return to this kopitiam again and again.
restaurant ahwa is located next to the Shell station along Jalan 222
Address:
Restaurant Ahwa
66, Jalan 14/48,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS: 3.096657, 101.629441
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By ShaolinTiger on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
Yah so near this place and famous, but still haven’t been there haha.
By Sash on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
Ohh, I love the “yuet kwong hor” there. Super yummy!! Try it the next time you’re there if you haven’t already. They run out of it sometimes though, especially if you go a little late.
By Huai Bin on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, I’ve been here several times too. I somehow end up here when I take the Federal Highway back home (I use the Jalan 222 exit and take the inner roads). I agree, the hokkien mee is awesome!
By KY on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
ShaolinTiger,
Yahh, it’s nice!
Sash,
ooo cool, thanks!
Haui Bin,
Wah now know how to take inner roads already hah, not bad!
By earl-ku on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
tell the fella to add lard, and u see him bringing u a huge bowl of crispy crunchy lard! hahaha
By KY on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
earl-ku,
I think I already have too much lard as is. lol, not sure if it’ll be a good idea
By chris on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
walao regret seeing this post, now dam hungry lo and no food available
Anyway, nice blog. Will visit often.
By KY on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
chris,
Thank you very much on the vote of confidence!
By yuetmui on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
eh.. the old schools will insist that another shop – forgot what name but it’s at the far left corner shop, same row as ah wah, has better hokkien mee than this. having tried both, i think that one is much better
By KY on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
yuetmui,
Ooo I know which one you’re talking about, perhaps I shall try it one of these days.
By KT on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
haha, this restaurant was 1 one my favor hokien mee and also their chicken wing. I used to visit every week… yummy
By DS on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
i’m hungry…
By damien on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
well, i am not sure how the wat tan hor there tastes. But i am definitely sure that you should try the wat tan hor at Pan Heong near Batu Caves. The gravy is much much thicker than the picture shown.
really. you really should try pan heong. =)
By KY on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
KT,
Nice! Every week is a bit extreme though :/
DS,
Eat
damien,
Ah, I have, but Pan Heong is a bit too far to go on a regular basis for me.
By panda on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
wat tan mee!! *drools*
do they have cantonese noodles??
By KY on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
panda,
Yes they do have cantonese noodles too!
By blink4blog on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
been there numerous times, nice. they have a branch at PJ Uptown, just same row with Starbucks and HSBC
By KY on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
blink4blog,
ooO I didn’t know they are related!
By Yatz on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
yeah..this is the place exactly where my uncle and aunty sell wantan mee..the bestest ever..but it’s only opens during day time and weekdays..
if you are on leave some day, go have a try..Fook Kei Wantan Mee..
By myhorng on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
don’t mind going back there.
By KY on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
Yatz,
Ooo interesting, will do!
By clement on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
bro,
Glad you been there. Its indeed very nice. I love it very much. Been there 3-4times. I even drove my parents from kajang to eat there. Worth the trip when they also give their thumb up cos my parents are kinda particular when comes to hokkien mee. For me, i like it very much but i hate chewing on pig lard which they have cut it into smaller size and escaped into my mouth and chewing.
Thumbs up for you!
By KY on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
clement,
Wah all the way for kajang is a bit extreme, but I love lard
By JD on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Wow, the hokkien mee looks good. I hope the belacan taste good as well.
By KY on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
JD,
Give it a try!
By Yiling on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
hmmm, tot it was okok only…
By KY on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Yiling,
I suppose taste is a very personal thing.
By joyjoyce on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
*YumS*
that’s my ultimate fave hokkien mee place in the whole wide world!!
By sad_klguy on Sep 15, 2009 | Reply
Btw,can I know what is their operation hour ler..
Afternoon havr r?
By KY on Sep 15, 2009 | Reply
joyjoyce,
Ooo that’s saying something!
sad_klguy,
They’re open for dinner