LWIN LEE | NYONYA & IPOH HERITAGE @ HOUZ WARMING CAFE

For the past 2 months, Houz Warming Café have been whetting the palate of folks in the neighbourhood of Bandar Puteri Puchong with earnest food of Nyonya and Ipoh flairs. Thanks to the amiable owner; Ervin and Celine who both hails from Ipoh and Malacca respectively, for bringing this homey dishes to the central metropolis, so that foodie alike could enjoy conveniently.

Environment is airy and comfortable with spacious pinkish surrounding.

  

Recipes are authentically served here where all condiments, spices and sauces are freshly made inhouse through some long hours conscientious cooking. Among the comfort plates to tantalize your tastebuds are………….

PORK NOODLE SOUP (MYR 6.90)

A very simple but heart-warming bowl of soup, cooked with vegetable, pork meat, livers in the stock of pork bone, that renders a clear and sweet soup, that  could easily be enjoyed individually as a soup. It is a famous serving back in Ipoh with history dated as far as 30 years ago. You could choose to have it with vermicelli, noodles or even “hor fun”.

PRAWN MEE (MYR 8.90)

Somewhat different from the widely known prawn noodle, the pork slices are thickly cut and only add in freshly to the boiling curry soup upon order, resulting in a chewier texture. The soup base has also been sweetened by thorough boiling of prawn shells.

Lunch set which includes a drink with MYR 1 add on;

HOUSE SPECIAL SAMBAL FRIED FISH with RICE (MYR 10.90)

Hardtail scad or more locally known as “cencaru” fish, is fried beforehand and then flavoured up with the flavouful paste of sambal. Unlike the conventional stuffed chilli fish, this rendition by Houz Warming is moister and friendlier to those who have less tolerance on spicy food but yet, remains delicious.

ASAM BANDUNG SEAFOOD with RICE  (MYR 10.90)    

Fragrantly stir-fried in coconut milk-enriched tangy sauce with oceanic wonders such as fish, prawns and squids, alongside with diced onions and tomatoes cubes, makes it a very appetizing dish to be best paired with a plate of white rice. One of the recommended spiced platter (=

Coming up next is also another favourite pick.

PATONG CHICKEN CHOP with RICE (MYR13.90)

An interesting and unique twist of the ubiquitous chicken chop.  This western recipe has been creatively incorporated with Asian elements by infusing it with spiced gravy that goes really well with the tender meat.

But being an ardent fan of cheese, couldn't let this slip out from my list too;

CHEESE BUTTER MILK CHICKEN CHOP with RICE (MYR13.90)

Crispy chicken fillet that has been deboned, is then taken into a deep fried tour before smothered with addictive cheese relish that is made of Gouda Cheese that lend some sort of a sweet and fruity tinge to the overall taste.It could be tad milky but nevertheless, scrumptiously enticing.

HAKKA VINEGAR PORK with RICE (MYR 9.90)     

Contrary to the common pork knuckle in black vinegar that we have, this recipe of Hakka clan uses white vinegar instead, and together with radish are thoroughly slow-boiled for some good 6 hours to unveil the natural sweetness in it. It still has the similar zestiness but less piquant than the former.

As for the day’s special, we get to sample the crowd’s favourate treasure pot.

ASAM NANAS PRAWNS with RICE and HONEY JASMINE (MYR 13.90) 

Served piping hot in a delish seafood selection of huge prawns, squid, fish and vegetables to make up a balanced diet. It is dishes up according Nyonya original recipes where salted fish is added to it to give it a natural oceanic saltiness, together with pineapple rings to inject some pleasant tartness to it.

And this daily’s special set also comes with a complimentary drink too. Otherwise, you could opt for other herbal tea, honey jasmine or barley ala carte anytime.

All the dishes are cooked with genuine passions that somehow do stir up some nostalgic taste from home sweet home. Houz Warming Cafe has indeed warmed the cockles of those seeking for decent homecooked food.

Location      : 5-G, Jalan Puteri 1/6, Bandar Puteri Puchong, Selangor

Operations : Daily 8 to 10pm

Website       : https://www.facebook.com/HouzWarmingCafe

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