The claypot chicken rice, while traditionally a popular and flavorful dish, can sometimes fall short of expectations at certain establishments. Some diners report that the rice can be undercooked or burnt, which disrupts the balance of textures that makes this dish special. Additionally, the chicken can occasionally be dry or lacking in flavor, with the marination not soaking into the meat properly.
One common complaint is that the sauces, such as soy sauce or Chinese rice wine, might be too too bland, making the overall dish either too salty or lacking the depth of flavor that claypot chicken rice is known for. Furthermore, at busy spots, service can be slow, with long waiting times to get a dish that may not meet expectations. However, for my case, the claypot rice cooked beforehand. The taste is below expectation.
Sometimes, hygiene can also be a concern, with reports of inconsistent cleanliness in the cooking or dining areas. Overall, while the claypot chicken rice can be amazing when done right, certain places can leave customers disappointed due to inconsistent cooking, flavors, or...
ย ย ย Read moreI am not writing about Lam Kee Clay Pot Chicken Rice but the noodle stall at the back - no name and little known by "tourists'- facing opposite M Boutique Hotel. This is where the locals eat their noodles in Kampar - the 1950s, 60s fish ball noodles type - bouncing Seo Tow fish balls etc. No curry. This is a popular simple authentic Hakka people meal then and still is. Operated last time by a old lady but now by 1 man it is sort of self service to keep cost down - he cook, collect payment and wash the dishes. The locals will choose what they want, put in a bowl he will cook it. You get your own Chop stick etc, chili sauce with garlic/shallots oil, soya sauce, spring onion etc. Sometimes he will bring the food to your table, if not too busy, or will just leave on the tray. A nice nostalgic meal not easily found in...
ย ย ย Read moreWe enjoyed the place as it was right across from our hotel. We hand gestured to the guy who was cooking the food because we didn't speak Mandrine, nor did we know what we were looking at. He was super nice and told us to grab a seat while other staff came to help clean a table for us and asked if we wanted any drinks. We got the clay pot with the salted fish. It was a bit too salty for my taste....but don't get me wrong, it was still very delicious. If you have low salt tolerance, definitely get it without the salted fish๐ the umami taste is definitely there, especially with a nice cold soy drink. The portion for 2 people is the perfect amount of food and that price is definitely a ๐...
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