Restoran Aik Khoon — Restaurant in Selangor

Along the way, we drove past a few privately-owned resorts, Batu Dam and the Ulu Yam waterfalls before reaching our lunch destination, Restaurant Aik Khoon. At the highest point, just before the descent, we were curious to notice people seemingly collecting piped flowing waters from the hillside which we believed have medicinal values. Restoran Aik Khoon, an outpost which is famous for its seafood is paradoxically nearer to the highlands than the sea. The Tom yam prawns soup which is served in a young coconut with its pulp still intact is just fantastic. Their homemade hokkien mee is of another level. Its aroma and savory good taste are unmatched by any we can find in the city. We also find that their Kim Heong Sotong, Deep fried Mantis prawns. Tenggiri fish cake and Lala with condiments in spicy chilly sauce to be equally good. With the recent opening of the Ulu Yam Genting trunk road, we were happy to return here for our favorite dishes on our return from Genting. We feasted on the lush and unspoilt greenery that brought us much serenity and...

Be prepared for a VERY LONG queue during Public Holiday or weekends, or in my case both. But trust me, the wait is worth it.

Tofu: not bad.

Coconut Prawn: the tom yum soup is so aromatic and it is appetising each sips! We were given 8 medium sized prawn which I think it is very generous. I was told that the prawn is very fresh!

Fried sotong: I loved it!! The batter has nice crisp and a small hint of curry in it. Yum!

Loh Mee: this is the BOMB! We almost went home without trying this but we were glad we did. The taste is very different from the usual Loh Mee I had in Klang Valley; it tasted almost like shark fin soup but more starchy. I enjoyed every mouth of it! MUST ORDER.

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This place is an absolute hidden gem — definitely worth the drive. Just a tip: make sure to make a reservation, especially on weekends or public holidays. It gets packed, and for good reason!

The signature crab is a must-try — the sauce is incredibly unique and unlike anything I’ve tasted in KL. Truly one of a kind. Another standout dish is the Tom Yum prawns — I think they use coconut water to cook it, which gives it a light, refreshing twist while still packing that signature Tom Yum punch.

Also loved the salted egg pumpkin and Guinness Stout chicken — super flavorful and well-balanced.

If you’re visiting Ulu Yam, this place is a must-visit. Can’t wait...