Malaysia '10 part 2, canton-i @ 1 utama
HAI. After touching down in good ol KLIA we stopped for a bite to eat at a random food stall followed by my eyes lighting up at a cart filled with the gloriousness that are mangosteens!
Seriously dudes 2kg of mangosteens for RM9 (AU$3) is just too delicious to pass up! Twist the bottom half away to reveal the pure white fruit innards.
Checked into One World Hotel (first avenue, bandar utama city centre, petaling jaya) where my awesome cuz Alan and Jess had snuck in earlier to pretty up the room…
Rose petal filled bath tub! So preetty! Though to be honest having a bath with stuff sticking to you was an odd feeling
Brunch time at Canton-i (G208 1 Utama) where birdcages line the ceiling of a room so full of pink it feels like a tea party
Steamed Piggy Bun (RM7.80/AU$2.60) Oh yes i was drawn to the clever advertising of these super cute piggy buns filled with red bean paste that was smooth and not overly sweet. i took much delight in sadistically eating the ears first.
XO Carrot Cake (RM12/AU$4). No, it’s not a cake made out of carrot. Also known as chai tao kway it is made of rice flour and white daikon and man was this addictive! Golden nuggets fried to perfection with a charred edge and topped with a scattering of eggs, spring onion, chilli and bean sprouts.
Char Siew/Siew Yoke Wantan Mee (RM18/AU$6). Serving sizes were a bit on the small side but yes food in the malls will never be cheap compared to the hawker stalls. The char siew was fantastic with a sweet caramelized edge encasing soft tender meat
Roast Goose Wantan Mee (RM18/AU$6). The goose meat was firmer as compared to duck with a crisp skin that was positively gleaming.
Layer Cake (RM6/AU$2). Also known as ma lai koh the steamed layer cake has alternating layers of sponge, sweet custard and salted egg yolk. It is an interesting taste combo but is something the mothership and i will eat slowly layer by layer
Steamed Golden Egg Yolk Custard Bun (RM$6/AU$2). These psychedelic purple buns hide a river of molten gold. Not knowing the innards were gonna be liquid and not custard i took a huge bite out of a bun before realising oh crap it’s so freaking hot ohgawd haha
Egg Tart (RM5/AU$1.65). Not the best egg tarts i’ve had but the pastry was flaky and the egg custard smooth. Kept lol’ing at the random tomato and parsley garnish.
Yun Yong- a mix of coffee and tea oh yes this crazy mixed drink is everywhere in Malaysia and i normally have it with ice but i really wanted it in this cute mug haha
