In Jalan Pudu itself. Midway between old Pudu Jail and Pasar Road

What type of food?

Stewed Fish Head

This is a real unique preparation. Not to say that this style is unheard of, but not normally encountered on the menu.

 It is the chopping up of fish head [fresh water -Soong fish -Big head] into chunks. Then stewed in sours oyster's sauce. The final preparation would be in its gravy. Heavy with slices of ginger and garlic. Sprinkled with loose pieces of fish meat. What ever little portion of meat that come with the fish head are extracted during the cooking. Of course, there will be chunks of meat from the shoulder portion.

Beside this single main offering, they also compliment your lunch with dishes like - meat stir fried with a wide array of vegetables.

Who goes there?

The shop depended solely on a group of followers. Faithful customers who do not mind waiting for their services. Also, every day new customers who have heard about their reputation.

What do I think?

The taste is not entirely new. Most Cantonese restaurant do prepare that type of taste. Some thing near to that of Szechuan's. The idea is great and the serving is heartily. Last check in March, I think the price has gone up to Rgt 28 per serving. So if you are price sensitive, just take note. Previously at Rgt 25, I think that it was marginally exceeding the highest Rgt 22 charged by the trade. However, I would rate that premium as fair due to its uniqueness. Perhaps prices has corresponding escalated.

The down side of this place. You have to be there before the lunch crowd of noon. A few times we have waited for 2 hours, with very unsympathetic looks from the restaurant owners..

How to get there

There are only 2 approaches to this place. Coming down from Cheras end. Or going up from Old Pudu Jail. I choose the latter. Coming from Old Pudu Jail, you will be on the left side of the road, barred by a divider. The so-called "Restaurant", is on the right side lane of the road. You will have to cross over. This place is actually only 300 meters behind Old Pudu Jail.

So the first chance that you can take the car across is at the next traffic light at Jalan Brunei. Since you cannot do a "U" turn at the traffic light, turn left into Jalan Brunei and make a turn here. Once back to the traffic light, the shop is diagonally at 2 O'clock from the traffic light. You cannot park along Jalan Pudu. Pass the shop and go behind it. Lots of parking space. This parking pot is besides the Star LRT track

The story behind

Ever heard of joint in Pudu operated by 4 unmarried sisters? That started the search. Rumored to be extra-ordinary. Before I have a chance to visit the place, I also heard about the snobbish attitude of the "Sister" in attendance. And also about the long wait.

What would I recommend?

Yes, the preparation is special. Good change from what we are used to. But I would stay with that dish alone. The gravy was enough to enjoy a meal. The ordering of the side dishes is a waste. Nothing special plus the usual premium to be paid. If you are there with family, don't be shy. Stay on the main dish. When the crowd is big, order extra helpings.

Each plate comes in standard size and standard charge.. Go before 11.45 am please! The restaurant finishes the day by 2.00 pm.

There is a custom or procedure in patronizing this joint. First, you are at the shop. Make sure that a lady sees your entry. Find some stools in front of the shop and your whole group sit. She would come to you. After waiting for while, she had not approach you, just signal to her that you have not be attended to. Never ask her to find you a place or try ordering the food to beat the queue. See the crowd in the picture above. And those sitting and waiting.