After little consideration, we settled on a small Chinese restaurant near the end of the walk. Travellers would sit outside to dine or just drink countless beers and just enjoy the hustle bustle view. We sat inside cause there was air con and the tables outside were a bit small (more for drinking rather than eating).

Small Guinness Stout and Large Heineken

Chinese Brocoli w Garlic

Pork Spare Ribs 

Crab cooked in some spicy melon sauce

Venison w English Brocoli 

Roast Duck w Prawn Crackers 

Don't quit remember what the bill end up being, but it was something like $50 for the 5 of us - yes, approx $10 each including drinks! If that's not cheap then hit me in the head and call me Stacy. It was a very decent first meal in Malaysia, with us not coming with expectations. The dishes (prob heaps of MSG) were incredibly flavoursome, with the pork and crab being my favourite. I also loved the Chinese brocoli, you really can't go wrong with a simple dish like that and some garlic. The duck was very unappealing and dry, however I happily munched on the side of prawn crackers to go with my beer. Our bellies were full and after two large bottles of that Heineken we were all getting a wee bit red and giggly. Great end to our first night.  

The following day we headed off to Bukit Bintang to explore the 7 level glory that is Pavilion Shopping Centre. The great marvel that is Pavilion boasts over 450 retail outlets, a cinema, karaoke centre, spas and the famous Food Republic Food Court on the lower ground (more on that in a later post). Before we set out for hours of shopping, we decided to fuel up at the infamous Lot 10 Hutong food court. Located in the lower ground of Lot 10 shopping mall (home to stores like H&M and Zara), the stalls predominately sell Malaysian Chinese cuisine. 

Wall of famous Chinese personalities and celebrities 

Interior decorated to look like an old Chinese village

Make your own congee station!

Hainan Chicken Rice goodness

Chinese sweets vendor - including tau fu fa (sweet tofu w ginger syrup)

Dessert prep of what looks like moochi balls. 

Handmade noodles, yes please!

Handmade Fish Ball Noodle Soup 7.80 RM (Approx $2.60 AUD!)

After walking around for a good 5 minutes, I was keen for some soupy handmade noodles with fish balls. A great selection of fish balls and fish tofu, and there was also a deep fried wonton skin and bean sprouts to add texture. The noodles were soft and thin after hours of pulling and tugging, making me realise the big difference between handmade and factory/machine made noodles. Garnished with fried onions and shallots, the onions gave a beautiful aroma to the dish. And with spoonful of satay chilli, this became one of my best meals in Malaysia. The best accompaniment? Why, a milo shake of course! 

Roti w Condensed Milk 3.30 RM (Approx $1.10 AUD)

I first tried roti as a sweet in Melbourne, and I never looked back. I was on a mission to find roti with condensed milk. Luckily, roti is a staple in Malaysia and so is condensed milk apparently. Everyone was quite shocked, "Condensed milk? With Bread?" they questioned. "Ah, my child. Do not judge before you try." (Yes, I talk like that in real life...) And as I watched them dip the lightly pan fried bread into the sweet milky goodness and then questioningly into their mouths, their eyes lit in delight. My job was done. 

The Lot 10 "favourites board" recommended this sweet treat that was as appealing to taste buds as it is to the eyes. LTT went to order this so I'm unsure on the name and price but there's only one store from memory that sells desserts of this kind. What appears to be sorbet or gelato, is actually shaved mango flavoured ice. A special machine is used so that the shaved ice comes out in layers. Beneath the layers of flavoured ice are slices of mango, with fruit chunks of pineapple and papaya. With chocolate sprinkles, well, sprinkled on top, this dessert will bring the inner child out of anyone.