Cocotte Ben Thanh Escargots
French
Cocotte Ben Thanh served excellent Escargots de Bourgogne, while the French onion soup and steak were less convincing for Chiefeater VK


Chinese, Hokkien Mee, Non-Halal
Venturing into Pu Yuan Restaurant was like embarking on a gastronomic treasure hunt, an unexpected oasis of flavours tucked just off Old Klang Road. Thanks to the generosity of Chiefeater Steven C T Tea, I had the privilege of discovering this culinary gem that felt worlds away from the city. It’s located directly behind A1 Nasi Bandar on OKR and when you see it, you would be forgiven for thinking you made a wrong turn. That’s the door that leads to a palate of pleasure on the left. Don’t expect the restaurant to look like much. They do their talking with their food, not their decor.


Chiefeater Steven C T Tea ordered a few of the signature items at Pu Yuan Restaurant. Our starter was the Crispy Century Egg which was fused with their home made fish paste. The dish surprised me with its exquisite freshness.


The Fried Sweet Potato Noodles, a seemingly simple creation, unveiled layers of tasteful surprises. A delightful interplay of textures and flavours danced on my palate, evoking a sensation that was both comforting and invigorating.

The Hokkien Mee was heavy in moistness and its delectable taste rendered it a plate of joy. You might notice that there is no fried lard on it but it does not subtract anything from its taste.

A star in its own right, the Fried Meehoon with Braised Pork, or Kau Yuk, was a revelation of smoky aromas and delectable textures. The meehoon was flawlessly fried to a smoky perfection. Its bouncy texture harmonized beautifully with the succulent Kau Yuk, yielding a dish that lingered long after each bite. Our meal was thoughtfully balanced with a plate of vegetables. It was our way of saying we had greens to balance the meat.


Even the sambal that was served on the table tasted good. Restoran Pu Yuan was a journey of culinary discovery, an experience that resonated with authenticity and passion.

Business Hours
Friday to Wednesday
11:30 am – 03:00 pm
05:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Closed on Thursday
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