Ren Ren Kuey Teow Kia Lunch

Post by Chiefeater VK

We stopped off at Chan Sow Lin MRT station to explore the food possibilities around there. That’s how we came upon Ren Ren Kuey Teow Kia. I remembered my first experience with Kuey Teow Kia was many years ago in Johor Bahru where my course mate first introduced me to it. They had me at the innards. I loved it!

Kuey Teow Kia is served with the thin variant of kuey teow in a herbal broth. And you can add pork or chicken slices and innards as per your liking. Ren Ren Kuey Teow Kia being more "atas" (this is the term for up-market) separates the accompanying meat or innards in separate dishes.

We ordered a Quarter Braised Chicken (RM15.90), a small plate of Pig Stomach (RM6.50), a plate of Yao Mak (RM9.00) and a Sour and Spicy Veg (RM9.00). Jen had a plate of Yam Rice (RM3.80) while I had a bowl of Kuey Teow (RM3.80).

The broth that the Kuey Teow came in was certainly herbal. It left a sweet aftertaste after drinking it, which then embellished the taste of everything I ate from that point. I was surprised to find that I enjoyed that taste. I think I would have not enjoyed this when I was younger. Interestingly, most of the diners there that afternoon were somewhat more senior. If you are below the age of 30 and find that off-putting, don't come here.

Most of the dishes were flavourful though I would skip the braised chicken the next time. I found it a tad chewy. The Yam rice had only 1 piece of Yam in it. The Kuey Teow they used might have been a bit too thick and not silky smooth enough. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable meal.

All in lunch came up to RM51.90 with drinks. Prices are nett.