Yew Pin Chicken Rice is Good

Post by Chiefeater Steven C T Tea

在吧生要找海南鸡饭，选择多到让人眼花缭乱，但如果你要吃到海南鸡饭粒，那就一定得来 友彬海南鸡饭（Yew Pin Chicken Rice）。这里的饭粒和马六甲的不一样——不是那种软绵绵的口感，而是带点嚼劲，每一粒都吃得到层次感。最特别的是，这里的鸡饭粒不是机器压出来的，而是师傅用双手一粒一粒搓出来的，比马六甲的还要大颗，香气十足，粒粒饱满。
The sheer number of Hainanese chicken rice options in Klang can be overwhelming, but if you're looking for Hainanese chicken rice nuggets, you absolutely have to go to Yew Pin Chicken Rice. The rice nuggets here are different from those in Malacca—not the soft, fluffy kind, but rather chewy, with each nuanced nugget. Most uniquely, the nuggets aren't machine-pressed, but hand-rolled by the chef, resulting in larger, more fragrant, and plump nuggets than those in Malacca.

友彬是老字号，传承自父亲的手艺，在吧生已经蛮有名气。现在由第二代 Andrew 接手，保留了父亲的做法，还加上冷气用餐环境，吃起来更舒服。每天早上 7 点开门，11 点过后常常已经全场爆满，坐的多是熟客和年长食客，可见这份手艺真是经得起时间考验。
Yew Pin is a long-established restaurant, passed down from father to son, and has become quite famous in Klang. Now run by second-generation owner Andrew, he maintains his father's methods and adds an air-conditioned dining environment for a more comfortable dining experience. Opening daily at 7 a.m., the restaurant is often packed after 11 a.m., mostly filled with regulars and older diners, proving their craftsmanship has truly stood the test of time.

招牌当然是海南白斩鸡，选用足水的肉鸡，肉质滑嫩，鸡味浓厚；配上他们家的粒粒饭，真是天作之合。除此之外，脆皮五花烧肉更是必点，皮脆得咬下去“卡滋”作响，肉嫩带汁。再来一份烧鸡、红酱叉烧，组合起来就是一桌小型烧腊拼盘。别看简单的怡保肥芽菜，只是水烫加酱油，入口却鲜甜爽脆；还有卤蛋、卤鸡爪这些小菜，完全是老味道，耐吃又满足。
Their signature dish is, of course, the Hainanese poached chicken. Made with well-watered chicken, their meat is tender and rich in flavor. Paired with their grain-in-grain rice, it's a perfect match. The crispy roast pork belly is also a must-try, with a crispy, crunchy skin and tender, juicy meat. Add a serving of roast chicken and red-sauce barbecued pork, and you've got a miniature roasted meat platter. Don't underestimate the simple Ipoh bean sprouts; simply blanched in soy sauce, they're sweet and crispy. Side dishes like the braised egg and braised chicken feet embody the traditional flavors, making them both long-lasting and satisfying.

让我喜欢友彬的原因，是它的“手作坚持”。这一粒一粒的饭团，看似平凡，却凝聚了时间与匠心。Andrew 不只是延续父亲的生意，而是延续了一种味道的记忆。来吧生，如果你只打算吃一次海南鸡饭，那我会说——就选友彬吧，粒粒分明，吃进嘴里的是饭，更是心意。
What I love about You Bin is its commitment to handcrafting. Each rice ball, seemingly ordinary, embodies the essence of time and craftsmanship. Andrew isn't just carrying on his father's business; he's preserving the memory of a flavor. If you only plan to have Hainanese chicken rice once in Klang, I'd say it's Yew Pin Chicken Rice. Each grain is distinct, and what you eat is not just rice, but a gift of thought.

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