ICONIC CHEFS - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia STREET FOOD MASTER Ken Ong makes Crispy Pork Belly & Char Siu

[@diff7491]

As a Chinese myself and pretty well travelled, I must say the best pork belly I have ever tasted in my life so far was in Malaysia!

[@PureDetour]

Many people have said that Malaysia has the best in the world. It's the first place we tried so maybe now everywhere else will be disappointing. Don't worry, we'll keep trying, just to make sure 😂

[@williamng532]

Speaking as a Malaysian having tried all these 3 elsewhere in several countries including Canada and of course Hong Kong, nowhere come close to msia

[@PureDetour]

@@williamng532 We don't have a ton of experience with this dish, though we will continue to order it everywhere we see it. But to have started with the very best was amazing! But now we'll always be searching for better and maybe never find, haha. How disappointing 😅

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

The Char Siu that you had is the typical black malaysian char siu, which is way more flavourful than reddish version found in hong kong. That caramelization of the sugar and those charred bits are unbeatable. Ive been to HK a few times and have eaten in most of the popular spots, the char siu, siu yok and roasted duck in malaysia stomps on the hk versions.

[@PureDetour]

I heard this a lot throughout my travels in Malaysia

[@swanl.422]

Wow!!!! By the expression of both of you , I will be hungry and longing to eat the 3 meat dishes soon.

[@PureDetour]

If you're hungry and you're near KL, go find Ken's restaurants (details in description) We've had these dishes many times, but Ken's is the absolute best! Thanks for watching!

[@tangcheekong9778]

Kudos for going off the beaten path,always follow locals when it comes to good authentic local food.

[@PureDetour]

We got lucky to meet Ken, he was so kind and generous with us and makes the best food!

[@YSWK910]

Ginger and chilled sauce traditional go with the chicken rice. I'm homesick now can't wait to go back to Malaysia

[@PureDetour]

Yes, the sauce is delicious. Sorry to make you homesick, hope we brought you happy memories though 😘

[@jeanheng8998]

Very delicious food! This is my favourite chicken rice restaurant in Kuala Lumpur ❤️ Amazing!

[@PureDetour]

That's your favourite? That doesn't surprise me, he's such a great cook!

[@hplagt6880]

Oww yaa my favourite type of food. Always take the time to talk to local food vendors and they may invite you to see how they prepare the food. Good one 👍👍.

[@PureDetour]

Ken was so kind to let us watch so we could learn more and the taste was outstanding. We still talk about how amazing that meal was!

[@leemarvingaye4506]

Greetings from Ontario, Canada! My mouth starts to salivate as soon as you mentioned Char Siu, Siu Yuk and Hainanese Chicken Rice! I just love Malaysian food!

[@PureDetour]

Hi Lee! Hope you're enjoying the Ontario weather! We have been trying these dishes all over Malaysia and Ken here has THE BEST we've ever tried. And he's such a nice guy, so happy he gave us the opportunity to see how it's all made! Now I'm drooling too, thanks alot, lol

[@davidwynne3289]

Great episode guys! They’re the hidden gems of culinary perfection! 😊 Enak sekali!

[@PureDetour]

He was so amazing! Char siu & siu yuk have quickly become our faves around here. So glad our first try was with a master of the dishes, but we've also been disappointed at times, thinking that subsequent places would be as good. Oh well, lol

[@Michelletan2008]

Wonderful char siu and siu yoke

[@PureDetour]

It was amazing, we still drool thinking of it

[@chongpengsan7425]

Hi must try Malaysia chinese roast duck amazing ty

[@PureDetour]

That sounds delicious 🤤

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Roasted chicken, siew yoke, char siew are my favourite chinese dishes after dim sum.

[@PureDetour]

They are becoming our favourites too!

[@AndrewMage]

I'm getting digitally fat/fed by watching you both chow down on primal Malaysian food! At this witching hour (it's 12.30 midnite), my dreams tonight will be full of foodmares :-0

[@PureDetour]

Hahahaa, roasted pork dreams. Sleep tight!

[@hanancan8569]

I guess it's worth to wake up at 4 and end up with super duper delicious breakfast 😁

[@PureDetour]

100% worth it for this food. I would lose a whole night's sleep to eat this again! Ken makes it that good 😋

[@GrinGottsGBL]

Real foodie people knows chinese food in Malaysia is one of the best. Especially cantonese styled

[@PureDetour]

We are learning more about this every day here in Malaysia. And finding lots of delicious southern Chinese food. Stay tuned for more videos upcoming with some delicious chinese food here in Malaysia!

[@vincentchin88]

Amazing you had behind the scene access to see how the masters prepare the meat. Un-real.

[@PureDetour]

Right Vincent? We couldn't believe our luck. And he was so kind to explain all the steps. Was one of our favourite breakfasts ever and 100% worth waking up so early

[@areebachewa8318]

In order to have good food in Malaysia you have to follow where the local go to eat ...

[@PureDetour]

This is so true! Not just in Malaysia, but everywhere in the world. We were lucky that Ken was so kind to allow us to see how he makes this delicious food

[@areebachewa8318]

@@PureDetour If you are still in KL try going to Ming Huang Hui in Cheras to try their fried rice, fried red fermented bean curd pork, Hokkien noodles, and their home made drinks and is it so delicious only locals are going there ...Have you try the Bak Kut Teh , fried radish cake, chicken claypot in KL .. Bak kut teh, or pork ribs soup, is a popular Chinese dish in Singapore. The dish consists of pork ribs stewed with a mixture of fragrant herbs and spices such as garlic, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds and coriander.

[@wilsonyap8699]

as a chinese i would like the siew yuk and char siew with some fats on it . bcz it is tender, juicy.

[@PureDetour]

We agree entirely. You need a good amount of fat to make it delicious

[@WynnLim5907]

Glad you both came to the right (yet humble) place! My colleagues and I used to book same-day reservations for lunch there, as it is common for everything (yes, everything) to sold-out during lunch hours. Clearly your reactions shown why! 🤩 Thank you boss Ken for his unfailing patience picking up reservation calls while chopping those juicy siu-yuk.

[@PureDetour]

That is awesome! Ken is a legend and one of the kindest human beings you will ever meet

[@AidanZO305]

The best you find in alleys and side streets, u can stay at luxury hotels but GET OUT and find the best on the streets of Kuala Lumpur or any cities in Malaysia.

[@PureDetour]

So true! We find the best food in the most unexpected places here!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

The most basic ingredient is 5 spice powder, salt and perhaps pepper.

[@PureDetour]

So simple and so delicious. Usually the best things are simple, do you agree?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@PureDetour i think the process is important as the ingredient is not difficult for siew yoke, char siew i am not too sure because it can be coated with caramelised sugar or honey.

[@albertthin3501]

If ever in klang, do try world famous bah kut teh. Its pork cooked in herbal soup. Two versions, dry and soup. Don't forget to add in dough fritters to the soup version. Oh ya, klang is about 45 mins from kl.

[@PureDetour]

Will absolutely look for it. Any particular reason why in Klang and not elsewhere?

[@albertthin3501]

@@PureDetour originates, from klang. Elsewhere, you find, they'll put" klang bah kut teh", as where it originates. There's at least 200 plus morning restaurants serving this dish, I can't recommend any special restaurant.. Because I grew up having this dish every other morning, it'll last you till evening. But, not really necessary to have in klang. Kl has a few good places too. The other Korean foodie(sedap) love it too.

[@darrylk808]

I need a bib, drooling all over myself.😋 I want one of those ovens!! Wonder what it costs in the US? 😁

[@PureDetour]

Right? Insanely delicious. I bet you could set one up in your backyard pretty easy! I don't even know what you would call those kinds of ovens though, but they run on propane

[@hosweefatt8839]

You can use charcoal if you have

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

​@@PureDetourthise are called Apollo Ovens, you can either choose to use charcoal or a stove head. :)

[@squidster3128]

Malaysia is now the best as HK can't get fresh meat anymore..

[@PureDetour]

Hi! Yes, we've been told that the meat and other ingredients are much fresher and higher quality in Malaysia. No doubt we're enjoying as much as we can here

[@frpchannel]

As from day one, M'sia roasted pork is still stand the best in the world.When I was in M'sia I love eating M'sia roasted pork, hainanese chicken rice, bak kut teh n nasi lemak,it's super Iconic food of M'sia

[@squidster3128]

Malaysia can get meats without having to freeze it. Once meats are frozen, quality will go down several levels.

[@ExM2g]

👏👏 👍👍to the owner whom speak good English ❤

[@PureDetour]

You are so kind! Ken is an amazing human being

[@theeye5844]

The best nasi lemak in malaysia is the Chinese nasi lemak. Especially with the pork luncheon meat.

[@PureDetour]

Did not have the chance to try it, but I will certainly look for it on my next Malaysia trip

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Some people are lazy to make char siew. Instead of using this method, they coat with red permitted food colouring. You can see that in some wanton noodle shop. I do not go to these wanton soup shop. I prefer real roasted char siew.

[@PureDetour]

That makes sense, we had a delicious char Siu wanton recently. Where are you from Keang?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@PureDetour selangor state. Next to kl

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

A little colouring is always used, if not its some red fermented toufu.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Another famous master is master wong at wong mei kee. You can watch 'hungry two travel' channel. Located in pudu, kl.

[@PureDetour]

We like that channel! Thanks for the tip

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@PureDetour please go to master wong. He may provide free food lol

[@kurtc2109]

Homesick🤤🤤🤤

[@PureDetour]

I can understand why. I was not joking when I said Ken’s pork may be the best thing I have ever eaten in my life

[@kurtc2109]

I will definitely try it when I go back😋

[@PureDetour]

@@kurtc2109 You should! Say hello to Ken for us when you do, he's such a nice person.

[@ExM2g]

😂😂omg , I am hungry now.

[@PureDetour]

Ken has the ability to do that to people. it's me, I am people!!

[@khangems]

this three dishes you had for the meal always have a strong debate Hong Kong better or Malaysia Better

[@PureDetour]

We discussed this with Ken off camera and that's very interesting. What is your opinion on who has better?

[@khangems]

@@PureDetour this topic is widely debate, few common area like 1) origin pork Malaysia is from Europe ( mostly Belgium), 2) feed, Malaysia have high control mainly uses corn. 3)part uses is different from Hong Kong

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Lol...we are all cantonese. Hk has its recipe, we hv ours. Also malaysia is near spice islands. Our food is more flavourful.

[@kayellai5278]

As for char siew, I have watched a few Hongkies KZbin. Malaysia is the best. Hongkies came to Malaysia to hunt for char siew.