If you’re a fan of succulent lamb dishes, brace yourself for a meaty lamb hotpot experience that will put a massive smile on your face. Nestled in the vibrant streets of SS2, is 阿广小厨 Ah Guang Kitchen.
This establishment is hardly talked about in the hotpot circles, but has over 8,200 reviews on Google, a 4.7 rating, and four other outlets in the country. If business is doing that well, surely, they must be doing something right.
Unlike many others that focus on beef or pork dishes, this Chinese restaurant specialises in traditional lamb hotpot. This is a popular dish during the colder, winter months in China. Redefining the art of cooking lamb, 阿广小厨 Ah Guang Kitchen offers charcoal lamb hotpot that originates from Guangzhou, China.
This isn’t just your ordinary hotpot though, it is a culinary spectacle confidently infused with the element of live fire cooking. Delve into the smoky depths of this unique hotpot experience where tender lamb meets charcoal flames, promising an unforgettable meal for lamb lovers everywhere.
Want to know what to get?
The menu here is very extensive with a variety of lamb parts served with flavourful broths and sauces. The Signature Lamb Pot (RM49.90) and the Spicy Mala Lamb Pot (RM59.90) are the bestsellers at this restaurant. For those who do not favour lamb, they have chicken broth options such as their Hainanese Coconut Village Chicken Pot (RM69.90), which is packed with herbs for a comforting slurp. Each pot can be shared between 2-3 people.
Image Credit: KL Tan & Labie Leong on Google Reviews
You don’t have to lift a finger…
To cook your meal, the staff start by lining your claypot with some lamb lard—you know it’s going to be good when they start cooking with lard. Next, they place the pot over a charcoal fire. This is the traditional way of cooking a claypot hotpot in China.
Then garlic, ginger, and other necessary aromatics are thrown into the heated pot and left to sizzle for a couple of minutes before the lamb meat is added in.
After a few minutes, they pour a dash of Chinese wine over the meat and set it on fire! By this point, the aroma wafting out is divine and will make you drool in your seats.
Finally, they pour in the broth of your choice and add fresh toppings such as coriander, mushroom, radish, and more, bringing this to a boil. You can order from their ample variety of additional dishes to add to your pot. Their options, from handmade lamb meatballs to premium sliced pork shoulder, aim to not disappoint.
What to expect?
You can dip the chunks of lamb into their mint sauce or their signature beancurd sauce, both of which add a punch of flavour. The well-marinated meat remains tender, even without the sauces. The lamb cuts here do not have a gamey aroma and taste that some people dislike. Packed with ingredients, the broths have a rich and hearty flavour, while maintaining a light consistency that’s easy to consume.
The best part? The broths are refillable! 阿广小厨 Ah Guang Kitchen also has a membership for RM30 that gives you access to discounted prices, promotions, and more.
This is the perfect meal for a gloomy, rainy day. Leave your growling tummy in the capable hands of these lamb experts!
阿广小厨 Ah Guang Kitchen
Address: 61-6G & 61-7G, Jalan, Jalan SS 2/75, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Open daily, 8:30am – 3:00pm, 5:00-11:00pm
Food Status: Non-Halal
Contact: 017-6243078
Other branches: Puchong, Genting, Bukit Mertajam, Desa Parkcity
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