When it comes to food, Malaysians never sleep. No matter where you are, there will always be an eatery open at the unlikeliest of hours. The latest restaurant for you night owls has just been revealed and it is Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan in Bukit Jalil.
Mee Tarik in Malaysia!
Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan is a familiar name for Malaysians who love Chinese-Muslim cuisine. It started off with the original Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan in Jalan Sultan Chinatown, but has since grown to six branches throughout the Klang Valley. The Bukit Jalil branch is, of course, the newest.
But what is mee tarik? As one can guess from the name, the wheat noodles served at this restaurant are prepared through extensive pulling and stretching movements. In China, these noodles are better known as “Lanzhou Lamian”, aka Lanzhou beef noodles.
Experienced Chinese-Muslim chefs
The man most responsible for the quality of the noodles here is Chef Ma, a Muslim man from China. He has over ten years of experience working with mee tarik and he knows his stuff. His noodles are stretched up to seven times, ensuring their good texture and taste.
Slurpilicious Mee Tarik
Speaking of taste, what is good to order here? Well, why enter a Mee Tarik restaurant if you don’t order a piping hot bowl of noodles? The Beef Ramen (RM15) is the star of the show for good reason.
It comes served in a beef broth with a strongly fragrant aroma. The noodles, as expected, are equal parts springy and bouncy. They are a delight to chew on, especially when you have a side of flavourful beef to enjoy them with.
In China, it is natural to have the Beef Ramen spiced up beyond recognition. Here at Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan, customers are allowed and encouraged to spice up their noodles with chilli oil and Vinegar as much or as little as they wish. After all, everyone has a different palate!
Chewy, meaty dumplings
Another dish which deserves time in the spotlight has to be the Pan-Fried Chinese Dumplings (RM16/12 pieces). These come with four different options of fillings, these being lamb, chicken, beef and chives with eggs.
Being used to chicken and beef, it was only natural I was curious to try the lamb and chives options. Needless to say, I had no regrets with the first bite. Juicy and flavourful, the best part of the dumplings have to be slightly charred bits which have a delectable crunch to them.
Garlicky BBQ Scallop
There are also some seafood options, in the form of the BBQ Scallop with Garlic Sauce (RM7/piece). The scallop may seem drowned in a sea of garlic, but the taste of shellfish is not lost entirely. Instead, its sweetness blends perfectly with the aromatic garlic.
BBQ Lamb & Scallion Pancake
Skewers! Who doesn’t love them? We Malaysians already enjoy our satay and lok-lok, so it’s only natural that you will love the BBQ Lamb (RM5/skewer). There’s no peanut sauce, but the meat is coated with a spice mix which gives the savoury meat a good kick.
For a snack worth sharing, the Scallion Pancake (RM14) should do the job perfectly. The pan-fried dough has the most wonderful crisp edges and a chewy texture. There’s also a certain oniony flavour which sets in the more you chew.
If you are not in the mood for ramen, maybe try the Fried Dao Xiao Noodle (RM22)? The name literally translates to “knife cut”, referring to how the noodle strands are produced by slicing off chunks of dough.
Compared to their Ramen, the Dao Xiao Noodle is similarly chewy but slightly softer, with a subtle wheat aroma. The outer edges of the noodle are soft, but the interior is chewy. So, two textures in one noodle. This one comes served with stir-fried vegetables and meat.
For the sides
As for side dishes, the Lamb with Cumin (RM29) and the Crispy Sichuan Pepper Chicken (RM39) are my top favourites. The Sichuan chicken is comically addictive, with its peppery undertones and crispy skin. The cumin lamb is also worth a try, with its rich, intense flavour.
Refreshments and more
For drinks, we tried the Peanut Butter Tarik (RM4.50) and the Berry Butterfly Soda (RM9). The Peanut Butter Tarik is certainly a rich drink, with a lot of milk and peanut butter involved. The Berry Butterfly Soda, on the other hand, is a refreshing chiller for a hot day.
Collect Mee Points, get free food
If you need further incentive to have a meal here, check out Mee Tarik’s customer loyalty programme ‘Mee Points’. For every RM1 spent, you get 1 Mee Point. These points can, in turn, be used to redeem merchandise as well as free food. Quite worth it, right?
Will I be back?
Given the large menu, it is safe to say that Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan is the perfect lepak spot for folks in the Bukit Jalil area. With such springy noodles and addictive sides, I am certainly going to be back for more. After all, I need my midnight snacks too!
Mee Tarik Jalan Sultan @ Bukit Jalil
Address: 39, Jalan 16/155c, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Wilayah Persekutuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 10.30 am – 3.00 am daily
Contact: 011-62501108
Halal Status: Muslim-owned and Muslim-friendly | Halal cert pending
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