Make all the jokes about Klang you want, but there’s no denying that it is the best place to get a steaming hot pot of bak kut teh. The classic Chinese broth dish draws people from all over Malaysia here. And one place that has sent tongues wagging is Play Klang C³afe.
Play Klang, a cafe & a museum
Located a stone’s throw away from the town’s KTM station, Play Klang is inside a pre-war shophouse and doubles as both an art museum and an eatery. If you are wondering what C³afe means, the “C cubed” represents culture, creativity and connection.
Indeed, the place is a quaint homage to the things that make Klang Klang. In every nook and cranny, you can find artworks that inform visitors of Klang’s distant past. And of course, Play Cafe honours Klang the best through its unique take on bak kut teh.
The famous bak kut teh ice cream
It is rare to find pork-free bak kut teh that is beloved by all, but Play Cafe has managed it! And what better way to prove this than by trying out their infamous Bak Kut Teh Ice Cream? Surely this can’t be good, can it?
Well, one must remember that bak kut teh is technically a type of tea. Tea ice-creams are hardly the weirdest thing in the world. And as it turns out, the fragrant tea aspect of bak kut teh blends perfectly with the sweet ice-cream!
Bak kut teh pastas
There is more than dessert at Play Klang, though. There are several menu items that, like the ice cream, are a twist on bak kut teh. One of these is the Itali Bak Kuh Teh Risotto, a pasta with a tea twist. How can something be so creamy and flavourful at the same time?
Want more bak kut teh-inspired pasta? Check out the Itali Bak Kuh Teh Carbonara. It is an interesting combination of fragrant and zesty, courtesy of the tomato-based carbonara. Regardless, you will be devouring every strand of noodle hungrily.
Bread and eggs, anyone?
If you would like something a little more solid, try the Turkish Bak Kuh Teh Bread. It may just look like a brown bun, but the crust is heavenly and the insides delightfully flaky. The best way to enjoy this is by slathering butter into and onto it.
And for a little treat, order a serving of the Japan Bak Kut Teh Onsen Egg. The onsen egg has a smooth texture and that delightful eggy taste, so it goes well with the herbal undertones of bak kut teh. If you want an appetiser, this is it.
Worth your time?
With all the strange food combinations out there, Play Klang is one of the few which actually make the flavours go well together. So, the next time you have a hankering for bak kut teh, maybe treat yourself to a menu with a twist?
Play Klang C³afe
Address: 28, Jalan Raya Timur, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor
Opening Hours: 10.30 am – 6 pm daily
Contact: 019-3698321
Halal Status: Pork-free
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