A mini-retreat from the fierce corporate world, Lima Blas is one of my favorite to-go restaurants after a long (and usually painful) day at work. Situated just behind my office and within walking distance of Changkat, Lima Blas is a stark contrast to its surrounding neighbors.
Who wouldn't love this place? You will either feel like (i) you've magically transported yourself into the 1950's or (ii) you're back in your grandma's place. The interior decoration of Lima Blas is Instagram heaven, with old paintings hanging over uneven brick walls and my-grandma-has-those vintage furniture strategically placed in the restaurant.
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| People are so used to my shutterbug disorder that they usually play along. If you can't beat them, join them, they said. |
Not from this part of the world, I must say that I was only properly introduced to Nyonya food after I visited Lima Blas. The alleged Nyonya food that I had tried previously in other places that boasts Nyonya food was all a vicious lieeeee!
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The 1st Must Order is their appetizer, Pai Tee. It's served hot with fresh-out-of-the-wok crispy cup-like skin.
The 2nd Must Order is their Sambal Petai Prawn.
Then the 3rd Must Order is their fluffy Telur (Egg) Cincaluk. Then the other dishes that you order are just to supplement the 1st to 3rd Must Orders above.
Lady's finger dish for a balanced meal with vege.
Their Nyonya Curry Chicken for white meat. Tastes not bad, but I like their Ayam Pongteh more, it has the my-mom-used-to-cook-that feeling .
The only complaint that I have about this place is its lack of aircond. Very stuffy especially when you are wolfing down steaming hot food. That's why I'd prefer to visit this place after dark when the sun is no longer terrorizing the people on the streets.
But, the heat can always be compensated by ordering a bowl of Cendol :9
LimaBlas @ Mesui
15, Jalan Mesui
Off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Business Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (closed on Sundays)
