Taking advantage of the long weekend (Hari Raya Haji), we went on a short getaway to Kuala Lumpur this weekend.

As we were worried that we might be trapped in the jam like previous trip to Malacca, we reached 2nd link at 4.45 am. Clearing the custom (3omins to clear both customs) is a breeze as traffic is very smooth at this hour. Wanted to stop for bf at the first rest area after custom but it was not opened. So we headed to the rest area after Malacca. The journey there is a bit scary as the sky is still very dark so I kept to the safe speed limit with the high beam on for the whole of the journey.

We reached KL at 8.45am and as it was still early, we went to Petaling Street (KL Chinatown) and had the famous Hon Kee Porridge 汉记靓粥 for bf. The easiest way to find Hon Kee is to look for Hong Leong Bank in Petaling Street. Hon Kee is directly opposite the bank. We ordered the pork innards porridge (with generous serving of pig heart, tongue, fried intestines and god knows what is inside), raw sliced fish and additional serving fried intestines. I love the smooth texture of the porride and the raw sliced fish is also one of the nicest that I have ever eaten. The raw fish slices garnish with sesame oil, ginger slivers and coriander leaves which we can eat it raw or dip into the hot porridge which will be cooked almost instantly. IMO, the fish will taste even nicer if it's served straight from the fridge.

Another must try at Petaling Street is the fried sweet potato balls located outside the Tang City Food Court. Only 2RM for a bag of 10 balls (ping pong sized). They are crunchy and golden brown on the outside and soft and sweet inside

As it was still early before we can check-in to our hotel, we went to KLCC for some shopping. Our main motive here is to try the A&W as Kennie has a craving for it since our last Malacca trip. We were thoroughly disppointed with it as the waffle is too dry and hard. The ice cream for the waffle and root beer is also pathetically small.

Most of the shops are having sales now as Malaysia is having her Mega Malaysia Sales. & because of the sales and high exchange rates, the things are still quite affordable.

Some photos of KLCC

Inside KLCC

Outside KLCC. Too hot to take a picture of us

Checked-in at 1pm. They are kind enough to let us check-in at this timing though the official check-in timing is 3pm. Slacked in the room for a while and went shopping at Berjaya Time Sq and Sungei Wang. Our hotel (Hotel Equatorial) is conveniently located near Raja Chulan Monorail Station and is only 2 stations to Berjaya Time Sq(Imbi Station). The ticket is also very affordable at RM1.20 for 2 stations but the children share the same fare as the adult.

Our hotel room.

The finale of the night. Dinner at Wong Ah Wah located at No. 1 Jalan Alor which is a few streets behind Berjaya Time Sq. Jalan Alor is a street famous for their makan. & of course we visted the best of the best in Jalan Alor. Wong Ah Wah made a really big name for themselves as the best grilled chicken wings in town and after trying it, I can loudly say that it's the best grilled chicken wing that I have ever eaten. It is so delicious that Kennie who is not a chicken lover, finished the whole wing and not even a bit of skin or meat is left. Perfectly marinated, the outer layer of the chicken wings are grilled perfectly till it's crispy and covering the succulent, juicy and tender chicken meat.