Restoran Hong Sang

A humble meal takes on a whole new meaning when you have rows of options set before you. Here at this airy outlet in Ampang, you can find over a hundred Chinese-style dishes.

Expect everything from chicken and pork to fish and tofu, not to mention the assorted types of vegetables cooked in almost every style you can think of. Go for the fish dishes – some of the freshest we’ve come across in a mixed rice stall – and choose anything from the steamed ikan bawal to the deep-fried African fish with sauce. There’s also a variety of meats cooked in Hakka style – think char yuk (braised pork) with wood fungus and nam yue pork (pork cooked in fermented soy bean paste).

Hong Sang has a reputation for its value-for-money meals. Here, two vegetables plus a portion of meat will cost about RM6, depending on the type of meat. Bonus: There’s also free Chinese tea and soup to go with your meal.