Lok Lok Street Steamboat
Weekend came and went along with Father’s Day, a few interesting World Cup match ups and lots of food. Sunday noon saw WL, a few of my ex-colleagues and I going to Lok Lok Street Steamboat, a newly opened lok lok steamboat place in Bandar Puteri, Puchong. We heard about it from a mutual friend and decided to turn it into a half day outing slash getogether. The place is actually very easy to find, located along the second row of shop lots lots prior to Giant Puchong. We had initially planned to meet at 12.30pm but wound up having a late lunch instead.
- 因为,独乐乐,不如,众乐乐 -
Better to enjoy with everyone rather than alone
- Lok Lok Street Steamboat -
I was initially under the impression that we were going to have a typical steamboat session and was actually quite wary about that since it was a fairly hot afternoon. However, WL and I were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the designated spot. The first thing that caught my eye was the very bright orange logo and the lively colours of the signage that marked the restaurant’s location. The direct translation of the actual mandarine words ‘Lok Lok’ in the restaurant’s name means ‘Happy Happy’. The colour scheme ties in well with this theme.
- Street Style Lok Lok Truck -
Inside, it was air conditioned, a welcome respite from the afternoon heat. I was feeling happy already. The centre piece of the restaurant would be the mock truck that sits at the entrance which serves as the display and serving area for the raw ingredients for the ‘lok lok’ steamboat. It is a throwback to the street side lok lok trucks that are common sight in many areas and a favourite snacking place for locals. It is an interesting idea, and would no doubt draw in the curious. The interior design is modern and clean. The walls are bare at the moment but a conversation with the owner revealed that the frills were yet to arrive. Should turn out to be good decor if the initial impression is anything to go by. But that remains to be seen.
- Good Selection -
- Herbal On The Left, Satay On The Right -
- Unique Utensils And Condiments-
On to the important stuff; the food. As mentioned before, the place is a ‘lok lok’ ala steamboat restaurant. There are four different soup bases to work with, namely plain stock, herbal, tom yam and satay. You can have your choice of two. After considering what was available, we went with herbal and satay. While waiting for the soup base to arrive, I went to check out the spread in search of ingredients to scald. The selection is actually quite extensive. I counted a combination of at least 40 different choices of fresh meats, vegetables, balls of different shapes and sizes, noodles and eggs. Apparently, that’s not the full spread since it was their first day of operation. There is supposed to be 70+. Prices range between RM0.50 to RM6.00 per stick/plate/bowl. Without giving it much thought, I grabbed a stick of everything that looked interesting and edible.
- Instructions -
1. Press the power button
2. Set the desired heat (high)
- My Selection (Enlarge Menu)-
The soup had arrived by the time I returned with my selection. It was here that we discovered they used an electric hotplate with some nifty push button control instead of the usual gas stove for heating the pot. It took a while for the soup to heat up to a boil. I suppose that’s one of the drawbacks of the hotplate. Gas stoves are invariably hotter and faster but tend to burn the pot while hotplates are slower but give out a more even and controlled heat. Remember that if you have to decide on what to install in your kitchen.
- Gone Fishing -
Once it was hot enough, it didn’t take long for the food to cook enough to dig in. I found the satay soup to be a little thin for my taste. While the distinct satay flavour was there, it didn’t have the kick that I was expecting. However, that doesn’t say that it isn’t good. It just didn’t suit my taste. The sweet and marginally spicy soup will appeal to those who like the flavour but can’t stand the heat. On the flip side, I did enjoy having fuchok with the satay sauce. The skin soaked in the sauce and went down well.
In contast, the herbal soup was good. The smell of herbs was distinct and well balanced. Just enough to flavour the ingredients that were tossed into the pot. I recommend cooking wantan noodles in the herbal soup and mixing it with the unique condiment that they serve which consists of soya sauce, fried shallot and sesame seed. Top it off with large meatballs (go for the larger ones as there are two versions) and fish balls with pork stuffings, and you have a sure winner.
- Friendly Staff -
The staff were friendly and went out of their way to meet our needs. For example, when I arrived, the large meatballs were no longer available at the display. They got me some straight from the kitchen. Since they are a new restaurant and mostly a family run business, do expect some quirks along the way. It was almost 3.00pm by the time we were done and the shop was closing for their afternoon break. With the crowds dispersed, we had the opportunity to chat up the staff and dig up some of their secrets. However, it wouldn’t be a secret if we disclosed it here. You’ll just have to ask them yourself.
Overall, a pretty satisfying meal for me. WL and I shared 21 sticks and had a cup of green tea (RM1.50) each. The bill came up to RM31.03 inclusive of 5% service charge and a 20% discount. I’m not sure if the 20% discount is only during their grand opening or whether it will be ongoing for a while. Even without the discount, it isn’t too expensive considering the environment. Two thumbs up from me. We’ll probably plan another trip there in the near future.
Lok Lok Street Steamboat
乐乐串特色火锅美食店
No 9 Jalan Puteri 1/4,
Bandar Puteri,
47100 Puchong
Tel: +603-8061 3959
Email: LokLokStreet@gmail.com
Google Earth coordinates:
3° 01′33.68″ N
101° 36′58.68″ E
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays: 11.30am - 3.00pm / 6.00pm - 11.00pm
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wingz Said,
June 19, 2006 @ 3:42 pm
oi u know the owner one izzit? if u bring us got diskaun anot wan?
may Said,
June 19, 2006 @ 9:38 pm
you don’t really do the lok-lok at the truck itself? that would’ve been the best, authentic style leh! have a few trucks in the shop!
wingz Said,
June 19, 2006 @ 10:36 pm
oiii why u never answer me in msn and gmail wannnnnn …. i miss u vehlee muchh lehhh!!! *pukes*
gbyeow Said,
June 20, 2006 @ 2:30 pm
wingz: Haha. Like that shouldn’t I eat for free? Miss who? May or me =.=”
may: True also. But that’s their idea la. Kinda difficult to maintain so many trucks. You back from Beijing ah?
wingz Said,
June 20, 2006 @ 2:49 pm
mahai dun put me on table!!!
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June 20, 2006 @ 11:55 pm
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WL Said,
June 21, 2006 @ 12:25 am
“Lok Lok” - sound more like happy happy in cantonese not mandarine.
“Le Le” - Mandarine.
Simonsays Said,
June 27, 2006 @ 2:48 pm
The truck’s a fantastic idea :)
Siew Ling Said,
October 19, 2006 @ 10:43 am
Tried it few days ago… the tomyam and herbal soup is very good… next time will try the satay. Friendly waitress and GOoooOOOD services
09trip Said,
December 10, 2006 @ 7:09 pm
looks like the cooking concept is copied from a steamboat restaurant in Bandar Puteri also - Mizi Shabu Shabu restaurant… haha…
G: You sure it’s not the other way around? >.<
Leong Said,
December 18, 2006 @ 4:03 pm
Tried the two shops (Lok Lok and Mizi), I guess both of the shop owners are taiwanese because the cooking concept is same in Taiwan Steamboat Shop. The technology both of them use is a bit difference even the Cooker is the same :> So i guess again that it is differ owner.
I like Lok Lok Street more than Mizi because they offers varity of choice like more than 60 or 70 of sticks, rice, braised Rice, Mee etc. My father can have fried rice and my wife can have steamboat and i have lok lok and Nasi Lemak… So my son can have Mamee Chicken Rice.
I think the most important is the soup… Mizi is using tea pack style for Herba Soup… and really the herba soup is suck. I wont order for herba soup in Mizi. But in Lok Lok Street (I not sure why they want to put Street), the Herba Soup and Tom Yam is really good!!! I think maybe this is the first branch they did on New Style/outlook…so the soup is follow the old shop… not sure… did not able to ask.
Overall my comment to Lok Lok Street is 85%… and Mizi is 55%
G: Nice breakdown. Thanks. I’ll make it a point to visit Mizi and offer my own opinion as well.
09trip Said,
December 19, 2006 @ 8:54 pm
Mizi’s shop has been in Bdr Puteri since early 2005. If I’m not mistaken, the Lok Lok Street shops area only exist early this year…. So, u can guess who copied who… haha
G: True that. Hehe :)
Justin Said,
December 20, 2006 @ 11:59 am
Oops…Why you all focus on cooking concept?
My opinion is all the normal steamboat shops are using the traditional cooker, so which is original?
Both of them are copied from Taiwan (as Leong’s word), Taiwan is copied from Japan (especially Shabu Shabu), so?
I am steamboat lovers… i think i more focus on the foods and soups. muahahahaahaha…..
Please tried the same cooking concept in Coca Steamoat in KL or Subang…. This company is formed more early “Mizi”… muahahhahaah
Justin Said,
December 20, 2006 @ 12:02 pm
Oopss.. there is another one steamboat shop in Sri Hartamas also did the same way….muahaahahaha……
G: Haha. Justin. No worries man. We’re just making idle chit chat here :) But you’re right. It is the food that counts. So long as it is good, people will go back for more.
09trip Said,
December 22, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
ya… why take it so seriously, i’m just pointing out that the concept looks similar to Mizi, so it is not something original… on the quality of food, I still prefer Mizi where the vege and seafood are fresh
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crompton Said,
December 30, 2007 @ 3:11 pm
I try last sunday on the Restaurant Goodtimes opposite the Bumbu Bali, they actually not the Pulau Ketam style but I talk to the boss and they tell me their origin from Ipoh. You can try thier herbal+assam soup that was very nice.
they prepare 3 type of the sauce which they tell me is low, middle and hi - spicy and the sauce colour also very cute (yellow, red and green) but i test all and recommand the low spicy Thai sauce, this is the most fantastic sauce that I been try for steamboat. I think you can try out and price is affordable I pay 38 bugs for two person include the set meal, their famous chicken wing, and ‘bai bao’ lemon juice