A common misconception is that porridge is only meant for the sick. Mind you, that’s only true if you’re speaking of plain porridge which is bland to the taste but easily digestible. Over the years, many have come to realise that congee, or porridge as it is commonly called here, is an amazing soul food. Just like a bowl of chicken soup, it warms you inside out. In Malaysia, there are many different types of porridge to be found; from seafood porridge to pork porridge, the choices are endless. Here on FoodAdvisor.my we have compiled a list of some of the best porridge in town.
A family affair is what best describes this business. Though it may just be a stall, customers always find themselves satisfied with the lip-smacking porridge prepared. Being a father and son business, this food cart is extremely family oriented. Priding themselves in producing some of the best simple oriental porridges, Kenny’s has definitely earned it’s rightful place on this list.
Sometimes the best porridge can be found in the unlikeliest places. Although Khong Kee is well-known for their Yong Tau Foo, they also excel in producing a flavoursome bowl of porridge. Serving their signature porridge with minced pork, century egg, and dried oysters, you can be sure that this simple, hearty meal doubles as a delightful gastronomic experience.
Tang Pin Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant specialising in all things noodles but don’t let this fool you as this restaurant serves up some of the best home-made fish congee and pork congee. The balance of subtle flavours and consistency of the porridge is enough to keep your appetite appeased for the rest of the day.
Upon first glance of the special fried porridge at Cili 8, it can be seen that special attention was given to the overall presentation of the dish. The crown of fried keropok that's covered in shark fins is surrounded with a moat of porridge, that has ginger pieces, Chinese crullers and sping onions floating on top. This greatly sets up the mood to dine into this bowl of congee. The flavours in this bowl are very well balanced, with the fried keropok giving just enough saltiness to the slightly bland porridge whil the ginger helps to give it an additional kick. This combinatoin also works well from a textural standpoint, as the crispy fried keropok is mixed together with the softer consistency of the porridge.
By day, this restaurant is a bustling area where people can get their wantan mee or prawn mee fix, but by night, it turns into one of the best places to find Braised Duck Porridge. Tasty and tender and served in a thick gravy, the delightful aroma of the full-bodied sauce infused with flavours from the multitude of ingredients perfectly complement a simple bowl of piping-hot porridge.
Run by an elderly couple and their family, this business was set up with the aim of sharing the love of good old traditions with other fellow Malaysians. This couple had a vision to bring back authenticity in terms of this unique dish which differs from the thick, mushy and gooey congee we are accustomed to. Served with a fantastic assortment of side dishes, it’s no wonder people are constantly heading over for a taste of this good old traditional dish.
I know what you’re thinking: “Frog legs? Do they even taste good?”. Well, never be too quick to judge because Geylang Lor 9 produces some of the best frog porridge in town. This restaurant chain is based on the original shop in Singapore and has become well-known for serving this delicacy with porridge. Geylang Lor has earned it’s place with their delectable frog legs paired perfectly paired with the smooth texture of porridge, just like a match made in heaven.
Roasted Duck in a Curry Porridge?????? That doesn't sound appetizing, right but trust us, once you have had it you will wonder why you didn't try it sooner.
