A bowl brimming over with deep-fried chunks of fish head, beehoon (thin rice noodles), pieces of tomato, soft tofu, and tender napa cabbage, all in a subtle fish (and pork?) broth flavored with spring onion, thick slices of ginger, and deep-fried shallots, and mellowed with milk. A saucer of fresh chili slices was served on the side.
Ampang Food House, 2nd Floor Ampang Plaza, across the street from the Nikko Hotel. Public transport: take the LRT and get off at the Ampang stop. Exit the station to your right, which will put your right in front of Ampang Plaza. Head straight through to the stairs at the back to reach the 2nd floor.
"Waiter, there's a fish head in my noodle soup!"
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