Sheung Wan Noodle House, Damansara Utama

Well, well. My intended visit to Sheung Wan Noodle House came sooner than expected.

It was Friday evening when my partner suggested that we go for dinner. 

So I jumped at the opportunity and there we were for our early evening meal.

My partner chose the Hong Kong Wanton Noodles (Soup).

Since I don't want to eat carbs, I chose the Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon (RM60.00). We also ordered one Fresh Lemon Tea (RM7.50) to share.

After our orders were taken, my partner (fearing that portion sizes might be small) decided to add another order - Crispy Pork Chops (RM29.80).

On the table to our left (apparently a work table) was a sight to behold.

Oooooooo........ So I asked the lady at the front of house if this is on the menu. She dismissed me (and I am paraphrasing) with a stern "No, no, no. You ordered too much already!".

I was rather amused by her reaction and I responded "I just asked only. Is it on the menu?". No. It's not on the menu. Bah! So I cried (ok, I pleaded) "Please put that on the menu!" wahahaha!!!

My partner was rather tickled by the "you ordered too much already" and said that they "don't know us yet". Indeed.

Our iced Fresh Lemon Tea was very refreshing and not too sweet.

My partner's Hong Kong Wanton Noodles was served shortly.

It got his seal of approval.  He is usually quiet if something is just average or unremarkable.

So if my partner speaks up and gives praise, then I can be sure that whatever it is he is eating is good. But I did not taste the soup or the wanton (though he offered me one).

And then my order was served, with steam wafting from the piping hot broth.

Beef and beef parts are expensive, so at RM60.00, don't expect a large cauldron of Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon. 

This little pot of beefy goodness was on point - the brisket was tender although still maintaining a bite while the tendon was pure gelatinous pleasure. There is a flame under the pot, hence the steam.

There were also chunks of daikon, braised until melt-in-your-mouth and fully absorbing the flavors of the broth.

The broth itself was perfectly seasoned, the spices mild and yet pronounced, not overpowering at all. I love this braised beef and tendon combo. I want to eat this again!

The Crispy Pork Chops, though not crispy, were tender, moist and well seasoned. So they were forgiven for the lack of crunch. 

That was a hearty dinner for my partner and I. 

As we were leaving, we saw the staff take out this large bowl of braised beef (it looks like curry in the photo due to the lighting).

As I again gazed wistfully at the bowl of braised pork trotters, the lady returned and offered me two pieces hah...hah... which I had to refuse.

Well, who knows she might take me up on the idea of offering pork trotters as a special on the menu from time to time, eh?

I highly recommend the Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon to those of you who enjoy beef cooked this style. I hope Sheung Wan Noodle House does well and that they stay in business (in this location) a long time.

Another note - I did not experience thirst after this meal and there was no sudden drop in energy. I/We will be back!