Restaurant Yong Xing Abalone Noodles

Forget the 'Dim Sum' category label; Restaurant Yong Xing in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA) is an old-school noodle powerhouse. Operating daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, this spacious, non-air-conditioned eatery gets warm fast. Dress light and prepare to sweat. The payoff is lightning-fast service—bowls often hit the table in under 5 minutes. Staff are hyper-observant, frequently checking in to ensure your meal hits the mark and accommodating ingredient swaps without a fuss.

The undisputed star is the Exclusive Abalone Noodle, priced around RM19.80. You get a massive, deeply filling portion of noodles or kway teow swimming in a light, sweet, and highly umami seafood broth. While the baby abalone is standard canned fare, the bowl justifies its price tag with an aggressively generous payload of fresh ingredients. Expect an abundance of minced meat, thick pork slices, and perfectly cooked pork liver, all topped with crispy pork lard.

Round out the heavy meal with their highly praised deep-fried sides. The fried prawn dumplings and crispy wantons deliver a massive crunch without any greasy, old-oil aftertaste. At roughly RM21.00 for a full meal, it sits on the pricier end for local coffee shop noodles, but the sheer volume and quality of the pork and seafood toppings make it a staple for JB locals.