Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)
Address: 27, Jalan Perang, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mdyjcve4tLPuxr1f7
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Signature Good Kung Fu Kopi (Less Sweet, Cold) = RM5.00Curry1 Signature Curry Crispy Chicken Chop + Rice = RM16.80
Service Charge 6% = RM1.31
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Hahaha this is an Eatery that I wanted to visit specifically because of this TikTok Video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSuB9365s/
Hahaha with his Amazing ASMR OmNomNom Sound Effects, how can I give it a miss right?
The Actual Place is a Large Modern Kopitiam Franchise here in Taman Pelangi with a Unique Beautiful Wall Art painted. And of course a Place that's called "Good Kung Fu" will stereotypically surely have a Cartoon Caricature of Bruce Lee as its Main Logo.
The Interior was a Standard Modern Kopitiam Eatery type of Renovation Design and Furnishings as you'd expect. It was Nicely Air-Conditioned and Cooling with some Modern Chinese Pop Tunes playing in the Background.
Although not a Full House Situation, there were still quite some Customers at 9.00am on a Sunday Morning when I visited. Other than the Kitchen Staffs, there were only 2 Main Customer Facing Staffs.
A Malay Lady doing Food Prepping and a Chinese Lady running around taking orders and serving. Both of them were Polite and Reserved. No issues with Customer Service Level. Anyway with took 3 Mins for the Kopi and 9 Mins for the Curry Chicken. Everything was served up within 9 Mins which was not a Bad Time considering the Level of Customers.
Signature Good Kung Fu Kopi (No Sugar, Cold) = RM5.00
Although I requested for No Sugar, I was informed this is Not Possible and the best they could do was Kurang Manis (Less Sugar). I'm ok with that. Nicely Presented in a Overflow Style with a Bubbling Foam, they weren't kidding when they stated this is 浓浓 Gao Gao. Indeed this is Gao Gao and reminds me fondly of Kopiloco's Very Gao Gao version which I had in the Past.
Certainly woke me up fresh with its Very Decent Caffeine Level. Less Sweet is indeed Less Sweet making this Not as Sinful to drink. I liked the Creamy Taste of this and this is Not a Bad Ice Kopi as far as Ice Kopi goes.
Curry1 Signature Curry Crispy Chicken Chop + Rice = RM16.80
THIS is of course the Main Reason why I'm here after that Tiktoker's Ahhhhmm AHhhmmm eat until Damn Shiok Video. Listed as their Signature 四大天王 Four Heavenly Kings no less, I liked its Attractive Japanese-Inspired Presentation.
One thing I particularly liked is that they smartly put the Chicken Cutlet one side and they didn't follow the Menu Picture where they lum the Curry directly on it potentially making it Nua Nua.
Lets closely dissect each Component.
Quality of the Rice
About 1 Bowl of this. Nothing Particularly Special. Its just Standard Jasmine White Rice.
Standard Look, Standard Aroma, Standard Taste. It does very well to soak up the Curry though.
Quality of the Side Coleslaw
This was drenched with Kewpie Sesame Paste and Mayo. About 3 Tbsps of Shredded Cabbage is given and they were Freshly Crunchy. The Whole Coleslaw mixed together was Nicely Sweet but also not Super Sweet.
There are also a Few Slivers of Carrot Slices that I wished they added more, but I think they are here just to add some Colour to the Dish than anything. Acceptable Palette Cleanser.
The Chicken Cutlet
Beautifully Presented with a Piece of Lettuce Leaf to catch any Oil and Half a Cherry Tomato, there are 7 Cuts in Total. Made out of Thigh Meat, the Fried Batter is Thick but has a Decent Softer Biscuity Texture with a Hint of Pepperiness.
The Actual Amount of Meat isn't alot and looks like it has been Beaten Flattened to Tenderize. Still Nice Tasting because I like its Fattier Taste. This has a Nice Fatty Soft Oily Taste that doesn't taste bad. The Combination of Soft Fatty Meat with a Biscuity Fried Batter delivering a Decently Salted and Not Overly Chickeny Taste was a Decent Combination.
Quality of the Curry
Served in a Decent Small Bowl, its just only Curry and No Extra Meats within except for a Small Potato cut into 4 Pieces. Im impressed to see a Slight Crust on the Skin for this Potato which tells me they took the Trouble to at least Pan-Fry or Bake to develop a Slight Crust. The Potato Meat was Soft and Creamy. I appreciate the Amount of Culinary Effort done to this Potato.
The Curry itself is Classic Chinese Grandma Chicken Curry. I liked the Gritty Potatoey Texture it has with this Delightful Saltiness. Its Very Mildly Spicy and has a Nice Lemak Lemak Flavour.
Tasting this made me understand why the Tiktoker when Ahhhhm AHhhhhhm all over the Video.
Indeed this was a Decent Classic Chinese Ah Ma type of Chicken Curry made with Effort.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM5.00 (S$1.60) is an Acceptable Price I feel for this Cup of Ice-Kopi. It was indeed 浓浓 Gao Gao and almost comes close to the Level of Super Gao Gao Caffeine that Kopiloco used to have. If you are looking for a Decent Ice-Kopi, I reckon most people would probably have no issues with this one.
At the Price of RM16.80 (S$5.40) for what is basically a Classic Chinese Styled Chicken Curry with Rice and Sides is also acceptable for the amount of items you are getting. I'll be honest, nothing in this Dish is particularly Super Amazing or anything and the Soul of the Entire Dish is really the Curry.
Even so, I also won't call it some Amazing Secret Recipe Curry but it is a Very Decent Grandma Type of Chinese-Styled Chicken Curry with a Lemak Lemak Taste. What I was impressed is the Effort they took to Pan-Fry or Bake the Potato Piece.
End of the Day, this isn't something worth queueing Kastam to specifically come JB to eat, but the Whole Dish was still indeed satisfyingly Ahhhhmmm Ahhhhhmmmm like how the Tiktoker described. Something about a Decent Chicken Curry just hits the Spot.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this place. Overall I have not much issues with this place. If you are ok with the Prices on the Menu, and is craving for some Decent Chinese Grandma Style Chicken Curry here in Taman Pelangi, I can still recommend to come give this a try if you keep your Expectations in check. Hahaha Ahhhhmmmmm Ahhhhmmmm indeed.
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