Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)
Address: 94, Jalan Meranti, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mPvB2tvJDGFV3is36
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
C1 LFC Signature Whole Leg Chicken Rice = RM15.90
No Service Charges
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I remembered this place being recommended by a Member in my Former FB Group. I'm so sorry I don't remember who it was though. The Name of this Place is quite cute because of course other than its Given Name, the Acronym LFC could refer to Liverpool Football Club.
Even the Colour Scheme of this Place uses the Same Reddish Theme. Heck I won't be surprised if the Owner is a LFC Fan. Hahaha I dare ANYONE to come to this Restoran wearing a Man-U T-Shirt.
Hahaha jokes aside though, despite sounding like a Fried Chicken Fast Food Place, the Restoran itself isn't that as they are more like a Local Malaysian Modern Kopitiam Eatery type of Place.
Interior of the Restoran
As soon as I stepped in, there is a Deep Fried Aroma of Fried Chicken in the Air. Reddish + Orangey Theme, it was Air-Conditioned but Not Super Cold. Not particularly crowded at 7.00pm on a Saturday Evening but Customers do keep streaming in. Quite alot of Customers Dapao btw.
The Music Background was some Soft Instrumentals of Classic 80s Hits. It was nice to hear a Unique Piano Rendition of Starship's: "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now". The Staffs were Polite and Reserved, no issues with Service Level. Anyway it took 2 Mins for Everything to be served up together.
D4 Luo Han Guo Herbal Tea = RM4.90
Served in a Plastic Cup that adorns their Logo, this isn't particularly Gao Gao in Monkfruit Taste despite the name. It also doesn't taste Homemade, more like from a Can maybe? Lightly Sweet but also Nothing Particularly Special about this one.
C1 LFC Signature Whole Leg Chicken Rice = RM15.90
The Signature was served on a Big Plate and I thought looked Visually Impressively Plated. The Huge Hunk of Chicken Leg looks very Appetizing and the Amount of Rice looks like alot and Very Generous Portion.
This is a Garlic Chilli with a Noticeably Sourish Note. Spiciness was initially not strong but gently grows into a Gentle Heat on the Tongue that doesn't bite.
It is very Garlicky. I want to say this is from some Bottle, but this Unique Spiciness and Noticeably Garlicky + Sourish Note also made me think they probably mixed it themselves maybe?
Quality of the Rice
Amount of Rice feels Generous, about Slightly More than 1 Bowl I feel. Brownish in Colour with a Decent Fragrance. The Rice itself is not Oily with a Deep Garlicky Profile (This place sure loves their Garlic huh?)
The Main Issue I have with this Rice however was that it tasted abit like Overnight Reheated Rice. I don't know why but I just can't shake off the Tad Staleness that I tasted. If its not for this Staleness, I would say this is a Decent Garlicky Chicken Rice actually.
Quality of the Chicken Leg
Drummy and Thigh Combo, this was a Big Fat Chonker. Beautifully Fried, as soon as I chomp through the entire thing just ็ๆฑ with a Lovely Juiciness. Very Juicy and Tender Piping Hot, this Drummy literally drips Juice.
Skin Batter is not Overly Thick too. Its not like Jollibee type of Thin Skin, but also Not KFC type of Thick Crispy. Its a Very Classic Malay-Styled Ayam Goreng type of Batter. The Only Marination on the Meat itself seems to be Salt and no other Spices.
Nicely Salted, not too salty and not too Chickeny, this was a Very Decent Juicy Chicken Drummy. Looking at the Pieces of Fats clumped beneath the Skin, I'd say this was Quite an Obese Fat Chicky too! Hahaha!
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM4.90 (S$1.60) isn't particularly cheap for this Cup of Luo Han Guo Herbal Tea that wasn't very Gao Gao in Luo Han Guo Taste. Its not dilluted but drinking this made me think this is taken from some Can somewhere. Unless you absolutely need to drink this due to watching your Blood Sugar, I'd recommend to skip this.
At the Price of RM15.90 (S$5.10) for the Signature Whole Chicken Rice was worth the Money as it was a Very Filling Amount of Food for the Price. The Big Fat Chicken Drummy with a Thigh was Piping Hot and Super Juicy dripping Juice all over the Place and I Particularly like that its not those Overly Marinated type of Drummy. Simple Nicely Salted and Not Overly Chickeny, this was a Good Drummy.
Having said that, my Main Issue is with the Rice which although had a Garlicky Effort to it, also tasted Noticeably Stale, like it was some Overnight Rice. I cannot confirm if its really Overnight but the one I had certainly tasted Stale.
And because of this Staleness, it makes me wonder if the reason why they're Generous with the Amount of Rice is because they're trying to get rid of it fast? I can't confirm on this though.
Overall I have no issues with this Restoran. Its not a Fast Food Fried Chicken Place despite how it may seem to be but I enjoyed their Rendition of the Classic Fried Chicken. Unfortunately, I am unable to give them a Higher Score because of the Noticeable Overnight type of Staleness that I tasted in the Rice.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this place however. If you are in Taman Melodies craving from some Decent Not overly Marinated Fried Chicken, is ok with the Prices on the Menu, have the Expectation that the Rice could have a Stale Taste, I can still recommend to give this a try.
Just maybe don't come here wearing a Man-U T-Shirt or Jersey alright?
Hahaha I cannot guarantee what Chaos will erupt if you do!
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