Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)
Address: 6, Jalan Manggis 1, Taman Kota Masai, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ywZMiwKmZt14LuRC6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
02 Teh-O-Kosong (Iced) = RM3.00
WFF01 Set Monster Marsya = RM18.90
No Service Charges
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Visited this based on a YouTube Video Recommendation I watched before. The Area where this Eatery is located is kindda Isolated and Ulu, going past some Still-In-Development Residential Taman I think? The Eatery is located actually right at the Side of a Major Road that my Grab Driver actually missed the First Time and had to U-Turn. This place is Ulu even for him as a Local Malaysian it seems.
What it is, is quite a Large Evening Chill Chill Sort of Malay Western Food Style sort of Restoran specializing in Ramly Style Burgers, Roti Johns and a Couple of Western Styled Grills. I liked the TV Screens they have playing from some YouTube Channel Playlists consisting of Classic English Evergreens. I found myself being serenaded by Bon Jovi's Always and Bryan Adams's Everything I Do, I Do it For You. 100% Classics, Long Live the 90s.
Open-Air Concept Non-Airconditioned, it can feel a Tad Warm. Best time to come would be probably after 7.00pm or so. The Young Malay Staffs were Friendly and Polite, Eager to assist which a Smile which I appreciated. That said, even on a Weekend, there weren't much Customers besides me and 1 other Malay Family actually. Anyway it took 2 Mins for the Teh-O-Kosong, and 12 Mins for the Burger Set. Everything was served up within 12 Mins.
02 Teh-O-Kosong (Iced) = RM3.00
Acceptable, not Gao Gao Tea Taste type but also Not Diluted. Quite Standard Taste.
Nothing Special about this, but also Nothing Particularly Wrong about it.
WFF01 Set Monster Marsya = RM18.90
Probably their Signature Dish given it is named after the Restoran itself. Despite the name however, its not as "Monster" as I expected. Served on a Smaller Plate, I wish they removed that One Chilli Pack which made the Dish kindda look Cheap. Serving a Bottle of Chilli Sauce on the Side would probably have a Better Visual Look, but that's just me.
Quality of the Fries
Decent Tasting with a Decent Potatoey Taste slathered with a Standard Processed Nacho Cheese.
If you have eaten such Fries before, there isn't much difference here. Pretty much taste very familiar.
The Monster Marsya Burger itself.
As mentioned, I can't really call this "Monster". I would say its maybe Slightly Larger than a Regular Burger King Western Whopper? Perhaps Only Slightly.
Quality of the Sauces
Loaded with Sauces, the Prominent Main Sauce is a Sweetish Faux Teriyaki-ish Tasting BBQ Sauce that is not too sweet. This is of course mixed with Mayo + Nacho Cheese in a Typical Mix that is very common in such Malay-Styled "Ramly-Styled" Burger. If you have tasted such Burgers before, you'll know how this taste like.
Quality of the Burger Bread Bun
Bread Bun is Soft and Fluffy toasted both sides with a Slathering of Probably Margarine. The Look and Taste of this Bun was very Generic and is probably from some Supplier/Bakery, not Home-Baked by themselves.
Quality of the Beef Patty
This is what I feel is the Best Part thankfully. Doesn't taste like some Generic Frozen Patty, I could actually taste some Real Beef Flavour. Not Too Beefy though. I also tasted the Black Pepper they used to marinate and its also Not Too Peppery. Basically a Standard Minced Beef + Salt + Pepper Mix.
Quality of the Cooked Patty isn't like those American Styled Crumbly Crumbly Texture type. Eaten together, the Whole Thing is basically a Classic Roadside Ramly Food Stall type of Burger but with a Slightly Better Quality Patty made at a Slightly Larger Scale.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM3.00 (S$1.00) for the Teh-O-Kosong Ice is certainly Affordable, Not Gao Gao and Not Diluted, it is a Very Standard Teh-O-Kosong Ice and nothing more.
At the Price of RM18.90 (S$6.00) for this Burger Set + Fries is actually quite a Reasonable Price to pay for this. Not as "Monster" as how the Name suggests, the Size is like a Slightly Larger Burger King Western Whopper.
The Burger itself is a Classic Malay-Styled Very Sauced Up Ramly-Styled of Roadside Burger in Taste. What I did appreciate was the Better Quality Beef Patty which is made of Actual Minced Beef marinated simply with Black Pepper and Salt. It doesn't come close to the Crumbly Crumbly type of Texture but its still miles better than using a Generic Frozen Patty.
The More I tasted this Burger, the More I felt that this Restoran probably also started off as a Classic Roadside Ramly Styled Burger Joint that got successful which led them to open this Large Sit-Down Dining Restoran. I dunno if this is the actual story behind it, but this Burger sure tastes like that for me.
In fact, if my Theory is correct and if they were previously a Smaller Ramly-Styled Operation, then I must congratulate them on their success. Doing business is never easy.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. While I don't feel it is worth to queue 7 Hours Kastam and drive all the way to Pasir Gudang just to eat this, there is nothing particularly wrong with it.
If you can accept the Location of this Place, can accept that this is like a Slightly Higher Quality Ramly-Styled Burger, can accept the Prices on the Menu, I reckon why not give this place a try. But this place really is kindda Ulu though. It was actually challenging to get Grab Drivers to bring me back to CIQ on a Saturday Evening. I had to go through at least 5 Cancellations before I found a Vehicle. Phew!
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