A Contented Meal that Warms Up your Tummy
As I’m writing this post, it’s raining heavily outside. In fact, it has been raining for the past 4 hours or so, making me shiver every time the wind blows. At times like this, a bowl of steaming hot porridge is the answer to my woes. Ah, how I crave for a bowl right now! Recently, a new row of shops have mushroomed in Sri Petaling, giving me more choices for lunch! I was delighted to see many newcomers in town, including Pappa Rich, Padi House, Jojo’s Little Kitchen, Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh and, the one I went to, Contented Porridge Restaurant. Situated amidst a row of restaurants, Contented Porridge Restaurant wouldn’t be my first choice for lunch if not for the fact that all the other restaurants were still under renovation. Still, I was open to the idea of exploring new places and this new restaurant looked promising and clean.
Clean and simple interior
Note: Pictures taken with iPhone 3Gs
The five of us went in and placed orders based on recommendations.
Bowls for 5
Home made fu chuk barley
We had a pot of Plain Porridge, which was to complement the claypot pork belly that would arrive later. I love porridge in claypot because it would remain steaming hot for a long time! The porridge here was a little bit on the watery side, but flavourful and delicious. Even though the pot for one person was huge, the watery texture would mean that you’d feel full but only for a short period of time.
Plain Porridge (RM3.50)
Mixed with soy sauce
The Claypot Pork Belly arrived next, also piping hot and very fragrant. These were moreish and a tad salty, so you’d have to eat them with the porridge. Even though I loved the taste of this, I would prefer it if the meat used was less fatty. 
Claypot Pork Belly (RM14)
Tasty and fatty pork slices
Next was claypot of Frog Porridge! I first had my taste of frog porridge in Geylang Singapore, and never forget it since. But the frog porridge here was served a little different in that the frog meat was submerged within the porridge. The porridge base was essentially the same as the plain porridge, but there were plenty of frog meat within.
Frog porridge (RM11)
The frog meat was meaty, smooth and tender, blended very well with the piping hot porridge. It’s definitely comfort food during cold and rainy days.
Frog meat in the Porridge
Of course, I love having Chinese Crullers (You Tiao) with porridge. Or should I just say, I love having Chinese Crullers, period. 
You Tiao/Chinese Crullers (RM1.50)
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Comments (20)
I like the name of the restaurant – bet most customers come out feeling contented.
You really have shown the world that KL is one great food paradise.
Shingo T recently posted..You are your own brand
Hey, this is near my place.
Looks good…will try…on a rainy day…hehe…
I love porridge… YUM!!!
suituapui recently posted..Last flight out…
i eat porridge whenever i’m sick and i just had porridge yesterday :/
Monica recently posted..Jin Xuan Hong Kong Dim Sum
I have never had porridge i wonder what it taste like but every thing looks great.
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Aiyayah! Ting Kai Chuk! Hahaha.. been a looooong time since i telan katak!
Merryn recently posted..Judge his love by the look of his eggs
Wao…the porridge got crab inside…..slurp~
uLi recently posted..Mums 65th Birthday Celebration
love fu chuk barley always!
whoaa various type of porridge! i want the seafood porridge!! 
Caroline recently posted..Of Kundasang Market and Sabah Tea Garden at Ranau
LOL…i just cooked porridge today…Herbal Chic porridge.
Not keen on the Seafood porridge but the frog one looks good
smallkucing recently posted..Restoran Soo Kee- Jalan Ampang
YUmm…i love to have you tiao to go with plain porridge or soya milk. The only place i have this is at One U…Lou Yau Guai Guai..LOL!
mommy ling recently posted..DAY 9 – HONG KONG
Sri Petaling? Do you mean the row with a Bank Islam branch?
I work in Bukit Jalil and often have my lunch in Sri Petaling, but usually at another row.
khengsiong recently posted..Java Trip XII
Yep, that’s the one.
gimme gimme gimme! my fav is the deep fried intestine one! i know it’s not healthy but.. who cares
ciki recently posted..The Long Table
wah!!! RM40 for a pot of porridge!!! i normally have a bowl of fish porridge at RM4 only~~ hahahaha!!
[SK] recently posted..28122010 聖誕大餐
A bit expensive la the seafood porridge. Good thing it came with plenty of seafood.
What a great discovery! Will check it out when I’m back this CNY. Happy New Year to you and your family!
food-4tots recently posted..Honey balsamic chicken drumsticks
i had seafood porridge 2x in sri petaling, it is at the coffee shop at the corner, i think opposite The Store
xin recently posted..Delicious Peking Duck at House of China- Kepong
I don’t really like porridge but it’s good to eat this on a cold rainy day!
foongpc recently posted..2010 Christmas Decorations In Klang Valley Malls Part 1
I went to that place few weeks ago. The congee maybe a bit expensive but for people with not the time or knowledge making good congee, these place is awesome.
If you look out from the shop, there is still greenery pleasant to the eyes.