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Nowadays city people just can’t get enough of the already thousands of eateries in the Klang Valley, they even literally ‘drive’ far away into the outskirts in pursuit of good food. We have done so, and couldn’t resist to get some grub in the small little quaint village of Broga, which is some 20 minutes from Semenyih town. Which lies between the borders of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor. Broga is a great place to be away from the bustling city. You can actually see the mountains surrounding that area, which gives a picture perfect photo that resembles that of a post card. Secondly, you don’t want to miss the fresh breath of country air, unpolluted and almost clean.

Broga is predominantly Chinese Hakka, almost everyone there speaks Hakka just like as Hokkien is in Penang. What better place to seek Hakka food, home cooked of course is definitely a promise to you people out there. This chinese restaurant serves great village Hakka food and you will be no doubt returning for more as their menu is quite extensive.

The steamed fish is great change from the everyday fried fish. The fresh water fish is breed from the nearby ponds of what Broga is famous for, fresh water fish farms here are abundant. The fish tasted nice as it is quite fresh and not too oily.

The Stir Fried Mantis Prawns (Lai Liu Har, Har Gou) with Dried Chillies is also a must try as it is a local specialty and taste just as well.

The Claypot Drunken Chicken served here is great. Just that the amount of rice wine in it is way too much, which can be reduced upon request to the chef of course. I guess its save to be served like that in villages, but for travelers please refrain from taking this if you are driving, especially if you are driving back in the dark country roads at night.

The Marmite Pork Ribs are standard order in every home-style tai chow outlets, so don’t miss this as it is sweet and its meat has a chewy texture.

The usual vegetables, Sweet Potato Leaves with Sambal Belacan is different than the ones served here; the vegetable is much bigger here and thus the roots is bigger in size. With the final dish, we had fruits for dessert and it indeed a great deal with the bill amounting to less than RM100, for 5 persons, which is similiar to Klang Valley standards. However you will be guaranteed the freshest of ingredients, given it to be in the countryside.