Breakfast with Wendy is an absolute must at Restoran Four Eight 8888. We both love noodles and buns, but not necessarily in that order.
It is always good to meet up and catch up.
I look forward to our meals together – the memory and smell of delicious sweet BBQ pork and noodles linger.
Restoran Four Eight 8888 – Breakfast Joint
In the heart of Damansara Perdana, a popular Kopitiam, Restoran Four Eight 8888, has been feeding many white—and blue-collar workers in the area for years.
The food is well-priced, and the selection is good.
I would call this a tasty and friendly Unker (Uncle) Hawker food fare.
Must try Noodles
You will love the breakfast noodles here if you are a Wonton Mee, Kolo Mee, or Char Siew lover.
Wendy suggested trying the duck egg Franky’s Char Koay Teow, but it was just too early for CKT for me.
For Penangites, CKT is more of a lunchtime or suppertime indulgence.
Kolo Mee at Restoran Four Eight
Every time we eat, Wendy and I must have our Kolo Mee.
For Sarawakians, Kolo Mee is the must-have noodle dish.
I have loved this ever since I tried my first bowl of Oriental Park Kolo Mee in Kuching.
Sarawak’s iconic Mee Kolok or Kolo Mee tastes different away from Kuching.
Many Malaysians in the Peninsular have also fallen in love with the taste of Kolo Mee.
However, the local variety never quite hits the mark for me.
Sarawakians even dream of Kolo Mee, and Wendy’s recommendation is a fair assessment of what constitutes an accurate, faithful blue rendition of the “Breakfast of the Gods” dish.
Kolo Mee is a simple dish with wriggly, al dente egg noodles tossed in the cook’s secret pork sauce mix. Aha!
The noodles are topped with minced pork and glistening BBQ pork slices and served with pickled green chilis.
It is a simple enough dish, but getting it right is not a skill many hawkers possess.
The best noodles are entirely “dry” (not a soggy lump) and slathered with just the right amount of lard oil.
Not too much or too little.
The Kolo Mee at Restoran Four Eight 8888 has two slices of sweet BBQ Chinese sausages instead of BBQ Char Siew, minced pork, and scallions.
The soup has fish balls and deep-fried bean curd skin.
Kolo Mee at Restoran Four Eight. Photo: Doris Lim.
Kolo Mee Soup with Fish Cakes and deep-fried bean Curd. Photo: Doris Lim.
Wonton Mee at Restoran Four Eight
The wonton mee noodles are dry but not sticky.
They are generously coated with lard oil and dark soya sauce.
The noodles are springy and have a pleasant bite.
There are lard bits in the mix for much-needed aroma.
The thick slices of pork belly char siew are undeniably delicious.
If you want the melt-in-your-mouth type of BBQ Char Siew, you will need equally fatty to lean pork ratios.
However, the BBQ Char Siew meat is tender and not chewy.
Taste-wise, it is slightly sweet, but this is not something I can not correct with soy sauce.
Overall, it complements the noodles exceptionally well.
The plump wontons are the right size and filled with a flavourful mix of meat and prawns.
Long Life Wonton Mee. Photo: Doris Lim.
Wonton Mee with dark soy sauce and lard oil. Photo: Doris Lim.
Plump Wonton. Photo: Doris Lim.
Chicken Floss Breakfast Buns with Egg
Children love these soft Chicken Floss Breakfast Buns.
I remember making Chicken Floss sandwiches with a bit of butter for snacks.
We need soft buns for the full flavor, taste, and a hearty bite.
The stall has a Chinese name, which Wendy and I can’t read, but the sets are a good indication of the filling.
We decided on Chicken Floss, which consists of a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber slices on a toasted bun.
The filling is excellent, and the Chicken Floss compacted well.
Restoran Four Eight 8888 has friendly Uncle Hawkers. Photo: Doris Lim.
Chicken Floss Bun with Fried Egg. Photo: Doris Lim.
Cut into half, the Chicken Floss Bun is compact and full of ingredients. Photo: Doris Lim.
What is Chicken Meat Floss?
If you’re not from Asia, this dried meat product has a light and fluffy texture.
I think the best description – is similar to coarse cotton.
Most Chinese families have chicken floss at home, which is an excellent topping for many dishes.
- Congee
- Tofu
- Blanched Lettuce (at Bak Kut Teh stalls)
You can also eat this as a snack or as a filling for various Chinese pastries and buns.
The Chicken Floss at this stall is cooked well, very dry, flavourful, and has some fragrant, crispy, nearly scorched bits tasty.
The simple picture menu has items you can pick according to the sets.
- Chicken Floss
- Egg
- Chicken Ham
- Chicken Sausage
The price ranges from RM3.50 to RM5.50
If you prefer a Western breakfast, there are two breakfast sets.
Kopi Cham at Restoran Four Eight
We ordered the Kopi Cham. Wendy loves Kopi Cham, and I adore a good cuppa.
The best Kopi Cham I had was in the original Thong Kee Coffee Shop in Bentong, Pahang.
The Golden Ratio of Kopi Cham is Coffee (45%) + tea (45%) + condensed milk (10%)
Restoran Four Eight 8888 Breakfast shared is best! Photo: Doris Lim.
What else should you try at Restoran Four Eight?
- Dry chicken curry noodles
- Pork Mee
- Meehoon with Pork Curry
- Char Koay Teow
Frankie’s Duck Egg Char Kuey Teow is best rated as one of the Top five CKTs in the Klang Valley. You can order noodles with duck (for extra creaminess) or chicken egg.
Chap Fun (Economy Rice Stall) is reputed to be the cheapest around.
Restoran Four Eight (8888)
Jalan PJU 8/5C, Bandar Damansara Perdana,
47820 Petaling Jaya
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6 am–10:30 pm
Close on Sunday
Blog Disclosure: This is a NOT sponsored blog post. All opinions are mine. The writer and friends paid for their meal.
