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Chinese Roti Canai (Roti Prata) @ Min Tong Vegetarian Restaurant in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor Bahru

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This is the first time I am posting an entry on roti canai (or roti prata as it is known in Singapore).

Roti prata is one of my favourite comfort foods but I am very picky about where I eat it as roti prata is saturated with calories and cholesterol. At middle age, I can't afford to make a mistake here, as any bad choice will burst my calorie and cholesterol quota in vain.



Before I make that crucial decision to eat at a stall, I will observe the roti prata making process and examine the end product. I will skip the stall if the dough is too oily or if the roti is not crispy and dry enough.


Today, I spotted a roti prata stall that I am finally willing to eat in. It is a humble looking stall in Min Tong vegetarian restaurant at the ground level of the row of flats along Jalan Pendeka 1 in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah.



This is the crispiest piece of prata that I have ever eaten so far. It is so flaky that flakes keep falling off as I was eating it.

Personally I felt that the vegetarian curry, made mostly of chickpeas with curry spices, lacks robustness and body. Not much kick there for me.

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Nevertheless, this prata is outstanding. I'll bring friends here to join me in marvelling at this crispiest roti prata. If you are on a vegetarian diet, this prata is a must try


Restaurant name: Min Tong Vegetarian Restaurant
Address: Jalan Pendekar 1, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA), Skudai, Johor Bahru
Map: http://g.co/maps/hdwcg
GPS: 1.511898,103.650668
Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm
No Pork, No Lard

Date visited: 31 Jan 2012

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5 comments:

  1. I agreed the curry lack the "ummphhh" feeling and a bit of disappointing. Plus, I tabao (takeaway) the roti prata, this made the roti lost its crunchiness. Hence, a not so good experience for me here.

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    1. Yeah, take away will make the roti lose some of it's crispiness.

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  2. The stall is still in BUSINESS,was there on 09 Feb 2014, Please update thank you
    Very crispy roti canai,there are other stall selling vegetarian curry mee,vegetarian prawn noodles,
    vegetarian wanton noodles. Calling all vegetarian food lover IT Worth to try the food there

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    1. Thanks for the update. I am very happy that Min Tong is still in business as they make the crispiest roti in JB, that I know of.

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    2. I am a vegetarian and you could spot and post more of this food outlets. Email kctsingan@yahoo.com.

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