Originating from humble beginnings, Ah Yen was first founded in the 40s' in Sandakan, a small town in Sabah. Since then, the recipe has been passed down generation after generation like a heirloom, to the current third generation owner.

I've had the luxury to try some of their signature dishes. Take the Sandakan Fried Pork for example, it's marinated with red fermented beancurd before being thrown into the batter and finished off via deep frying. The end result is a plate of flavourful and crispy fried pork that'll leave you wanting more.