Opening its doors along Chinatown's Jalan Balai Polis is Yu Noodle Cuisine, a modern-meets-traditional noodle house. Expect red lanterns and wooden chairs that fit the bill for old Chinese aesthetics. While that's sure to win over tourists in the area, the place is also prime for those looking for a worthy work lunch. Come for their clear broth Mi Xian Noodles, featured best with Japanese Clams (RM10.50) or Pork Slices (RM8.50). The former has a sweet finish whereas the meatier latter is prominent with savoury flavours. The trick is to make good use of the Shaoxing rice wine at your table, which adds a robust dimension to the dish. What sets Yu apart from its adversaries is a killer side dish of Crispy Fish Skin (RM12.50). Good to share among two to three, this crunchy snack is delicious on its own, but even better when dunked into the broth — it soaks up the soup while still retaining its crisp texture. Yum!
Avg price per person: RM15