Naga Jolokia is not too well known around this region, but a recent trip with a friend of mine to taste the hottest chilli in the world ended up with a mouth full of Iced Chinese Tea. Nine cups of it!
There it was, a shabby, run-down looking shack somewhere in Jinjang Utara district where they serve this chilli with Yong Tau Foo.
I was not too sure what to expect, but my friend Kenny kept telling me, 'You sure explode wan la, sure you can take it?' and I kept thinking to myself, it is really going to be that bad?
Well, anyway, this is an amazing experience everyone must try once in their lifetime.
Edit: There has been an update on the Naga Jolokia Chili in Kuala Lumpur below. Please read that at the end of this story.
Naga Jolokia Chili Kuala Lumpur
There it was, a shabby, run-down looking shack somewhere in Jinjang Utara district where they serve this chilli with Yong Tau Foo.
I was not too sure what to expect, but my friend Kenny kept telling me, 'You sure explode wan la, sure you can take it?' and I kept thinking to myself, it is really going to be that bad?
Well, anyway, this is an amazing experience everyone must try once in their lifetime.
Edit: There has been an update on the Naga Jolokia Chili in Kuala Lumpur below. Please read that at the end of this story.
Naga Jolokia Chili Kuala Lumpur
The roadside shack selling Yong Tau Foo
So as it was quite easy to find, the shack is located along School Lane in Jinjang Utara (If you know where this is).
Sorry, there are no GPS coords; Kenny from Riblees brought me here by an instinct of remembering the way there.
This place is old school if you ask me, as these days, many depend on GPS and Google Maps for directions. The shop is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday.
Sorry, there are no GPS coords; Kenny from Riblees brought me here by an instinct of remembering the way there.
This place is old school if you ask me, as these days, many depend on GPS and Google Maps for directions. The shop is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday.
You will be greeted by the selection laid out on the table for you to pick and choose on walking in. Also, ask for the daily special as they have something different every day.
I just want to add that after eating the food here, I would gladly say that it tastes better than many other Yong Tau Foo places. Well, so much better than the famed Ampang Yong Tau Foo.
Costing RM1.30 per piece and consists of two chilis wrapped, I would say the price is really a good deal considering how exotic and rare this chilli is.
I understand that only two places in KL serve Naga Jolokia Chili with Yong Tau Foo. (Again, this was based on the year 2009 when the article was written)
The trick here is to cut up the Naga Jolokia chilli into a few pieces and then try it. Well, it would be wise for first-timers to keep this for the last after finishing the other items.
Here's my eat log - I put one piece of naga jolokia cut chilli in my mouth. The initial taste was blank. I was speechless for about 10-15 seconds.......then it hit me! Right there.
Never before in my life have I tried anything this hot and spicy. I could not believe the spiciness; my nose started to water and leak, followed by some eye tear.
The stinging effect lasted a good 1 hour. By then, my friend and I had downed 9 glasses of Ice Chinese Tea!
So, are you ready to try some? Man or woman enough? As for me, no Naga Jolokia chilli for a long time. Long, long time! Yong Tau Foo, sure. Anytime!
Here's my eat log - I put one piece of naga jolokia cut chilli in my mouth. The initial taste was blank. I was speechless for about 10-15 seconds.......then it hit me! Right there.
Never before in my life have I tried anything this hot and spicy. I could not believe the spiciness; my nose started to water and leak, followed by some eye tear.
The stinging effect lasted a good 1 hour. By then, my friend and I had downed 9 glasses of Ice Chinese Tea!
So, are you ready to try some? Man or woman enough? As for me, no Naga Jolokia chilli for a long time. Long, long time! Yong Tau Foo, sure. Anytime!
Chili Spiciness is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Normal Chili - 1,500 SHU
Habanero Chili - 200,000 to 300,000 SHU (3rd hottest in the world currently)
Naga Jolokia - 850,000 to 1,100,000 SHU
Jinjang Yong Tau Foo Business Hours:
8.00 am to 6.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday
Closed on Monday
Edit: After much discussion and comments made here, it has decided that this is not the actual Naga Jolokia chilli but a jolokia family branch. My apologies for this.
Conclusion
This is nowhere near the real one for avid chilli lovers, but this is still considered super spicy for normal chilli lovers.
I mean, in local terms, it's still hotter than the normal chilli padi or bird's eye chilli found in KL. I guess I am still on the hunt to find the original Naga Jolokia Chili in Kuala Lumpur.
Conclusion
This is nowhere near the real one for avid chilli lovers, but this is still considered super spicy for normal chilli lovers.
I mean, in local terms, it's still hotter than the normal chilli padi or bird's eye chilli found in KL. I guess I am still on the hunt to find the original Naga Jolokia Chili in Kuala Lumpur.