Maju Selera Hawker Centre

Ah....these are the eggs even momma could not make.

When I was growing up, I used to watch my grandmother plop two eggs into a metal container and cover it with boiling water. A few minutes later - semi-solid goodness of half-boiled eggs, a smattering of soy sauce, a few shakes of white pepper and the crunchy crispyness of Jacob's cream crackers. *droooooool*

It's actually not easy getting perfectly half-boiled eggs. Underdone, and it'll be like slurping slime; overdone, and it'll be well...hard boiled eggs!! And trust me, I've had my share of both underdone and overdone eggs (especially when dad made up his mind that half-boiled eggs were the perfect supper treat on cold, wintry Melbourne nights) - not good...

The last few trips home to Malaysia for holidays, my cousins introduced us to the half-boiled eggs at Maju Selera. I am pleased to report that the guys at Maju Selera has the science of half-boiled eggs down pat. Perfect. Every. Single. Time.

When I come, I bring my own Jacob's cream crackers, only because my grandmother used to eat it like that. I cannot be sure if the crackers actually make the eggs better. I could be pretentious and argue that the crispyness adds to the taste. I suspect it's just a touch of nostalgia.

As a yummy aside, the nasi lemak (coconut rice, with half a hard boiled egg, peanuts and sambal ikan bilis) is also excellent. Go for the one with the red label (from Yati's stall NO. 6). Unfortunately, the otak-otak (grilled fish mousse) is only so-so. I personally prefer it nyonya style (i.e. the way my grandmother used to make it).

Oh, and my cousin swears they make the best milo ice in KL (note: ask them to make it "gau"/thick). Personally, I like finishing off the meal with a refreshing air limau ais, and then hop home to bed. So bad for the hips, but who cares? I was on holiday!!

Where: Jalan 222 (opp Amway factory)
Style of food: Mamak
Price: $