Ho Ho Steamboat (Ketam) Restaurant, Medan Putra, Bandar Menjalara, Kepong

A lovely cool evening after prolong showers (of blessings). The little emperor decided to stay home, therefore my wife and I were unrushed. Still overcoming food'lag' I opted for something simple, using little oil, unspiced and uncurried (except for dipping sauce), fresh ingredients and clear broth. Steamboat!!

We are still discovering Medan Putra area and had eaten in Sai Gong (Tai Chow), De Pastry Chef (Cafe), Andy Grace (Handmade Noodles), Live Music (Cafe) and KopiTiam Hainam Village.

The prawns, fish chunks and the fish noodles and balls ranked very high for freshness. The broth is tasty and thick though with some MSG.

We ordered two individual set at RM13.50 each (no service and gov taxes). They have quite a bit on the ala carte menu and if spending is objections the bill can shoot over RM100 for 2-3 pax.

Direction: 86, Jalan 3/62D. Coming in from MRR2 (Kepong) turn into LDP. Turn left to Desa Parkcity. Straight on for 200m. At the Desa Parkcity roundabout take 12 o'clock and then go for the first left turn. The Ho Ho is in the 1st corner shop on our right.

The 5-foot way and also the sidewalk were packed to the brim.

The condiments are so so not so ho ho. Can do better.

The prawns, fish chunks ranked 8/10. The rest of the tofu products were so so likely bought from the wholesaler. All these are lying on a huge bed of vegetables. Too common and here again owner need some imagination to add value to customer tastes and experiences.