IT ROO is an old-established cafe kopitiam amongst the locals. I think almost every JB-ian knows IT ROO for their specialty fried chicken chop. It is located at Jalan Dhoby, just right behind the That's Cafe.
I was "accidentally" knowing that the fried chicken chop is their signature dish, so I decided to give it a try. I was attempted to try the dish on Labor Day, but only God knows they were not doing their business on that day.
last weekend I got the chance to try the dish at last. With Jia Hui and Se Xun.
three simple menus were presented to us upon our arrival. The award-winning (the best chicken chop in town voted by The Star) chicken chop is the first item on the menu. The menu is ranging from Western dishes, Chinese dishes, variety of noodles, soups and sandwiches, drinks and desserts. Jia Hui and I ordered two sets of Fried Chicken Chop in Mushroom Sauce while Se Xun ordered a set of Grilled Chicken Chop in Black Pepper Sauce. Both types of chicken chop share the same price, i.e. RM 11.50. Considered as a reasonable price.
besides of the crispy layer, the another difference between fried chicken chop and grilled chicken chop is where the sauce will be put. For fried chicken chop, the sauce is placed under the chicken. On the other hand, the sauce is poured over the chicken for the grilled chicken chop.
frankly speaking, I like the mushroom sauce. Unlike the other mushroom sauces, it was not that watery and the slices of mushroom were generously added.
not to forget, the meat was tender and juicy. I like it too. Every time I tried to cut off the meat, the juice or gravy was just flow out from the layers of meat.
I like the chips as well. It tasted so PO-TA-TOES. Looked at the golden-yellowy outer layer... Not greasy at all. I think that was the best chips (wedges) I had ever eaten. Thumbs up!
if you think the portion of fried chicken chop is not enough for filling up your stomach, you may request to add two fried eggs, and 'course you need to pay more.
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yesterday afternoon, I went to IT ROO again with Samuel, Tze Wei and Moazan. Since I had tasted the chicken chop, so I decided to have something new. I placed the order, i.e. Fish and Chips. Well, the Fish and Chips did not earn my praise. Nothing to shout 'bout. For the next visit, I shall stick to the famous fried chicken chop.
I walked away from IT ROO happily in the last two visits, mostly due to the friendly service and cozy atmosphere and ambiance. Antiques and old-school kitsches line the walls. And the decors as simple as it is, has a somewhat groovy post-colonial 1960's M'sia feel to it.
overall it is a nice place to dine in with your friends and family.
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