Hoe Fong Chicken Rice.

Despite the fading signboard, the oil-dipped fried chicken still appeals to many. Though it's still heavily debated if they're really all that great.

Some say the quality and taste remain the same, decade after decade. I'd say it's really alright if you've not been around to try out other places much. This is definitely so-so for me.

But I'd give credit where credit's due. Kudos to the hunchback with a cleaver. Rumour has it, she used to stand straight and tall, like the KL Tower, till all the chicken-chopping action, and postmenopausal osteoporosis, got the better of her.

Last but not least, if there's one thing that'll get me to return here, apart from seeing the hunched old lady with those expert hands again, it will surely have to be the oil-dipped fried chicken liver and gizzards. They're heaven sent.

Too bad I can't say the same about their new addition to the menu - Penang Lobak (deep fried seasoned pork rolled in soya beancurd skin, a dish originated from our up north state in Penang).

The address: Hoe Fong Chicken Rice. Along Jalan 21/17, Seapark, Petaling Jaya. (Across the road from Sun Fatt Kee).