No frills Ninja.

Ninja Joe may just be the unstealthiest ninja ever. It stands out in bright red on the Lower Ground of Tropicana City Mall. You'll no doubt see it as you walk in from the car park. Address: LG18, Tropicana City Mall, No.3 Jalan SS20/27, PJ. Tel: 603-77250834.

Apparently, Ninja Joe has something special lined up for anyone named Joe – RM1 off any Ninja meal (valid for non-promo items only).

And, Ninja Joe do have remarkable powers to reel you in with 6 types of frill-free mini pork burgers (sized much bigger than White Castle's, thank goodness): Original, Teriyaki, Black Pepper, Oriental, Sweet & Sour and Spicy.

On the side, there are the 'pork and mash' nuggets shaped like deadly Shurikens (which unfortunately didn't quite cut it for me) and/or lightly salted crinkle cut fries. Plus you get a choice of Green Tea, Lemonade or Coffee to wash them down.

For dessert, you have the Mango or Green Tea ice-cream that comes in a small paper cup.

The one I had was over-the-temperature frozen, and it took more than half an hour to thaw.

But, the Ninja bosses (TJ Tee & Janz Tan) did assure me that it'll be set right, plus the Shurikens will be fresh and piping-hot, on my next visit.

I'll be looking forward to it.

The Kampung Attap Indian Rice Place.

They call this place all sorts of names, like Bawah Pokok, which means 'Under A Tree'. But this can be rather confusing because it's a very generic description of countless outdoor restaurants or eating stalls across Malaysia.

Some call this place The Indian Stall Behind The Chinese Assembly Hall, which is very precise and a very useful description for first-timers as the Chinese Assembly Hall is a very prominent landmark in Kuala Lumpur.

For me, I'd just call it The Kampung Attap Indian Rice Place. Simply because they have the best selection of fresh meat, curry and vegetable dishes around that neighbourhood.

The combination of Fish Curry, Chicken Curry, Fried Chicken, Mutton Massala, Batter-fried Cauliflower, Yogurt Vegetable Salad and Thairu (appetising fresh yogurt) served on steamed white rice was my choice of the day.

What's missing from the plate is the curry powder marinated fried Tenggiri fish, the Batter-fried Squid, the Onion Omelette, the Batter-fried Bittergourd and probably some Papadums (a thin crispy wafer or flatbread).

Now that's what I call a complete 'knockout' meal. It'll knock you out the rest of the day, for sure.

Sweet tooth in Melaka town.

You have to pass this pink, old building every time you're headed towards Jonker's Walk in Melaka town center. And if your instinct tells you to just stop your car by the side of the road, walk over to check out what's behind the door, do it.

Inside you'll discover a labyrinth of shelves that store a variety of coconut candies, durian cakes, 'chicken' biscuits, seafood-based condiments and ready-to-mix prawn pastes for fruit salads etc.

With a basket in hand, it's so easy to get carried away. Especially when you're looking out for some authentic Malaysian delights - the truth is in here.

Won Duck Wai.

He's there, faithfully parked along Persiaran Damansara Endah, across the busy road from Jalan Dungun, outside the Tudor-like apartments, facing the Shell petrol station, from around 8am till 2pm every workday.

Just Mr. Won and his bike load of Chee Cheong Fun (steamed rice noodle roll), and an assortment of Yong Tau Foo (fish meat paste stuffed beancurd and vegetables) pieces.

What you need to do is pick and choose what you like onto a plate, or a plastic wrap for takeaway, ask for the 'flat' or 'rolled-up' Chee Cheong Fun, and pour in the sweet sauce and/or chili sauce, plus a few sprinkles of sesame seeds and vegetable oil, and it's ready to eat.

Just for kicks, do ask for some soup which soaks the Yong Tau Foo pieces, after you're done with everything on your plate. Trust me, that's one of life's many simple pleasures that you won't get enough of.

Sarawakian Happy Meal.

Aunt Christina has lost most of her front teeth. Fortunately, this doesn't stop her from smiling and serving some jaw-dropping bowls of Sarawak Laksa, at the corner coffee shop Nam Chun, Lucky Garden, in Bangsar, KL.

Intriguingly, Sarawak Laksa is a variation of curry noodle soup dish that doesn't include curry in its ingredients. Its spiciness comes from a base of Sambal Belacan (a paste made from chilies and dried prawns, cuttlefish or fish), coupled with tamarind, garlic, galangal (a close relative of ginger), lemon grass and coconut milk, topped with omellete strips, chicken strips, prawns, fresh coriander and lime.

The authentic Sarawak Laksa originates from the East Malaysian town of Kuching, Sarawak.

Aunt Christina, however, has admitted to some modification in her preparation. And one of her most important secret that I've discovered, is her unmistakable 'service with a smile'.

Cool Thai.

Nothing truly excites me at any of the Delicious chain of restaurants, save for those lit bird cages, and that sensational non-alcoholic drink that'll reboot you for more shopping action. The Thai Cooler - a refreshing blend of soda, lime juice, lychee and lemongrass. Or is there more than meet my taste buds? Do try it and let me know...

This is really it.

It was the day of Michael Jackson's This Is It movie premiere in KL.

Appropriately, the one2two crew made a unanimous decision to drop by SS14/29, PJ, for some Jackson's Burger.

I've eaten here before, but it was really a long time back.

And not surprisingly, what used to be just a small stall is now a well-equipped van that still sits under a really tall tree, outside the house they used to rent in 1973 - 5 years after they started this lucrative business at another residential garden - Taman Jaya, PJ, in 1968.

Yes, do bring out your calculator and start pressing those buttons.

Almost 41 years ago. That's how long it has been since they've grilled their first self-made burger patty.

Unlike the patties you get at the homegrown Ramly chain of burger stalls, the Jackson's patties are freshly made and preservative-free.

So, instead of shrinking in size when grilled, they kinda like expand and break apart slightly. And they get really crispy rather quickly.

Without a doubt, you can easily gobble down 2 or 3 beef or chicken or fish burgers, and still have room for another hotdog or 2. Not because they're small in size, but because they're super delicious. And they cost only RM2.80 a burger, and an additional RM0.70 for a 'special'.

And you get to enjoy your one2two alfresco-style, or wait in your car for takeaways. And don't forget to ask for mustard, if you fancy mustard, or you won't get any.

At the end of it all, I was totally satisfied but, there was still a looming question: "Who is this Jackson guy?" The aunty at the grill gave a slight grin and answered coolly: "He was nobody. Jackson was just a name cooked up by some customers in the early days."

Now, come on. I don't buy that. Do you? In 1968, Michael Jackson would've been 10 years old. How old would Billie Jean be? Maybe...