Saturday April 29, 2006
Chinese food for Muslims
By DEBBIE CHAN
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This Curry Laksa Noodles is sure to entice chilli lovers. |
THE face of Mohd Adam Mah Abdullah – more fondly known as Pak Adam – is the branding logo for a café with a unique concept. It serves Chinese food prepared by Muslim chefs that is suitable for Muslim customers.
Kafe Pak Adam, which is managed by Jasa FrozenFood, has been in operation for the past six months. It has cultivated a strong Muslim customer base who have become regulars at the café.
“Malaysian food has always been a fusion of Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines,” said Y.C. Cheah of Jasa Frozen Food.
“It has become acceptable for Muslims to consume Chinese food like Tau Foo Fah, Chee Cheong Fun and Red Bean Soup,” he said.
“Hence, we created a concept cafe where Muslim customers are able to enjoy Chinese food without having to worry that it might not be suitable for their consumption.”
According to Cheah, stir-fry dishes which are commonly consumed by the Chinese, are now available to Muslim customers at the café.
“One of our main selling points is that all our chefs and other staff members are Muslim, hence customers can be assured that all the food served is suitable.”
Most of the chefs at the outlet are Chinese Muslim converts.
“These chefs are able to whip up delicious Chinese food which is appropriate for their religion,” Cheah explained.
The café has also been designed to resemble a typical Chinese kopitiam.
The chairs and tables are oriental-style while the cutlery holders are made of Chinese porcelain.
Some interesting dishes that are served at the café are Kung Poa Chicken, Loh Mai Kai, Taufo Pok Fritters, and Char Siew Chicken Pao.
These are all popular Chinese dishes that have been adapted to accommodate the Muslim customers.
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Left: The dedicated team behind Kafe Pak Adam, (from left), Mohd Azman Ng Abdullah, Razali Abdullah, Mohd Alif Mah Abdullah, Ahmad Sulaiman, and Yusof Yong Abdullah. |
Other chef's recommendations include Wok Fried Koey Teow with Beef and Leng Chee Kang.
“We want to cater for a more muhibbah crowd so that colleagues of different races can come and have lunch together,” said Cheah.
“Our current customer base is about 90% Muslim and our café is very popular among families involving mixed marriages between Chinese and non-Chinese Muslims.”
Prices at the café are also very affordable. Noodle dishes like the Curry Chicken Noodle cost RM4, while stir-fries range from RM4 to RM6 per dish.
n KAFE PAK ADAM, 29, Lorong 6A/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 9283 6163. Opening Hours: 7am-11pm, Mon–Sat. Closed on Sundays
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