Last night, I had one of those unexpectedly satisfying dinner experiences, the kind where you walk in thinking, “Okay, just a simple meal,” and you leave thinking, “Why haven’t I tried this earlier?!”
I managed to find a hawker stall serving Sarawak cuisine in Aljunied, and the stall is called Tracy’s Sarawak Kitchen. Now, quick note: Sarawak is actually a state in Malaysia (I used to casually call it a city too, LOL), and what I really love is how this stall brings that Sarawak comfort vibe… while also mixing in a fun fusion of other styles.
Their menu is honestly dangerous for someone like me who can’t control cravings. 😭 You’ll see kolomee, Sarawak laksa, tomato crispy noodle, plus things like karaage and even Hakka-style braised pork. It’s like the stall is saying, “Why choose one cuisine when you can have ALL?”
I stood there looking at the menu board for longer than I should admit. Everything looked good. But since it was my first time, I wanted to order something that felt “unique to me”, something I wouldn’t usually eat on a normal day. That’s how I ended up choosing the 3-in-1 combo: Moneycai + Hakka Braised Pork + Sunny Side Up Egg with rice.
And wow… the plate came out looking so well-prepared. It’s served on this shiny metal tray, very kopitiam style, simple but proudly presented. The rice sat in the middle like a little hill, crowned by a sunny side up egg that looked like it was posing for a photo shoot. The egg was my favorite kind: crispy at the edges, slightly browned, but the yolk still a bit runny. That’s the sweet spot. One poke and it becomes its own sauce, slowly sliding into the rice like it owns the place.
Let’s talk about the Hakka braised pork next. The sauce was deep, rich, and glossy, the kind of braise that feels like it has been simmering with patience. Each bite tasted savory and bold, almost like an “elevated” version of a classic pork dish. It wasn’t just salty; it had that layered, slightly sweet-dark braise flavor that sticks around in a good way. Pairing it with rice + egg yolk? Dangerous combo. This is the kind of food that makes you stop chewing for a second just to process how good it is.
And then there’s the star ingredient (at least for me): Moneycai.
I don’t see moneycai often, so I was genuinely excited. It reminded me a bit of spinach at first glance, but once I bit into it, I could tell it had its own personality. It’s slightly sweeter, with more crunch, and it didn’t feel “flat” like some leafy greens can be. Tracy’s version was stir-fried with egg, which gave it extra fragrance and texture, soft bits of egg clinging to the greens like little flavor boosters.
By the end of the meal, I realized this combo hits a really satisfying balance: protein, veggies, and that rich comfort factor… without feeling ridiculously heavy. And yes, I was full, but also still mentally planning my next order. LOL.
I’m definitely coming back soon to try the other dishes, kolomee, Sarawak laksa, maybe even the karaage because why not? If my cravings are going to win anyway, at least let them win somewhere worth it. 😆
