Canteen for Mont Kiara community

Ginger Soy Sea Bass Rice. — Photos: SS KANESAN/The Star

In this day and age when people eat with their phones first, adapting and catering to new trends is a must. But preserving the traditionality of local fare is equally important, says Kanteen Mont Kiara owner Mei Ling.

“I grew up in Old Town Ipoh where all the hawker shops were located and it was centred around the people who lived there, ” said Ling, whose childhood and upbringing greatly influenced her restaurant’s concept.Korean Fried Chicken Burger with fried egg, coleslaw and sweet potato fries.