Sushi Heng @ Asia Cafe, Subang
Not technically roadside fare, but a stall at the ever-popular college student hangout, Asia Cafe. Sushi Heng is owned and operated by Nicholas Heng, whose years of experience in hotel cuisine shows in his creations. Heng also runs the teppanyaki stall nearby, though it is closed for the moment.
The stall features bar-style seating, so diners can watch their food being prepared. While they’re waiting, they can swap stories with the chef, whose personality is as much of a draw as his food. Be forewarned - conversation will tend towards the raucous and colorful.
The menu features an amazing amount of variety, considering it is a one-man operation. There are some pleasant surprises, such as the Japanese-style yee sang - which is available all year round, not just during Chinese New Year. Adventurous diners can elect to sample individually prepared rolls to get the most out of the large menu. These are generally priced at RM4 per dish. Those who want to fill up are advised to try the chiraishi don, an RM20 rice bowl that comes with just about everything.
Heng has been known to add personal touches to his dishes for favored customers; on one occasion, our sushi came with an unexpected cili padi center. The lucky will receive cuts of premium salmon belly, which - cliche as it sounds - can only be described by “melts-in-your-mouth”.
Sushi Heng is open from 6pm to 2am nightly.
