Try the unusual yam noodles at Damansara Kim for a comforting meal (left). 'Pan mee' with hand pulled dough is delicious with a rich-tasting 'ikan bilis' broth and a super spicy chilli sauce (right).— Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

PETALING JAYA, Nov 6 — I often get recommendations about where to eat from friends but this one grabbed my interest immediately as I had never heard of yam noodles before.