Head to Backyard Pub and Grill for food, fun and camaraderie

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For over 30 years, the Backyard Pub and Grill has been a hotspot for good food and live music in Kuala Lumpur.   Story by: Terence Toh Shot by: Fauzi Yunus Presented by: Sarah Jalil Edited by: Khairul Taufiek  Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2023/11/02/3-decades-on-backyard-pub-and-grill-is-still-rocking/   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com Follow FMT on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2Rn6xEV Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM Follow FMT on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2OCwH8a  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2OKJbc6 Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3cpbWKK Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/2VUfOrv Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3B1e8lN Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/39dBDbe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download FMT News App: Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46 App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP  #FMTLifestyle #JerryChong #Backyard #PubAndGrill

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00:00 For over 30 years, the Backyard Pub and Grill in Sirihartamas, Kuala Lumpur has prided itself

00:08 on being a place for great food and camaraderie.

00:12 Established in 1989, the pub is a popular spot among patrons who wish to grab a drink

00:21 while playing pool or catching up with friends.

00:24 Backyard Pub and Grill is now owned by Jerry Chong, who has nothing but fond memories since

00:29 he took over in 1996.

00:32 It's been a good 27 years.

00:35 No complaints even though we went through three recessions, COVID of course, right?

00:41 But we survived.

00:44 We survived with the good graces of God of course, good graces of God, my good buddies,

00:48 my family, my customers who have been coming back year after year.

00:55 Now there are some of them, they are not just their children, their grandchildren are coming

00:59 here now.

01:01 Step inside and you will be greeted by a rich selection of football and music posters and

01:06 photos, many with fascinating stories behind them.

01:12 In its heyday, the pub was known as one of the best places for live music in Kuala Lumpur,

01:18 with many of the country's best musicians having performed here.

01:23 Chong says he can't wait to start live music here again after he irons out some issues

01:30 with licensing.

01:31 Today, many people visit Backyard to play pool.

01:37 Another draw of course is the excellent food with quality Chong takes pride in far above

01:42 your standard pub grub.

01:45 The most popular dish here is the mutton fried rice, created by a talented cook named Auntie

01:51 Ruth.

01:53 Another top item is the mouth-watering mountain burger, a great choice for hungry patrons

01:58 while the savoury seafood tom yum is also a delicious treat, especially on cold rainy

02:04 nights.

02:05 Live music, well hopefully it will come back soon.

02:09 Good food, pool grub and most important, the crowd that comes here.

02:16 You know they have been excellent people, fine human beings, lovely.

02:21 Whether you're a regular patron or a new friend, the Backyard Pub & Grill is the perfect pit

02:27 stop where nothing but good times await.

02:29 (upbeat music)

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