tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270110662024-03-08T11:02:20.017+08:00Food4ThotFor the love of food, lovers of good food and other knick knacks....
(Disclaimer: All comments on food are solely based on my personal preference)schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.comBlogger506125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-1148797027396907912012-01-08T23:23:00.000+08:002012-01-08T23:23:46.632+08:00Pietro Ristorante Italiano, Damansara Heights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a year 2011 has been! And in a blink of an eye, we are in 2012 now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fantastic how time flies without us noticing it....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I had a good wrap up year end, spending good time and fine meal with a group of entertaining friends..hehe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr Chardonnay arranged for us to meet at Pietro, a restaurant the opened its doors not too long ago, to try out it's italian fare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We read some mixed reviews on this place, but decided to try nonetheless, who knows, we might just like it..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Started off our meal with some Warm Asparagus salad (RM30)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though this looks simple but it was delish- the warm, young asparagus and the lightly melted shaved parmesan was a great pairing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Caprese Salad (RM28) was a more popular </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dish among my friends..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh, sweet tomatoes neatly arranged with thick cuts of bufallo mozarella, a sprinkling of chopped basil and kalamata olives. A good combination that I cant complain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Salmone Pasta (RM32) did not take that long to reach..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Creamy al-dente pasta with generous amount of smoke salmon and a dollop of lumpfish caviar. This was scrumptious, I was glad the sauce was not too thick and enveloped the fettucine perfectly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The D'antara Pasta (RM33) was not so popular..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though the penne was cooked al-dente, the sauce was a mixed of tomatoes yet sligthly sweetish, which some find it a mismatch with the slightly salty smoked duck breast slices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Lamb Shank (Rm52)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This had a better reception..hahaha..the lambshank was fork tender, served with creamy mash and sides of carrots and cucumbers. It was a decent dish.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But the Quattro Formaggio pizza (RM32) got my crown for deliciousness for that night..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cheeses was so aromatic (or some may call it pungent :p) that i was salivating just by smelling it. And yes, it did not disappoint at all. The crust was thin, crisp at the edges and the cheese! oh need i say more...the mildly burnt top, the great melting flavours of 4 cheeses (parmesan, mozzarela and i cant recall the other 2 :p) was simply divine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the restaurant was sweet to prepare something for my BD..tee hee</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yummy, fudgy chocolate brownie. Thanks Pietro..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We wanted to have other desserts, hence the classic Tiramisu (RM20)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was glad that it's not too sweet, this dessert was satisfying with the cream cheese and the slight kick from coffee liquer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chardonnay loves the Panna Cotta (RM16)..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smooth, velvety, melt in mouth.. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall I had a great time dining there, a wonderful was to end 2011 :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;">Bangunan ECM Libra, Jalan </span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">Damansara</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"> Endah, </span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">Damansara</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"> Heights, Kuala Lumpur.</span></span>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-4492800355000511542011-12-28T23:47:00.000+08:002011-12-28T23:47:25.173+08:00Peter Hoe, Jalan Hang Lekir<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first heard of Peter Hoe when my colleague went there. And all I heard was it's expensive, the food was not worth it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Obviously, I didn't have any urge to go there, until recently, when another colleague convinced me to try it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peter Hoe mainly is a shop that sells house decors. And tucked at the corner of the shop, was a few tables, which I assume was the 'restaurant'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The menu was simple, some daily specials on the board (sans the price) and some cakes and quiches at the counter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There were some choices of pastas, salads and noodles, but my eyes was set on the quiche.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The quiche looks fresh, thick and yummy. There were a few types to choose from..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SL has the Tomato and Chinese Mushroom quiche with salad (RM25)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I had the Brocolli and carrot quiche (RM25)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it may seem pricey, but the quiche was huge, thick, yet fluffy in texture and extremely creamy. Both tasted fantastic, mine was filled with lots of shredded carrots, balancing the eggy cheesy filling perfectly. The crust was mostly soft, with bits of crisp at the edges, which I was fine with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SL's mushroom, tomato quiche was equally delish, velvety egg filling and aromatic cheese makes this such a rich meal. Luckily the salad was light and fresh, wonderful pairing with the quiche.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted something hot, so I ordered a bowl of mushroom soup (RM16)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not the thick, filled with cream types, this was more diluted but had loads of chopped fresh mushroom in it. It was quite tasty I must say, but I found it slightly oily.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didnt have that bad of an experience actually. In fact, I rather enjoyed my meal there.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, yes, I would return :).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One word of caution though, do ask for the price of your meal before confirming on the order. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peter Hoe is located at 2, Jalan Hang Lekir, 50000 KL. It's located above Popular Bookstore, use the side entrance.</span>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-82059222817290327012011-12-18T22:15:00.002+08:002011-12-18T22:15:29.734+08:00The Khukri, Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nearby my office, there's an area so foreign that I would have thought I'm in another country instead of Malaysia every time I venture over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It looks, sounds and heck, even smells different.. :p</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are wondering where I'm talking about- it's Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, I cant help but noticed a number of nepalese restaurants, tempting me to check it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took some time, yet we finally did..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We decided on The Khukri as it seems more established compared to the rest (it's been in business for over a decade)..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stepping in, we were the 'foreigners' as its customers was Nepalese working in KL..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ignoring the stares, we took our seats and the waitress was quick to take our order.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started off with a hot pot of Nepalese tea..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It tastes like ceylon with a hint of herbs. I find it ok, but some of my friends found it "smelly"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">John, who didnt want to have rice, decided to order a plate of 'chow mien'.</span></div>
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Basically, it's fried noodles with pork and vegetables. Though it look like any typical fried noodles, The Khukri's version was surprisingly lip smacking. The noodles was full of<i> wok hei </i>and filled with garlicky taste. It was so yummy that I felt bad picking on John's portion :p</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JA chose the Khukurako Masu Ra Bhat (RM8)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The set comes in a big metal plate- we get a large serving of rice, nepalese curry chicken, dhal, stir fried spinach and sides of deep fried bitter gourd and potatoes. The curry was quite nice, not as rich as malaysia version, but still good to go with rice. But what got my vote was the vegetables! The greens was simply delicious, though a tad oily, I just love the taste. Wonder what was the secret flavoring it used- so tasty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ordered a Sadheko Khasi (RM10)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I only knew it's nepalese mutton- as the description in the menu was "taste of home specially in nepal".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The mutton was tough and gamey, though smothered with thock tomato based sauce with a squeeze of lime juice, I still find it gamey. Yicky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SG had the same set as JA, but he chose Pork curry instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pork was absolutely fatty! But SG assured us that the meat was tender and tasty..</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The steamed momos were filled with juicy mince pork while the deep fried counterpart was filled with mince mutton. Both were good and provided different texture and flavour. The dipping sauce was tangy, which complemented the momos..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And interesting find, we do plan to return to try other stuff in the menu. A note of caution though, if you are in a rush, please dont try this place. It took them quite a while to serve our food even though we were the only customers who ordered at that time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Khukri is located at 26, First Floor, Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, KL. Tel: 03-20720663.</span>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-46584300282470086172011-12-05T22:43:00.001+08:002011-12-05T23:31:23.020+08:00Deli Cafe and Bakery, Kota Damansara<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While waiting and whiling away our time, I recalled there is a place for bread and drinks around this area..Just not sure where and what it's called..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But no harm asking right? So I tried my best to describe to taukay's wife...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so we went to the back- it's passed lunch time but still packed with customers..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were not keen on any of the nasi goreng/ lemak/ mee goreng etc..Just wanted a drink and bread.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since they bake their own hainanese bread, we ordered a steamed and toasted kaya butter bread.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Browned toast with a nice thick cut of butter. I likey :). The toast had a light crisp exterior and charred flavour. Bread texture was lighter compared to its steamed counterpart, yet still lovely to sink my teeth into. Though I am usually partial to toasted bread, Deli Cafe's steamed version was simply delish and a notch up the crisp brother (my preference la!).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Definitely coming back to try the round kaya butter buns on my next visit :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deli Cafe and Bakery is located at 57-G, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Jalan Sepah Puteri 5/1B, PJU 5, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.</span></span></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-65959381926720916772011-11-24T22:30:00.001+08:002011-11-24T23:26:50.454+08:00Es Teler 77 Juara Indonesia, Central Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I noticed Es Teler 77 when I was over at Central Market a couple of months back. Though I kept reminding myself to try in soon, I never had the time, and when I did, none of my friends were keen to try.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally recently, the stars aligned and I went! :p</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlike the usual Penyet restaurants, Es Teler 77 actually serves non-penyet meals..similar to Bumbu Desa, but in a fast food setting..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With surprisingly rather large selection of food- we only managed to order 2 mains, since the portion does seem huge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Nasi Jelimet..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A generous amount of rice served with barbequed chicken, sweetish gulai and an extremely thin omelette. The gulai was too sweet and santan-y, and the chicken was dry at some parts (some section was ok). </span><br />
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Cafe Art serves very simple meal- a choice of coffee/ smoothies/ juices/ tea, yoghurt (wth fruits and muesli) and sandwiches.</div>
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Can you tell which is chicken breast, tuna and beef? We could not at first glance too. I actually thought there's some difference in the sandwiches that we ordered, but I guess not.<br />
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The amount of fresh vegetables was commendable, but the side of salad looks exactly like those on the sandwich... So, how was the sandwich? I had the roasted beef- it was tough and extremely chewy. The meat was bland and to top it off, the bread was hard and dry. I did not like my order.</div>
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And while we were preparing to leave, the manager enquired about our meal. I honestly shared with her my experience on the tough roast beef, hoping that they will take note to improve. However, my hopes was quickly doused, instead of acknowledging and to improve in future, she just thought I had a tired old cow. It's not funny at all in such situation.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And when we finally arranged for breakfast and Vincent was to suggest a place, it was immediately Bak Kut Teh..hahaha how can I forget Vince who's a huge fan of it?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And that's how we ended up at Restoran Bak Kut Teh Gabtron..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yeah, funny name huh? When I asked Vincent the name of the BKT place, he says it's simply called "Restoran Bak Kut Teh". But upon a closer look at the signage, "Gabtron" was squeezed at a tiny end of the signboard..hahaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was told that this place was opened by the grand daughter of the famed "under the bridge" BKT in Klang, which means expect minimal 'extra' ingredients in the BKT..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we were told it's served with just mainly 'bak' (meat), they were not joking..There's no extra condiments like mushrooms, beancurd, bits of veg..heck, there's only 1 type of innards, ie, intestines. And no, there's no yau zhar kwai (fried crullers) too. We felt a void...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WF told me of Coffee Bar recently, her boss told her of the place, purportedly good for coffee and nasi lemak bungkus. But her boss has iffy taste, we were not too certain if we should try. Then again, she went there based on a recommendation of a customer, so maybe the customer's taste was better.hehehe.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally popped by on a Sunday morning, very quiet, we were the only customer for the morning. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though it's forte is coffee, none of us seemed to crave for coffee, and settled for teh tarik and milocinno instead..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, we agreed to wait and while waiting, we were recommended to try the Chicken Curry Laksa (RM7.50)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A rather small portion, I was immediately disappointed with the lack of banana leaf with the nasi lemak. I always prefer my nasi lemak bungkus wrapped in banana leaf- the aroma of the leaf permeated into the hot, steamed rice further enhancing the overall nasi lemak experience. The rice itself was ok, the santan's fragrant, slightly wet (i prefer dryer, distinguishable grain type). The sambal was chinese sambal type, with a lot of onions. The accompanying peanuts and fried ikan bilis was undeniably fresh, gives a nice texture to the nasi lemak. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As stated in my previous post, I would like to share an unfortunate food incident that occurred a few weeks ago.. Left quite an impression, I must say..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was Chardonnay's belated BD dinner, and we decided that Bistro a Table seemed a perfect choice- cozy, tucked at a quite area, great for catching up..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This place has been popular in recent months, with many raving reviews, we thought this would serve a good venue for dinner.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serving french cuisine, we started off the meal with some baked escargot in horny goat weed(RM24)..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepared ala mini pie, the pastry was fragrant and the escargot was of firm texture. The weed (herb) was rather light, I cant really taste it except for the olive oil and salt..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Decided to have a side of truffle mash (RM12)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was delicious! The mash was velvety smooth, with aromatic truffle oil lingering after a mouthful. We were told a lot of effort was put in this mash- the potatoes were not boiled (no H2O involved), it was roasted, then hand mashed and slow mixing of cream and truffle oil. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BD boy had the Lamb Rack (RM85)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juicy and pink on the inside, we all agreed that the lamb was cooked well. But there was no surprise to the palatte, the sauce tasted familiar per other western fare.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MC had the NZ King Salmon (RM58)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was quite an eleborate main compared to ours, the salmon was wrapped in baking paper ala calzone shape, it was cut open before us..then a small sauce pan of champagne sauce was poured over it and topped with a spoonful of herbs. The salmon was fresh and sweet, the sauce not too rich, complemented the fish nicely.</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WM and I decided to go for the Rabbit Stew (RM58)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rabbit, which was cooked in red wine, came out rather coarse in texture. The sauce, Chardonnay commented, was too sour. I find the sauce ok, akin to the sauce for coq au vin. The potatoes cooked with duck fat was yummy though.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A safe and hard to go wrong choice, the cake was moist and slight crisp on the outside while the chocolate lava was thick and slightly bitter. Enjoyable.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hmm, things sound find, right? So, what was the dreaded incident?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At 430am, I woke up with a start and started a series of severe vomiting and purging. It was horrendous and I was also worried that my friends suffered the same. Two were find, while Chardonnay, who ate a portion of my main, suffered light diarrhea. Yes, we pinpointed the source- it was definitely the dreaded rabbit.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And my food poisoning developed into a traveller diarrhea, which took me almost 2 weeks to recuperate.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, would I return? I really dont know. It was also unfortunate that we were seated near the kitchen, we could hear the chef screaming at her staff- rather disturbing for us. She came out a few times, looking angsty and sulky, maybe she had a bad day. I'm not sure. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bistro a Table is located at No 6, Jalan 17/54, 46400 Petaling Jaya. Tel 03-79312831. Reservations recommended.</span>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-783088371020734772011-10-10T22:28:00.002+08:002011-10-10T22:28:33.371+08:00Restoran Kuala Lipis Noodles, Sunwaymas<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aaahhh, finally I can muster some energy to write....hahaha</span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, being a drama queen here- guess I was darn lazy after a bout of food poisoning and now still on antibiotics, to start blogging again.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I shall share that disastrous makan experience in another post, for today, it shall be a simple, short and sweet post.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I once got a comment from a friend, saying that I only write about makan places near where I'm staying. But hey, if the food is nice, even if it's just a stone's throw away from my home, I should share right?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So after that statement, I held on to this place- didnt want to share since it's ' close to home ' and potentially very boring.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet, I do enjoy it's food and I feel my other readers would really appreciate this... :p</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opened a couple of months back, Restoran Kuala Lipis Noodles serves very basic stuff- home made noodles, roast pork, char siew and poached chicken. Oh, you can have it with rice too. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were told that their home made noodles was without alkaline and a must try.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Comes only in dry version, the noodles looks like a cross between laksa and egg noodles..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Topped with a concoction of mince meat paste, give the noodles a good toss and....wait....</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Forgotten about the 'special' sambal...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was taken by surprise- the roasted pork was served warm, the fat was melting when you take a bite, the skin was crackling goodness that matched fantastically with the juicy layered pork. Every mouthful was bliss, I can finally stop hankering for the famous roasted pork in Pudu. This was on par. (and the people running it are way friendlier!)</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Am definitely returning for the roasted pork, once the germs in my stomach clears! Cant wait :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Restoran Kuala Lipis Noodles is located 26-1, Block B, Jalan PJU 1/3B, Sunwaymas Commercial Center, 47301 PJ. Oh do note, they are only open for breakfast until tea time if I'm not wrong. Roast pork are served much later, 11am or 12noon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I meant was, when it comes to a person's palate preference, I simply divide the group to 2 kinds- a sweet or a savoury person.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though I enjoy sweet delicacies, but if I had to choose say, something to snack on, my first choice would always be a savoury one.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet recently, I've been treated to sweets that I do admit, it's hard to resist :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One such gem can be found at Happy Meal.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No, not Ronald's sundae, but a small bakery located at Jalan Tun H S Lee...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though they serve many kinds of cakes, tarts etc, only One caught my eye..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cream puff that was filled to almost bursting point with velvety, creamy durian delight..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each bite was such sinful pleasure, the cream was not too sweet, the aromatic durian flavour burst in my mouth the moment I popped one. You can still taste bit of durian fibre in the cream. Come to mama my baby! :D aherm..</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ah, I see durian cream puffs and me will be fast friends, for many years to come...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are around Petaling Street area, do remind to look for this Happy Meal!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Meal is located at 143 (right at cross junction), Jalan Tun H S Lee, KL.</span>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-18128761410536598162011-09-13T22:44:00.001+08:002011-09-13T22:46:17.270+08:00Restaurant Betel Leaf, Lebuh Ampang<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A change in work location allows me to try many new places recently, thanks to my friendly new colleagues and friends who works near this area.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the first place that most of them mentioned was Betel Leaf, a place that serves Chettinad cuisine. Lo and behold, I got to visit the place twice in a week...haha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located right in the heart of busy, boisterous Lebuh Ampang, Betel Leaf is a popular restaurant, fully packed with patrons by 12:30pm..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So if you want to ensure a table, do go early.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The menu is extensive here, I've yet to try most of the food there, but here's what I had on a recent visit..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mango Lassi to quench our thirst (RM7)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smooth, rich, thick, slightly sour. Yums.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chettinad Mutton Chukka (RM13)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gobi Manchurian (RM9) is a must order, on all my visits here (request from different group of friends)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Betel Leaf does a slightly different version, the Gobi Manchurian is not heavily tinge with red, it's spiced up with bird's eye chilli and sweet from all the diced onions. Addictive stuff, do order this when you are at Betel Leaf.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Brinjal Masala (RM6) on the other hand, was a very savoury dish..</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not the usual purple aubergines we see in the market, these were small green ones. Just the right amount of heat to complement the rest of the dishes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It just tasted slightly different from the usual ones that we are accustomed to. More sour? An extra something? We, just ordinary souls, could not guess the secret ingredient. MC didnt really fancy it. I actually thought it was interesting and tasty.</span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's a range of carbs to have the dishes with, we opted for Pudhina Paratha and Garlic Naan..(RM5 each)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The mint was rather mild in the Paratha though (my first gripe)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Restaurant Betel Leaf is located at 77/79A, Lebuh Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-20325932.</span>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-79370593872725760222011-09-03T14:03:00.002+08:002011-09-03T14:47:31.469+08:00Coconut Grove, Bandar Utama<div>How's your Raya break so far?</div><div>Hope it's been good :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Weather's been sweltering recently, makes one yearn for a cool drink or dessert, don't you think?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I stumbled upon a dessert place whilst out and about- it was just so hot that we needed a "chilled" break.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">No surprise on what they serve here- coconut jelly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can have it plain or with toppings suggested in their menu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's coconut jelly with green tea jelly (RM5.50)..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaYbWXWB1tU1leI8Xtifp124cwX_2u4IzvFq-91dHu_lwMqOxU5tVksDLmqtt1H5FOinEU9p312sbPFrYF5CfsSyQa09PJkYbyExeocNoqq5JQbp8pQQGo8nnVMaeE0vLVF2N/s400/IMG_4374.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648011189937103074" /><div style="text-align: justify;">The ultra smooth coconut jelly went well with well chilled green tea jelly. The green tea gave a nice aroma and a light bitter after taste which we enjoyed..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For double cooling action (and perhaps smoother skin?), we tried the Coconut jelly with Aloe Vera (RM5.50)..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxGLU9yEAYI55n7J_HpKP2R3HCIItXjn1Dd0NFMC5FOjeMOX0uTWLnPdHOmGAov7TvS9w0bLtUXDyY1e4__I6BKMGshvx97KZ3qnTZurhi-dfnIr_nLzK9NNU01PC1Vt6-khh/s400/IMG_4373.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648011185338351778" /><div style="text-align: justify;">The jelly was drizzled with gula melaka and a generous amount of Aloe Vera. The match was surprising tasty. Very nice indeed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For a bit more texture, Coconut Jelly with Q-Jelly might be a better choice (RM5.50)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXX3wUSe_QG0tS1lxed2R-HrEmtHWhN8o5w85vExLtFH3R0K8bvE5AjpIhW9e51w2kpnxjqjuUlazCFLMK0KxwqqmvU1jjtMHFHWqPwCYfdA2UlVUZgj1l8kX6BqEwcjkUfFK_/s400/IMG_4372.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648011176051305058" /><div style="text-align: left;">The Q jelly had a nice springy texture, a good contrast with the melt-in-mouth jelly..</div><div style="text-align: left;">Coconut Grove also serves other basic thong sui and kuihs.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Coconut Grove is located at Oasis Business Centre, Bandar Utama, PJU 6. </div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-13995983327049778132011-08-23T21:28:00.005+08:002011-08-23T22:49:09.758+08:00Grand Palace Restaurant, Pavilion<div style="text-align: justify;">It was friday, time to unwind and a few of us decided to meet at Pavillion for dinner and drinks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We cracked our heads for a right place for dinner- WM had some teething issues and her gums were swollen.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Though we were assured repeatedly by WM that she'll be able to find food no matter where we decide, we felt that Grand Palace should be a good bet with some 'soft' food?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The captain, a very considerate staff, immediately started recommending suitable dishes when she found out about our 'requirements'..hehe</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, we had some soup with scallops, melon and shark bone (RM18 per single serve bowl)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAfLVMxJ3Av-_P-fQFgL5-97DOHVA-X7ZEyyJJEX80Odupb7p46Lo5Jnb1NVNgLjCVeN8rWu42CfRs009BgzUnxDgMrVMw-BeTK2xUFj_H7O2ktECGM3L5f8AvdplA4dYuNcO/s400/IMG_4290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644047684959832866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div style="text-align: justify;">Velvety smooth soup, did great things to warm our bellies on a cold, rainy day. It was a satisfying soup, the essence of the ingredients encapsulated in the silky broth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The perfect dish for WM to go with her rice...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Silken smooth taufoo with crab meat and prawns (RM28)..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANceNYolgX4K9P2tV68bUiWG-xkIA36Wdnle3P-WsXyqGawEAiXV7snEN1OAP9xItOXI0iSrhBqEsShoahKvo9uGiYonnLofe7_F5DT5aRP9vLWvhzzGfV7qwlF1eyX5HcpO9/s400/IMG_4289.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644047681395073810" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Light, yet still tasty, WM was very happy with this since it's a big leap from her 1 week of soup and mushy bread.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the rest of us, we would still require some solids..hehehe</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And we ordered the steamed kampung chicken (RM30)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLFJClrhbIqCYainfU22FPwQiqUJQNgGBllXqG5yhOH1xulzPJJr9xdTfwgRFUEWEME9Z2hN8CGhcT_OTDbeNrjlk79lI0oOafe-4vt-9MSqHFb6mLKy7TbK9nwrSImONo1lO/s400/IMG_4291.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644047689995726626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div style="text-align: justify;">Large portion but I find the chicken over steamed- some of the meat were too dry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some veggies to balance out all the heavy duty protein..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3Ue4bFMLdHOi7OT0QtLvTtT-iygdin_bnEDOBb3k1Zxjw31KDxqJWyAu7gXulosVavz6WFzd3gQx9s4SHqN3MIi0tBdc6QfA-8DABhjEcp_98GmTSROcNI0qItiw3tGwb0DZ/s400/IMG_4292.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644047695476732194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px; " /><div><div style="text-align: left;">But RM16, the portion was measly.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another recommendation from the captain, Mongolian style pork trotters (RM28)..</div><div style="text-align: left;">A dish that WM can have bits of, the melting fats from the knuckles dont require chewing..hehe</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uFQhwec0rM5gdwr_RrK36wPhwGov62C5PTjQBwAKR5WcXeC3AGLbbtabTwZf6WEQbZgKm3SJrVbn_mq54wdzK_dVoLJAcVyNtDZT9_uz5IlsBgOyAlY4NyJyz7-2Vf1TjRHJ/s400/IMG_4293.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644048855718571858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px; " /><div style="text-align: justify;">I find the dish average, the sauce was sweet and sour which would not be my fave choice for braised pork trotters.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJ3TsWu8xtBqVVyQQYiHdtPoV-WqIQRk8V3l2lbk9_G-MI30Aru_-hq7iqR6AEdE32_r3uLwGIW6-Y7Z9O9B7_AcDGJpfXDYeR2nAHtLH0I8_Ju8VlDegtlEPbcMLOwsY2oK1/s400/IMG_4294.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644048858921794194" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Yet, the accompanying pastry bread (RM8) for dipping was simply lip smacking- it was so aromatic with the fried sesame and once soaked with the sauce, it was so divine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, it was a mix of good and average dishes, but we wont mind returning as it's spacious and gave customers ample privacy from other customers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Grand Palace Restaurant is located at Lot 6.39, Level 6, Pavilion, KL.</div></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-86237285546989397492011-08-13T17:14:00.003+08:002011-08-13T19:34:03.586+08:00Craft Brews, Mutiara Damansara<div style="text-align: justify;">It was a belated BD dinner for Alicia- since it's for her, I asked her to suggest a dinner place instead.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">She was missing calamari rings served in a certain restaurant in Mutiara Damansara, so we agreed that should be our dinner venue.</div><div style="text-align: left;">At the beginning, I didn't know where was dinner. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">She recalled it's near somewhere-somewhere- yet she could not recall the name of the restaurant. Luck was on our side, we took some turns and Alicia excitedly exclaimed, "This is the place!!".</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I see, it's Craft Brews.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unabashedly direct, the restaurant main draw is, well you guessed it, brews. There's a large variety of ales, beers to choose from, to satiate most drinkers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The menu was sufficient to please most diners- a good range of snacks and appetizers to pair with the beers and mains for those who are hungry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since it's only 2 of us, we cant order too much :(</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Complimentary soup which tasted like minestrone..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">They've got some cute paper placemat though :)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEaysSwf2hQLBnaaEcNCZnyA1YaTLABq_H7qEmkO4Ypc7Xp_UCX_X7zLn57MpLE-Jk4PCZnOjJOZ_r3vuaDJW7fD2xJM4XnSiCPhj8ZJAKhPFAmQs2vZWgMvJFWe92g7eP_tz/s400/IMG_4346.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640272484249687218" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqR8EjvWEUoIyyfytJW-HwGJwwGnkSuCZfz-dVYCzs9QPmx1XbDLgrIjftC2YpzY1Zvbc3EpcP4R2l-xFo5FAUbGpLe3L7Zro6V7ySDY5TZ6bCbZSPYjltRpfF3IAq1YfLPJFQ/s400/IMG_4348.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640272485491378722" /><div>Alicia's favourite at Craft Brews..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvX9hPQbXk1xeOzwrd5Yj_1lFWT-o2O-w58-l7EmDM-LgvcOMjNUkUaTgd-SxllvEQ-02tCnM2oLo30R_K1B3weARKo8LlPfd4v5TAWdmi7YbAFEJHmd6pC79eyfzkxTA6MV2/s400/IMG_4349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640272487430978690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div style="text-align: justify;">You should see the glint in her eyes when this was served. But it's calamari rings (RM18), what's so special? Well, it was crunchy, the squid rings was springy, and this was tossed with bird's eye chilli, garlic, salt and pepper. Really addictive and went well with beer. It's salty though if you're just snacking on this without beer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She was craving for the pork burger (RM26) and she got her wish..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjep6Jeeg0WD18xPlzSb3nUvJ_wjnEX4FkILfI9m_QuaiPN3Ki3IDuHPTZEtC8Fugs3HXLIpqCj0-pl8Ek1qXHlgctOyn98BcQN25GUHwm-SATRYjcssRFhkqBsAxP8DAKj-0UH/s400/IMG_4353.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640272494712116098" /><div style="text-align: justify;">No too thick pattie sandwiched between 2 pineapple rings, topped with cheese, fried egg, slices tomatoes and lettuce. Nicely buttered sesame buns complete the picture. I must admit, it's quite tasty, the porkiness was not overly heavy, just nice. Thought it was rather steep in the price though. Alicia did complained that the corn was way too dry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Honey Mustard ribs (RM35)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonxzPEGhCf0Ws402eonlKDVU-a_fI2iOWaeN6xCdaT-RJd9xPM2nV6EPbjiPDh5N3FtE83H5nNUXf_P21csUkwJyqGmj5JtJQWAoxmi7_3Co4q2BhzFh79e3sBuEqbCH__ImB/s400/IMG_4351.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640272493497766690" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Quite a generous portion, there were 4 pieces of meaty ribs thickly coated with pungent mustard and honey. I rather enjoyed this, for those who never like mustard, please stay away from this! I find it slightly rich meal for 1 person to finish this plate of ribs, better to share. The wedges, though they used the wonderful powdery potato types, had a very salty batter. Again, guess it's to go with beer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall ok meal here, as long as your beverage is beer. Else, I do find it a tad salty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Craft Brews is located at G3 Podium Ground Floor, Menara Batu Kawan, 1 Jalan PJU 7/6, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 PJ, Selangor.</div></div></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-2223164843801184432011-08-09T19:54:00.003+08:002011-08-09T20:23:12.643+08:00Durians!<div style="text-align: left;">Have you satiated your durian cravings recently?</div><div style="text-align: left;">We are reaching the tail end of durian season, so if you have not enjoyed the sumptuous king of fruits yet, maybe you should do it soon!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's some of the durians I've had this season..just to share :p</div><div style="text-align: left;">(we went to a stall where the owner advised we eat in accordance to his arrangement, in order to savour different types of durians)</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" >X.O</span></i></b> (Durian susu)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YxroPNiqiNAVpK4Tr1vdqXE_cBty7g8JuLa5e8kSRFgDN1SpVGczAqMLBodabAU7Q4Z4ZU8hzLYUAOS5llmDstVb_YzgDVzErNwKuwHXl9vEVOuVsuY_xTAF5I_2XY1PR0LI/s400/IMG_4321.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638824977848194082" /><div style="text-align: justify;">The name of this durian implies that it gives an 'alcohol' after effect to the taste buds. In cantonese, we'd say it's "fu kam"- a rich bitter but fragrant after taste. This was creamy and very bitter, all of us enjoyed it. Why durian <i>susu </i>then? I was told that if it was described as X.O, some muslim friends wont eat it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><b>Hong Har (Red Prawn)</b></i></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvWmQ4VBeN401KPNFNV9vGqPTdo7hJRA9n4HkbPo-drxGQUECHxY5dxM2-3NOuCxhsjMATeojjyN8MYu8aknou__pfDGxhuUEsm_451nmQ2jeL6Fn1T2HKA2i1alZb5DRwhUW/s400/IMG_4319.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638824974807164130" /><div style="text-align: justify;">The obvious reason for it's name- the red tinge on the durian flesh. The flavour is a mixed of sweet and bitter while the texture is smooth and creamy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Bamboo ( Jook Giok)</b></span></i></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijeSfQqFU2rPdKsonHTDZGyhUnePTLMmvpCXVevT7caqkAkHVw-sws3EaXKyjNCXhgiidkVQ4fg2Y5gCOIelpLNTc3IYshFiYoSK_ivEyhJZC1pocBtQ_aakp8qtDXQpZJZ0kL/s400/IMG_4317.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638824969782652306" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Was purportedly under the 'bitter' category of durians, however, this one was sweetish. Texture wise, it's slightly wet. Think we didnt get a good version of this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Musang King (Mau San Wong)</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most popular range, also one of the costlier. Was told there's different grades of Musang, the one we had here was "A" grade.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbD9ciHLHfAbVdYr7ACRdrN6wm2jeuWL_wSpa7Ilhx6ggUHKrTotBQVR641U_mXGFiB-FBWGwFdlnZYLYOsW1opsHjVc0vf6ay0ukoDCa2UShcqj4AlP4hMDl_777iAnkK54qs/s400/IMG_4331.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638824982570850082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px; " /><div style="text-align: justify;">What's the difference? This was almost peanut butter thick in texture, so creamy thick that you feel full after eating just one piece. And the seeds are all tiny, the size of 20 sen coins. As for the taste, I didnt find it as captivating as X.O nor Red Prawn. Worth the "A" grade price I paid? Nope.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What's my fave amongst these few? I like the Red Prawn :)</div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-87640336908520303412011-08-03T21:48:00.005+08:002011-08-03T23:08:03.417+08:00Bumbu Desa, Mid Valley<div style="text-align: left;">I first came across Bumbu Desa when it was first opened at KLCC.</div><div>I wanted to try the food, but the queue and wait was long, I was hungry and so I left...</div><div>But Bumbu Desa opened it's doors at Mid Valley, and maybe it's still unknown to many, getting a seat was a breeze.</div><div>So what's the fuzz with Bumbu Desa?</div><div>First thought- no, it's not the same establishment as Ole Ole/ Bumbu Bali/ Waterlily.</div><div>Bumbu Desa is purportedly a leading restaurant chain in Indonesia which has finally decided to make it's debut in Malaysia. </div><div>Bumbu serves "masakan Sunda", a good variety of Indonesian dishes was either ordered (per menu) or we can choose the dishes directly from the counter. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had Gado Gado to start the meal..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyUi9i7j0Rpnnp3fwpHSQVtDl7C8ev7zfV7tM8NYWK9vWR6F2jejP8TsilbNCpgTseT5aCt6_oCkyaowjZh65IF2s4820h86dfG_X0NbkvjUCY4b26Hc8ofoYYxK1cjLUFQhi/s400/IMG_4307.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636628166215034482" /><div>Fresh crisp vegetables smothered with peanut sauce and generous amount of crunchy emping. Good way to start our meal.</div><div>Gepuk (fried beef) was next..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_66T0XSa51j-43qFpnm0AKN1PS4WAojE-FrJiriTh3OwhPGdMMoGKYxTWa2p2byCKzH5kyczGrZGlZRIXcvnFl9_STTWhFwJezultNHu_B-90ob1IJq5lezP1FeTiTovYO4x/s400/IMG_4306.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636628159515658322" /><div>Very small pieces for the portion we order..It was crunchy, yet luckily, the beef was not chewy nor hard. I kinda liked it, but BL said it was tasteless. hmmm.</div><div>A fiery looking terung sambal (spicy brinjal)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpApAbU-rzDxjeAkFp9qSSeEHcPawu7Pb4u9LcF3FWTIgikpOEsYBOk-Y-lkd85K8-gRm7mwqD71dWYLG9cDY16JWwYYqFmbFnkT5i4O_Tx5ENmUquQAbhvZfiEiHV0BLuEfe/s400/IMG_4305.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636628153795257890" /><div>The soft brinjal paired well with the hot sambal paste- wonderful with white rice.</div><div>Cumi Bakar was a disappointment though..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqNnuapeuNftt2DdO9-cQvYMTdOApbi0GfCWSiF81mPv5HsOyYf5Nhzmr6eCXU83e3b9BMz7epSaYa1hQ3GrphIJ4KUoZVINquEbKf6OuivCh29zth0yErBwqAZiUuiXQgnOS/s400/IMG_4308.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636628168473542882" /><div>3 tiny squids (maybe 2 inches in length) for RM16. Rubbery and not worth your RM. Try something else.</div><div>The Ayam Bakar fared better..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIYfCHNb4CdOe9bzdmbpUCifztz1GnpZBCPLJf6EuP2J-kt67xNsyymLmqg2tZ6ovnXnht5wJVF16NLvJeNj475wo300jdCWCWK0uDzHPnSM5C82EU6NAZPKMFg8KJrX_PACp/s400/IMG_4311.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636630006861182242" /><div>Tender chicken meat with smokey flavour and nice charred bits. The sauce was a tad sweet for my liking though.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our vote for the best dish of the night was the Gurami Goreng..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjbV7KxIXstVfrkFlwX2hdZ5Z7gPTH9YWZIvFTT2MIT3vcb5dP8eDpAk84NaRMLgi_cF2ZQ4tB6nyMmXyWbsVG7Xm6O8WfRSzWZNrhKlhEIIg_dHMvY26npegdGJqxv7MhR0ER/s400/IMG_4310.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636630000997771890" /><div style="text-align: left;">Served piping hot, the fish was fresh, crunchy and addictive to bite into. Eat it with the spicy sweet soy sauce, this was absolutely scrumptious.</div><div style="text-align: left;">We had all the dishes with white rice and nasi liwek..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7nu6Qur_rhyphenhyphenG00hyphenhyphenHxRqmPJjLqjZn5gr1TYRTeb6JLUJwNmILUg6fMBz5kTCXBzNCwgmVzZKFv8_Lx7CgBYh21b6ePr0YoDhZgBj6q5DqoP6rr6f9jeXIPq4njXWQwdkFmzl/s400/IMG_4309.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636629998724213122" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, I ordered wondering what it was. It came in a 'steamed' packet- almost like nasi lemak, with anchovies and the rice had the coconut milk aroma.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Total bill was RM72 for 4 pax (we had 20% discount), which I must admit, was pretty reasonable.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bumbu Desa is located at Mid Valley Megamall. Same area as Madam Kwan's, just a floor above it. The first branch is located at KLCC, highest floor.</div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-87423400827137915592011-07-26T21:15:00.003+08:002011-07-26T22:05:13.564+08:00I'm Spicy, Petaling Jaya<div>We were on our way to Seksyen 17 to deliver some goods, but it was lunch time, we were darn hungry but not too willing to detour in search of food..</div><div>So what's on the way and should be ok (traffic and parking wise).</div><div>I recalled I'm Spicy, a place my boss told me 4 months back, but I've yet to try. Like the name suggested, the restaurant serves spicy Thai street food.</div><div>Sealed the deal, we were there in a jiffy.</div><div>Obviously new to the neighbourhood, the restaurant was rather quiet (no we were not the only customers).</div><div>Menu was not too extensive, yet sufficient to satiate Thai food cravings.</div><div>We settled for quick set lunches..</div><div>Quenched our thirst with their pandan lime concoction.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3o2FvqwpLzqCvcs9QouU3t7-NwIwh1VMb84W3Dr-zrQwmJJHwzBy2HuD8pwXBpqL2HKK4g6ggAvD9CLYl39w5DkzZ0vMY9lt7D-J0_HwC1flOBP2q5ClQWFemXK4bb8Fl4vUb/s400/IMG_4271.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633651103614778930" /><div>Cooling and nice.</div><div>We decided to try the fried somtum, a variation to the original som tum.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVY4XDI69DG6xkTZlx5am3IdC1UFvxS6bmjXi9PMh1SqA3yPKfAfGRJ6rwwDCuboRpW_gTtDpbHixFmOKTSzx1NRADHv5JXpp0PfBlMzc7149UPohrsa4a4aajuABBOgAPaHXl/s400/IMG_4273.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633651113210284242" /><div>Reminds me of a cross between kakiage and onion rings, the fried som tum was pretty decent when eaten fresh. But after a few more bites, it's just oily. Should have opted for the good old fashioned som tum.</div><div>WF had Seafood Padthai..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIS1QuyAc7Ux7mXSISxsKT5BOrhwZ1TljLtXWN5-VM8tKvxgd0kX8aHQLLus-XE56Y1SHyX00rdWRC_zU88UYSUGqEEaVPPAFqBPQuqz6kjopNjhxJlB8X7pksn2ID7u1Pw14k/s400/IMG_4277.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633651121286614882" /><div style="text-align: justify;">This I must confess, looks very much like what I've just had in Bangkok. Taste wise, tasted very close to home. Would have tasted even better if it was laden with more crushed peanuts. I figured one flavour was lacking, but for KL standards, this was considered tasty.</div><div>AT decided to have the Thai Belacan fried rice..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafKf1IMAB0YEPyGT_0xMX2WzIrxZzfDbanMv-TghZlQMZLebqyBtdV3C3REz9tgWzo5dRQTPwaqwS-HWLymXby22hc4Hf98oNLSXpKXIGZdzlsgYzSSbc4-gEylmKuF7hbYtZ/s400/IMG_4275.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633651113911522290" /><div>Not very Thai? Regardless, I thot this was yummy- great wok hei and enjoyable. The mix of ingredients with the rice was very satisfying (Note: a friend tried this dish a week later and said it was just mediocre. No QC?)</div><div><br /></div><div>I had the Stir Fried Basil Pork with Rice..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFZ26h2RDEzChv_bOeH4Ahsl8MAuGA_e4t7dfLYa7pDw6mg408PZ5RdIluqBGrOVGsLhu6d344U1vigs9qqAk-rXlQhOmOrxIsn-75Awea7ufgvhNRCQJ5cdny0g_KN4Rv4DZ/s400/IMG_4272.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633651109571761266" /><div>Was warned that it's spicy, yet alas, it was just averagely spicy. Still, I cant deny that this was delectable, the basil was aromatic, the juicy mince pork went deliciously well with the fluffy white rice. If only it was spicier...</div><div>Would I return? Yes, coz I've yet to try it's ala carte dishes- the curries and pork stuff are next :p</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm Spicy is located at 1, Jalan 17/45, 46400 Petaling Jaya.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-10964268858807817612011-07-18T21:40:00.007+08:002011-07-18T22:37:21.307+08:00Ben's, Suria KLCC and Pavillion<div style="text-align: justify;">I reckon I should blog about Ben's before it got too stale- the photos have been sitting in my album for some time now :p</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first time I noticed Ben's was at KLCC- it took over CPK and refurbished to a 'darkish' corner. Somehow, it didn't pique my interest at all, until Diha told me to check it out- she had a good time there.</div><div>And so I did went to have a look.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Went there for dinner (heard lunch's ultra pack), Ben's at KLCC has a relaxed ambiance and jazzy tunes in the background to sooth a hectic day at work. The spacing between diners was at a comfortable distance, compared to Ben's at Pavillion, which had a cosy, cheery concept, diners sitting rather closely to be able to hear next table's gossip..hehe..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I digress, lets get back to the food instead, shall we?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some mocktails to start...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Muddled Mary and Berry Freeze..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZ_CHHnqoXCNV2Ka6mUKDIyex7Z0xvcPUjtkd3P1eyyxJzdXTVz9NNdW3iBS60NArLzjl48X9ZTNzZPK1cbAISGMRlR3rya-Erw-TSEfVFoF4TMiqTJN4501StXBebQfWzcPk/s400/IMG_4297.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630691038360515954" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Mary's too spicy to my liking, berry was ok..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had the soft shell crab salad (RM20.90)..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyyCIq2XPikugmTNbxfgs1aK0SyFlWHRc6ohvyjmvqXoYBf-mWSF0zV9WCR_VCoh5A_B93n31qs2TsSbvvHNeTxmw6FNioivDG54biUNC3hiOXc8CZp2Lu3-LWxE2CddZbp4q2/s400/IMG_4240.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630688365772319250" /><div style="text-align: justify;">A lighter version of somtum, they were generous with the soft shell crabs and papaya. Not too sour nor spicy, the salad had a good crunch and eating it with the piping hot crabs does give a nice oomph to this dish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I always have a soft spot for duck and I zoomed in straight for the Duck Confit Spaghetinni (RM22.90)..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHBCvGFQw0-x2T5J0n_6sE1MVapf2J_D_Dc-KTPHIL3g3oGSsnwWd6Nj932dKAc7Xkp_rPCG1OP5dv5qyPZVkEEQgKTqRyfC0gVSWc6PvV97BWTVa66j_su5JFNQFJgr6po4c/s400/IMG_4238.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630688356555564946" /><div style="text-align: justify;">And yes, in case you're wondering why the dish looks so familiar, Ben's owned by the same people who started Delicious. Alas, similar in look does not translate in taste- this was ultra greasy and salty. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Portobello Mushroom Sandwich (RM22.90) fared much better..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPha0nwZhggdBh61W5GKeJp2yS-0T56dezOQ2xNNBtOh_gtA2ULS0RY8P2-Pqf2opAd0j23WUlIAum8rbLBiXIa0NOpMy3V4V8uvjgQSJgoeN9REr53csOlSq5fIWDB8E-Ur7s/s400/IMG_4239.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630688360916392066" /><div style="text-align: justify;">The mushroom was juicy, filled with smoky, woody flavour. The accompanying side kicks were commendable too- the grilled capsicums was juicy, the rocket fresh and nutty and oozing melted cheese completes the picture. Yup, this is a vegetarian dish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ben's at Pavi had something that KLCC didn't...</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcg8UgU6XEoZA3jqkwT_h4KG1mFV4xOydWlEljLlFnfH4t5vh_DLr67eg7ecpZuBez0LBepDNwwmLXOIZHf95NSHUuftso83BW7a15p4R1BFQ1MrfV5f1lam-P5m3msEg604mF/s400/IMG_4298.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630691041702400530" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Think it's perfect if you are in the company of introverts and shy people..haha</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And the desserts- hits and misses..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The chocolate banana cake</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxBCw6-CRcsMZ2AeSzZHlwxvGWhEXR0u-8DNk9kE4bDzRiTK6Om7e1f71FqgZeON4qHM_4Y1Tn_sPRMewhvnIF9gIJJgMZU_BHMLodk4XswfSr_U7uadfoSj9h6i8j8tdiiPM/s400/IMG_4295.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630691024687501026" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Compact, dry, fudgy. I feel like I was eating Winnie the Pooh, and not in a nice way. Dont like it at all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Blackforest was way better..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRb9i-PKGN7WBCSOFIdWTW3H9sGx5GsC2rLs9jjFPeuG2R_Jaf61kFnNMNVaCH1KeO3iqnINdJ5MO3hkBiLEC0z4h0iuwVPtXZDDI5PuEuLVKe3oeKRdvuLMTAbA1XMnyMOP58/s400/IMG_4296.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630691028325654002" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Dark chocolate mousse was fantastic with the moist cake, the meringue bits gave a bit of excitement to the else melting cake.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not a cake person? Maybe you should try the Banofee Sundae..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtKhV_85cAPsBnKFN0NO_bSyYmgcyOeiN-ctEk2cv70m8NzX8hc7S0Ofmwc8Kw2Srmw335fHVH2UacLFS2Fgf7jWgNQ0qE-eKvzMS6wxJwonUWJ3KnuXCVnzY0S2jNEQtKjtj/s400/IMG_4241.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630688368836731906" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Lots of bananas, vanilla ice cream, butterscotch, choc fudge, short cake with chocolate and roasted almond slivers. A delicious combination, what can I say?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I feel that Ben's food was not the main attraction (it's pretty decent, dont get me wrong), but it's the ambiance, target market crowd that draws in the like minded.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a few branches around town- Ben's KLCC, Ben's Pavillion and Ben's Bangsar Village 1. I heard that the menu differs slightly between these three branches.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-40743031482379865872011-07-08T22:00:00.004+08:002011-07-08T23:56:29.615+08:00Nara and Taling Pling, Bangkok<div style="text-align: left;">Yes, am back from a short break :)</div><div>A fantastic shopping break to be exact, which as usual, I find too short to satisfy me!</div><div>Since my main agenda to Bangkok was to unleash the full fledged shopaholic in me ;p, food was not the main quest *gasp* </div><div>But there must be some decent eats in malls too right? </div><div>Some recommendations by friends gave me a brief reprieve from the maddening shopping crowd while I recharged...</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Nara</span></b></div><div>Gary's friend(who's based in BKK) brought him there for a meal, in which he promptly recommended me. The location was perfect- the main branch is at Erawan and another branch at Central World. Not hard for a pit stop at all :)</div><div>Heard that it's a popular spot for lunch where local businessmen go in throngs, so we decided for dinner instead. We were at the Erawan branch, there's a healthy crowd, but manageable.</div><div>A good range in the menu...</div><div>We started with the appetizer- Sakoo Sai Moo (pork tapioca pearl dumpling)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqADgX_-eP22CATqqoRE2XpwBbEaqRQhjM4119vGpKUfa9V7Wb_QP84LhQPbb-wXhkbsGz4G35RHDD6qH5J7nwOMpuhG2eBkrqW64Q583LoJmFISKoT5xtIJELZYrJQk4eaYCT/s400/IMG_4262.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626985828060447026" /><div style="text-align: justify;">These dainty dumplings looked so pretty- Nara serves an uppity class version of this street food snack which I rather enjoyed. The minced pork filling was warm, savoury sweetish and paired well with the springy casing and crisp shallots.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>The Yum Som-O (Pamelo salad) looks like it has potential..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ_Adwut0okZWsYh2w5dq0Vc3zQCGqkEIb-U1eVoJ_DjZNZCs7KIF4N9sASO-n2DT6v8xQULcELxnA8VdS0W2gV1r6c4BPxq-ceSBh2xHtqY4ZkRJoWQEUqtaSanWhad8HkEP/s400/IMG_4264.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626985833712914546" /><div>But alas, failed to shine..The sauce was was too gooey sweet with a hint of coconut aroma, which was just not to my liking. I've had much better versions than this.</div><div><br /></div><div>Poa Pia Nara..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4i0s4IhhLT2ZUG2SkWZCmGuK5fkbJA8S793oo9jzaxYE1h2fLBHM_C02kZCQfUNLTvzvnXGM572NhtReUH6c31EodoR1xUlULDVN1h0AlV4D6Dyal35HMKVvOqngI8o1iOVS/s400/IMG_4268.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626985850312651858" /><div>Well, I guess I dont need to translate this. These cigar thin springrolls was beautifully present and it ends there. Pretty to look at, yet lacks in flavour. It was supposed to be filled with mince meat and vegetables, which we could hardly find any..</div><div><br /></div><div>Phunim Phad Pong Curry came next..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiBUJsm_f6Xj3aTCJpfGgaojLcyqgGlkkkj5KR19gUPV6beXmovCM-kuZlvRM7tA216u6JoqzKMoHvX_PmRlMhi0jFu3JzBu50eDMvSFoASsMUM5W7s4nF_tvivT6vlgo33J9/s400/IMG_4265.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626985836364828066" /><div>Wonderful recommendation from Gary. Thai Crab Curry with a twist. It was served with deep fried soft shell crabs instead, which suprising worked quite well with the thick curry too. Have it piping hot with white rice, the combo was alluring- the soft shell crab was crunchy, the curry sauce creamy and thick and the rice soaks up everything.</div><div><br /></div><div>We tried the Kuay Tiew Rua (Boat noodles)</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsk81juXGr6x7nlYD80E8VR8DIwtHL2Dd_TI4S13s8JCU6slSYPMGNy4Lqaj-2FcVsqn51cGodAiQnHzeHvX3-r75YWhQDwjOpz7ng8ArDRjFXkSH0qDE-BrR0SPreuBCGNcv/s400/IMG_4266.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626985856457580274" /><div>This was supposed to be very popular in Nara and we had a choice of dry noodles/ with clear or dark broth. We asked for recommendations and dark broth was the choice. The soup was definitely acquired taste, it was rich in spices and herbs flavour that I found too overwhelming. The texture of the noodles was fantastic though, it was springy and I could easily slurp it down.</div><div>Some hits and misses at Nara, our total bill was about RM110.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Taling Pling</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jungle Jerry recommended me to pop by the original branch which I didnt have time for, but found that it has 2 branches in the midst of all the malls ( at Siam Paragon and Central World)</div><div>It was a rainy day, we were kind of stuck in Central World, so we decided to rest our legs at Taling Pling.</div><div>Obviously very popular amongst the locals, it was packed to the brim and we were lucky to get the last table.</div><div>Taling Pling serves plenty of local favourites, here's what we tried..</div><div>Morning Glory salad</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDe9hwYpKIKxufqsM5DY2mUcDN9KeAZqlhOUUsTv6BNTqkbDRrLaOMJrkGcJKNJ0h4pGJOWSCx7vjpZ6ee_-yBBmN_cRw50fBKdhCr56NOYE8FF8xRniVkc_7Nm3ltAzGD_xJ/s400/IMG_4256.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626983998577065490" /><div style="text-align: justify;">A mixed of fried and cooked morning glory tossed in spicy sour dressing. Great to whet the appetite with a nice range of texture.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Spicy fish cake</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFijRc9VAJs_6f737bRNsLOnjKYo-A-I6vOs_UzYOH1OcsLP0223LWxmAhXiDcUYXsXZR0UCokmBohlrJN7n_ZIPVRCXgQ2UBXKnG6msSEq2DEuG4HbTuzvY67v3PxeesyZTH/s400/IMG_4252.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626983971773367506" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Thick slabs of fish cake (compared to those sold at streets) which was lip smacking. The pattie was dense with fish paste (than of flour), have it with fried basil and the accompanying sauce- just wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The ubiquitous pandan chicken..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhjqlaFvlJD2Tso9J_4wOIFtTXcV3Tf_OP1wY67XnRfwfWN-2p-dgjoSAa2L3Z7yxqqkZI2umBAr87nfLn6DHMiAerFSXKIgc6HR7zehIIeXjsqLFOV35FhxoMR7GlJuhThK6/s400/IMG_4254.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626983984564532034" /><div style="text-align: justify;">This was well executed. The chicken was well marinated and extremely juicy. Very succulent and I really enjoyed this. And the dipping sauce? It's sweet and plumish in flavour, hence having the chicken with the sauce almost convert it to a chinese dish. I prefer sans sauce.</div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The Duck Curry was a petite version..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7bfT89-5VD4wHkVYGlZq_tmw5dtdUpXZaK24XVt_8M3ZvXndcDTVpUoXOJ7E1YPWnlSqDqtK_ZWlZVDf1SMdYN-rtEl5gmp1zXbJ3UGK_vQ5rglGpaOqftU-Eh1FG_V3ibde/s400/IMG_4253.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626983978446794802" /><div style="text-align: left;">The curry was mild, maybe that was scaled down for tourist? I'm not sure. The duck breast was fork tender and a delight to eat. But oh, if just the curry was more fiery.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The piece the resistance (well, at least for me and my friends) was the absolutely plain looking fried chayote..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrI8Oqu-gKBmvUB5NBD2vzMJYA7cHD-zAihBcLHeefRz_lAywCwx_Mi7IK0ub3IoDg4jO5gm9vukFu2AzzFjDyBl-pt9XgRsUYHpA9XGD26e6FXfxNcmibExbiYHNiZjhChjmp/s400/IMG_4255.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626983985007453538" /><div style="text-align: left;">This vegetable was surprisingly delicious, so good that I cant help taking hefty portions of it and not bothering if my friends had enough. Yes, it makes me greedy :p. The wok hei to this dish was fantastic but what draws me to this dish was the texture of the vegetable- crunchy, not fibrous, hint of sweetness and high in water content. Very very yum-o!</div><div style="text-align: left;">For local faves, Taling Pling seems to hit the right spots for us. Total bill was approx RM95.</div></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-47072705922414425712011-06-26T16:22:00.007+08:002011-06-26T17:43:03.282+08:00Maiu, Damansara PerdanaA friend spoke of Maiu, a Japanese buffet that's really reasonable, and serves fresh sashimi.<div style="text-align: justify;">I didnt mind trying and while gathering some friends to try, I realised, there's a handful that still avoids Japanese food because of the recent unfortunate events.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And off we went sometime ago, which to my surprise, was already packed with customers. Luckily we made reservations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were promptly seated, and was provided with the menu. Yes, Maiu serves ala carte buffet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A quick scan and I was rather disappointed with the menu. The choices was rather limited, think there was about 50+ types to choose from, inclusive of appetizers, soups and rice (you can guess how much's left for mains).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since there's only 3 of us, we cant order everything on the menu :p and here's what we did try..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As I took lots of photos, I'll write less..else this may be a 3 pager post (if printed out)..hehe</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since my kawan said the s</div><div style="text-align: justify;">ashimi's fresh, we ordered a few plates..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the plates..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJqEtx4dI09Gn3fq7oU77TQoQ_aXeqJXuJbqLOLCwKJJOAcwfgpVpp_crwfZIJsFYFwYBEtovmnkCtwJmISdTOlgjc9JSRCEzSwjgk4vm9YZ3npxrbH3TJSekSLiUcGrCqE9M/s400/IMG_4173.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622444319509663250" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Fresh? Yes. Very. Thick slices, fresh springy meat. Best of the lot was the butter fish. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I always enjoy mackerel, hence my Saba Shioyaki..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghw6iw8Nxe_gA5igf3NMT7Jx1bk55pclZpEcexygpTpyYeGTaCyjlD-QyheuKtDSoJ6AuOBc9WjAMa8bEMClhuyL43Rnvl0dQ87LJAVcLunnTQlLrTVEr2IFhWDh47FptCLniz/s400/IMG_4178.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622445784452520018" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Fatty, sweet and crisp skin. Just a dash of lemon juice and it's delish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So far so good.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Grilled Shishamo..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgengdBMD-im_ndJwB1MUUbvFJuP3WpDyf9Aqw2RkUfU5pMW22MNp_QXWI1kqgQ1dCtsySP1wNRdkajP4FLZiba3PAnQ1YcRQ2L2mA7xBo_EzIvaR7Wc2W_1MlZMT2FzSGsi0OX/s400/IMG_4177.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622444345489346482" /><div style="text-align: left;">Was fine, but must have it while it's still hot. Once cooled, it's soggy and a tad hard to swallow..</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ebi Nigiri..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08_tTsK3WH14AXixx89mcTFtryHKlQ7w2LBKyMa5YPXAFtu04lENOL5O2Cf5HEs88zKwPR6F_Me0zxZtNCV3oIvdfcjzNkWbVcLOojoJN2LoKm5d6v3yeo1dKNa224O381Reb/s400/IMG_4176.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622444333773081186" /><div style="text-align: left;">This was average. Nothing to shout about.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Spider maki..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvm-bmdU8ay8urxcZDokRF3DpsOAW4pLtcqihKEy81TIBozXrLrhQ5bBJ2PRxwriyzIGJ9cFoj9Zj-L-rMIYcCU4S4BlKczfBnp3tky7ePtrlY4BeqO9M4J0XgBjG64DjwJRI/s400/IMG_4175.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622444330629437426" /><div style="text-align: left;">Generous amount of spider crab, suprisingly for buffet. Enjoyable.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And yes, we ordered spider crabs too..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BQQD70syVQ_XtCcEtX9sxS8i5VrJXeA4IESAoS2GT5nXNxUws4gkyDjaaDCSYaWYqM34-OJJuTZ-xiN6LydQg-uvcb4GZp4FMVyyOB-WDO8q42ljZjhtgfUQqOLlMnpGtm0S/s400/IMG_4174.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622444324150545554" /><div style="text-align: left;">Served with mayo. Too greasy for my liking.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Yakitori chicken..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWp4kAFHAwLtPeMwj10Qlqm5-YN1Ox8hXPnWo24RznA6CRM0KPjBX-8YpX1q2DnA2qDhO8un5974b7Cp_gGdXA0sI71sEh3aq4EAoBpslfNVD-8IibrETVamOgotSThAOjOoDF/s400/IMG_4188.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622447621943658946" /><div style="text-align: left;">Skewered chicken's that's dry, not well marinated and had the frozen chicken after taste. Save your stomach space for something else.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chicken karaage..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdkYRTF2J8wKQiU2VrkoIUmgW49zkcNRc6GEANxPWKP5MzZjR_bEtYRn_wrk8qwk5kDkzRsnebgveu9n65lhP8cgSL-Pek-4k7koiZ4-JT7QS4C3jhS9-cB6F924gMhnGVhul/s400/IMG_4187.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622447007699517938" /><div style="text-align: justify;">We should have just ordered either the karaage or the yakitori to realise, the chicken on the menu's not worth ordering.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Bland fried chicken that again, with frozen chicken after taste.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Grilled capsicums..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkjHL-3BzXCTaaBlnwE3gTeifCR6nvsGWmOYg3iDQFpcLzgqEd3Sy1uZsJBwiNvoWezzi5Vtpen7be9Kst5z6inUzzd37ROWqs8xhlJ9iiO03KSG4HS1GEsriKv8bnyJipp6D/s400/IMG_4184.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622446998193362018" /><div style="text-align: left;">Slightly under grilled..</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div>Fried tofu...<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8iwTn5y0PqwypNYHBwK5rLQFGnO1rxB36uhn17YkQ8LUmejgeY_4cBXfWRiky-NmoK3K26U_vWbhjyp7LSPTw5scVYMwihnH3KeZpD5Ss7fUChgKiXiHwXqsEfj2OqA1-zSc/s400/IMG_4185.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622447003584509218" /><div>Again it's oily and greasy. Started to feel nauseous by then. Think the oil used was not fresh :(<br /><br />Luckily the mushroom soup gave a brief reprieve from oiliness...</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2Adw_5WzKHSn3W1iKpRpNdh0dx90KC3EqwB7SCfmRWu9J0K2bAUQP4CvCawOYPLC0A8Prt30CfbcHtR9JVYoGYQu0rF_lcP-7D2q_5YSsTrY9yTiW-XtO6faAzuuQpbbBuoS/s400/IMG_4182.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622445814432086370" /><div>Clear, not too salty broth. Piping hot to wash the greasiness away.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">I cant recall what's this..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqJF0UV4BuKWr80j9MpZ44iaegHQa82Rq5osTXxh_dooMjCZfFuJ1wWWEC_4WDSh5jANIV_Fr10HEC7cHmx2Hg59cNfRqa5WQJYX3Qsl-r78kjBJDM95HvPmItQDXglJY9Ex2/s400/IMG_4183.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622446995673740690" /><div style="text-align: left;">Luckily this was not greasy, the fish paste was actually tasty.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chawan Mushi..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4I6JVOT7bu0yehDMYdJn6WxCgB0OT5-VRAJ4wmA8nzVpoWW-0GRC_RMxCDNBtpWOrzqhqKLqbvODWSlBCcInn-tBJ9VkjAdMka5HS6x4LpM_iHt5BsDYMqDxyLR2HIBuRULL/s400/IMG_4180.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622445799203305106" /><div style="text-align: left;">Hot, smooth, comforting to slurp down..</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tempura mori..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEOrvQ0-fC1JBqqIAcVAJDtYxOf_vhiQKi8_wml0H2mPw1y5MFPAxtzOpSPTZ_m1hKVEvp2H9YVEfiykTu9A3bzKMCBGThFKrtUJZCjbI7jOXJ09D32O9j9PiPSebt6qYqXUA/s400/IMG_4181.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622445802606490066" /><div style="text-align: left;">Pretty decent- large prawns, and quite a lot of vegetables per order.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Agedashi tofu..</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MyWV89I6QX0Au09l-dgXjEQn-G44hdSBcrzQifx4-BPTwXuhPgY8BlTAdDAJ0dcGcRjwlyFJ7Q4ai_-H-jftlX8OZP3ls4TYMVuxWtvUJX9ktlHElS8P2BXlpfJutduQ28Vs/s400/IMG_4179.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622445789629876690" /><div style="text-align: justify;">You can order this too. The dashi/ soy sauce was not too salty, and went well with the silken smooth tofu.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46ZL80US3VaEQ8OzkWOvV3xYdRTNpI3vsL29bT1E52LFbUQV9MAJ5xhD_9fVFwDJlX-e0AyeE19S_ZQr_DVaOMpOerTUHBxOx7UxR0HKB0D6C9PBe-siZJKGIQqi89y_yvuWw/s400/IMG_4189.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622447629107900834" /><div style="text-align: left;">To finish off our meal, we had some green tea ice cream and wasabi ice cream..</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The verdict? Although the price was reasonable, about RM42 (with tax) for dinner, I wont return. The menu was basic (there was no unagi, salmon, scallops etc) compared to Tao which has a wide range (though average tasting food). And I still felt nauseous after dinner. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Maiu is located at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 12px; ">G-3A, The Place, Jalan PJU 8/5D, Bandar Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya. Tel 03-77290015.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-82772400659126989782011-06-12T18:47:00.006+08:002011-06-12T19:52:50.020+08:00Weissbrau, Pavillion<div align="justify">We chanced upon Weissbrau while deciding on what to eat at Pavillion. Every where seems crowded, Weissbrau pique our interest and we didnt mind trying it.<br /><br /><div align="justify">German restaurant that it is, it was rather unfortunate that I was in the company of 1 friend who's not too keen on pork, and the other- still stuffed from lunch.<br /><br /><div align="justify">To choose a rather balance eating (ie, less meat) in a German restaurant, we opted for a salad, some sausages and a thin crust pizza.<br /><br /><div align="justify">The Classic Ceasar (RM16.80) to start off our meal...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617284950687347650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpwI4y8Y0er-nI9bOxLDXhrD6quco1zo6BsL_brfsfP05XXKuRg8q6B662XQ9w59kMNEOqILPP9iMj4UesvXwjzkU-kQdkEPvq7bysgk0xADK5vODNLn2EU-Kum5I8iHAgAN0/s400/IMG_4164.JPG" /></div><br /><div align="justify"><br /><div align="justify">This salad was ultra fresh, the vegetables was crisp and the bacon bits gave a nice crunch. They were generous in the portion, it was a hearty salad. For those who may find this salad plain (it came with no dressing), there's (multi purpose) sauces on each table- i like mine with a dabble of sour cream garlic sauce :)</div><br /><div align="justify">The Emmentaler sausages was next (RM38)</div><br /><div align="justify">We chose 2 sides to serve with the pork sausages- we had rosti and vegetables.</div><br /><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617284954885345282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxXxR0JHfQogw73P-3Eq2OOfjbq4si__-hCiltwdGspO_ezupUHmT66jeE_-GaqVPx0BXEkrkntFJvw0qEJ7FGuFkzTwcj6UDtOYXOMHDp5sn4YyMVk4KOy9HrMTv_2fAwtdo/s400/IMG_4165.JPG" />The sausages and sauce were a tad salty, but went well with the rosti. In fact, me being the potato lover, enjoyed their rosti tremendously. It was aromatic and light, very nice indeed.</div><br /><div align="justify">And finally, our pizza was ready..</div><br /><div align="justify">The Mushroom pizza (RM24) looks extremely pale, sans the tomato based I guess.</div><br /><div align="justify">We're not quick to judge, it's the taste that matters right? hehe.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617284963295317394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbmekytqJTFn9F_uRnWh4KtnE98KEg_9SWyOHhj5gFTiRs55yHjPcyIveCUXoLlR40QwzXQIFbRHVuQ3WnKG6b9Nxu1rNXc6UqTlelNR-KmxJ-yLUcfAcT-aOnvIrV2o5zX4_/s400/IMG_4166.JPG" /></div><br /><div align="justify">Unlike the norm pizza, this version was filled with woody mushroom fragrance, sweetness from the onions and slathered with cream cheese/ sour cream base. The combination does not remind me of a typical pizza, but as a baked 'bread', it's still tasty nonetheless.</div><br /><div align="justify">Down the meal with a couple of pints and we're all satiated ;)</div><br /><div align="justify">Quite a pleasant meal, I dont mind coming back here for porky pork OD next time.</div><br /><div align="justify">Weissbrau German Bistro and Bar is located at Lot 3, 05, 02 & C3, Level 3, Pavillion KL</div></div></div></div></div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-31108030399448942052011-05-29T21:11:00.006+08:002011-05-29T21:56:07.737+08:00Restaurant Andes, Aman Suria DamansaraTo follow up on my promise of more porky post, I've decided to write on Andes.<br />Andes is located in a spot which I called "cursed" spot.<br />Why? The same location have been changing restaurant (owners) for many years and when Andes took over and opened it's doors, I felt it may just share the same fate.<br />The skeptic in me just refuse to try the food..since it always looked quite empty (in the evening). One day, Alicia told me that when she googled "Best pork burger" in Klang Valley, the most talked about place was Andes.<br /><em>Really?</em> Well, it still didnt motivate me to try it :p<br />It took another post in the papers and Ho Chiak on it's burger that I finally decided to pop over.<br />Ordering was prompt, since our main aim was the Pork Burger (RM13.90).<br />The menu offers mainly pork dishes, with a handful of fish, beef and chooks mains.<br />We were extremely hungry, but a mistake in ordering by the waitress costs me a 35 mins waiting time for my burger (and we were the first customer to order- a couple came later). :(<br /><br /><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612128101997534002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eJemXzPLbHXcwTZm5HwlS9oJPhM8JDvm-dKv8wa8mFQCiAh28ivEVNvBbKblHc1gpFzBLg__NyG1PUG6gYDofaayGI30QhMmtTe8O7vXVs_26AIeJvtjhYm-UPnf0D4tA4fg/s400/IMG_4191.JPG" />What caught my immediate attention was the thickness of the pattie. Almost 2 inches in height, this must be the thickest pork burger pattie I've seen. The shape of the pattie was rather rotund, there was no way I could take all in with one bite..</div><br /><div align="justify">Have to use the knife and fork to cut it into dainty pieces....<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612129472621880690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcUsQP5VmSwH9Ociv52VB1ghPxDXX9lDs2G9YUqox893OyCyrv6Q1vggePAu16XXqyIno0pJ9T4T55nJJ4PDOkOtIfGTWhLQ16lAW3WRffwWeaf_I-imR5nEKFcYUQTjChzTP/s400/IMG_4193.JPG" /></div>And wahlah, gooey, melting cheese flowed freely and quickly- I hardly had time to snap a picture. So, was the purported 'best pork burger' really that fantastic? Well, I must say that the pattie was extremely juicy- quite a feat since the pattie was so thick. The pork was minced, not too finely, so we still get bits to chew, which I quite enjoyed. The cheese on the other hand, added more richness and flavour to the burger.<br />I wont say Andes makes the best pork burger- I find the pattie too thick with so much pork that it took quite an effort to finish it (Alicia cant even finish her portion- she said it was very 'jelak').<br />Will I order again? I doubt it.<br />But I'll come back and try other dishes which caught my eye..<br />We ordered dessert to 'cleanse' our palette..<br />Cookies and Cream cheese cake (RM7.90)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612129825421510194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMWoyXt31zWJA1NlcWUZnhO7ruocJt2UdcaU57KmPgW7600NVUSjDIHQRo6siFBXNrML5P8X2O2YE699Lv-qttOBdILu1hQvhUbgvzEqMV41DHR0h0R9IcH00iC6WLLgD82Dw/s400/IMG_4196.JPG" /><br />The base was too hard and the cheesecake had too much gelatine in it. Not that good.<br /><br />Restaurant Andes is located at K-G-11, Jalan PJU 1/43, Aman Suria Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya.schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-10671541309235150682011-05-23T09:01:00.005+08:002011-05-23T10:48:18.862+08:00Roadtrip- Perak (Part 3)<em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Can you write another post soon? Enough of vegetarian as the main page of your blog.</span></em><br />A friend asked me recently.<br />Ok, I have to admit, I've been neglecting my blog for sometime now.<br />Yes, the thought of 'retiring' from food blogging has crossed my mind many times recently and am still seriously comtemplating the decision.<br />But, I still have a friend reading my blog, and for that, I shall continue to blog. For now.<br />I'd better wrap up the Perak trip- the final part of it.<br />The third day of our road trip and we woke up to a rainy, dull morning in Taiping.<br />Sigh, I guess it garnered the "wettest" town in Peninsular for a reason..<br />Cold morning means hungry tummies and we promptly made our way in seek of Kaka, my sis-in-law's favourite breakfast place whenever she's back in her hometown.<br />It was full house at Kaka's, obviously a favourite haunt for the locals.<br />The owner, sensing we are 'not from Taiping' was very nice and led us to available seats. He recommended some popular choices to us, which we agreed to have. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609549239492625922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNKm8C-VclPRrGh4CDD_qVOvcWlFkKvTgtWwtDl3yZ00DUYdlilB-U-mAY2kT8mHICH3HnlmEdPuzt-phVT2mksHYXrKC28Eqe5APbJE8-BNXR3rdynfiJd5udo-BZFRKOWgD/s400/IMG_3683.JPG" border="0" /><br />Nothing beats boiling hot broth warming up the body on a chilly morning. We had a bowl of kuey teow soup noodles each, and shared a bowl of porkballs and fishballs.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609549243764473458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDxIT88-ceWoSEJwdwzmguo_z504tX4xH1pp0UrgSBANlVVR2Mttrvqa6QuVBPUUBZa7FOOu9x0nduVj91KYt0xxJCJpRE3iNaykB3XGqsRocvCU4KYKhlAwhlnoBC1e_UJuD/s400/IMG_3686.JPG" border="0" />The soup was light, yet had a sweetness from the pork bones. The flat noodles was smooth, lovely to just slurp it all down. The accompanying homemade chilli was a popular side 'dish'. Well, I'd rather lable it as side dish as most diners take it by the spoonfuls, dunking into their soup or dipping each noodles mouthful generously with chilli.</div><br /><div align="justify">The meatball and fishballs were nice, but the braised chicken feet was a choice most patrons preferred, which I didnt get to try as my traveling partner dont take such 'delicacies' (the portion was too large for me alone :( ..).</div><br /><div align="justify">After our satisfying breakfast at Kaka's, we went for a short walk at Taiping lake, since the rain stopped and this seemed to be our only window of opportunity to pop over :p.</div><br /><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609549263239982002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeq502Ec8xBvv33O8RyizrFMHUP_JHwFVFr2ZRjwyt2uFQvfTrBp1dujg9sUNXbRg0u544qlvUe0KWiRIw-qoc8Jyek65vnXVnI759HSoD9WCPXtrK8EFBGIaU7xnfGzssTgjI/s400/IMG_3691.JPG" border="0" />Very trainquil, misty morning, Lake Taiping is picture perfect.</div><br /><div align="justify">You must pop over to enjoy such serenity.</div>The walk left us slightly hungry, which led us to Restoran Air Kacang Taiping.<br />We heard that the popiah here was ultra good and we were here to be convinced :p<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609549273373689138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDv0Jx0_l-utRSWA332YoZqhT6M2787f3HI-37vFhoT0bBOw1C5U-7D2F-vRevkMmIHzSDmkiqS-LAdwDF_sCwtXAm6otosSRVJpjB4IE6b7szebUsEGDyPlZMrCSBJ5UTC47/s400/IMG_3715.JPG" border="0" />Are you a fan of wet popiah?<br />If Yes, then I concede, this was by far the yummiest wet popiah I've ever tasted. It's extremely good, the sengkuang was well cooked and juicy, the rest of the complimenting ingredients were fresh and delish as well. *thumbs up*<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609551306774761986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghd6fRs6xBcAtzFadJz0mn_iT4CvQX2EwG4X7Jo6m5Q1hOLA2csNyL1k_6U7w-5sDsWArEfUu3UAkC86HZ9Kmna5TmHD7wy4oAs2Hr5XLnEVqRdg8y7rjsGWa6pyPiLcQfJTt1/s400/IMG_3716.JPG" border="0" /><br />The soya milk (i had mine hot and mixed with tau foo fah) was quite nice, but the tau foo fah was not as smooth as Ipoh's.<br />Satiated from makan, we left Taiping..making our way back to KL..<br />The weather turned, it was getting hot as we travelled down south. Alicia suggested a stop over at Kampar- for me to pick up the curry chicken bun and for her to get her ais kacang fix.<br />The ais kacang place was almost deserted- it was way past lunch time, we were the only patrons.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609551341545853682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YOcEsezOqjoonA5VckdnLDo9z3d1tjquyyiXRTcmbK-pU3FpgWUgj_P6extDB-CiDzH04sfGSV8qbvRNcgRmLyrm5DXJuPjMZE0r3diB6xGjkg7UaQq8mLHk1HRF5XbCytbO/s400/IMG_3722.JPG" border="0" />Hmm, I definitely have my reservations.<br /><br /><div align="justify">Still, we were there and ais kacang we must eat. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609551329388470226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjHogiZ7B9Ky_DMl6qObxu6xpHwnklPwzgTgsfuCZ7_wnNzcDzT4OecmfMutAT0ePCpxg2pEaqnlUc92dBl7b-F0K0Mc8vU1RYTNIiaHu27UZQiqzwg7dj290uhvVN9ZzUbx7/s400/IMG_3720.JPG" border="0" />Alicia happily ordered her own tailor made version of ais kacang- she only wants it with red beans and peanuts.</div><br /><div align="justify">Mine was the original flavour, ie, all ingredients included.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609551310750207970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfyrlkA1y2Rqskv8zn5NxCGjAsSqCk1nzkycv8VMVT1ZRWbSVfrvlWqrjI11D9zUS-9NOiifTR3-EhftDIlRofJvKQgHTrMAbWzrh_XAk_DCb4cPH6dQe3wAfLzVjalBvN_Syt/s400/IMG_3719.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="justify">FMK's version was very old school- the shaved ice was thick and uneven, the evaporated milk and gula melaka was generously drizzled all over the dessert, the cendol, red beans, cincau, agar agar, corn paste all brought back wonderful memories of childhood :). If you are looking for refined version, please skip this.</div><br /><div align="justify">I went to collect the famed Kampar curry chicken bun.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609547646378068754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58EmEIR8s1ve0EGjdnmwzT4zGvD97whM4Uy6jTlbLjDpMJPJxMnHZd32oh7-ETIVKx739ZV4T724MDEFfTHbqXWOfvWfRM1FJcDkkvPM7HDZ_Fbw-Vd26cHTyDybApAXaRXni/s400/IMG_3767.JPG" border="0" />For those who are not aware of Kampar's famed produce, this is a very large bun with curry chicken "parcel" hidden inside the bun.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609547638020332946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU9CL5IYkf_35FTi750YUYuus7UJU1_MHNmpC55k86umZXrHL0Tt8kUuku24y-4IU9q2grvQlhcaTcH5Ikp340-1sEr8EZRkZQJghbgyJgp_RLCbAw4IJNj2Qax-93u39u78v/s400/IMG_3769.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="justify">The taste was ok, the bun was soft and a tad sweet, perfect to mop up the curry gravy. I just feel that they should have provided more gravy- there was just too much bun and too little gravy.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Our final detour was to Lata Kijang, a breathtaking waterfall hidden in the jungles.</div><br /><div align="justify">Though the heat was sweltering, the air was much cooler then moment we were near the waterfall.</div><br /><div align="justify">The sound of water gushing, birds chirping and insects twittering does wonders to relax one's soul and I felt so at ease when we walked towards the waterfalls.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609551353618717442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNejjbKKMHdpu3lCknZLALKV9vsoZ8IFMEcoazWWVUQpqwHRilW_BXwm2d-rnWaqCUEUESiUaperkX-5NQtBpoZU1BtVAB1hkkTq5HgIwyrOqDiKo5Tr-eGttaLN_QvPpqP7TX/s400/IMG_3727.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="justify">We were treated with beautiful scenery, of flowing rivers and rajah brookes (theres more here than I've seen in sarawak!) floating all around us.</div><br /><div align="justify">But of course, nothing could describe the majestic scene that befell us when we reached the clearing..<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609547657586943154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQ1xxr_ETuEaneSgfbeIbdnpP3jzhl-iP_tLkgTNmdWWFRjWPqE5DxsDL8MBQPdrQgrd3J1xufKkGqYQXdxSC9GamGV_v6nEmY0JHl43xIsAS-k-Xv7ToJ8fs44G6bD2KJfk2/s400/IMG_3741.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="justify">Simply breathtaking.</div>Cool water, musical sounds of nature. Such a precious gift from Mother Nature and I hope this place will be maintained as such for many years to come.<br /><br />As we head home to KL, I am happy that I get to appreciate what Perak has to offer- and I hope I will get to revisit it soon in the future :)schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27011066.post-39075419400307326792011-05-03T21:06:00.003+08:002011-05-03T21:48:27.139+08:00Loving Hut Cafe, Kota DamansaraSick of eating meat, meat and more meat? Well, that was me anyways.<br />And no, dont want to just have plain old salad?<br />What about chinese vegetarian instead?<br /><br /><div align="justify">What comes to mind immediately would be chinese vegetarian ala 'chap farn' (mixed rice) or pricey vegetarian restaurants, which with those price, you'd rather eat meat, right? :p</div><br /><div align="justify">Fret not, Loving Hut seems to fit in nicely..with it's cafe concept and serving some healthy 'fast food' alternatives.</div><br />Loving Hut is a simple cafe, which we stumbled upon recently.<br /><br /><div align="justify">A quick glance at the menu may not give us a feel of a vegetarian restaurant- there's a selection of asian ala carte dishes (noodles, rice, snacks) and western food (burgers, chops, salads, finger food). But upon closer inspection of the menu (pictures), yes, we realised these are definitely vegetarian.</div><br /><div align="justify">We placed our order..and while waiting for our lunch, we were reminded that many Hollywood honchos are vegetarians and vegans too. Ahh, conscious effort to get us to join the stars?<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602477295859473362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFMntndglIdfs2YxeXl_K62Hdi9-MBV4zXSu-tUHazW11KWWK_rem8wlOY9IK2_dTCQJiZSbtag5i5PV2ztdaHbw2pHUcizRHy97WVGF5vsNpI7wJ3aNuos7iHZH9iW8x27s-/s400/IMG_4004.JPG" /></div><br />I was starving and went straight for the Basil Delight Rice set(RM10.90).<br /><br /><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602477283826331074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5OrS95FnoFLxxZ3UpXFmecFxVaNcOjEp_-lhR2v6rARoJtvvaL1lkwtmieve1mc1XiX5Fl-VQci7j3ZA4bhoJFBIGjBhAC8bZnVxUIJwW4ji7f-T1g4EHICoX-4cd5QHpstg/s400/IMG_4002.JPG" />Served with brown rice, vegetables and corn soup (which was delish, by the way)..here's the 'basil delight'..<img class="gl_align_full" border="0" alt="Justify Full" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602477281358872946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Q3dbV8YsZ2slPOkQZpWkCXjCTvbaqL9SJ43k5E_1-hI0AfPFCq2HeQuDovGoQ2ayzZKBf5enp8v-DF8Ja5sbjwOzZCe9KIsmJskNYG2JSDp7PM8Ypp9q-VOQ0Y0F6DQkOYO_/s400/IMG_4001.JPG" /></div><br /><div align="justify">Looks suspiciously like stir fried beef slices with basil, I can guarantee you that this is definitely vegetarian. The 'meat' is soy based, wonderfully prepared to have a slight crisp skin and coated with sticky, sweetish basil infused sauce. Went perfectly with the rice.<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>WF on the other hand, opted for Chao Zhou Rice Noodle soup (RM7.80).<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602477276878776610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1Df-CtgMo6SqTLa9icmrdIwYhnf-TxYYM4WXJqlUpdkp33gHgcpncny9j31bf-LrwFJoQ-RLOPkziRanrssltb-QIcZPXkglf520Mw6uJRrZiA4bMOLyzIVE2LCc694uiOxY/s400/IMG_4000.JPG" /></div><br /><div>Prepared Teochew style with preserved vegetables, beancurd, taufoo, seaweed, mock fish slices, this was more mild in taste compared to the Basil Rice set. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I ended my meal with a hot cup of Green Tea Latte..<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602477289566748226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kRx6j3Z5403bmQ843uQ6ZX3rwK8It5B617Tp4D8hO6rFds1ajxLMGLQnGuQWPXN56JRyw_H0nlX68s2X3y_RW5_CqwpvN6-mqKtexhvZtCHzPylwBVHHcLc8VFDtXMiAuRZC/s400/IMG_4003.JPG" /></div><br /><div align="justify">While I was satisfied with my meal, WF still felt "empty"- quite a common behaviour amongst my friends who avoids vegetarian. To them, vegetarian meal just cant fill as much as meat. </div><br /><div align="justify">What do you think?<br /><br />Loving Hut Cafe is located at 19 Jalan PJU 5/6, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, PJ, Selangor.</div>schttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.com5