Food Explorer & Home Chef
Finally visited San Lou Pasta Bar one weekend and happy to report that it was a most enjoyable meal. Translated, it means 3rd floor, located in a residential condo in Kelana Jaya, PJ. The tiny but cozy resto has all of 7 tables and probably …
A food bazaar like no other, Four Seasons KL invites you to a culinary celebration at Curate. This year’s theme is Glamour Kampung, and you can expect one of the most extensive buffet spreads in the city, offering a wide range of traditional fare alongside …
During CNY, the trick is not to eat Chinese food. The wait and serving time begs patience and food quality is often not as good. We opted for Vietnamese at Song Ngu resto in New Ocean World Fine Food City, PJ.
The large resto was decorated prettily with mural scenes of Vietnamese lifestyle and other paraphernalia on the walls. The open kitchen gives you a good view of what’s being prepared.
We had Ban Seo (prawn crepe), Ban Beo – mini rice cakes with bits of meat on top and mango salad. The excellent sauces gave them a bit of a twang – touch of spice, sweetish sour. Unlike Thai mango salad, this used ripe fruit that was really nice and sweet. Enjoyed all three starters.
For mains – Duck curry – reminded us of Japanese curry – sweetish, but with more spices and herbs. The gravy went splendidly with the housemade baguette that came with it. Roast chicken had lovely crisp skin, albeit a wee bit dry especially the meatier pieces, but still very tasty.
The winner of the night though was the fried fish, the frame, fried till crunchy while the flesh, slightly coated with batter, had a nice crispiness on the thin exterior but was soft and moist inside. We finished every last bit of this, right down to the last bone, munching on everything as we conversed. So, so good!
Lotus fried rice made up the carbs, probably the least exciting as it was ordinary, with the addition of Vietnamese lotus seeds. Ordered the Beef stew noodles next and was very happy with our choice as thin rice noodles paired so well with the flavourful robust broth of the stew, and nice chunks of tender beef made up the protein content.
People might be deceived by the flashy decor but prices here are reasonable, about the same as as any other Vietnamese resto. Highly recommend this, especially if you’ve got guests and want a nice place to talk.
Add: L3 – 09, Level 3, New Ocean World Fine Food City, 15, Jalan 19/1, Petaling Jaya. call: 03-8408 8027
After feasting non-stop on Chinese dishes for CNY, we always hunt for food from other cultures after a few days. In Malaysia, we are blessed to have so many choices. CNY 3rd day this year, we ended up at Indonesian resto Wartek in Ara Damansara …
The much anticipated Citarasa Nipah, the annual EQ Ramadan tradition, is back and the media had a chance for a sneak preview of food options from the days of rustic simplicity, and combine them with dishes that have evolved into Ramadan must-haves. The dinner buffet …
Took me a while to find this place again as it’s been some years since I last visited. Leaving this here so I don’t forget next time I have a craving for yam rice.
Operated by an old couple in Sungai Way in Kopitiam 16, they have been here for decades and specialise in braised pork trotters and pepper soup with pig organs.
The trotter is savoury, cooked with dark soy sauce, slightly sweetish but has no vinegar so it’s not the same as the kind that’s usually for post-partum mothers.
The pepper soup is mild and generously laden with ingredients such as pork slices, pork ball, brisket, liver, tongue (bizarre food for some people but tasty to others), and they also have braised tofu and egg. All these go really well with the yam rice which they sell.
It’s a small coffeeshop which you might miss if you drive too fast on Jalan SS9a/2. Sungai Way. Nothing fancy, very old school, simple but good comfort food. In fact, when I made my order and wasn’t sure what to get, the old aunty basically decided what I should get for two persons, no more no less! And her estimation was perfect! We had all these dishes, more than enough for 2, for just RM32!
In today’s economy, that’s a deal that’s hard to find! Only open for lunch, they open early for breakfast too.
Add: 454-455, Jalan SS 9a/2, Ss 9a, Petaling Jaya.
I’ve come to really like this neighbourhood café called Little Days in Sea Park. On days when I’m late for lunch and the nearby coffeeshops are closed (around 2pm), I find myself here. Cozy air-cond café with timber benches and tables, menu offers simple Malaysian …
When you have a Japanese Omakase, each meal tells a story of tradition, culinary artistry and seasonal flavours. It is crafted with finesse in the hands of the chef. Nestled within the Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Bintang KL, Sushi Qubey welcomes diners to …
I’m a sucker for fried chicken and having a case of FOMO after seeing other people posting about the quirky toilets at Chicken & Beer, of course gotta go try la! Bathed in an orange hue, the resto reminded me of American fast food diners, spanning over 2 floors. There’s a huge signboard outside so you can’t miss it. I was under the impression that this place was a byproduct of K-drama but apparently it’s got American roots. Can anyone enlighten me on the origins/inspiration for CB?
We had the Mr Chee Chicken platter which came with 5 pcs chicken in both original (Golden crispy) and spicy (Red Hot), chicken skin, coleslaw and French fries.
Verdict: the original flavour was surprisingly tasty, Crispy and moist, and quite juicy when you bite in. I didn’t care for the spicy version. Not that it was spicy, but the abundance of raw spices and chili flakes gave a slight bitter aftertaste to the skin which I didn’t really take to. No. 1 says he prefers this so it’s really to each his own.
The chicken skin bits was thin, super crisp and addictive, one of the better versions I’ve come across (just forget about your cholesterol OK), while the fries were nicely done too. Thankfully the coleslaw wasn’t drenched in mayo and was actually quite pleasing. Normally I avoid it as too much dressing and too sweet for my liking.
There’s also chicken with rice, indomie noodles, waffle, chicken chop and burger. Plenty of choices if you need more carbs.
Best of all were the craft beers from Paperkite, starting very reasonably at only RM23 (Pale ale) to RM28 (IPA). We had an Oatmeal Stout and Wit or Miss (Belgian wheat beer) which went splendidly with the chicken.
And yes, the quirky toilets are really cute, there’s even a selfie booth and pour yourself beer station.
Looks like CB’s hit a winning formula.
Add: 72, Ground Floor, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya. hp: 014-321 3523
As we bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon, festivities of the Lunar New Year herald the way for the Year of the Snake. Honouring the traditions of Chinese New Year, Oversea Restaurant’s festive feast — a celebration of the rich heritage of Cantonese …