Ipoh Ipoh Kafe - as its name says - serves popular dishes from Ipoh. As I’m Ipoh-mail, I’m always on the lookout for good Ipoh food out from my hometown. There’s quite a good selection of favourites at Ipoh Ipoh and I want to have them all but somehow when I go there, I just want their Chee Cheong Fun, haha! Served truly Ipoh-style with the signature red sauce, chilli sauce and pickled chillies, this is something I always crave. Although not as perfect as the best I get in … [Read more...]
GRUB by Ahong
Grub by Ahong rose to popularity for its no-frills and wallet-friendly steak meals. Housed in an unassuming shoplot in Section 17, Petaling Jaya, queues are often seen before they insisted on online reservations for their customers. Seats then become very “hot” especially during weekends or holidays and you really have to book a few weeks ahead to score a table. Their menu is kept minimal and focused. They only serve what they are good at. Popular cuts of beef like NY Strip, Wagyu and … [Read more...]
TOMMY THONGCHAI rocks at Jaya One, Petaling Jaya
Tommy Thongchai is an urban Bangkok Cafe located in Jaya One, which is a popular shopping and chilling-out complex in Petaling Jaya. With things coming back to almost-normal, Jaya One is fast regaining its regular crowd. Tommy Thongchai serves a good selection of western-Thai food on its menu. Popular Thai favourites like Pork Knuckle Rice, fiery Tomyum, Pineapple Fried Rice, Chiangmai Sausage and Moo Ping are among the more popular Thai dishes served. We tried their Seafood … [Read more...]
DIM SUM @ NOBLE MANSION, Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya
Dim sum has always been my go-to comfort food. As a kid growing up in Ipoh, we didn’t have much money, so having a dim sum meal was like Chinese New Year. Heck, if I got to eat just two char siu pow only, I’d be jubilant and won’t stop smiling that entire week. Back then, there wasn’t that many fancy dim sum restaurants around and I remember the best dim sum joint was this crowded kopitiam next to the wet market in town. So, munching on my favorite har kow and lor mai kai and putting up with … [Read more...]
CELESTIAL DYNASTY – Weekend Dim Sum Promotion @ RM5 Per Plate!
Dim Sum lovers now have a new restaurant to haunt in Petaling Jaya. Celestial Dynasty opened its doors recently and as an opening promotion, is offering some 25 selected dim sum items at only RM5 per plate until end September. The special promotional dim sum menu offers steamed, baked and fried items besides rice noodle rolls, congee and desserts. A great thing to note is that I find the dim sum here are served in hearty sizes, unlike the dainty ones served in many restaurants … [Read more...]
MIDO Korean BBQ Restaurant, SS2 Petaling Jaya
Don’t be intimidated by the double-barrel ancient-looking thick wooden door which guards the entrance to Mido - latest Korean restaurant that’s opened in SS2 Petaling Jaya. The exposed brick walls on both sides of the door reinforce the traditional ancient slant of Mido’s facade, as designed by one of its owners, Joseph Lee. Push open the wooden doors - it’s like stepping into a traditional Korean house with warm brown tones everywhere. Bamboo blinds, Korean masks and other knick-knacks … [Read more...]
Enorme @ PJ Centrestage
Right smack in the centre of the podium of PJ Centrestage is Enorme. You can’t miss it. Actually, I didn’t even know about this PJ Centrestage until someone told me about Enorme. Opened since last December, Enorme has been quietly dishing up simple Italian fares to its clientele. Basically it’s a pizza and pasta joint, with some antipasti and mains thrown in. Oh, it also has a Brunch menu. “Enorme” is enormous in Italian and the inspiration for this chosen name lies in the … [Read more...]
My Elephant – scrumptiously Thai
I have heard many good things of My Elephant prior to visiting it recently. Friends have been telling me how this neighbourhood Thai restaurant has been jiving up the dining scene in Section 17 Petaling Jaya for many years and keeping the diners happy with their delicious yet affordable fares. My Elephant was packed to the rafters on the week night that I was there. I was told it’s always packed on any day of the week. My meal started off with Miaeng Kum (RM18), the fold-it-yourself … [Read more...]
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style at Noble Mansion, Plaza 33 Petaling Jaya
The name itself speaks volumes. Noble Mansion – arguably one of the Oriental Group of Restaurants' most stylish outlets. Not only is the décor impressive, the whole ambience reminds one of a traditional mansion given an elegant modern twist. This is also where Executive Chef Justin Hor unleashes his creative flair in the repertoire of Shunde-influenced dishes that Noble Mansion is famous for. Read my earlier review here. I was hooked ever since the first time I dined here. So when I … [Read more...]
Wonders of Christmas & New Year at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
Just a few more days to Christmas – have you planned where to go for that festive meal with your loved ones? During holidays like this, there’s nothing better than to hang out with family and friends in a restaurant which serves almost everything. Buffets will certainly take care of that. The Cinnamon Coffee House in One World Hotel serves one of the most extensive buffets in town during any festive season. This Christmas, the chefs there have once again put together a feast which … [Read more...]
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