The coffee culture has really taken the Klang Valley by storm and everywhere coffee cafes are sprouting like mushrooms after rain. Why, even in the industrial area of Bandar Sunway, there’s Garage 51 and Coffee Société holding fort and coffee lovers suddenly have a good reason to head that way. Well, now apart from coffee, the good people of Garage 51 and Coffee Société have now opened another cafe serving all kinds of good food with some decent coffee too. It’s called Underground … [Read more...]
Riverboat – rocking Thai food, reasonable prices
For a restaurant that’s been opened for only about 6 months, Riverboat has been making some positive waves in the extremely competitive F&B market in Taman Danau Desa. Word seems to have got out about Louis Tay’s BBQ Salt-encrusted Tilapia and be prepared to wait for this dish as it takes time to slowly grill the fish. That’s exactly what we found when we dropped by at Riverboat recently – Louis patiently fanning the charcoal fire and busy grilling tilapias at the front of the … [Read more...]
Authentic Italian Delights at Uncle Chilli’s Bar & Restaurant by Chef Massimo Zampar
I first met Chef Massimo Zampar a couple of years ago when he was helming the kitchen of Neroteca. If there’s one memorable thing arising from that meal, it was the excellent tagliatellle which he made fresh and cooked it with the most delicious meaty sauce. It was such an exceptional dish that whenever I think of pasta, especially tagliatelIe, Chef Zampar’s creation would always be my benchmark. So, imagine my delight when recently I was invited to check out some authentic Italian … [Read more...]
The Gallery @ TTDI Kuala Lumpur
You will be forgiven if you think The Gallery houses art pieces - many people think that too. Well, you aren’t half wrong as there ARE paintings inside this premise and they are for sale. But the core business of The Gallery is actually food. It’s a family-owned and family-run restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) Kuala Lumpur. Located in a quiet intermediate lot, it’s rather easy to pass by and not realise you have passed by a restaurant serving delicate, mostly … [Read more...]
Beat your way to BEATO now!
Dry-aging beef is very time consuming and expensive, of course. During this process, the beef is hung in special temperature-controlled cabinets for 25-30 days. During this time, the beef will slowly dry out, resulting in meats which are superior in taste and tenderness. In the dry aging process, natural enzymes breaking up connective tissues result in juices absorbed by the meat, thus enhancing and tenderizing the cuts. At Beato, their dry-aged beef steaks are processed inhouse in … [Read more...]
De Thai Restaurant @ Oasis Square – simply Thai!
De Thai Restaurant occupies a lovely prime spot across the water fountain in Oasis Square. Spotting some Thai influences in its wooden facade with an arched roof, the restaurant exudes a gentle charming air about it. The cool comfortable interior is brightened with colourful walls, stylish wooden furniture and an impressive bar stocking an excellent collection of fine wines. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Chalocha Daolam (Aew) while the restaurant is run by Charnchai Buthrsri (Charn). Chef … [Read more...]
TOPSHELF’s New Menu
Having just returned from Paris and having tasted her food, I realise that we do have some pretty good French cooking offered in our local restaurants too. And affordable. Yes, very affordable, if compared to what's paid in Paris. Of course the argument goes that it’s because our ringgit has depreciated tremendously and one should never convert the currency when spending money overseas. Ahhh…easier said than done :-) Anyway, coming back to French food on local soil, Topshelf in Taman Tun … [Read more...]
Hawk & Fish @ TTDI Kuala Lumpur
The name “Hawk & Fish” certainly seems intriguing and when I first heard of it, images of a soaring hawk diving in to fish from a flowing river came to my mind and I thought that’s quite an odd name for a restaurant. How wrong I was as I was later told that the “hawk” in this case actually was short for “hawker” and the fish, well… the fish probably referred to their signature Fish & Chips. Oh, more about their fish & chips later. Hawk & Fish in TTDI serves a variety of … [Read more...]
Yuzen Japanese Restaurant
Taking over the spot which used to be another Japanese restaurant, Yuzen has expanded into the adjoining lot, thus space is never an issue here. In fact, there are several private rooms set up here for some cosy dining. It’s always nice to start off a Japanese meal with some salad and sashimi. Depending on what’s freshest and available for the day, the chef can assemble a good assortment of sashimi, omakase-style. The tub of sweet succulent fish and shell food I had was made up … [Read more...]
Good Friends Cafe, Subang Jaya
With such a simplistic name, the vision behind this place is crystal clear. Obviously the owners want it to be a place where good friends (and family) can gather to enjoy simple honest meals that won’t bust your wallet. Food served here has a “homey” feel and the chefs are geared and passionate about cooking healthy food, real food made from scratch in their kitchen. Everything, from the soups to sauces to cakes, are all made in the kitchen of Good Friends. I’m not much of a pumpkin soup … [Read more...]
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