Now I must admit Bukit Jalil is not an area I frequent much. But then I heard about this Indian restaurant there that serves a good variety of both Northern and Southern Indian favourites and thus, we made our way there. Opened just last year in this rather quiet neighbourhood, Mallikas Restaurant occupies a middle lot in one of the few rows of shops in the Bukit Jalil commercial area. Inside, its fuss-free set-up was clean and simple with efforts and resources focusing on the food … [Read more...]
QURESHI RESTAURANT @ KLGCC – A TASTE OF AWADHI CUISINE
The Qureshi Restaurant oozes class and charm. Some may say it’s very “atas” and that’s also true. The decor spells stylish luxury and understated elegance in the crisp linen, beautifully upholstered chairs and of course one can’t help but gasp in admiration at the golden domed ceiling in the centre of the restaurant. And the chandeliers and beautiful traditional lamps and lightings are really lovely. The grand entrance Just look at these beautiful intricately-designed … [Read more...]
SWAADH – enjoy various Indian cuisines under one roof!
With a true blue Kerala executive chef helming the kitchen, Swaadh Restaurant is all set to serve a host of delicious authentic Northern Indian, Kerala and Chettinad dishes. Assisted by a team of trained and qualified chefs from Cochin, Kerala, Executive Chef Rahul Krishnan has whipped up an extensive menu that would please the fussiest aficionado of Indian cuisines. The word “swaadh” means “taste” or “tasty” in Hindi and Malayalam – Chef Rahul keeps this very much in mind when preparing and … [Read more...]
Tapas at Fiercer @ Publika
When Herukh Jethwani and his lovely wife Aahana were honeymooning in Spain, they were enthralled with the variety of delicious tapas served everywhere in that land. Thus the idea to formulate something similar back home in Fiercer was born and they experimented with the possibility upon their return. After numerous trials and testing in the kitchen, a series of avant-garde tapas done Indian-style have now been included in the menu at Fiercer. Slices of baguette are toasted … [Read more...]
Banana Leaf Rice in UMAC
Fancy having a leisurely banana leaf rice meal amidst cool lush greenery? Far away from the madding crowd, like they say. Yes, such a place exists and it’s located along a long and winding road amidst ancient raintrees that provide you the much needed shade from the brutal sun. Drive past some old bungalows and right at the end of the road, you will see this sign: Drive up the sloped driveway and there’s the University Malaya Academic Club House (UMAC). Plenty of parking is available in … [Read more...]
Who are The KariGuys?
So yeah, the question is: who are these KariGuys? Well, they are these 2 Indian guys (brothers) who are running a restaurant in Lucky Garden, Bangsar serving curries which are not the typical spicy Indian fare. Sounds a bit confusing, I know. I was kinda confused too when I stepped into the restaurant because its deco and furniture were quite unlike any typical Indian restaurants. Well, for one, they have very Chinese-looking marble-topped tables and ornately carved oriental … [Read more...]
SOULed OUT @ Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Anyone needs a hug today? “As good as a hug” – yeah, that’s the brand philosophy of SOULed OUT – a name that many of us are familiar with here in the Klang Valley. After almost 2 decades in Sri Hartamas and Ampang, the 3rd outlet was opened in thriving Bangsar South recently. Housed prominently on the ground floor of the iconic Nexus building, SOULed OUT is a spacious airy venue of food and fun. The outlet here takes on a more edgy design concept, slanting more towards an … [Read more...]
Sunday Curry Tiffin Lunch @ The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Tiffin carriers go back a long way with me. I have the fondest memories of those round enamel carriers all stacked up and secured with a metal handle. In those round containers were dishes cooked by my mom. Back then we could only afford the most basic of the carriers, those pale yellow plain ones. So, yeah, whenever I see tiffin carriers, it brings back memories of those stacked happiness many years ago. Plush, elegant and comfortable - my camera loves these angles! Actually, the word … [Read more...]
Chettinad Palace USJ – southern Indian cuisine at its best!
Chettinad cuisine is one of the spiciest and the most aromatic in India. Spicy in this case refers to the abundant use of spices and not tongue searing chilli-hot kind of spiciness. Chettinad region covers the Tamil Nadu state in southern India and the community living in this region are known to be mostly wealthy and successful people, attributed by their excellent business acumen. Chettinad cuisine is famous for its use of a variety of spices used in preparing mainly non-vegetarian food and … [Read more...]
Fiercer at Publika
It’s fun talking to Herukh Jethwani, the jovial guy behind Fierce Curry House in Bangsar Utama and its sister outlet, Fiercer in Publika. We were at Fiercer checking out their famed Hyderabadi dhum biryani rice not too long ago. As we took in the casual modernity of Fiercer and remarked on the clever use of hanging stainless steel curry containers upside-down as lamps from the ceiling, Herukh continued with the historical journey of his fierce outlets. He told us how his father's law … [Read more...]
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