It has been quite some time since I pigged out at The Smoking Hog. In this period of time, of course the team there has come up with several new dishes to add to their repertoire and of course they are all mostly porky. The Smoking Hog does live up to its name. To prep up the palate, we were treated to some cold sake - Kirei Umeshu with Collagen and Yamadanishiki Special Junmai (both at RM65/bottle). While sipping on these scintillating liquor, the Egg Bomb (RM15) came. Well, it … [Read more...]
Grand Shanghai Banquet, Sri Petaling
Navigating through Sri Petaling’s commercial area to search for food is like manouvering through a maze as eateries abound in this thriving community. The area is bustling with kopitiams, bakeries, steamboat joints and restaurants, big and small. Grand Shanghai Banquet stands out from the rest of the nondescript shops with its slate grey walls and pillars with a bright yellow Shanghainese traditional wooden door by the side. The interior is well-appointed to reflect to some extent, the … [Read more...]
My Favourite Noodles in PUCHONG – try these!
To say that Puchong is a food haven is an understatement. This place is crowded with food outlets every which way and making a decision of where/what to eat here can be quite a challenge. The variety is mind-boggling, to say the least. So for this post, I shall just focus on noodles. These are some of my favourite places to slurp down those delicious strands whenever the cravings hit. Kota Bharu Beef Noodles Restoran KH20 67 Jalan Kenari 20 Bandar Puchong Jaya 47170 … [Read more...]
Epicuro @ Taipan USJ, Subang Jaya
Having firmly established itself in Uptown Damansara with a good following, Yugin and team decided to take their good food to USJ Taipan, Subang to share with the folks there. Epicuro USJ was opened on 14 August 2015, just about a month ago. With a premise that’s more spacious, yet echoing the same cosy simplicity of its Uptown outlet, Epicuro USJ can seat 60 people comfortably with another 16 in its alfresco terrace. When I was there a couple of weeks ago, it seemed word of this Epicuro … [Read more...]
BONBORI Japanese Cuisine @ Setia Walk, Puchong
From the landscaped lake in the centre of Setia Walk Puchong, look up and you are bound to spot Bonbori’s colourful signage up on the 1st floor. They are incredibly busy, especially during weekends, as I found out recently. On an early Sunday evening, customers were queuing up at the front door, mostly families. The restaurant’s decor is simple and tables are placed rather close to each to maximize occupancy. Flipping through their menu, I could understand their popularity as their prices … [Read more...]
VLADIMIR’S PLACE – a taste of Russian cuisine
Russian food is not something that’s widely available here. In fact, I’ve never tried much of Russian cuisine except for the well-known beef stroganoff and chicken kiev but merely eating those 2 dishes does not qualify one to say that one has tried Russian cuisine. It’s akin to declaring that you have eaten Chinese food when you’ve only had sweet-sour pork and fried wantan. So when an invitation came my way recently to check out a restaurant serving Russian food, I did not hesitate to say … [Read more...]
PIGGY TAIL, Bangsar Baru
I lost count of the number of times the word “piggy” appears on the menu of Piggy Tail. This eatery, hardly a year old (opened since November last year) located in the busy Telawi area of Bangsar is packing in pork lovers by the droves. Looking at the menu, which is full of all sorts of porcine delights, it’s kinda difficult to make a selection because everything looks good. The goodies are grouped under “Breakfast”, “Salads”, “Soups”, “Pasta”, “Piggy Burgers”, “Rice” and “Desserts”. In … [Read more...]
PUTIEN – indulging in new seasonal dishes & signature favourites
I’ve always liked the food in Putien ever since I first tried it when they opened in early 2012 (read my first review here). And it may or may not be a good thing that their 1-Utama outlet is just a stone-throw away. Good because I can easily get to indulge myself there and may not be very good as too much of a good thing is not good for you. OK, since we are on a good roll, let’s see what’s so good about the food in Putien. I’ve eaten their signature dishes many times and yet each … [Read more...]
Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches @ Sea Park, Petaling Jaya
The Ultimate Tickle – that’s the name for Ticklish Ribs & ‘Wiches’ signature BBQ Ribs. If you haven’t heard already, this porky joint in Sea Park Petaling Jaya has been making some waves in the neighbourhood for the past couple of months. Amidst all the comedic and entertaining hog-related posters decorating the restaurant, the aroma of grilled pork permeating the air greets you when you step in. The eatery is kept very casual – order and pick up your food at the counter … [Read more...]
Iberico Kitchen @ Ara Damansara
The Iberico pig is much revered for its quality meat. It is often referred to as the "wagyu equivalent" of pork. What wagyu is to beef, Iberico is to pork. The superior taste and texture of Iberico pork is a result of its unique metabolism. The pig is able to metabolise directly whatever they have ingested into their bodies, resulting in meat that is delicately scented from their feed. As their feed is usually of premium quality, it is no wonder then that Iberico pork is far more superior than … [Read more...]
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