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...]
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...]
Epicuro – what to eat besides the famous pork chops
Epicuro remains one of the best dining treasures I discovered last year and it still remains firmly on my list of favourites. Its famed Pork Chops, created by Yugin has been raved over and over (and not only by me)… truth be told, I never fail to order that at Epicuro. However, Epicuro is not all about its delectable pork chops, as I discovered in an invited meal there a couple of months ago. Yes, this post is two months overdue and I’m guilty as charged but I shall not delve into the reasons … [Read more...]
Bubblylicious Brunch @ El Cerdo
Sundays are meant for sleeping in and lazy meals. If you are one of those who live by this principle, then El Cerdo’s Sunday Bubblylicious Brunch will fit right in. And if you are a porky fan, this will even be more appealing as El Cerdo is well-known for their porcine repertoire. You can opt for either the alcoholic package or the non-alcoholic brunch. The former is priced at RM149++ and the latter is RM99++ per adult. I’d say that the alcoholic brunch is really good value for money as … [Read more...]
Boathouse @ TTDI Kuala Lumpur – food to rock your tummy & heart!
The first time I met Chef Yenni Law was at the media launch of her book “Meatology” (read my write-up here). Of course Yenni was very busy during that event and we didn't have much time to chat. I sampled some of her dishes (from her cookbook) during the event and from what I tasted, I was pretty excited with Yenni’s creativity. I couldn’t wait to check out more dishes from her restaurant, Boathouse. Now, if you are a resident of Taman Tun Dr Ismail or its vicinity, you would probably have … [Read more...]
Business Lunch Sets at Senja @ The Saujana Hotel
If you are in the vicinity of The Saujana Hotel , Klang, Shah Alam or even Petaling Jaya, and need a nice place for a business lunch, look no further. Go to Senja, which is nestled in lush green surroundings at The Saujana Hotel. It’s a beautiful place, believe me. The standalone restaurant is lovely with its warm brown parquet flooring enveloping white tables and chairs. Diaphanous sheer drapes flutter gently, separating sections of the restaurant for that bit of privacy. … [Read more...]
Ecole P – a stroll down nostalgia lane
Stepping into Ecole P is like taking a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Yes, specifically the lane to your childhood school. It’s like stepping back into my primary school classroom. After all, “ecole” is school in French, so it’s no wonder the owners drew their inspiration from there. The tables, complete with scratchings, are fashioned from old school desks, menus are written on exercise books and cutlery is kept in pencil cases stuffed inside school bags. Charming vintage vibes … [Read more...]
Maria’s Steak Cafe, Damansara Perdana
“Nothing fancy, simply good food” - that’s the promise from Maria’s and I was there recently to check this out. The steak cafe in Metropolitan Square, Damansara Perdana is cosy and comfortable. There’s a homely feel to the place, perhaps due to the checkered table cloths covering the dark wood tables. Service is friendly, efficient and pleasant. My dinner starts with their Spicy Mussels (RM22) - 6 plump mussels smothered with a spicy tomato-based sauce. The thick sauce is very … [Read more...]
Launch of “MEATOLOGY” by Chef Yenni Law
In the short space of time that I had interacted with Chef Yenni Law, I found that I enjoyed her company very much. Oh she was quick to tell me to quit calling her “chef” and insisted that I just call her by her name. I met Yenni for the very first time at the media launch of her cookbook “Meatology” at her restaurant, Boathouse in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Yenni was in the midst of an interview when I spotted her and I thought she kinda looked a bit ill-at-ease when the cameras … [Read more...]
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