When “Hainan Village” is mentioned, not many people know that it’s a meatless and halal kopitiam/restaurant. However, unlike most Chinese-style vegetarian eateries, Hainan Village’s offering does not just present the usual run-of-the-mill Chinese “dai chow” kind of dishes. Flipping through their menu, we see selections of appetizers, “small eats” (snacks), western items like pasta and burgers and other unique renditions – all of which are plant-based. Some of our favourites here … [Read more...]
JING CUISINE in Kota Permai Golf & Country Club
Jing Cuisine officially opened in Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, Kota Kemuning last September. Serving pork-free Chinese specialities in its spacious interior, it’s open not only to club members but also to members of the public. Looking through its menu, we could see a good variety of Chinese dishes of fresh seafood, poultry, lamb and live river fish cooked in various styles. Our River Patin steamed in superior broth was executed well, brimming with sweet, clear (“ching”) … [Read more...]
YOI @ Bukit Rimau
Bukit Rimau lies in the fringe of Kota Kemuning and it’s quite often lumped in together with the latter. The whole Kota Kemuning & Bukit Rimau dining scene has been getting quite vibrant with the mushrooming of many diversified eateries. It is of course good news to the residents as there is no lack of restaurant choices in the area. One of the newest eateries to open its doors in Bukit Rimau is YOI. Located in a quiet road with plenty of parking, this cosy eatery packs … [Read more...]
GARDENAGE CAFE, Kota Kemuning
When we moved to Kota Kemuning 15 years ago, the main thing that enticed me to this township was the rich and extensive greenery of this place. Tall matured trees and shrubs were everywhere, providing shade and beauty to the environment. Well, most of this green landscape still abounds and for that, I believe many residents are happy. And I believe there are many here who are also lovers of Mother Nature and into gardening – especially the folks who run … [Read more...]
ABANICO – a Meaty Gem in Kota Kemuning!
Finally – there’s a decent western-style grill restaurant in Kota Kemuning! Hail ABANICO! Abanico is a deli-style restaurant serving quality meats like Iberico pork, wagyu steaks, F1 Tomahawks, Miyazaki A5 as well as gourmet house-made sausages, Norwegian salmon, Japanese Ogatsu scallops, Miyagi oysters and other premium seafood. Owned and run by Chef Eric Siew (formerly the Executive Chef from DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur) and his lovely wife Han-Ni, Abanico is a welcome entry to … [Read more...]
GATHER GATHER KITCHEN, KOTA KEMUNING
This particular shoplot facing the main street of Kota Kemuning’s commercial centre has seen several eateries occupying it for the past few years. The latest restaurant is catchily name Gather Gather Kitchen and the new owners have taken over for the past several months. It is fast gaining popularity among the residents in this neighbourhood - it’s always busy whenever I pass by. A recent dinner there revealed why diners are always flocking the place. The food tasted good generally, … [Read more...]
Auntie Chan’s Noodles House, Kota Kemuning – fab home-made fishballs & more!
Despite the name, you won’t find Auntie Chan in this restaurant. Instead, you will find Auntie Chan’s daughter, Shirley, who’s the one running the show here. An avid and passionate cook, Shirley explains that her mother used to operate a stall in Penang selling her famous duck meat koay teow th’ng. She recalls how her mother used to patiently fan the charcoal stove to boil the stock used for the noodles. It took hours and hours of boiling to achieve the right depth of flavours in the soup. … [Read more...]
Haechi Korean Restaurant, Kota Kemuning – BBQ and More!
There are several Korean restaurants in Kota Kemuning but so far, our favourite is Haechi. As the name suggests, this Korean restaurant serves BBQ and we have been going there many times for our favourite BBQs. Haechi may not be very visible from the road as it is tucked away on the 1st floor of the shoplot they occupy. It is owned by a very pleasant and friendly Korean couple, known simply as Mr & Mrs Lee who have made Malaysia their home some years ago. The restaurant is bright … [Read more...]
Good old favourites at Kampar Old Town Kopitiam, Kota Kemuning
Food outlets open and close so often nowadays in Kota Kemuning that it’s not surprising the residents can’t really keep up with the dynamics. In the town center, what used to house a Pan Mee restaurant has now given way to Kampar Old Town Kopitiam. This kopitiam is run by the family of Leong Kok Ying who is the founder of the famous Restaurant Wing Lok Yuen in Kampar. Located along Kampar town’s main street – Jalan Idris, that restaurant was founded in 1947. Wing Lok Yuen is the original … [Read more...]
Restaurant Lan Je, Kota Kemuning
From its humble beginnings in Rawang, Restaurant Lan Je which is famous for its delicious steamed tilapia, has now expanded to many parts of the Klang Valley (Balakong, Kota Damansara, Puchong, USJ Subang, to name a few), and its most recent one is in Kota Kemuning which opened for business in mid July 2013. Restaurant Lan Je’s menu is simple and limited to several house favourites. The restaurant in Kota Kemuning has its menu posted on the wall with full colour posters. Their steamed … [Read more...]
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