During my work training at Jalan Alor, my boss told me he loves this Alor Corner Curry Mee. It is hard to ensure this stall opens or not as I have came here twice and it is close. I guess it is by luck and I was lucky for the third time. The name Alor Corner indeed the stall is located at the corner entrance of Alor street.

I guess all great hawker food in Alor only operates a few hours as this lady operates only after 2pm.

Preparation on the spot while me and another guy is waiting to be serve.

Chili is not for curry mee as they do sell other noodles.

Sitting over here is going to be very hot. 

Here you go on my pippin hot Curry Noodle and I ordered extra for a side dish which is a mix homemade fish balls and pork balls.

Curry Noodle is filled with slice egg plant, chicken meat, fresh cockle, & taufupok. Creamy soup base with coconut milk which is slightly strong, after adding in the chili it tone down and pretty well balance. Not too spicy yet it is just nice. This bowl of noodle is just perfect as the owner use different noodle that give you a springy texture which is slightly harder than any yellow noodle yet chewy like spaghetti. 

I am not a big fan of fish ball but whenI see home made, it is a must order for me. It is springy , fragrant with fish taste and I like my pork ball solid and chewy. A great bowl to order extra.

My total damage @ RM 12

*NON-HALAL

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 8/10 , for the kind of price tag, its consider good! -Stamped-

Location:
亚罗街咖喱面 Alor Corner Curry Noodle
Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur.

Operating Hours : 2pm – 7pm

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Another place for lunch in Jalan Alor is this kopitiam known as Restaurant Beh Brothers. At night this kopitiam serve Thai “Dai Chow” and Bak Kut Teh. In the afternoon there are two stalls is well known to many lunch patrons which is the noodle shop in this coffee shop and also Indonesian Economy rice right behind it.

What I have been told that if you are at this stall, there are a few items that introduce by my colleague is, their Pork Noodle, Red Wine Mee Sua(which is their signature), Curry noodle and dry wan tan mee. 

The Curry noodle presentation here is quite similiar to Alor Corner Curry Mee and the taste is quite different too. For this bowl, it is serve with fresh cockles, tau pok, pork skin and chicken meat where I chose Wan tan noodle as the base. Curry here is slightly watery, not too thick, chili paste add on the thickness of spicy where there is a little spices taste in it. Both of this stall have their own character. Love the wonton noodle as it have slight springy texture.  @ RM 9 

One of the Wan Ton Dry noodle which is their own version. Love this too as Springy noodle texture with mince meat gravy and their own version of BBQ pork. A simple dish yet satisfying.

Tried their instant pork noodle too, where plenty of pork ingredients in it, from liver, mince meat, pork meat, kidney and others. Instantly cook with their special broth, and top with pork lard. Soup is more on a clear side which is not too thick in flavour yet just right put my cravings to stop.

This Stall which is the Indonesian Economy Rice is quite well known to many construction worker and staff around the area where there are alot of take away. Quite good too. 

*NON-HALAL

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 8/10 , one of a better kopitiam food for lunch! -Stamped-

Location:
Restaurant Beh Brotheres @ Jalan Alor
(few doors away from Wong Ah Wah)

Operating Hours : 9am – 4pm

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Year 2016 is spinning very fast as all my Malay friends will be heading into Puasa Mode soon. As for this, Imperial Chakri Palace Royal Thai Cuisine will be having Ramadan Buffet 2016 with quite a reasonable price, with early birds getting good discounts. Not only that, as Chakri Palace is a Thai restaurant and the selection of buffet is a great combination with Malay x Thai  with around 50 Thai speciality dishes and local Malay favourite.

Different days will have different set menu as you can find out  more in their website. As for the day we went, we were enjoying –  Samosa, Vegetable Spring Roll, Steam Fish With Lime and Chillies, Chicken Kapitan, Prawns with Butter Sauce, Lamb With Black Pepper Sauce,  Massaman Beef,  Stir Fried Chicken With Sweet and Sour Sauce,  Mixed Vegetables, Stir Fried Bean Curd with Thai Basil Leaves and Chillies, Nasi Briyani

 Thai Laksa  & Tom Yum

Ikan Bakar With Special Sambal Belacan Sauce & Satay

Kuih Muih, Shrimp Cracker & Dates (Kurma), Tapioca

 Banana In Coconut Syrup, drinks. 

The prices for the Ramadan Buffet at Chakri Palace Suria KLCC

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Fahrenheit 600 and a few other eateries in Publika is one of the longest standing outlet to be in this area, as I remember they were one of the first few to start operate in this block. Since then, this outlet is gaining its popularity over their pizza and some other Italian cuisine that they are offering, with that they have expended a coffee section too.

I have visited this outlet numerous times over the years as their quality and pricing is there.

fahrenheit 600 stands for their oven temperature and also found out that this outlet concept is inspired from US.

This is their Coffee section with some cakes available too. 

Menu are pretty direct, ranging from All day Breakfast (which is a great bargain with their gigantic portion), signature pizza and pasta is pretty good too.

Tried their Wood Fired @ RM 23.90 – wood fired roasted of pumpkins, smoked duck, on the bed of in house garlic brioche, topped with 2 poached egg.Sprinkled with feta cheeze, and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Indeed its a hearty breakfast to hit off with. Simple, and spot on.

This portion I consider very generous as at the price of RM 24.90 with a serving that can be shared by 2 is their I Love NY. Oven Baked homemade chicken sausage, baked beans in tomato sauce, beef bacon, sauteed mushroom&  oven baked eggs  & Roasted sweet potatoes.

Their Calzone is another pretty well know item in this restaurant as we try out Spinach Ham @ RM 20.90 – Turkey Ham, Spinach, Caramelize Onions, cream cheeze & Cheese.

Love their latte too as it is a pretty strong coffee with tasting notes behind, where they do change their blend every now and then. It seems a lil robust to me where it is quite acceptable with a hint of acidity. Its a Brazilian and Mexican bean mix. 

Somtimes when I am out of choices to eat and cravings for pizza, this is one of a place that I would turn to.

Recommended range: Any of their pizza & spaghetti (their new brunch menu is pretty good too)

*Pork Free

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 8/10 , one of a better kopitiam food for lunch! -Stamped-

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Coming from KL and turning into The Row, you will be greeted witht his nice posh restaurant that you will rarely miss is Timbre. Hail all the way from Singapore where it is one of a famous night spot where now it had landed in KL. A bistro that well known for their food, drinks and live band.

Now in KL, they do bring the same experience where for KL version they are working closely with all our local talents.

IT is a nice place to chill for such an ambiance. 

Satay Beef Fries which had crispy fries topped with stewed satay minced beef  and garnished with green onions

Their star of the night is The Half & Half where the pizza are customize to tow different flavors. We were recommended the Crispy Caramel Anchovies and the Roasted Duck; . The Crispy Caramel Anchovies had sauteed red onions, pineapples on a sambal base, melted mozzarella cheese, topped with julienne cucumber and drizzled with aioli.

The Timbre Buffalo Wings @ RM30 was another appetizer with a localised taste where we got deep fried battered chicken wings topped with Timbre’s devil sauce and roasted peanuts. 

The Rack of Sambal Crusted Lamb Loins @ RM34 had sauteed sweet peas, caramelized onions, served with coconut lemongrass emulsion and chickpeas.

They are rather new in the area and definitely there are rooms of improvement for their food. Do give them another month.

Location:
Timbre @ The Row
No. 60, 62 & 64
Jalan Doraisamy, The Row
50300 Kuala Lumpur
+60326022623 (call after 5pm)

Opening hours: Mon – Thurs 6pm to 1am
Fri & Sat 6pm to 2am
Closed on Sunday

Live music from Wednesday to Saturday
https://www.facebook.com/timbrekl
http://www.timbregroup.asia/timbresg/main.asp

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Sri Petaling is slowly bustling into cafe scene. Stumble upon this shop – Soft Launch while doing a survey through social media that got me very curious on both their items, strawberry waffle and pistachio soft serve ice cream is the outlet signature..

Love their interior, where it is just simple with huge white wall with some wordings paintings & quote. I am impress with their crowd as on weekdays at 3pm it is nearly full house. 

I am hungry for Ice Cream – Said the bear. Pistachio Soft Serve ice cream @ RM 10. 

Strawberry Waffle @ RM 19 where I think it is pretty steep for this. Waffle is decent where I had better ones before. Cream is just nice to pair with the strawberry where it is whipped beautifully.

Soft Launch is located at first floor. Happy hunting as parking here can be a pain in the ass. Advise to park at the multi level carpark.

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 6/10 , ok la! -Stamped-

Location:
101-1, Jln Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel:012-919 9650

Operating Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

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I was told that, for travelers that have went to Europe and after head back to KL yet cravings for great Spanish food, one of the place that I am being introduce to Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar, that is only a few doors away from famous banana leave rice shop – Sri Nirwana Maju at Bangsar. I have walk pass here so many times and little did I know this place serve great food.

Simple and lovely ambiance . . 

We start off with this bottle of wine, from the recommendation of the waiter.

Follow by this “Kakak” whom just came back from Spain and her Spain fever is not yet over, so she wanted some Gin. I am impress the range of Gin that they have and will introduce you on the range they have and also to understand your palate so they can pair it better for you.

I do not know what she have picked as she refuse to tell me and this Gin is a killer. I am not a Gin drinker but it is good! The taste is not that strong, mild enough that you can taste the special gin along with a hint of strawberry sweetness, Just perfect.

Love this love this! I called it the Spain dumpling. Wrap and pan fried to perfection where it have a little crusty edge yet aromatic with their own seasoning. Berenjena – roast egg plant with goat cheese @ RM 17

Pulpo a Fiera  – Spanish Octopus at classical ‘a Faria’ Style @ RM 67. This is another great dish, where top with its perfect grill octopus,with a bed of mash and their special sweet gravy and with our wine is perfect!

One of the better Paella that I have come across. Cook to perfection where it is moist, yet can still get a little grainy effect on it. Aromatic from their own cook stock that they have added in.

It was a simple gathering for 3 of us that we usually do. Great food and great companion. It is not cheap, but one of the better ones that I have come across.

*Pork Free

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 8/10 , nice food and great alcohol range! -Stamped-

Location:
Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar
51 Jalan Telawi 3
Bangsar
Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +6 03 2201 5288

Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Friday from Lunchtime – late Evening
Saturday and Sunday all day from 10 am.

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La Casa is one of the shop that I am always keen to try where it is part of my list. Eventually I always end up in the shop next door. La Casa is located at the Verve Suits in Mont Kiara that serve serve Italian and Western cuisines with some handmade pastry, cakes, cookies and coffee.

Father’s Day is just around the corner where La Casa is presenting : La Casa Big Boy Special that filled with the best of La casa have to offer. This set is only available for limited time only from 13th June to 24th, starting from 6pm onwards for RM 68 that serve in a set with drink included: Orange, lime & mint soda

This is the La Casa’s best, from barbecue chicken wings, turkey chorizo with Brie or smoked duck to lighter flavours such as fresh tomato confit, soft roasted capsicum or tuna with smoked olive and more. Love their Chicken wings as marinated to perfection and their olive bread. Simple and fragrant.

Black Pepper Steak @ RM58
Char-grilled steak grilled to our preference (medium rare), served with potato gratin & roasted vegetables.

Duck Confit @  RM42
Pan-fried to crispy & golden brown served with sautéed potatoes, apple & orange salad. Slightly crips on the outside and the meat still intact yet it is fragrant. 

Pizza La Casa @ RM34

Crisp turkey bacon, smoked duck, sun dried tomato, mushrooms, pineapple, pesto sauce, tomato & mozzarella. Love their pizza as it this done in thin slices, where the ingredient is just nice.

Creamy Garlic Truffle Beef Fettuccine @ RM32

This is one of my favourite as it is filled with Beef strips, celery & rocket in creamy garlic truffle sauce. Creamy enough that there is a hint of truffle where it is not too overpowering, yet the texture of fettuccine is perfect. 

Chargrill sausages @ RM38 – Assortment of homemade chicken, spicy Italian chicken & beef sausages served with mashed potato & grilled honeydew melon.

This would be another highlight – Baked Fish Papillote @ RM48

Seasonal fish fillet, assorted seafood, white wine baked in seafood tomato broth. Cooked in parchment paper, yields moist & tender results!
While unwrapping the paper, the smell just blow out where it is so fragrant and pack with seafood and tomato broth. All seaffood is cooked to perfection!

Location:

Verve Shops Mont’ Kiara
G-5, Grd Floor,
No. 8, Jalan Kiara 5,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Business hours:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

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One of a famous Hong Kong street snacks is this Eggttes, or Gei Dan Jai (雞蛋仔) which is a must-have when you are in the country. I have always seen this kioks which is constantly pack with people since they were operating in Sunway Pyramid and now since they have another kiosk in Pavilion which is much lesser people, decided to give Eggette Lab a try.

They only have 5 machines, so waiting time is about 5-10 minutes as I have 5 more people infront of me. 

Since I am rather new and they have this special flavour which is 3 in one. Original, Chocolate and cheese.

I am impress with the texture and colour upon receiving my Eggette Lab,  it smells awesome. Upon breaking it, it does have that little crack sound, and crusty edge and soft inside is what it taste like on the one I tried in Hong Kong (although lack of the bouncy texture). This is much of a better version too. Do not mind to go back for another round for their original. 

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 7/10 , worth to give it a try! -Stamped-

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Tug in this lovely neighborhood, Huckleberry Food & Fare is one of another neighborhood place that known for their coffee and pastries where I did drop by couple of times for it.  that located in the heart of Plaza Damansara. Now, another new born version of Huckleberry is Huckleberry After Dark

So what is Huckleberry After Dark? 

From 5.30pm onward, the outlet transforms from a warm & cozy cafe, into a speakeasy, laid-back pub-restaurant-bar. Completly a different vibe and menu are being introduce after that. 

1. Rocky road @ RM 23.90
2. Salted Caramel *Frill’d up* Milkshake @ RM15.90

Beast Mode @ RM26.90

A meaty burger encompass of Beef Patty, Barbacoa Pulled Beef, Duck Bacon, house made BBQ sauce, lettuce and fresh tomato. All burgers are served with Huckleberry’s house made Brioche Bun & a side of fries.

Missed Steak @ RM25.90

Spicy Magherita pizza served with homemade vegan sambal.”Authentic LA-Style pizza“,Their sourdough pizza base! The pizza dough was crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside – A fresh respite from the usual crispy thin crust pizza.

Chuck Norris @ RM21.90 – Beef Barbacoa tacos, served with BBQ Root Beer sauce, pico de gallo, fresh corainder and sour cream

Drop The Bass @ RM19.90 – Battered Sea Bass Taco with house slaw, jalepenos & pico de gallo

The House Guac @ RM 13.90 – House special guacamole made with avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, green chillies, jalapenos, lime juice

The Bird Waffle @ RM24.90 – House made waffle with Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Thigh, served with house made hot honey sauce.

1. K-Pop Frenzy @ RM19.90 for 6 pieces, RM37.90 for 12 pieces – Korean chicken wings with spicy Gochujang sauce

The Mad Batter @ RM19.90 – Skillet Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Fondant, House Made Marshallows, Cookie Crumbs and Butter Cookies

1. Basil Grande @ RM27.90 – Homemade vanilla and cardamom vodka, forest berry puree, basil, black pepper and soda
2. – –
3. The apple “Calvados” Sour @ RM24.90. An apple brandy that has a light acidity with a sweet and creamy twist.

Moscow Mule @ RM22.90 – Vodka, Lime, Fresh Ginger and Ginger Beer

I am impress with their After Dark ambiance as they have great service crew and friendly mixologist. If you are unsure on what you need for the night, you can speak to them and they can even customize the drink out from the menu for you.

Food I like: Missed Steak, K-POP Frenzy & their cocktail range.

Location:

Huckleberry After Dark
2G – 4G, Jalan Medan Setia 2,
Plaza Damansara, Damansara Heights,
Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur,

Operating  hours: 5:30pm – 12:00am (Closed on Monday)

Tel: 03-2098-7933

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Right after drinking with my ex colleague, I was then being introduce to this kopitiam where is one of their favourite supper place, that is well know for Curry Mee at Jalan Pasar.

Would say this is one of a hidden gem in this area where they have quite a decent dim sum at a reasonable price. 

I notice that, the folks here are into porridge and dim sum for supper. 

Here you go on my ex colleague favorite curry mee joint. Soup is slightly thick, aromatic with some leaves that they are cooking along, filled with chicken and fried bean curd.

For RM 7,90 for supper, it is quite a decent bowl for supper, especially nearby TREC also.

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 6.5/10 , a decent place for supper! -Stamped-

Location:
Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
(Opposite famous May King Lam Mee)

GPS: 3.133627, 101.716450

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One of my latest addiction which I found a simple street food right opposite my work office is this little peddler that selling Rojak in front of this low cost flat. It is just a stone throw away from Kuchai Lama Entrepreneur Park main entrance. I have been visiting this stall for at least once a week.

My usual order would be just Rojak and a bowl of cendol (that is filled with cendol, grass jelly, kidney beans and gula melaka.) Simple enough to constantly attract me for a simple tea time stopover. 

Love their rojak as the gravy is slightly spicy yet taste a bit like rojak sauce yet it is not. Thick enough to keep sipping it and just that the gravy is in slight inconsistency.

Cendol is perfect for our hot weather. 

With my colleague for a quick break.

A simple food for me that just enough to keep me going.

Location:

Opposite Kuchai Lama Entrepreneur park.

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Restaurant Goon Wah XO Fish Head Noodle 冠华XO鱼头米 is one of a hidden gem in Kuchai Lama. Located slightly off from the main area or directly opposite KFC drive thru is a place where you would want to consider to pay a visit.

Came here during lunch time and it is pack with hungry goers. It was so hot that the lady owner introduce their signature lemon asam drink, and ended up I ordered 2 glasses.

There are 2 signature item that you must not miss in here is their Claypot Lou Shi Fun and their XO Fish Head Noodle. 

IT is quite different compare to any other traditional Claypot lou shi fun that I have eaten. Pretty unique and I am loving it. Filled with bits and chunks of park lard, dried shrimp and with their special marinated mince meat. After you mince it all together, you will have an even taste. Texture of lou shi fun is slightly chewy to my liking, not too salty yet very fragrant. To make the taste extra punch, add in their special home made chili. It is spicy and pairs very well.

This is their in house specialty XO Fish Head Noodle . Serve in pippin hot claypot, filled with yam slices, milky soup base, fried fish head in it. A perfect bowl to start off with as their noodle is unique with it silky smooth texture yet slightly thinner than laksa noodle and light chewy. Soup base is like from a “tong dai” clear soup base with hint of sourness, milk flavour and flavour is just right.

End our meal with their Guinness chicken wings. Perfectly cooked and marinated where it is caramlise, fragrant and regreted did not order more. These are the 3 dishes that must order if you do come to this outlet. Our total bill is around RM 52.

Quite a nice place for a meal.

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 7.5/10 , nice place for some unique taste of dishes! -Stamped-

Location:

Goon Wah Restaurant
G13 & 14, Jalan 3/115C,
KP 2, Taman Kuchai Lama,
Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 KL
Tel: 03-7982 0048 / 03-79840722

Operating Hours: 8am – 4pm (close on Sunday)

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This is not a ghost house yet is indeed a miniature landmark for Tengkat Tong Shin (a street next to Jalan Alor). It was a wet day yesterday, while walking back to carpark to pick up my car, my colleague told me this little black kiosk is a new player in this neighborhood and it seems they sell pretty good patisseries.  Then decided to check em out later in the afternoon. I must say, Le Petit Rococo is a new hidden gem in this busy street of TengKat Tong Sin that is run by this young chap from Tajkestan (another country that I just learnt yesterday), where only a month old.

This this little cafe only operate with 3 Ikea tables and 6 chairs. Do imagine the limitation of the seating area.

I am in love with their homemade Patisseries as was told is French style inspired cooking from their main kitchen down the road in a hotel.

Since it was a rainy day, I am in love with the cool breeze, sipping my coffee under this felt like heritage area (which is not), under this run down building and the moment is just perfect.

Ordered a large Scones @ RM 4.50 and Espresso to try on (the only drink he serve). Totally in love with the cutlery he used as there is a branding in it, with this pair of heavy gold fork and knife is indeed impressive! Scones is perfect to my linking where he use oven to head it up, where the outer layer is crispy on its crust yet soft inside. It is aromatic and with a little cut of butter to eat along and a sip of his espresso is PERFECTO!

Their coffee taste is quite different where for the first time I do not know how to describe as I am not really an espresso lover however this is quite acceptable for me. Since scones was good then decided to order another piece of his best seller which is Red Velvet (which I am not a big fan of it) since is his best seller and done in a loaf version, certainly it is unique.

One of the best Red Velvet that I have come across that it does make me confuse a bit, first it is being heated in an oven to make the outer layer crispy yet inside is so soft yet not too sweet, and enjoying every single bite of it. 

Then the owner told me that this stall Le Petiti Rococo is actually to create awareness for the restaurant and he is pushing all his guest to his full scale restaurant, Rococo Cafe Restaurant that located down the road in Hotel Melange on the 7th floor. Certainly I am going to check them out!

Total Damage is RM 19

Friendly owner whom is from Tajikstan where I totally have not heard about this country and found out in Google.

facts from Google : Tajikistan is a Central Asian country bordering Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It’s known for its rugged mountains, which are popular for hiking and climbing. The Fann Mountains, near the national capital of Dushanbe, encompass snow-capped peaks that rise above 5,000 meters. Within the range is Iskanderkulsky Nature Refuge, a noted bird habitat whose namesake, Iskanderkul, is a turquoise lake formed by glaciers.

More about them (wikipedia)

Great coffee place if you are looking for take away sandwich and also some patisseries.

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 8.5/10 , great little place to be! -Stamped-

Location:
Junction of Tengkat Tong Shin
(in front of Coronoa Inn)

Operating Hours: Daily 11am – 7pm

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Ippudo is back again with an enhancement in their new menu 2016 and what can you expect in this new menu, with this special highlight Ippudo’s first “Japanese Styled Mixed Ramen” called Mazesoba that comes with broth and gyoza at the side.

The concept for Ippudo Bangsar Shopping Center is different compare to others where they highlight more on their cocktail series.

Start off with something light Mango Salad @ RM 29.50. Filled with diced mango served with assorted fresh greens and diced salmon tossed in light yuzu dressing. Love the dressing taste and generous mango in it.

Fried Soft Shell Crab is another highlight for them. Crispy from inside and soft on the outside, with the steam bun.

Here is a twist of flavour from Japan with our local taste. Seafood Foil Yaki @ RM 39.50. Steamed mixed seafood mussels, shrimp, squids and scallops and assorted vegetables served with spicy ponzu sauce in foil on hot plate. The sauce is pack with flavour where giving you, spicy with cili padi and sourish after taste. Indeed it pairs very well with rice. Worth to give it a try.

This is their new highlight – Mazesoba @ RM28.  Ippudo’s first “Japanese Styled Mixed Ramen” served with thick chewy noodles and 9 uniquely selected complimentary ingredients. The way to eat it is by Mixing it all together. Like the chewy texture of the noodle, just that I could not finish this personally where the sauce is slightly too thick for me, hence the gyoza soup at the side is to tone it down yet still think it is too much for me.

It is down to individual preference where some of them love it.

Watermelon Sherbet @ RM 19. Homemade watermelon sherbet served with cheese cake and pineapple preserve. 

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Heard about this place alot when I was still with my ex company and since working around this area, decided to come back to give it a try. Kum Kee Charcoal Roast Pork is actually famous for their roast pork in this neighborhood that operates in this Kedai Kopi & Makanan Mooi Mooi at Taman Continental or off Kuchai Lama. Now they have expended another lot with the red signage, with better seating capacity and cleaner.

I prefer the ambiance of Mooi Mooi coffee shop with my own perception that all those good Chicken rice or roast pork should be in old classic coffee shop settings.

When I reach at 12.30 pm, the place is already pack with hungry peeps.

The uncle see us take picture and he also took 2 slab his fresh roast pork for us to take picture. Cute uncle.

Even though their rice is cook with some chicken oil, it lacks the fragrance that chicken rice need to have.

Their Char Siew is alright, where it is slightly caramelize. I had better one before at my own preference.

If you are here, best just to order their chicken and roast pork. chicken is juicy, moist and fragrant.

Love their roast pork where I ordered another plate to munch. Crispy skin where it is suppose to be, not too salty, yet the meat is soft and juicy to my liking with a little hint of saltiness from their soy sauce.

Just order Siew Yuk and chicken is good enough. Our Total bill came to RM 49.50 for 3 pax where I think it is quite decent.

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 8.5/10 , great little place to be! -Stamped-

Location:
94, Jalan Rukun 2, Taman Continental,
58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

Operating Hours: 10am – 3pm (or till finish)

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Constantly I am here for my favourite bowl of Pippin hot Ah Tee Pan Mee and always curious on this shop EaThai Food which is just operating next to them. Till we decided to give them a try and found out that the chef is actually from Thailand and they are running Thai Food Dai Chow street style.

Menu is decent enough and we start ordering what our usual should be.

creamy Red curry is serve in a steam boat wok version where it is creamy enough yet curry is very flavourful and meat is cook to perfection. Indeed a perfect combination with a bowl of rice.

Next is of course Tom Yum seafood. Love the well balance of spicy, lime fresh sour end with little fragrant of seafood sweet taste. 

Thai Sausage balls do give you the street style of version where it is chewy, fragrant and cracking with its skin that give you the burst flavour.

Grill lamb is another dish not to be miss where it is well marinated and dip with chef special chili sauce will make you sweat instantly. 

Grilled squid is just normal

Fried Kang Kung that gives you the thai version where it is deep fried, till it is crispy. Great snacks if you have a bottle of Singha next to you, where the catch is another special sauce by the chef.

We ordered a fish which is catch of they day, that is similiar with our sweet and sour sauce but it is Thai version. Fried with chili, lots of fine chopped onions that gives you hint of sourness, and little spicy taste at the end. 

This place is actually not bad if you are looking for Thai Dai Chow in KL. When we were there, quite number of Thai dinners are in there. 

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7.5/10, decent Thai Dai Chow street style ~ -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
EaThai Food
Jalan Klang Lama
(right next to Scots Garden)
direction from (Puchong towards Mid Valley Direction)

Operating Hours: 6pm till late

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Last Sunday, I was introduce to this brand new place for super late lunch where the original intention was,to eat healthy. By the name of the restaurant,  Botanica + Co, Restaurant & Bar, attracted me with a perception that it is going to be a healthy joint. This restaurant is actually one of a new residence in this newly completed building at The Verticals, Bangsar South.

They are operating 2 different concept side by side where Botanica Deli serve sandwich, soup and coffee, as I will explore on that side of it where the menu looks pretty interesting.

Digging more info, this both outlet is actually lead by a Singaporean Chef.

In love with Botanica & Co interior design where they have both bar seating area and also normal dining area where they have 2 tress inside the outlet to make you feel like dining in a garden. Great place to hang out for coffee or a chat.

We kick off our late lunch with The Bo+Co Truffle Fries @ RM 24 – crispy USA shoe string fries tossed with truffle oil & grated Parmesan cheese. It smells good at first and however we were confuse after that where the fries tasted normal, and cheese is infuse with truffle oil, seems like they put it the other way round from the description.

Since we going to have Italian food the next day, so we decided to try out The Botanica Burger @ RM 36 – Home – made All beef patty, served with steak fries, mushroom ragout, melted Cheddar, mustard mayo, onion rings in a toasted bun.  

Overall, we both find that they are rooms for improvement on the burger, where the meat is still abit lose as you can see that the meat is falling off, with description on the item did match my imagination such as onion rings in a toasted bun where my perception the onion rings will be inside the bun (or please pardon me on my understanding of English.). No doubht that the portion is quite genrous with thick patty but for RM 36, I sure do expect more where I think TGI/ Chili beats them easily.

With the onion rings are not perfectly cook, where the flour is still raw.

With 2 items are down from my expectation, and was curious why my soup is coming after those 2 dishes were serve only realise that my soup do have a puff pastries (where in the menu should put in takes 10-15 minutes). For their Slipper Lobster Bisque @ RM 20 – a creamy rich broth of slipper lobster and seafood with puff pastries on the top do smells amazing. 

After slicing thru the puff, it has the nice aroma of buttery smell where it would have been more perfect to sit in the oven for about 2-4 minutes more to allow the inner parts of the pastries to form out better. After digging the soup out, I am totally impress with the silky smooth soup texture, where it is a huge bonus point. Love the aroma of it where it is pungent enough that you can taste the sweetness of both shell and seafood, creaminess of it hit right on the spot. This would stay one of my recommended soup to be in my list for Lobster bisque. 

After disappointment of some dishes, we decided to try out their desserts. Looking at next table where they did not finish their cake where we believe is Banana Butter Scotch cake, we then try out their Mango Meringue Pie @ RM 16 & Rum and Raisins Milkshake @ RM 29

The mango meringue pie was a let down where the crust is too thick, and the mango puree had harden where it do not give you the fresh impression that I had in my mind. The good side is, their meringue is done to perfection where the smoothness and sweetness of it is top notch where the colour of it is burn to perfection.

For Rum & Raisin, the amount of Rum is quite prominent and for RM 29, I would  not mind to pay for cocktail as top up.

Oh well, I believe this restaurant is still rather new where they still do need time to improve. We also believe we order the wrong item in the menu where, most of other customers order their spaghetti and also realize that they are more well know for their salad.

Would advise, to ask the waiter recommendations.

*Pork Free

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 5.5/10, need time to further improve ~ -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Botanica + Co
The Verticals, Ground Floor Podium, Jalan Kerinchi,
Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
(opposite NExus building)

Tel: +60 16-965 6422

Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday : 11.30am – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9.30am – 10pm

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I have drive pass this place numerous time and constantly ask why is there such a place in the housing area, only then found out that Lucy Fried Pan Mee actually is one of a hidden gem in this neighborhood (Happy Garden or the verge of Kuchai Lama) where they serve great Fried Pan Mee – quite a unique dish. If you are sick of modern food, then back to basic where this staple food will impress you. Used to cook by the mom where found out that she is ill at the moment and took over by her son.

Do have patience to wait for this uncle to cook as he might be slow where I suspect he have Parkinson Disease with his prominent symptoms – shaky hand. 

Their menu is in Chinese and I do not know how to read, so ask the uncle to introduce.

Then we order their classic dish are both Pan Mee Soup and Fried Pan Mee.

I am inlove with his texture of noodle which is so soft, slightly chewy and the texture is so smooth. By looking at the dough when he rolls it, knew that the noodle is gonna be amazing. Soup base is clear soup with mild flavoured broth that he cook in the morning to get the bones flavour out, and to make it sweet, he uses some Chinese Cabbage.

Their fried version is their signature where is consider one of a pretty rare dish, with many perception that Pan mee have to be in soupy base. However their Fried Pan Mee is fried with wok hei, noodle is springy and sweet and saltiness from their dark soy sauce is well balance. Adding in anchovies to give you the crunchy salty taste. Best of all do add in their homemade chili. I added 2 into my noodle to give you extra kick of spiciness. AWESOME!

According to the uncle best friend where he sat down with us and chit chat further, all the ingredients are bought fresh from the market in early morning, will then cook the broth fresh for a few hours till the aroma is out and only start operating from 10am – 3pm only.

For this place, if you like homecook version, this is certainly one of the place to be.

Total damage is RM 16 with 1 100 Plus.

*NON-HALAL

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8.5/10, awesome homecook version ~ -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Lucy Stall
341, Jalan Selesa Satu,
Taman Gembira,
off Jalan Kuchai Lama
Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 012-223 9319

Business hours: 9am till 3pm (closed on Wednesdays) – start of stall depending on the readiness of the onwer including his preparation. At time could start at 10am.

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Recently I have gone a bit haywire. Been hunting numerous cafe chain and one of the latest in the list is Gravy Baby that located in Taman Desa.  This place is nicely built up with Broadway type of lighting. It is hard not to notice them if you drive pass by.

Found out that their chef used to work in British military club and there is a reason for all these massive interior built up. Golden ceiling and nice display counter sure do capture your attention and create a cozy feeling.

In this whole concept, it does give me the feel of like those MV from Korea that makes you feel like you are directing it by seating like movie director chair with comfy cushion and marble table top.

I am totally impress with their pie upon when they serve. Our first order is Gravy Baby Pie & Mash @ RM 26, there are 3 sides to choose two – Buttery Mash & Minty Musky peas. Pie we chose Slow Cooked Steak and Wild Mushroom is baked to perfection where adding herbs on the top with some gravy to add in the hint flavour of it, crust is just nice where it is not too thick that can be crack easily. Buttery mash is silky smooth and airy. In love with their Minty Musky peas, blend to its smooth texture with little bumper texture of peas with little cooling mint at the end is interesting. Eat it with all flavours at one bite is a great combination.  Great flavors combo and just on the steep side to pay for.

Pie & Gravy (with 3 sauce to choose 1) @ RM 20 – we have Lamb Shepherd pie as the the main follow by Original Meat Gravy to follow suit. The combination we chose because of the classiness of it where it do complements each other perfectly. Mash on the top is baked to slight crips yet not burn where it is still smooth and the best of it is their classic english sauce. Just by looking at the colour, where it is thick yet the flavour sure do lift the name meat gravy, pack with taste. .

The cakes display were tempting and I ordered Chocolate and Madagascan Vanilla Cheesecake – Sprinkle with cramelize nuts and ginger biscuit @ RM 19. Love how it is presented and the quality of ingredients that they are using to built this. Vanilla cheesecake is soft and airy that match well with the flavors.

My colleague is in mood for a drink during tea time, she ordered Side Truck Cocktail @ RM 36 – our take on the Manhattan but twith a little more Va-VaVoom and served in a teapot – Bourbon, Shah Alam Hibiscus, Vermouth. For an afternoon drink, I think it is nice where the alcohol level is just nice with fruity end yet chill enough.

Before we leave, I have decided to order another cake to try on. Showtopping White Chocolate and Raspberry Sponge Cake @ RM 23 – generously layered with Mascarpone and Raspberry creme, Totally covered in white chocolate and topped with Juicy Raspberries .

Overall, this place is indeed a great place for pie, cakes or even tea if you are willing to pay slightly more than others. Felt that they use alot of quality ingredients and also the technique that they have put it in to justify on the prices. Worth to give it a try.

*Pork Free

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8.5/10, nice pie and cakes ~ -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Gravybaby Famous For Pie
(Same row with Doifee Cafe)
5A, Jalan Desa Jaya,
Taman Desa,
Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 7AM – 11PM daily

Tel: +60 3-7988 0383

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