Minimalist interior breakfast & brunch restaurant that offers quite a variety of breakfast you could think of. Pretty insta-worthy for those who enjoys taking pictures.
Note: This is a self service restaurant so do remember to collect your orders and clean up your mess after you’ve finished your meal!
Fluffy Kid (RM 17)
Lightly seasoned, not too much wow factors about this but if you don’t feel like having carbs this is a pretty good option to go for.
Scrambled eggs were fluffy as promised however the diced luncheon meat was a little mushy. The side salad was crisp, fresh and delicious!
Like Burger Like Sandwich (RM 20)
One thing I love about this place is that that they don’t use regular white breads in their menu but hearty & healthy ones like this one right here, Purple Chia Seed Toast. The pork loin in the sandwich was pretty juicy.
Multigrain Toast (RM 14)
A simple yet filling choice for vegetarian diners. Generous spread of avocado with a sunny side up.
Didn’t tried any of their drinks because we wanted to go elsewhere for coffee.
Might probably visit this place again but not anytime soon.🤷🏻♀️
NanYang Cafe is a local culinary brand who offers fusion interpretation of Nanyang delicacies.
You may have to queue for a table during lunch hours as hungry customers come about for their signature favourites such as Hong Kong Style Wanton Noodles, Freshly Baked Polo Bun, Nanyang Coffee & Tea.
Prawns & Wonton with Noodles in Soup (RM 11.90)
Their springy noodles and silky juicy prawn wontons rest in a hearty bowl of hot aromatic broth had indeed gained their recognition.
Would definitely recommend this dish.👍
Special Pork Knuckle in Preserved Bean Sauce with Tossed Noodles (RM 12.90)
If you’re looking for something a little more heavier, you should give this a try.
For its price and generous portion of pork knuckle offered, it was definitely worth it. It was really well marinated and almost melt to mouth texture.
Lettuce with Oyster Sauce (RM 7.90)
Beautifully blanched but glad the oyster sauce wasn’t mixed into the lettuce because it was ridiculously salty!
Signature Jumbo Toast with Ice Cream (RM 16.80)
Got to admit the toast was delicious and lightly buttered. It’s definitely not a dessert for 2 but for a 3 – 4 pax.
Would’ve been better if there’s an additional scoop of ice cream so it wouldn’t be too dry. Not recommended and worth the value.🙅♀️
I would strongly recommend to go for the freshly baked breads instead. It was definitely a lot more satisfying than the Jumbo Toast we had.
Pineapple Bun with Butter (RM 4/each)
HK street food cravings satisfied!💕 I love how they placed a thick slice of butter on top of an ice cube. It’s really soft and fluffy!
If the crust on the bun was crunchy crumbly sweet cookie-like it would’ve made is so much better. Definitely my favorite and to-go-for at this establishment.
Pumpkin & Cheese Bun (RM 4/each)
Same texture as the Pineapple Bun except this one has cream cheese fillings.
Nanyang Milk Tea (RM 4.90)
A hot cup of milk tea to pair with some breads. It tastes exactly like a ‘Teh Tarik’. Looks like one too!
It’s a decent place to have your HK cravings fixed and for its value. Would definitely drop by again for their Pineapple Bun!
The Christmas spirit is back in town and what makes it better to celebrate this festive season with the ever popular year-end festival gatherings at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. They will be offering Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner on 24th December 2018, Christmas Hi-Tea Brunch on 25th December 2018 & New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner on 31st December 2018 at Big Apple Restaurant.
What makes it a little more special to celebrate in Berjaya Times Square Hotel? The hotel’s Michelin Star Executive Chef Abri stepped up the game with a full spread of traditional Christmas delicacies which showcases the true Christmas spirits.
Here are some of the recommended dishes by Chef Abri:
Roast Christmas Turkey with Chestnuts & Roasted Chicken with Honey and Sesame SeedSlow Roasted Prime Beef & Boneless Lamb LegSteamed Brussel Sprout with Alfredo SauceChicken Cordon BleuAssorted Mushroom Ala GrequeSalmon Roulade with Caviar
And for those who would like to satisfy their sweet tooth… there will be plenty of sweet delights from Christmas Spiced Cake, Panettone, Christmas Pudding with Cream Anglaise, assorted macaroons and many more!
Khunthai was founded in 1999 by a local family from Butterworth, Penang who simply loves Thai cuisine. To enhance the dining experience, they’ve been keeping it real by creating a cozy Thai village ambiance while playing popular Thai music at the background. The dishes on their menu were mainly simple and comforting authentic Thai cuisine selling at a reasonable price.
Note: To keep their concept as authentic as possible, even their staffs are 100% Thai!
As there’s no way I could drive all the way up to Penang to dine at their first restaurant, I decided to try the nearest outlet which is at Petaling Jaya.
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Fish Cake (RM15 / 5 pieces, RM 28 / 10 pieces) – Very aromatic; I enjoyed the lemongrass and lime leaves in it which simply takes it to a delicious level.
Prawn Cake (RM15 / 5 pieces, RM 28 / 10 pieces) – Its pretty similar to crab cakes except there a little more crunch in it from the diced prawns. Really crispy on the outside and juicy inside!
Prawn Cake with Salted Egg Yolk (RM 14 / 2 nos) – Its the same as the regular Prawn Cake except this one was stuffed with salted egg yolk.
Pandan Chicken (RM15 / 5 pieces, RM 28 / 10 pieces) – The chicken was moist, tender, packed with refreshing pandan aroma encased in the leaf.
This otak – otak was really one of a kind although traditionally, it should be wrapped with banana leaf instead of aluminium foil. It was a lot more rich and creamier in flavors than our local otak – otak. I’d recommend this if you’re in a group of 2 to 3 person.
Chap Oong Omelette (RM 10)
Simple yet delicious. Thai-styled fried eggs are always fluffy and crispy. We ordered this to pair with the otak-otak.
Kapal Tofu with Basil Leaves (RM 10 / small , RM15 / big)
Pretty generous with the mixed vegetables, the tofu was fried then braised to perfection. You definitely got to get a few spoonful of the sauce for your rice as it was very flavorful with wonderful flavors of the holy basil leaves. Yes, its called Holy Basil Leaves.
Laab Gai – Northern Thai Style Sauteed Mince Chicken (RM 12 / small , RM 16 / big)
For anyone who’s looking for a healthier dish, this is to go for. Its pretty light and refreshing with just the right amount of heat and raw onions to give good crunch to it. Probably one of the healthiest warm chicken salad you’ll ever have.
Claypot Glass Noodles with Prawns (RM 18 / small , RM 25 / big)
We ordered small and was surprised how ‘small’ their portion was! I’d say its a portion for 2. I’ve also got to admit that these noodles were pretty addictive and beautifully braised. Look at the size of the prawns! There were more prawns beneath the noodles.
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We ended our meal with BIG bowl of Tab Tim Grop or also known as Red Rubies loaded with sliced jackfruits, jellies and the crunchy diced chestnuts. It was sweet, refreshing and delicious. Perfect to have on a sunny day or after a spicy meal!
Overall it was a remarkable lunch, if you’d like to check out there menu click here!
Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant Address: No.6, Jalan 5/44 & Off Jalan Gasing, Petaling Garden, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Opening Hours: 10AM – 12AM daily Contact Number: +60 3-7781 7523
The cravings for pizza and pasta one fine weekend hit me hard when I happened to stumble across Pizza Plus in this neighborhood. Can’t say no to pizzas and pastas!
Located in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, this little Italian pizza & pasta restaurant dedicated to serving good food at a reasonable price where they also strongly take pride in their handmade pastas and pizzas by using fresh ingredients and to ensure its always full of flavours. It sounds rather promising which leaves no room for doubts so I decided to give it a try!
Loving the open kitchen; being able to see the chef making the pizza dough from scratch was simply fascinating.
Cream of Mushroom Soup – RM 8.50
It was blended finely till grainy and slightly too watery with barely chunks of mushrooms in it. As for flavors wise, it was up to scratch. Personally I’d prefer the soup to be thicker and have some chunks in it to make it a lot more palatable which also gives texture to it.
Aloha Pizza – (RM 14.90 Regular / RM 17.90 Large)
Tomato based with decent amount of turkey ham & pineapples. The down side were the toppings as the quality was honestly a little disappointing but for its reasonable price, it is what it is. I’ve got to admit their pizza dough was really good though; crispy and thin.
Pesto Pizza – (RM 16.90 Regular / RM 19.90 Large)
Pesto based generously topped with mushrooms & feta cheese. I do wish they put a little more onions on it to give some nice crunch to it. I’d strongly recommend this over the Aloha Pizza, its worth the value and quite delightful. Vegetarians would love this!
Chicken Ravioli in Creamy Tomato Sauce – (RM 16.50)
I was so thrilled when I saw there’s ravioli on their menu instead of having the usual spaghetti but I was disappointed again. Ravioli dough was a little too thick causing it to turn out a little dry and there was only half teaspoon of chicken fillings in it while the sauce didn’t seems like … it was homemade. Canned tomato paste has this really distinctive flavors where you can instantly tell it isn’t homemade.
Overall experience was alright, might come back again for the Pesto Pizza but not anytime soon. Service was okay and food didn’t take too long to arrive. Then again you get what you pay for.
Not to mention they do delivery as well but within the radius of 1km only from the restaurant. Minimum order will have to be RM 30 above with a small delivery fee of RM 3. Check out their menu by clicking here!
Pizza Plus Address: 46, Jalan Dwitasik, Dataran Dwitasik, 56000 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 11AM – 10PM daily Contact: 1-300-80-2222 Facebook:Pizza Plus Malaysia
Anyone who lives at or within OUG will know where to get the best rojak mamak in town. It isn’t too hard to locate the stall as you wouldn’t overlooked the crowds and queue especially during lunch hours.
Rojak Sotong | RM6.50
The ‘rojak mamak’ or Malaysian-Indian Salad consists of a base of crunchy washed and julienne vegetables, tofu, crispy fritters and hard boiled eggs topped with mouth-watering peanut sauce.
There’s just this really comforting feeling from the chunky peanut sauce that was served with piping hot complementing the rest of the condiments perfectly.
Cendol Biasa | RM2
To make this meal a little more overwhelming, ordering a bowl of cendol would cool off some of the heat. The finely shaved ice with almost melt-in-mouth texture with just the right amount ‘gula melaka’ along with the generous amount of kidney beans, cincau & cendol was simply irresistible.
I’d strongly advise to order them as takeaways to enjoy at the comfort of your own home as there aren’t much tables there. Bare in mind during lunch hours it could take awhile to get to your orders. Patience lah deyh!
Rojak & Cendol Ali Address: Taman Yarl, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 11:30AM to 6PM daily
We recently visited the newly revamped Celestial Court at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur for some delectable brunch we’ve been craving for awhile.
Dim Sum Chef Ken, never fails to tantalize the taste buds. Whether it is the simplest of Cantonese cuisine, using a harmony of ingredients and the freshest product, or a gourmet of Cantonese delights with seasonal delicacies where one can look forward to a completely divine meal.
明炉烤特色酿鸡肉干 Grilled Stuffed Honey Glazed Dried Chicken Meat with Seafood Mousse served with “Man Tou” | RM10/piece
This was one of the few most notable dish we’ve had in the restaurant. The bakkwa was definitely worth the devotion from its appearance to taste and paired beautifully with the subtle Seafood Mousse along with the ‘Man Tou’ to balance the umami.
Note: Minimum order of 2 pieces!
咸水角 “Ham Sui Kok “Glutinous Rice Dumplings with Minced Chicken | RM18
These golden beauties has just the right balance of sweetness from the glutinous rice and savory from the minced chicken. No doubt a treat that everyone craves while having dim sum.
黄金咸蛋虾球 Prawn Paste Ball with Bitter Gourd in Salted Egg Yolk and Pumpkin Sauce | RM22
I was truly obsessed with the instant oomph of salted egg yolk and pumpkin sauce along with the fresh crunchy prawn in my mouth. It was just so addictive! Definitely worth the hype.
天宝阁烧卖 Signature Prawn and Chicken Siew Mai | RM22
The MUST HAVE on every diner’s table. As a sucker for Siew Mai, I just want to hog this all to myself. You could taste how fresh the chicken and prawn were. Simply yum!
黑蒜鳗鱼饺 Seafood and Black Garlic Dumpling Topped with Savory Unagi | RM28
As for the unagi lovers out there, you’ll be awed by this! I love how the black garlic wasn’t too pungent. Usually I’m not much of a fan for eel dishes but this was exceptional.
烟熏三文鱼千丝卷 Golden Fried Smoked Salmon Kataifi Roll with Seafood Mousse and Avocado served with Mix Fruit Salad | RM25
Satisfying crunch from the golden kataifi rolls locking the salmon’s moisture and barely overcooked. Its refreshing how its served with some fruit salad resting at the bottom of the salmon kataifi roll, Look at the amount of roes topped on it tho!😍
香煎泡菜锅贴 Pan Fried Dumpling with Chicken, Shrimp and Kimchi | RM18
Versatile juicy, crispy dumplings with meat and veggies pan-fried to golden perfection. Words can’t express my fillings for you.😋
A photo with Chef Ken Liew (left) & Chef Ho Boon (right)
It was nice catching up with the two chefs behind the wonderful Celestial Court’s kitchen. I totally understand why the restaurant gets really packed on weekends because everyone is obsess with their Imperial Dim Sum Brunch for RM138 nett only! You guys should check out their ala carte menu as well! I’ll publish it real soon.
Celestial Court Address: Level 3, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays – 12PM-2:30PM, 6:30PM-10PM
Saturdays & Sundays – 10:30AM-3PM, 6:30PM-10PM Contact: +60 3-2717 9988
Sen Kee Satay has been operating since 1976 (42 years old) now along with Uncle Yap‘s daughter and grandson who’s currently the 3rd generation running the stall. It all started when Uncle Yap used to sell chicken and ducks at a local market.
He was also the poultry supplier for a satay stall opened by an Indonesian named Omar where he then discreetly learned how to make his own satay knowing this could help him during the economic bad phase.
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence!” – Abigail Adams
There weren’t many Chinese vendors who sells satay back in those days and oh, one skewer only cost 0.25 cents back then! But as there were getting more and more vendors popping about, Uncle Yap needs to come up with a unique selling point for his stall.
It sparks him when someone asked him “Why have you not thought of selling duck satay?” Though it was a rather hard protein to cope with, Uncle Yap didn’t gave up on trying different types of duck and marination to retain its moisture and getting rid of its gamey flavors.
Their peanut sauce wasn’t like the ones we often had topped with sambal. The peanuts were still carefully toasted by wok to give a touch of ‘wok hei’.
13-15 kgs of the sauce was prepared daily as he’d often get regulars (especially vegetarians) who’d just come for the sauce while having it with the sliced onions and cucumbers! Unfortunately they don’t offer ketupat rice cakes here.
Duck Satay (RM1.50/skewer)
Uncle Yap wasn’t jesting about how he was able to retain the moisture without even a tang of gameyness in the duck satay. It was absolutely pleasurable just having it by its own as well!
Chicken Satay (RM1/skewer)
Their chicken satay was pretty good and well marinated with just the right amount of char. Plain juicy lean meat without any chicken skin skewered in between.
Other than the Chicken & Duck Satay I’ve ordered, there’s Pork & Lamb Satay as well. Sorry, no beef.
Every night there would be at least 500 skewers sold but on the weekends it could go up to 1000 skewers! You’ve got to be there earlier to avoid the long wait.
Sen Kee Satay 仙记沙爹 Address: 8, Jalan Desa 2/2, Desa Aman Puri, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 6:30PM-10:30PM (Closed on Mondays) Contact: +60 12-812 6933
We dropped by at this old, bustling coffee shop strategically located just across the Klang KTM Station for a quick breakfast before we head over to Pulau Ketam. Chong Kok Kopitiam is apparently one of the oldest operating coffee shop in Klang.
The multiracial community here makes the ambiance so much more effervescent. Do not hesitate to share a table as it is packed almost everyday especially the weekends.
Roti Bakar 2 Keping – Butter dan Kaya (RM3.50)
Generous spread of ‘kaya’ coconut jam and actual butter instead of margarine slapped in between the lightly toasted toast. It’s still a little fluffy on the inside which makes it a lot more palatable. Not to mention their homemade kaya that tasted really authentic.
Roti 1 Keping – Butter dan Kaya
Personally I’ve always preferred my toast toasted over steamed. This time I’ve got to love how cotton-like soft and piping hot it was. There’s definitely something about their kaya that makes it so addictive.
Nasi Lemak
You’ll see these prepacked Nasi Lemak just in front of the cashier. The fluffy perfectly cooked rice plus the sambal makes it simply remarkable with just the right amount of heat in it.
Fried Mee Hoon
Economical fried mee hoon may be the breakfast choice of some as it is simply satisfying and filling though there’s no particular wow-factor about it.
Milo (RM2.70/Kecil)
It was a little too sweet for my liking, way too generous with the spoonful of Milo powder and sugar. Getting a cup of their signature Cham C would be highly recommended though!
Worth a visit especially for visitors who are planning a day trip to Klang.
Chong Kok Kopitiam Address:
5, Jalan Stesen, Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor Opening Hours:
6:30AM – 6PM (Mondays to Saturdays)
6:30AM – 2PM (Sundays only) Contact Number:
+60 3-3371 0996
Melipoly booth at TasteFully Food & Beverage Expo 2018
One of Malaysia’s largest Food & Beverage Expo are back last weekend with much more to proffer! Melipoly is a vertically integrated beekeeping enterprise based in the pristine rainforests of Malaysia that produce natural honey of the highest quality. They take extra measures and employ nature-friendly methods to ensure that their honey is 99.99% pure and organic so that consumers can enjoy the true health benefits of real honey.
They’ve also got a strict “no additives” policy that has been practiced throughout their entire production. Other than that, by establishing themselves as a vertically integrated enterprise, they can ensure the purity of their honey and the quality of every single aspect of their products, simply because they’re in full control of the entire honey production and supply chain, from the bee farms to the collection, the processing, and even the packaging.
Not only honey is one of the oldest sweeteners on Earth, these thick gooey goodness work wonders and plays a huge role in our health and lifestyle. It’s great for the skin, heart, absolute energy booster and also an effective cough suppressant!
Did you know in ancient India, it was even believed that could ward off evil spirits and ensure a happy romantic life? Time to stock up some honeys, mate!
Here are some of their products and they’re proud to say the honey produced are 100% raw honey made in a natural environment and there’s no sugar, additives, coloring, artificial flavors or preservatives are added to the honey, maintaining its original form. It is also unheated, unpasteurized and unprocessed honey so it contains a broad range of nutrients and essential trace elements for various health benefits.
Apis Cerana – 280gm (RM51)
The rainforests in Malaysia are rich in natural forage sources for bees where wild honeys taste often richer and full-bodied with some smoky hints of caramel flavors in it. Colors can be ranged from dark golden color to russet too as dark honey contains high amount of natural antioxidants.
Stingless Bee – 280gm (RM111)
Stingless bee honey are produced by the Meliponine Stingless Bees from the tropical rainforest where they gather nectar from a tremendous variety of plants to produce a tangy honey that is rich in trace elements and organic acids. Though the texture is a lot more runny and lighter in color than regular honey, it’s totally natural and no water was added! I’ve got to love that nice hints of zest and plum in it.
Multifloral – 280gm (RM51)
Produced by our fellow Malaysian Honey Bees in our local rainforest, these bees forage from a wide variety of forest trees and plants to produce a dark golden-hued honey with a amazing fresh, floral fragrance. One of my personal favorite! The diverse nectar sources results in a honey that is rich with a wide range of minerals and micro-nutrients.
Melipoly Stingless Bee Honey 500gm would be the perfect gift for your loved ones. Highly recommended for senior citizens who are diabetic, has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. One tablespoon a day only!
These chocolates are produced by Melipoly as well! 64% Belgian Chocolate with Multifloral Honey, Kurma & Almond. Chocolates with additional health benefits? Not guilty at all!
One word to describe Melipoly? Genuine, truly what something is said to be. From its taste and texture, you’ll know how genuine it is from how soothing it is down your throat.😏 The honey is totally different from the sickly sweet ones you often find in your local supermarket or ones drizzled on your pancakes and waffles.
Almond Siah, Director of Melipoly at TasteFully Food & Beverage Expo 2018
Do not hesitate to ask ‘King Bee’ Almond Siah regarding on anything to do with honey! He could even give you tips on differentiating natural and adulterated products.
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