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.🤷🏻♀️
Words can’t describe how hype I was when I was told Genki Sushi is back in Malaysia! Welcome back and I’ve missed you, Genki Sushi!😚
In celebration of its first outlet opening in Malaysia, Genki Sushi will be launching its menu consisting of 122 core food items that will definitely satiate your appetite along with the selections on the Dai Man Zoku and Genki Premium Selection menu.
Fun Fact: Did you know Genki Sushi’s ‘angry face’ logo is to visualize a serious, professional and confident face of a Japanese sushi expertchef?😡
This time they’ve stepped up their A-game and will definitely make their diners thrilled with the debut of its ‘Kousoku Express’ sushi delivery system and signature Dai Man Zoku selections here at Sunway Pyramid.
What’s Kousoku Express if you’re wondering? Instead of using the regular conveyor belt with plates of sushi making rounds after rounds, it delivers food items directly from the kitchen to the table as they want to ensure what they serve has to be fresh which also provide diners a different level of dining experience.
True to its innovation legacy since historic times in Japan, Genki Sushi continously incorporates technology into their preparation processes, capturing Japanese efficiency and speed at its best all whilst preserving quality simultaneously.
After the opening ceremony and sake breaking, we had an opportunity to make our very own Temaki. Not going to lie but it was pretty fun getting to test our skills. Guess who won 2nd prize and won RM30 dining vouchers?😂
Here’s how we’ll be ordering our food! A QR code will be provided upon seated and you may start ordering straight off from your phone. There’s no need to fuss on waiting for your turn to use the tab to order what you want.😬
I love how they provide Green Tea Powder instead of sachets. It has this really nice hints of vegetal and oceanic flavors to it.
Here’s a peek on what we had for those who crave nostalgia or ones who are curious what makes Genki Sushi different:
Scallop (RM 6.80)
We ordered some sushi from their ‘Premium Collection’. It was simply tender, sweet carefully butterfly-cut scallop. Simple yet pleasantly delicious.
Salmon & Flying Fish Roe (RM 9.80)
There’s this mouth-filling sensation having this. The salmon was so fresh.😍
Salmon Sashimi (RM13.80)
Look at the marbling on the salmon!😍
Fried Egg (RM 3.80)
Can’t go wrong with tamagoyaki! Slightly sweet, delicate and comforting.
Seared Salmon with Cheese (RM 6.80)
This was so addictive!
Seared Crab Stick with Cheese (RM 4.80)
Good choice for those who’d prefer a lighter option.
Corn Mayo Inari (RM 4.80)
Y’all know I have mad love for inari.❤ The Corn Mayo was so sweet and crunchy, Flying Fish Roe were generously stuffed into the bean curd skin and Tuna Mayo has actual tuna flakes in it and not mushy.
Udon with Smoked Duck (RM 8.80)
Highly recommended! Smoked Duck was ridiculously flavorful and not too chewy. The udon was springy and slurpi-licious paired perfectly with the broth which was so comforting and satisfying.
Deep-fried Soft Shell Crab (RM 16.80)
Exceptional texture and surprisingly juicy inside. Definitely a recommended dish.
Deep-fried Oyster (RM 13.80)
Crunchy deep-fried to perfection evenly coated with batter.
Deep-fried Rice Cake with Cheese (RM 7.80)
This has to be one of my personal favorite here. You got to have it while it’s piping hot and stretch those cheesy goodness.😛
Deep-fried Salmon Skin (RM 8.80)
For those who’d prefer something a little more healthier, you should definitely order this. It may not be as crispy and a little chewy as you’d get a wee bit of salmon flesh on it.
Takoyaki (RM 7.80)
It’s pretty yum, just the right springy texture from the octopus.
Grilled Scallop with Cheese (RM 8.90)
Love the creamy texture from the cheese and mayo topped on the scallop.
Grilled Eel [half] (RM 28.80)
Soft, firm and barely has fishy aftertaste. Highly recommended to unagi lovers!
Grilled Mackerel (RM 12.80)
If you’re not too fond with eels, mackerel could be the other alternative to go for. Lightly salted but still super flavorful.
Steamed Egg Custard (RM 3.80)
And of course we can’t forget helping ourselves with a piping hot chawanmushi.
Check out their Facebook page for their latest updates or have a look on their menu by clicking here!
The Berry Tale just had their Grand Opening a couple of days ago as another community cafe that offers variety of nourishing options perfect for anyone who’s into healthy lifestyle.
Here are some of the dishes we’ve tried:
The chicken was really juicy and packed with flavors, I’d say its paired pretty well with the mango chutney. Fries could be a little more crispier and deep fried till golden perfection.
Note: This is only available from 12 noon onwards!
I was in joy the moment I saw there’s cauliflower rice! Bare in mind that it isn’t bland nor under-seasoned, but also don’t be shy to request for salt and pepper if you’d like it more palatable. Hey, it’s a tastier way to stuff yourself with some veges! The grilled salmon chunks were delicious and went really well with the rice however it was a missed that the edamame, almond slices and walnut toppings were missing on the plate.
Overall if you’re looking for a light meal, I’d still highly recommend this though!
Once again I’m so happy they’ve got this on the menu as well! Its almost like having a Thai salad because of the peanut sauce and also has a nice heat to it. Definitely makes a perfect light and tasty meal for anyone who’s trying to cut carbs.
I love that they’ve replace coconut milk or ‘santan’ with coconut oil and ‘ikan bilis’ with silver fish instead as you barely feel the guilt of eating our local comfort food. Everything about this dish was so good! Chicken was fried to perfection, sambal was brilliant and ‘acar’ was simply refreshing and the silver fish were so crispy. Would definitely recommend this dish as well!
There is no diet that will do what eating healthy does. Skip the diet and just eat healthy! I’d definitely be back for more.
The Berry Tale
Address: C-13A-1 Jalil Link 2, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Opening Hours: 8:00AM – 10PM daily (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +60 16-217 8875 Instagram: theberrytale
People and People (PNP) offers traditional Japanese carefully prepared by a renowned chef to transform each dish with creative flair in his choice of ingredients and selective cuts of the finest produce. The spiritual essence of traditional Japanese cuisine is fully preserved yet enhanced with his maestro touch.
Personally I’m never a huge fan of eating raw fish and seafood but I was convinced by the chef’s professionalism and food quality to give a try. Needless to say I helped myself with a few pieces and indulged it. One of the nigiri sushi I’ve got to highlight is the soyu maguro, tuna marinated overnight in soy sauce giving it a whole different level.
The chef also incorporate aesthetic elements of arrangement and presentation as practiced in Ikebana(Art of flower arrangement) to produce a 5-Star presentation.
Ultimately, guests will revel in a dining experience that is a feast fit for a king. I mean, how often do you see sushi beautifully plated like that?😍😍
This was one of the few memorable dishes I had throughout dining here, I really enjoyed the lightly charred flavors on the salmon. Highly recommended!💖
Generous amount of crab meat topped on the creamy egg custard. The crab meat was simply sensational and barely rubbery. I could help myself with another one or two!
Perfect dish to warm your insides! Obsess with the chewy udon noodles soaked in the rich flavorful spicy broth. It wasn’t too spicy for me, so I had it all bottoms up.😋 Everything about this dish was so spectacular, another highly recommended dish.🍜
Green tea ice cream is overrated and almost everywhere but finding REALLY GOOD black sesame ice cream is tougher. Nutty richness of the black sesame was intensely decadent. It wasn’t too sweet and the red bean paste complemented the ice cream admirably.
Simply refreshing and delightful yuzu sorbet that refreshes the palate after a heavy meal. It was so irresistibly tasty to have with citrusy-floral essence of the fruit.
Soft chewy mochi bursting with black sesame ice cream inside! If you’d like to have black sesame with some texture then you should totally give this a try.
By far my favorite dessert here! Thinly shelled cheesy-licious ice cream. It was like having cheesecake in one bite: creamy, rich and savory.❤
At PNP Japanese Cuisine Artistry, they elevate the joy of fine Japanese dining to new heights of passion with a creative approach. Visually, the dishes will be a feast for the eyes and food for the soul.
Psst! There will be an exclusive group of traditional Japanese dancers who will provide twice nightly performances on weekends. This is the first restaurant in Malaysia to host this!
This August, Nook at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral will give center stage to 5 of its chefs, each with their own specialty dishes to be featured on the buffet line! Proclamations of “Merdeka” are often heard nationwide this August as it is our Independence Day on 31st August but as fellow Malaysians regardless what the occasion is, it is not a celebration without food.
The team of 5 chefs include, 36 years-old Mohd Haffizi Bin Aledul Ginani, known to all as Chef Fizi. He is the man in charge of the appetizers who sets one’s heart on their fellow diners appetite at Nook.
The peanut sauce simply tantalizes my taste buds. As simple as this salad may look or sound, it was definitely a lip-smacking dish to begin with.
Refreshing, light and healthy dish, I love how the noodles are not thoroughly cooked giving it some nice light crunch to it, Chicken was well-marinated and really garlicky!
Shrimp matches perfectly with bittersweet citrus fruit, making it such a lively appetiser to begin with. It reminded me a lot like the Yam Som-O I’ve had during my trip to Thailand.
The second chef to be featured for the month will be Chef Muhammad Hafiz Bin Izham, a 29-years old from Pahang who specializes in Malay cuisine. He will be serving up his specialty dishes as per below!
A simple rich, delicious and creamy green curry with sea bass was bursting with bright, bold flavors. You’ll catch yourself scooping for more green curry topped on a hearty bowl of rice.
Warm and filling perfect for rainy weathers, this soup was truly heart yet so flavorful. The eel has a really nice texture to it and wasn’t too chewy.
One of the few dishes that got everyone’s head turning when served. Just the look on the rich and sweet coconut gravy makes one mouth-watered.
The Chinese cuisine on the buffet will be prepared by the hands of Chef Emmanuel Chang Lin Con, a 32-years old who hails from Malacca.
Fragrantly distinctive flavors from the sauce paired perfectly with the lightly crisp chicken. The aroma itself yearning for a bite.
One of the all-time favorite dish at the buffet counter, this dish is no stranger to Nook’s regular diners. The prawns were crunchy, juicy and evenly coated with oats.
Beautifully wok-fried with dried chilies giving some nice heat to it. Mussels were really fresh and complemented the rich, fragrant black bean gravy really well.
Nook’s buffet will be also feature a spread of Western and Fusion dishes by their Sous Chef, Ahmed Zaki bin Harun, the maestro of fusion cooking will be plating up a variety of dishes.
This ultimate fusion dish, full of ri1ch and warming flavors will definitely have you grabbing for more. Chef Zaki does not jokes around when it comes to his fusion dishes.
This rather famous ambrosial Malay dish was one of a kind. The beef was braised till soft and tender complementing the flavorsome dark sweet sauce perfectly. What’s missing right here is a bowl of rice!
Inspired from his days when Chef Zaki was based at Southern Italy, this classic four cheese pizza has to be one of the most wonderful combinations of bread and cheese imaginable.
No buffet is ever complete without a dessert spread. On the dessert bar, you’ll find delectable creations of Chef Zahrin Mohamad bin Madzlan.
This local dessert was inspired by Chef Zahrin’s mother. A little drizzle of Gula Melaka to complement the coconut rice flour porridge with some freshly diced jackfruit. Perfect to have after a heavy feast!
And what’s a feast without brownie tower!
Decadent little tiramisu with a twist of local ingredient bursting with a shot of espresso.
Nook’s buffet dinner is priced at RM108 nett per adult and RM54 nett per child for kids aged between 6 to 12-years old on Sundays to Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays, tickle your taste buds and dive in series of tantalizing flavors of fresh mussels, prawns, crabs and many more at Nook’s Sea Meat Buffet Dinner priced at RM120 nett per adult and RM60 nett per child!
For reservations and more information please call +60 3-2723 1188 or click here!
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Address: No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact: 03-2723 1188
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A one pot wonder done over a charcoal stove giving this comfort food dish an absolute distinctive flavor. This classic dish is hearty and hard to resist! Oh the temptations are real!
Just look at the generous amount of Chinese sausages, salted fish chunks and chopped chicken before its placed on the charcoal stove!
Voila! The flame and the smokiness from the charcoal infuses into the rice giving it an oomph. Never forget to scrape the burnt crust at the bottom of the pot! The rice has just the right texture, it’s firm and separated not mushy and sticky. You’d get a distinctive flavours in every spoonful. The chicken was simply juicy and tender.
Their nutritious slow-cooked soups are definitely not to be missed as well! This would complement the claypot chicken rice pretty well as it could to dispel body heat. The pork was off-the-bone and lotus root was tender however I do wish for more peanuts.
You could also go for this as it is as tasty and nutritious with detoxification. There’s need not to worry about the bitterness as the soup is fairly sweet instead of bitter.
This is only available on the weekends. It’s so sweet, refreshing with love hints of coconut flavors. You’ve got to come over to try it for yourself!
Here’s part of their menu, the main ones basically. They do offer ala carte options other than claypot chicken rice. But hey, we’re here for their Claypot Chicken Rice so let’s just stick to that.🤷
Lim Sheng Claypot Chicken Rice Kopitiam Business Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM (Closed on Tuesdays) Address: No. 520, Jalan Riang 12, Jalan Kuchai Lama, Happy Garden, Wilayah Persekutuan, 56200 Kuala Lumpur Contact: +60 12-972 8888
“Tao”, which means peach in Mandarin, is the new restaurant located on level one of the hotel and is immediately recognizable with a vibrant design using the bloom of the pale pink April peach flowers as a signature motif and a spectacular cloud-like inspired ceiling giving an impression of dining under the stars.
It was a pleasant dining experience for us to have Dim Sum Chef at Tao Chinese Cuisine, Chef Lo Tian Sion (羅天送) tosavour in his toothsome dim sum made from premium quality ingredients.
The diced abalone was soft and barely chewy while prawns were so fresh and crunchy!
Siew Mai is one of my favorite food in the world! Lol Scallop was also soft and not even close to being overcooked giving it a nice melt in mouth-like texture.
Bun texture was really fluffy while luscious filling of sweet ‘char siew’.
This was really addicting! It was deep-fried to crispy perfection stuffy with gooey cheese.
Silky and smooth on the outside, crunchy and scrumptious inside! The sauce complemented with it very well. Loss of words on how spectacular this dish was!
The rice noodle has a nice light crisp from pan-frying and the dried shrimps made it extra flavorful.
At first glance it may look like any other regular wok-fried egg noodles but when it comes to taste it was extravagant. The salted egg yolk was evenly coated on the noodles giving it some nice salty creamy eggy flavors. As the sesame seeds were wok-fried along with the noodles, it really does brings out the oomph of this dish.
Thick chunks of asparagus beautifully stir-fry with garlic was so juicy, crunchy and flavorful. Have you ever had vegetables that were so addictive?
After a luscious meal, having this was so soothing and refreshing.
Super adorable “ninko” in disguise as mandarins. You’d get some sweetness from the sweet potato and gooey gooness from the “ninko” with some slight crispiness on the outside deep-fried to golden perfection.
If you’re looking forward on planning a Chinese New Year gathering, you should check out their menus and offers on their page right here!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!🍊
Opening Hours:
Lunch – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Dinner – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Address: 165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +60 3 2782 6000
Last weekend, I’ve had an “artciting” afternoon tea and it was truly entertaining to watch some artsy chef turning half of our table into a whole new level of delectable piece of dessert-art while after having some scrumptious savoury bites of their latest menu.
As it is still one of the latest hotel in the city center and not everyone may have heard of it yet, the restaurant is situated 40 floors above the ground in Element Kuala Lumpur and it is also the latest sky dining venue in town that offers a stunning bird’s eye view of the city. The restaurant offers a delectable variety of food options – from healthy western-fusion delights to the coolest cocktail trends in town.
The savoury platter made its way with a dramatic entrance when it was placed on the table as the dry ice smokes its way around. The platter comes with 5 types of savoury bites and it looks as good as it taste!
Beef Mushroom Herbs Croquettes has a beautiful golden crunchy shell and the fillings were moist as you get some nice hints of minced mushrooms and beef.
Smoked Turkey Breast in Paris Brest was something fresh as Paris Brest are often served as a dessert stuffed with mousseline cream. Love love love.
Soy Glazed Portobello Focaccia would be loved by many vegetarian diners! I really love how the mushrooms were diced just the right size so you could get some good munch of it and distinctive flavors.
Red Pepper Tomato Macaroon was bursts with bright summer flavor. I know Malaysia is all-summer but you get what I mean! It was again something unique and fresh giving your taste buds some curiosity.
Salmon Apple Avocado in Basil Cone was one of a kind. This was actually one of my favorite among the five.
And what’s afternoon tea without scones? They’re light, airy and just the right amount of crusty surface which makes these scones absolutely perfect. The chocolate spread was delicious and Chantilly cream melts in your mouth instantly.
When it comes to their dessert, ‘Into The Forest’ was prepared by Chef Amelia which takes about 5 minutes to get the masterpiece done.
Voila! You know its godlike when the sun was shining in directly on this miraculous edible masterpiece and its just too good to be eaten. This piece of art contains Heavy Brownie, Toasted Marshmallows, Chlorophyll Crumble, Chocolate Soil, Mango Chutney, Fresh Strawberries and Light Cream.
I love how the chocolate wasn’t too sweet which complemented the rest of the sweeter elements on this piece and the portion was just right. Not too much, not too little.
This afternoon tea would be the perfect venue for birthdays, couples and ‘girls catching up session’ as it is quiet and you’ve got your own little private space.
The price is RM 128 nett for 2 persons serving only on weekends and public holidays at 1 PM to 5 PM. Click here for more of TRACE’s dining offers or here for what’s serving in their restaurant!
We got an opportunity to attend the cooking demonstration by Chef Hadzrin where the dishes he’ll be preparing for us will be using products by Knorr. It’s all about simple cooking for anyone and everyone. Besides, who wouldn’t love Western cuisines?
Participants will be able to get their hands-on preparing the every dish in the menu alongside with Chef Hadzrin.
The ingredients used were Knorr Italian Herb Paste and Knorr Aromat Seasoning Powder. Pasta wasn’t too salty and it was beautifully sauteed with garlic flavors and has some nice heat to it from the chili flakes. Look at the amount of seafood plopped into this dish! Everything was cleared within a minute.
Ingredients were Knorr Mashed Potato Mix and Knorr Cheese Sauce Mix. This is something really easy and fun to do! Mixed the mashed potato mixture evenly then stuffed it with diced cheddar cheese and bring it to fry till golden brown. Instead of having it the usual way, why not spice things up a little?😄
Ingredients used were Planta Margarine and Knorr Golden Salted Egg Powder. This is another pasta dish although you can’t really see the pasta as it is hidden by the sauce and chicken chop. The sauce was cooked with curry leaves, bird eye’s chilies, onion and garlic making it less bland and more flavorful. Chef Hadzrin suggested on adding the chicken chop giving it a whole different level.😋
For the last dish, the ingredients used were Knorr Hickory Smoke BBQ Sauce, Knorr Mashed Potato Mix and KCP. I love dishes with protein, greens and starch. This is like the 3 key ingredients for Western cuisines.
Here are some of the products used for the cooking demonstration.
Can’t wait to attend more cooking demos in the future as there’s always something new Ito learn about such as food facts and hacks to create a perfect dish!