Sunquick’s Exquisite Dining Experience at RuMa Hotel & Residence

To be able to collaborate with Sunquick for such event was rather fruitful. Who would’ve pictured pairing mocktails with a full on 4-Course menu at such an exquisite venue?

I’d also like to use this post to thank some kind souls who pulled together to make this happen.

First of all, Patricia and Sidney for the opportunity. Ash, Josh, Jimmy, Shin and the amazeballs Victor for the ideas, sleepless nights of mise en place and being my barbacks throughout the event. And of course, the production team for the photos and videos.

To anyone who wants to impress your loved ones or try making them at home, here are my mocktail recipes:

Started off with something refreshing to pair with the first course to open one’s appetite. The mint leaves and ginger puree yields plenty of flavor giving this drink an extra kick.

Berries First Crush
🔹10ml Sunquick Select’s Mixed Berries
🔹20ml Cranberry Juice
🔹15ml Lemon Juice
🔹1tps Ginger Puree
🔹1 Mint Sprig

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Pour into glass over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and dehydrated orange slice.

Tweaked the recipe a little for that night by cooking and infusing Szechuan Peppers into the syrup to give that tingly numbness and unique flavors into the drink.

Pink Rush
🔹15ml Sunquick Select’s Pink Guava & Strawberry
🔹60ml Orange Juice
🔹10ml Lemon Juice
🔹30ml Aquafaba
🔹1 Basil Sprig

Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously until cold. Strain out ice and dry shake until no ice remnants can be heard. Double strain into a glass.

Decided to go a little extra on the garnish for this drink because Chinese New Year was just around the corner so I decided to put a rat origami on my drink.🐀

The last drink had the guests bamboozled for its tannins and astringency as they weren’t sure if there’s alcohol in it. Heard it was majority’s favourite too.

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🔹120ml Sunquick Select’s Blackcurrant
🔹473ml Grape Juice
🔹1 Cinnamon Stick
🔹1 Star Anise
🔹6 Cloves
🔹6 Slice of Oranges

Combine all ingredients into a saucepan and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Let it rest in saucepan to infuse for 30 minutes.

Expressing lemon peels into your drink lets fragrant oil loose giving this drink a whole different flavour. Try it!

Ended our night with a selfie looking like exhausted pigeons but it was totally worth the experience. We hope everyone who attended the event enjoyed both of our food and drinks Chef Tyson and I worked on.

To watch the recap of that night, click here.

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Khunthai Authentic Thai Restaurant at Petaling Garden

“Simply Thailicious!”

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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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1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. Pandan Chicken (RM15 / 5 pieces, RM 28 / 10 pieces) – The chicken was moist, tender, packed with refreshing pandan aroma encased in the leaf.

Thai Mixed Seafood Otak – Otak (RM 18 / small , RM 24 / big)

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

Cheers!

Pizza Plus at Dataran Dwitasik, Cheras

“Pizza & Pasta for Everyone!”

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

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Classical Christmas & New Year Celebration at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Chef Jeffry Pairin – Sous Chef at Prego (left), Chef Rudy Junaidie – Director of Kitchens(middle) & Chef Tan Tzaan Liing – Chef at Five Sen5es (right)

Feel nostalgic this festive season with your loved ones! Enjoy the traditional Christmas decorations, carefully curated by The Westin Kuala Lumpur. The team will take on the Classical Christmas tones featuring a range of traditional reds and greens, reindeers, snowflakes with hints of mulberry and pine cones.

Savour in an extensive buffet at The Living Room showcasing a classic menu while the kids get excited with sweet delights. Here’s some of the dishes they’ll be serving this festive season as highlighted by Chef Rudy!

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Don’t jump straight for the turkey! Add some greens before you start your Christmas feast with some of these healthy & delicious traditional salads. My personal favorite was the ham cobb salad.

Whole Baked Salmon

If you’re looking for something lighter, the salmon was absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with the salads. It was simply inviting just looking at it, you’d catch yourself going for two or three rounds.

Chicken Galantine

Another classic holiday dish! The stuffing was quite tasteful and plated invitingly. Its a definite must have on your Christmas feast.

Honey Glazed Spiced Brine Roast Turkey stuffed with Granny Smith Apple & Chestnut

Turkey was beautifully brine to assures the moisture was there and pretty flavorful with a dash of turkey gravy. I’ve got the admit stuffing was quite moist it almost feels like it came from inside of the turkey.

Prime Rib served with Brussels Sprouts & Roast Tomatoes

It was spectacular! I was actually surprised how unbelievably juicy, tender and full of flavors with a kick of garlic and herbs to it with some Brussels sprouts and roasted tomatoes to complement the dish. I’d highly recommend this!

Rustic Baked Whole Sea Bass with Lemon

Pleasingly baked, with a hint of zesty flavors from the lemon. I love how the fish was lightly salted which you can get a better taste of the bold fresh flavors in the sea bass. Another dish I’d recommend!

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Save room for desserts because there will be a long spread of festive sweet treats on the buffet counter! The photos above were my personal favorites and a must try. Just so you know, local delights and other international cuisines will still be served if you’ve got fellow diners who aren’t feeling Christmassy yet.😜

Here are the buffet rates for The Living Room:

Christmas Eve
Dinner Buffet | 6.00pm to 10.00pm
RM170nett per person

Christmas Day
Hi-Tea Buffet | 12.30pm to 3.00pm
RM140nett per person

New Year Eve
Dinner Buffet | 6.00pm to 10.00pm
RM170nett per person

New Year Day
Hi-Tea Buffet | 12.30pm to 3.00pm
RM140nett per person

The countdown to the year-end festive season is near and there’s no better place than The Westin Kuala Lumpur to get you into the festive spirit. The hotel is ready to tempt you with its exquisite menus and lively entertainment.

For reservations, contact +60 3-2773 8338 or check out other restaurants by clicking here!

Cheers!

The Berry Tale at The Link 2, Bukit Jalil

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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:

Grilled Chicken Chop with Homemade Mango Chutney, Fries & Green Salad – (RM 19)

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!

Miso Grilled Salmon with Cauliflower Rice – (RM 20)

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!

Zucchini Pasta with Thai Peanut Crispy Tofu – (RM 18)

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.

Coconut Oil Nasi Lemak – (RM 16)

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

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“Reach For The Gold” by Aizat Amir

Aizat Amir, Atmosphere 360 Restaurant

“Reach for The Gold” by Aizat Amir was one of the showcase to give acknowledgement by displaying pop artwork of the Malaysian icons. The Malaysian Series is also to express his love for our country and to these inspirational local icons that promotes national unity to the Malaysian people as we come together in support of them regardless of our race, religion, background.

Aizat was born in 1989 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia and graduated from Academy of Arts, Culture and National Heritage (ASWARA) with the certificate of Diploma of Fine Arts in 2013. In addition to engaging in activities exhibited, He also involved in theater and performing art, as a designer of sets and props. 

Here are the 12 inspirational Malaysians you should know(!) :

Tun. Dr. Mahathir – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Tun. Dr. Siti Hasmah – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Tony Fernandes – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Yuna – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Allahyarham Dato’ Sudirman – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Pocket Rocket Man’ Azizul Hasni Awang – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Supermokh’ Allahyarham Dato’ Mokhtar Dahari – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Malaysian Astronaut’ Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Datuk Lee Chong Wei – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Hi Sir! – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Seniman Agung – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Jimmy Choo – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

The key to success in a country is with the support of its citizens. Everything about this showcase is to remind us Malaysians about our uniqueness and cultures as it is like a euphemism for achieving such greatness.

Mr. John Oh (Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant – Sky Gallery Art Director) with Aizat Amir

There will be more paintings to be added to the Malaysian Series. Two of Aizat’s personal favorite paintings were Tun. Dr. Mahathir, because he has made history yet again for being the Malaysia’s Prime Minister twice and Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor for being Malaysia’s first astronaut.

“We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us. Let us always remember that unity is our fundamental strength as a people and as a nation. – Tunku Abdul Rahman

To check out more of Aizat’s artwork, click here!

 

Terima kasih, Malaysia!

 

Sen Kee Satay 仙记沙爹 at Desa Aman Puri

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.

Cucumbers & Onions Add-on (RM1.50)

Satay Sauce (RM11/500gm, RM22/kg)

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

Cheers,

Chong Kok Kopitiam at Klang

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

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Melipoly at TasteFully Food & Beverage Expo 2018

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.

To find out more about Melipoly, click here!

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Rasa Utara at Berjaya Times Square

The Northern fare Rasa Utara is celebrating its 34th year of business, and currently the outlet operating in Berjaya Times Square aims to serve the best of Northern inspired cuisines.

Ironic enough, throughout my studies in this building I’ve never thought of walking into this restaurant before as it was a little beyond the ‘student budget’ and most of my course mates would often prefer Western cuisines.

Spicy Chicken Chicken – RM18.80

The fried chicken was deep-fried to golden perfection and unbelievably juicy hot with crisp cracklingly flavorful skin though it wasn’t thickly coated with batter. This would go so well with a plate of Nasi Jagung.

Legendary Chicken Fried Chicken – RM18.80

If you love your food with some good amount of heat in it, this signature chicken dish with their homemade stir-fried chili paste will blow your mind. Though fried chicken was a little dry but you’ll find yourself reaching for spoons after spoons of their chili paste.

Spicy Acid Fish – RM18.80

Mouth-watering deliciousness, this spicy and tangy Malaysian fish dish that is sure to whet your appetite. I love the right amount of tang in the curry, making it so appetizing.

Dancing Fish – RM38.80

Rasa Utara’s signature dish, the fish was well marinated with herbs and spices then deep-fried to crisp perfection. Having the fish by itself without needing any condiments to enhance its flavors although it is to paired with their signature blend of caramilised sweet soy sauce and sambal ‘nuclear’ (hot sambal) for a full and flavourful taste.

Captain Squid Squid – RM25.80

Squid stuffed with minced chicken and potato, deep fried and served with their special Kapitan sauce. The squid texture was surprisingly wasn’t rubbery and the stuffings were simply delightful. Just having the batter on its own was addicting. Kapitan sauce was creamy in texture with a rich coconut milk aftertaste.

Shrimp Sambal Petai – RM35.80

I’ve got to admit that sambal, prawn and petai are meant to be together! Every bite of this dish was bursting with flavors. You’d get that nice nutty crunch of petai, really fresh  prawns and sambal with just the right amount of heat. I’d highly recommended having this dish!

Eggplant Fried Egg – RM12.80

Be sure to standby plenty of rice when you’re having these eggplants generously smothered with sambal! This was so addicting I could almost have this all by myself.

Fatty Flesh – RM12.80

Let’s be frank, almost anything ‘masak lemak’ will taste good.😂 The fern shoots were cooked till nice and soft while the gravy wasn’t too heavy and has wonderful aromas of the coconut milk.

North Tail Soup – RM28.80

The soup was simply earthy, meaty, warm and comforting with the amazing bursting flavors from varietal of local spices. This is a definite MUST-ORDER soup when you’re dining here.

Corn Rice – RM3.80

Instead of having plain rice, you’d get a wonderful touch of sweetness and juicy crunch as you enjoy it with some dishes.

Mi Kari Udang – RM15.80

The curry was so compelling! You’d catching yourself devouring into this humble bowl of noodles in no time. Look at the size of that prawn!

My Soto – RM13.80

Mee soto ayam is one my favourite dishes. Clear flavorsome chicken broth with rice cakes served with unselfish amount of shredded chicken. Perfect dish to have on a cold rainy day.

Sago Gula Melaka – RM6.80

This chilled dessert is so refreshing and comforting at the same time after a spicy meal. It was just at the right soft but chewy texture and perfect balance of sweetness from the gula melaka.

Cendol Taste North – RM7.80

The cendol was a missed, we had to request for more gula melaka to get back its consistency. I’d personally prefer having the Sago Gula Melaka though.😅

Rasa Utara positions itself as a place for families and friends to get together, whilst also being an avenue for the professional crowd, it hopes that its contemporary setting, complemented with authentic, heart-warming food, will prove to be a draw for those seeking a genuine experience of the North.

Rasa Utara – Berjaya Times Square
Address: 
Lot G-12 & G-13, Ground Floor, Berjaya Times Square,
No. 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100, Kuala Lumpur.
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM daily
Contact:+60 3 – 2110 0884

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