Lushia's Food Blog

Senju Tei Japanese Restaurant @ Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca

2012-01-30T22:34:00.002+08:00

Remember my previous post- Sushi Boat, which I mentioned the second restaurant is coming up by Elaine and partner? Let's welcome Senju Tei! A contemporary Japanese set up that will mesmerize Sushi fans!!

And we were here for mom's birthday celebration!

Senju Tei Japanese Restaurant @ Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca

A fairly simple open restaurant with tables and chairs and few tatami rooms for different configurations of diners.

Matsu Sashimi @ RM 88.00

A Japanese dish consisting of very thin bite-size slices of fresh raw fish, traditionally served with soy sauce and wasabi.The word "sashimi" is commonly misinterpreted as slices of raw fish but the real meaning of the word is actually "pierced body". A word derive from the culinary practice of sticking the fish's tail and fin to the slices in identifying the fish being eaten.

Senju Tei serves extremely fresh sashimi- tuna, salmon, white tuna, white fish, sweet shrimp, squid and conch. Love the elegant arrangement and the refreshing taste of the sashimi!

Ebi Motoyaki @ RM 40.00
Perfectly grilled shrimp topped with cheese and served with papaya

Foie Grass @RM 40.00
Great tasting, fine quality foie grass!

Kamo (Duck)@ RM 25.00- Must try!
Yakitori @ RM 17.50

Well marinated and grilled to perfection!

Salmon white sauce sushi @ RM 8.00
Salmon skin maki @ RM 20.00

Grilled Fish@ RM30.00
Nasu Miso Itame @ RM 12.00

Senju Tei's extensive menu outdoes most other Japanese restaurant in Malacca. Service was excellent and price was reasonable compared with other similar outlets of the same standard.

Senju Tei's saving grace is the food which is fresh, wholesome and with flashes of inspiration. Try it and you would probably keep returning for more!

Thanks Elaine for the warm hospitality and the complimentary sorbet and sake!

Address:

Senju Tei Japanese Restaurant
No4&4A,
Jalan Melaka Raya 8,
Taman Melaka Raya,
75000 Melaka.

Tel: 0178863686

Website: http://www.senjutei.com.my/

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Senju Tei Japanese Restaurant @ Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca

Mochi Sweets @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City

2012-01-29T19:44:00.003+08:00

Mochi rice cakes are sweet Asian deserts originated from Japan. The rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and then moulded into round shape. It is a traditional dessert usually sold and eaten during the Japanese New Year.

Its popularity has quickly spread throughout Asia and that it is now a common dessert that can be easily spotted in supermarkets. But, to have fresh and toothsome Mochi, Mochi Sweets is absolutely a good one to go for.

Mochi Sweets Japanese Luxury Deli @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City

12 flavors set @ RM 40.00

Peach cream, caramel macchiato, purple potato, red bean, green tea, strawberry, sakura, mango yoghurt, blueberry cream, chestnut cream, black chocolate and cream chocolate.

6 Top selling flavors set @ RM 21.00

Green tea, red bean, cream chocolate, mango yoghurt, blueberry cream & chestnut cream

Per mochi @ RM 3.50 - RM 4.00 (depending on the fillings)

Enjoy the soft and chewy Mochi texture and the creamy and yummy fillings. Mochi by Mochi Sweets certainly makes a perfect sweet ending after a meal. It can also be presented as a gift to your family and friends.

Address:

• The Gardens Mall (Lot S-K01, 2nd Floor)
• Tokyo Street @ Pavilion (Lot No. P6.15.00, Level 6)

Website:

http://www.mochisweets.com.hk/eng_index.html

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Mochi Sweets @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City

Hassan Mee Rebus @ Padang Temu, Malacca (Melaka)

2012-01-29T17:05:00.000+08:00

One of the favorite places for lunch of yesteryear. A famous shop located at the roadside that serves delicious Mee Rebus.

Hassan Mee Rebus @ Padang Temu, Malacca

The business has been going on for 40 years or more, starting with a tricycle stall in the 70's and then moved to the current location in the 90's. The crowd has been gradually growing over the years. Be there early else savor no more!

Mee Rebus @ RM 3.00 per plate

Mee Rebus literally means boiled noodles, is a popular dish in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The yellow noodles are served with spicy, sweet curry gravy prepared with dried shrimps. Gravy extremely tasty!

Among Malaccans, Hassan's Mee Rebus is already well known. And if you are not a Malaccan, you probably might be interested! Check it out!

Address:

Hassan Mee Rebus
Padang Temu (by the road)

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavors of Malacca

Paddington House of Pancake @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City

2012-01-29T13:12:00.004+08:00

Pancakes prepared from a batter can turn out to be exciting too. You will be surprised! Introducing Paddington House of Pancake P-HOP, which presents exciting menu with variety of pancakes.

Alabama @ RM 18.50

Creamy grilled chicken with caramelized apples on mashed potatoes pancakes. Felt just right as well balanced as the subtle sweetness of the creamy sauce.

Stockholm @ RM 18.50

PHOP oven baked pancake with stripped chicken bacon, mozzarella and pineapple cubes.

Gourmet pancakes selection-Grilled lamb @ RM 18.50
Grilled lamb shoulder served with mashed potatoes

Continental Pancakes- Grilled chicken @ RM 15.50
Grilled chicken slices, tomatoes, pineapple, mushrooms topped with mozzarella and BBQ sauce and crepes

Mini Dollar sundae @ RM 6.50
Strawberry and peach with orange marmalade and nuts topped with vanilla ice cream.

Paddington House of Pancakes affectionately known as P-HOP serves more than 100 types of traditional pancakes and also Paddington's perfect recipe signature pancakes. P-HOP, a pancake house that offers hearty, healthy, unique and wholesome meals.

A stimulating, exhilarating, greedy and most of all a happy experience here.
A bonus- Pancakes are flipped only upon your order. Served straight from the pan to your plate!

P-HOP's quote:
Pancakes maybe simple food but P-HOP flips them with great passion and makes them the best they can be!

Address:

The Gardens
Lot LG-216, Lower Ground Floor,
The Gardens, Mid Valley City,
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel / Fax : 03 2287 4872

Other Outlets:

The Curve
Unit 142 & 143, 1st Floor,
The Curve, 6 Jalan PJU 7/3,
Mutiara Damansara,
47800 Petaling Jaya
Tel / Fax : 03 7726 2382

1 Utama Shopping Centre
G363, Ground Floor Rainforest,
Bandar Utama Damansara
47800 Petaling Jaya
Tel / Fax : 03 7722 3206

Queensbay Mall
1F-102, 1F-103 & 1F-108,
1st Floor, Quensbay Mall,
100 Persiaran Bayan Indah,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Tel / Fax : 04 644 9910

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Paddington House of Pancake @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City

Yam Rice & Pork Meat Soup @ Restaurant Kok Keong

2012-01-29T00:56:00.002+08:00

Located at the Historical City of Malacca, Restaurant Kok Keong is one of the old renowned restaurants that serves yam rice with pork meat soup.

Pork meat soup, also known as bak kee in Hokkien is similar to our local famous dish- Bak Kut Teh, a Chinese cuisine popularly served in Malaysia and Singapore.

Restaurant Kok Keong @ Jalan Kampung Pantai, Malacca
The restaurant has been serving it's customer for seventy years; now operating by the second generation.

Pork Meat Soup (Bak Kee) served with yam rice

Pork meat soup features slices of pork belly, flour dipped thin slices of meat and various offal-y bits in a herbal rich broth accompanied with diner's choice of plain rice or yam rice. Yam rice is a good choice though- Yam was indistinct in the rice, but you wouldn't miss it. Rice texture was perfect, fluffy and satisfying and absolutely blends well with the thick, inky aromatic soup.

Brunching pork meat soup with yam rice on a bright sunny Sunday! A perfect meal before the week ends!

Address:

Restoran Kok Keong,
Jalan Kampung Pantai (one block in from Lorong Hang Jebat)

Operating Hours:

730am-2pm and 6pm until the bak kee runs out
Closed Wednesdays.

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavors of Malacca

SAMBAL @ The Scott Garden, Old Klang Road

2011-11-28T18:40:00.000+08:00

SAMBAL, The place to be for Nasi Lemak!

SAMBAL, a latest restaurant venture by The Jas Sdn Bhd located at the brand new shopping mall- The Scott Garden that serves authentic Malay cuisine.

SAMBAL @ The Scott Garden, Old Klang Road

A restaurant with a characteristic of typical village feel with stylish and timeless haven of serenity and wood finishing.

Nasi Lemak Kampung (Fried fish) @ RM 12.00

Aromatic coconut milk rice served with kangkung (water spinach), sambal ikan bilis (anchovies chilli paste) with fried fish, hard boiled eggs and cucumber.

Nasi Lemak Ayam & Sotong (Squid) @ RM 15.00

Aromatic coconut milk rice served with sambal ikan bilis, sambal sotong (stir fried squids with chilli paste), crispy fried spiced chicken, hard boiled eggs and cucumber.

Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi @ RM 9.00

Spicy chicken dish prepared with turmeric, lemongrass, pounded bird's eye chilli and flavorful creamy coconut milk. The spiciness definitely brings extra kick to the taste bud.

Mee Rebus @ RM 8.00

One of the popular noodles dish in Malaysia. It's the yellowish noodles served with a thick spicy potato-based and shrimps gravy garnished with a hard-boiled egg, spring onions, bean sprouts, fried shallots, tau kwa (dried/ fried beancurd) and lime juice.

The name of the restaurant "SAMBAL" which literally means chilli paste caught my attention as I love spicy food. The food served by SAMBAL is adequate/complacent but there is still room for improvement. Work harder!

Address:

SAMBAL
Lot 1-12, 1st Floor,
The Scott Garden,
289, Jalan Kelang Lama,
58100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
http://www.sambal-nasilemak.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sambal/230140870371423

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- SAMBAL, The Scott Garden , Old Klang Road

Sam Patissier @ Plaza Mahkota, Malacca/Melaka

2011-11-27T14:05:00.014+08:00

It was another hidden gem recommended by my dearest brother and sister in law at Plaza Mahkota in the historical city of Malacca.

Situated right behind the famous Nadeje Patisserie Cafe, Sam Patissier offers a medley range of patisseries with prices that will amaze you!

Sam Pang, formerly from Ritz Carlton, Singapore, brought his incredible patisserie talent and experience back to his home town, Malacca. He also attended FHA2006 Culinary Challenge at Orchard Hotel, Singapore and Macaron Pastry Training in Bangkok, Thailand.

Sam Patissier @ Plaza Mahkota, Malacca/Melaka

Black Forest Cake @ RM 6.00

A glorious piece of Black forest cake- delightfully chocolaty cake with the richness offset by layers of sharp tasting berries.

Read more about history of Black Forest Cake- here.

Chocolate Lava @ RM 3.80

Also known as molten chocolate lava cake. A chocolate lover should not leave without trying the black forest and chocolate lava cakes. Both prepared with top quality Belgian chocolate and it's a memorable one indeed.

Cappuccino Mouse @ RM 6.50
An elegant dessert worth a try! Love the light yet rich and mesmerizing taste of cappuccino. Wonderful!

Cheese souffle @ RM 7.50

Chocolates and strawberries, always my favorite. I was eyeing for this piece of cheese souffle when I first entered the shop. A pleasant piece of light and fluffy souffle strawberry cake that excites one's senses. Awesome!

SOMEMORE? Well, YES! Complementary cakes from Sam, the patissier!

Blood Orange Mille crepe cake

Another unique masterpiece by Sam. Blood orange crepe cake, served frozen or chilled for a different feel for the blood orange jelly layer. Aesthetically pleasing and of course taste bud tantalizing.

And so, now you know where to find gorgeous crepe cakes besides Nadeje Patisserie Cafe.

Strawberry White Chocolate cake
A mercifully lychee with white chocolate cake served frozen. A wonderful choice for a refreshing taste.

Macarons @ RM 2.00 per piece (Lemon, Green Tea, Peppermint & Chocolate)

Although I am not a big fan of macarons, those served here are not too sweet, crispy on the outside and soft and creamy in the inside- pretty satisfying!

Sam Patissier, a gastronomic indulgence not to be missed. Putting aside it's simple set up, the desserts served are made with high quality ingredients and prepared with remarkable passion. Sam was indeed an undiscovered talent, and we believe that his passion, courtesy and sincerity will definitely take his patisseries to the new height.

Thank you, Sam for the wonderful sharing session.

Address:

Sam Patissier
G-26, Jalan PM5,
Plaza Mahkota,
75000 Bandar Hilir
Melaka

Contact: Sam Pang @ 017- 314 6881

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-pattissier-cakes-house/167880189928212

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Sam Patissier

House of Kebab @ Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur

2011-11-07T20:59:00.010+08:00

Exploring new places! A great deal grabbed from Groupon- House of Kebab at Solaris Dutamas,next to Publika Mall.

House of Kebab captures the culinary style of Middle Eastern cuisine offering kebab dishes and other dishes prepared with unique blend of herbs and spices.

House of Kebab @ Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur
Restaurant with a breathtaking view of the majestic Federal Most and KLCC Twin Tower.

Grabbed the deal at only RM 29 per person for an Ala Cart Kebab Buffet that comes with salad, appetizer, soup and main courses. To reorder only when finishing the first order. Unless you are a big eater, else I don't think you will go for second round. Nevertheless, it's definitely worth a try although it does not include drinks and desserts.

Season salad- A healthy start? Refreshing!

Shirazi salad- a popular Middle Eastern salad which is prepared just with cucumber, tomatoes and with few chopped onions, this salad is served with a dressing prepared with lemon juice, mint leaves, salt and pepper powder- Appetite stimulating!

Mutable- Grilled eggplant puree with tahini (sesame seed paste) sauce, flavored with yogurt and olive oil. Something new to me, tasted a lil' weird at first but definitely goes well with the bread and Hummus!

Hummus- is a creamy puree of chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic. First time trying too- Fascinating! And thumbs up for their super yummy bread with extremely soft texture.

Mushroom soup- Aromatic & Creamy- Good one!

Barley Soup- A healthy exciting taste barley soup. My first attempt too!

Lastly, House of Kebab, proudly presents their main courses- Perfectly grilled kebab served with grilled tomato, salad and extremely soft texture rice.

Lamb Koobideh Kebab Charcoal minced lamb glazed to perfection served with rice

Mix Kebab Mix of chicken and lamb minced Koobideh kebab and spring chicken served with rice

You ought to at least feast upon Arabian or Middle Eastern cuisine once. I had mine, and I was impressed! House of Kebab provides and awesome experience and an unforgettable one. Also, thanks to the restaurant owner for his warm hospitality too.

Address:

House of Kebab
D5-G4-06, Solaris Dutamas,
Jalan Dutamas 1,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603- 6205 3580, +6017- 226 5476
Fax: +603- 6205 3581

http://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Of-KebabSolaris-Dutamas/136094596473490

For more photos: Lushia's Food Blog- House of Kebab, Solaris Dutamas

LOP Western Food @ Ampang Look Out Point, Jalan Ampang – Hulu Langat

2011-10-26T22:00:00.001+08:00

Malaysia is a gastronomes paradise and different cuisine/food epitomized the beauty of each state. Besides local cuisine, there are plenty of places to enjoy international cuisine as well. One such place is at Ampang Lookout Point. Ampang Lookout Point boasts a few restaurants that offer wide variety of choices ranging from local cuisine, fusion cuisine to western and Italian cuisine.

Adding up to it's uniqueness, the restaurants sit on top of a hilltop hide way overlooking panoramic view of KL City.

The four restaurants located uphill are:

LookOutPoint Restaurant- my visit
Gasoline Cafe
Haven Restaurant
Panorama Restaurant

LOP Western Food @ Ampang Look Out Point, Jalan Ampang – Hulu Langat

Cheese sausage lamb chop @ RM 22.80
Bratwurst German Sausage (Chicken) @ RM 18.80
Grilled Chicken chop
Kam Heong (Spicy) spaghetti

Look Out Point western restaurant offers extensive menu featuring simple western cuisine, fusion food as well as Asian favorites. I would say it is worth a visit to Look Out Point for it's view. As for food experience, there are more room for improvements.

Late noon view of KL City

Sunset view of KL city

Night view of KL City

If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city then Ampang Look Out Point is an ideal place for you. Situated on thehill, the restaurant has an intimate and peaceful setting for people to relax and unwind after a busy day of work or sightseeing. It is a wonderful spot for friends gathering, families and couples to enjoy a relaxing meal.

The Look Out Point Restaurant offers a casual dining experience while enjoying a mesmerizing panoramic view of the vibrant KL City.

Address:

LOP Western Food
Lot 3A Ampang Look Out Point
Pusat Pelancongan Menara Tinjau
Jalan Ampang - Hulu Langat,
43100 Bukit Langat, Selangor

For Bookings / Enquiries, contact:
019-2508379 -Frankie
016-2424326 -Frankie
019-6912308 -Hans

Website: http://lookoutpoint.com.my/

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Look Out Point @ Ampang Look Out Point

Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie @ Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur

2011-10-23T21:04:00.004+08:00

Breakfast through lunch and dinner, carry-out or dining-in, hearth-baked breads, pizza and cakes, well prepared pastas, I suggest Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie!

Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie @ Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur

Under the same management of Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie, Ficelle holds the same concept of a French styled bakery that offers a variety of freshly bakes worth every dollar. With it's alfresco dining settings, it is definitely a perfect place to unwind.

Caramel Brioche @ RM 1.50- Smooth caramel filling with puffy brioche!
Ham & Cheesebox @ RM 4.50- Soft golden brown exterior with tasteful ham!

Croissant @ RM 2.00- Aromatic and flaky!
Mini cheese croissant @ RM 1.30

Durian custard doughnut @ RM 2.50- Thumbs up!
Hawaii Tuna Pizza @ RM 4.50

Curry sausage French bread @ RM 3.60- Flavorful!
Croissant De Almond @ RM 3.00- Aromatic, chewy & crusty.

Chicken Meatball Bolognese @ RM 16.00

Something new in their menu! Pasta cooked al dente served with finely tuned authentic bolognaise sauce and flavorsome chicken meatball.

Kimchi Chicken Spaghetti @ RM 12.90
An Italian/Korean fusion spaghetti dish. Love the unique spiciness of the Kimchi sauce.

Apart from bread and pasta, Ficelle offers a wide range of delectable desserts ranging from macarons, dessert cups to variety of freshly baked cheesecakes. And we tried:-

Durian cheesecake @ RM 7.00- Flavorful!

Mango Layer cake @ RM 7.00
Fuwa-toro Tiramisu @ RM 7.00
Capuccino @ RM 6.50

Looks good? Taste good too! Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie is where you'll find extraordinary fare to tempt your palate.

Address:

Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie
11-0-12, Jalan 3/109F,
Danau Business Centre,
Taman Danau Desa,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603- 7983 0211
Website: http://www.ficelle.com.my

Opening Hours:
Sat- Thurs 8.00 am- 09.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am- 10.00 pm

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie @ Danau Business Centre, Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur

Porridge @ Chop Sam Guan, Jalan Jawa Off Jalan Bunga Raya Malacca

2011-10-22T22:57:00.002+08:00

Should you be travelling to Melaka/Malacca, make visiting vintage restaurants or coffees shops your top must do’s as far as savoring local delicacies are concerned.

Looking for a quick and yet appetizing lunch? Have a look here!

Porridge lunch @ Chop Sam Guan, Jalan Jawa Off Jalan Bunga Raya Melaka/Malacca offers a variety of tasteful side order dishes.

Sweet potato porridge and rice with asam pedas fish gravy.

A medley of small appetizing side dishes we chose- fried prawns with chilli paste, steamed salted vegetables, stir fried chicken with coffee, soup of the day (FOC), asam pedas (sourish and spicy tamarind soup) stingray, braised eggs and fried firm tofu, pork intestine and fried spicy clams. All tastefully prepared! Another bowl of porridge, please?

Enjoyed the lunching session here! One word of advice, do not leave Malacca without trying out the good.

Address:

Jalan Jawa,
Off Jalan Kee Ann (Bunga Raya)
Malacca

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavors of Malacca

Espressamente illy @ Bangsar Village I

2011-10-20T12:16:00.000+08:00

Here's a reasonable selection that will just about satisfy the needs of a coffee lover!

Espressamente illy, a simple and contemporary Italian style cafe serves true premium quality illy coffee with multitude of different Italian menu ranging from salads, panini, bruschetta, cakes and even gelato.

Espressamente illy @ Bangsar Village I

Besides illy's coffee, Espressamente serves delicious breakfast menu, offers working lunch or something for those who are socializing plus a sumptuous dinner menu.

Let's see what have I tried...

Panino alla Benedict @ RM 14.50
Toasted whole meal bread with turkey ham, fried egg, cheese and hollandaise sauce.

Benedict @ RM 14.00
Poached eggs with turkey ham and hollandaise sauce on Italian toast.

Insalata di Caesar @ RM 16.00

Romaine lettuce with cruttons, hard boiled egg and parmesan cheese toast with home made Caesar dressing. Refreshing!

Omeletta @ RM 14.00

Make your own 3 egg omelette. Choose any 3 of the ingredients: turkey ham, smoked salmon, mushroom, onion, capsicum, tomato or cheddar cheese. Ingredients picked- capsicum, cheddar cheese and turkeyham. I like!

Cappuccino @ RM 10.00
Espresso with velvety textured milk and hot foam.Fresh tasting brew!

Cafe Fondente @ RM 12.00
Espresso served with chocolate topped with steamed milk. Aromatic & well balanced!

Espressamente provides an awesome coffee experience that definitely gives your day a boost. If you are craving for excellent coffee, a stylish and comfortable environment and fabulous food, do consider Espressamente. With its relaxed ambiance and wholesome and filling fare, sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and catch up with the soul of the city at Espressamente!

Address:

Espressmanente illy @ Bangsar Village 1
Lot F12 & F13A, First Floor
Bangsar Village 1
Bangsar Baru.
Tel: 03 2287 7078
Fax: 03 2287 9078

Espressamente illy @ Pavilion KL
Lot 10.00.03
Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2141 0028
Fax: 03 2141 5068

Website: http://www.espressamenteilly.com.my

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Espressamente illy @ Bangsar Village I

My culinary passion -Part 2

2011-10-17T23:11:00.002+08:00

Hi All!! More sharing for everyone!

Somemore? Hmmmm....

Tokyo Don @ Tokyo Street Level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

2011-09-18T19:11:00.001+08:00

And so...... what's new lately? Of course the launching Tokyo Street at Pavilion Shopping Mall since July 2011. A visit to Tokyo street and a lunching session at Tokyo Don with my family.

Tokyo Don, more like a Japanese fast food restaurant with minimal decor with a L shape counter seating and a few table to fit it. Well, the simplicity attracts indeed.

Tokyo Street Level 6, Pavillion Kuala Lumpur

Tokyo Don @ Tokyo Street Level 6, Pavillion Kuala Lumpur

Hokkai Don @ RM 28.00

Combination of fresh salmon and salmon eggs over a sushi rice bowl served with miso soup, pickled ginger and wasabi. Yes! As simple as that. Just nice!

Tori Katsu Udon @ RM 18.00
Udon prepared in its simplest form with mildly flavored broth served with crispy fried chicken.

Tori Katsu Don @ RM 26.00

Sushi rice bowl served fried chicken cutlet topped with sweet onions, sliced mushrooms, eggs and sweet soy sauce- Yummy!

Chicken Teriyaki Don @ RM 25.00
Sushi rice bowl served with perfectly grilled chicken- Tasty!

The menu offers no earthshaking surprises and reasonably easy to follow. Tokyo Don, offers only 12 different kind of dishes ( rice and noodles), fast and simple enough to prepare with fresh ingredients with a pretty satisfying outcome.

Address:

Tokyo Don
6 6.24.1C, Level 6, Tokyo Street
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
No. 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Tokyo Don @ Tokyo Street Level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

My culinary passion -Part 1

2011-09-18T17:33:00.004+08:00

Yes, I love cooking & baking too! Here's some pics to share with everyone!

More to come......

La Yosh Japanese Western @ Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

2011-09-05T23:00:00.001+08:00

Exploring Sri Hartamas again!

La Yosh a Japanese Western restaurant with a graceful and charming ambiance arranged with warm colors and soft lighting. We were delighted that we met the hospitable owner Mr. Jeremy Yap, whom claimed himself to be the "Gourmet, Husband And Fantastic Chef"! We were honored to have a feast personally prepared by him. A friendly and courteous person indeed!

La Yosh Japanese Western @ Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

Salad with thousand island dressing & Salad with Japanese dressing with soup of the day!

Escargot baked with garlic butter @ RM 12.80

Imported French escargots baked with in house garlic butter. Our appetizer turned out to be appetizing enough to please us!

Over baked Pacific Seabass @ RM 19.90

Boneless seabass fillet baked to perfection served with Italian Pesto sauce- Excellent!

Wafu Spaghetti @ RM 18.80

Spaghetti prepared with shimeji and button mushroom, green onion, beef bacon (substitute with chicken), egg served in Japanese garlic sauce. Wonderful!

A happy incorporation of western interior design alongside with a combination of Japanese cum Western cuisine. Good food priced reasonably! Definitely worth a visit!

Address:

La Yosh Japanese Western
F-0-2 Plaza Damas,
No 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603- 6201 8648

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- La Yosh Japanese Western

Rockfish Noodle Bar @ IOI Boulevard, Puchong

2011-09-04T07:33:00.000+08:00

Here's another deal grabbed from webuy.com.

What a great deal to dine in at Rockfish Noodle Bar! The voucher we bought from webuy.com offered choices of German Delights- German Fish & Chips, Pork Chop, or Chicken Chop, which came with a choice of Iced/Hot Sweet Chocolate, Mocha, or Green Tea and a pudding for dessert at only RM 11.50!

Rockfish Noodle Bar is a restaurant cum bar that serves Chinese Fusion food, Japanese Style Noodles, Western Food, snacks as well as imported beer. The restaurant presents a simple yet contemporary interior design with wooden chairs and oriental decor.

Rockfish Noodle Bar @ IOI Boulevard, Puchong

German Fish & chips @ RM 17.90
Deep fried fish fillet with shredded fillo served with salad, french fries and tartar sauce.Satisfying!

German Pork Chop @ RM 15.90

Deep fried pork chop with shredded fillo served with salad, french fries and homemade Swiss sauce.

The menu looked so tempting that we decided to try out other dishes.What attracted us were the Japanese Style Noodles. And we picked:

Fried crystal noodle served with flower crab fried with hot & sour sauce @ RM 16.90

Aromatically fried crystal noodles with egg topped with amazing tongue teasing spicy chilli crab. Thumbs up!

Fried egg ramen with braised fish head @ RM 15.90

Fragrantly fried egg ramen topped with sweet and saltish braised deep fried fish head. Pleasing!

With it's comfortable environment and good food, Rockfish Noodle Bar is definitely a perfect restaurant to head for lunch, dinner, a drink or even midday snack. Indulge your taste buds in a numerous of fusion cuisine here!

Address:

Rockfish Noddle Bar
Block A-G-32, IOI Boulevard,
Jalan Kenari 7, Bandar Puchong Jaya,
47170 Puchong,
Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: 03- 80716668

Business Hour:
Mon- Sun
11.30 am- 11.00 pm

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Rockfish Noodle Bar @ IOI Boulevard

Tom, Dick & Harry's @ The Scott Garden, Old Klang Road

2011-08-23T17:09:00.008+08:00

It's Friday!! Where to head to after work? Well, here's a suggestion- Tom, Dick & Harry's a pub offering relaxing and informal ambiance to chill out.

Tom, Dick & Harry's @ Scott Garden, Old Klang Road

A pub with minimalistic decor with wooden tables and benches yet crowded after working hour. Tom, Dick & Harry's serves tasty pork menu and snacks too.

Carlsberg @ RM 40.00/jug
Kick starting Friday night with cold beer!

Caesar Salad @ RM 18.00
Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, egg and topped with croutons dressed with homemade dressing.

Pork Platter @ RM 19.00
Crispy back bacon, glazed ham and slices sausages served with spicy flavorful mustard.

Pork Loin @ RM 21.00

2 pieces of pork loin, a slice of bacon served with steamed vege and mashed potatoes. Enjoyed this dish with a glass of cold beer! Great!

Tom, Dick & Harry's- Pub & Grub, a perfect place to unwind!

Address:

Old Klang Road Outlet
Unit S-G-03A,
The Scott Garden,
Kompleks Rimbun Scott,
58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Taman Tun Outlet
18, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14,
TTDI Kuala Lumour

Phone:
TMN TUN +6012 252 8390 ( PETER )
OLD KLANG ROAD +6019 697 5080 ( Carrie )

Operation Hours:

Mon - Thurs
11:00 am - 1:00 am
04:00 pm - 1:00 am

Fri
11:00 am - 2:00 am
04:00 pm - 2:00 am

Sat
10:00 am - 2:00 am

Sun
10:00 am - 1:00 am

Facebook Fan Page: Tom, Dick & Harry's

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Tom, Dick & Harry's @ The Scott Garden, Old Klang Road

The Blue Cow Cafe @ Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

2011-08-13T23:05:00.008+08:00

Thought of waking up early for brekkie during weekend. Hell yeah! Overslept! Anyway, as planned, we visited the cafe- The Blue Cow Cafe.

The Blue Cow Cafe @ Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

The Blue cow cafe located in Plaza Damas has a unique concept offering customers freshest quality Australian beef, lamb, sausages, burger patties, local pork, ham and bacon.

Roasted Chicken Salad @ RM 17.00

Started with something light!-Roasted chicken salad -roasted chicken tops with fresh spring mix, garden greens, crisp vegetables served with Blue Cow's house dressing, Irresistible!

Blue Cow Specialty Platter-Medium Platter ( for 1-2 serving) @ RM 55.00

Meat Platters are served with a choice of 2 to 3 side dishes- Mash, chips, wedges, potato salad, coleslaw & steamed vegetables. Medium platter consists 1 sausage, 1 kebab, 1 pork chop, 1 burger patty & bacon ( with 2 side dishes) served with apple sauce and mustard.

Picked:
Chorizo sausage- Spicy choice!
Lamb Kebab- Tasteful!
Pork Chop- Perfectly grilled!
Burger Patty (Chicken)- Marvelous!
Bacon- Flavorful!
Side dishes- Mashed potatoes and steamed vegetable

Enjoyed the scrumptious platter set! Should have ordered a beer instead of coffee to go along.

The Blue Cow Cafe a cafe with a peaceful environment that offers a wide range of menu. Too many choices with too little tummy space!! Shall we revisit for more?

PS: It's a pet friendly cafe too.

Address:

The Blue Cow Cafe
N-1-4, Plaza Damas
No.60,Jalan Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603- 6201 3206
Fax: +603- 6201 3306

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- The Blue Cow Cafe @ Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

Poon Kee Dessert(潘记糖水) @ Bandar Puteri, Puchong

2011-08-13T20:50:00.008+08:00

Craving for something sweet? Let's go to Puchong!

Poon Kee Desserts (潘记糖水） @ Bandar Puteri, Puchong
Poon Kee Desserts serves lots of different delectable desserts.

Egg Tea @ RM 2.40
Mango with grass jelly and black sugar @ RM 3.20
ABC @ RM 4.00
Red Bean + Wheat corn @ RM 3.30

Nasi Lemak @ RM 12.90
Rice Noodle Roll with various fried and boiled dishes @ RM 6.30
Fried Fish Cake @ RM 2.50- Fresh & tasty!

Besides appetizing desserts, Poon Kee Desserts serves Nasi Lemak (Malaysian coconut milk rice) served with aromatic fried chicken and highly pleasing sambal (chilli paste). The rice noodle rolls were good too- smooth and springy and yet not too chewy. Ingredients served were self picked from the counter ( prices vary for each ingredient picked).

Poon Kee Desserts a perfect place for you to enjoy different appetizing desserts with a wide selection of all-time favourite cold and hot desserts, light snacks and meals for everyone.

Address:

Poon Kee Desserts 潘记糖水
51G, Jalan Puteri 2/3,
Bandar Puteri,
47199 Puchong,
Selangor

Website: Poon Kee Dessert(潘记糖水)

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Poon Kee Dessert(潘记糖水) @ Bandar Puteri, Puchong

The Huckleberry Cafe (TIMES Bookstore) @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

2011-08-08T22:39:00.007+08:00

For the sweet tooth, book lovers and coffee lovers!! A place for you to hang around here! The Huckleberry Cafe in TiMES Bookstore! And yes, again... it's Bangsar. Probably my last post for Bangsar for now.....

The Huckleberry Cafe (TIMES Bookstore) @ Bangsar Shopping Centre
The cafe tucked cozily inside Times Bookstore at Bangsar Shopping Centre.

Guinness Chocolate Cake @ RM 9.00 per slice

Moist chocolate stout cake topped with cream cheese. A cake with an intense flavour of rich and bitter origins without overpowering your tastebuds.

Hummingbird Cake (Middle) @ RM 9.00 per slice
Two layered cake filled with chopped pecans, crushed pineapples and mashed bananas- Simple delicious!

Whoopie Pie @ RM 4.00 per piece

Two delectable chocolate mounds of sponge cake sandwiching thick butter cream fillings. Available in four flavours- vanilla, coffee, peanut butter and salted caramel. And, more flavours to come. Pleasing!

Cappuccino @ RM 7.00
Hot Mocha @ RM 8.00
A perfect cuppa to go along with those yummy cakes and a book perhaps?

The Huckleberry cafe, a cozy cafe to sit back and relax over coffee or tea and cakes or a selection of light savory snacks.

Address:

The Huckleberry Cafe
c/o TIMES Bookstore
Lot S1 & S1A, Level 2,
Bangsar Shopping Centre
Tel/Fax: +603- 2095 1606

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- The Huckleberry Cafe (TIMES Bookstore) @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

Dinner buffet @ Planter's Inn, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur

2011-08-02T23:50:00.011+08:00

Update your blog Lu Shia!! It has been a week and I still see the same thing!- Ahhaa...someone said this to me *wink*

Okay!! Here's a great deal grabbed from webuy.com.my. Thanks to my bestie.

Dinner buffet at Planter's Inn, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur. If you desire for a luxurious buffet, do head down to Planter's Inn. Good food, great service with classy ambiance.

Planter's Inn @ Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur

Tempting looking buffet spread. A quick snap and then........ Let's EAT!!

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Overall Rating: 7/10

A buffet dinner best enjoyed with my besties at a great deal only at RM 46.90! Planter's Inn definitely offers a great selection of menu to satisfy everyone.

Normal price: RM 130.20

Current promo:
Ramadhan Buffet Dinner: RM 98++ ( Children 4-12 years old dine at 50% off)

Address:

Planter's Inn
Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur,
Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan.

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Dinner buffet @ Planter's Inn, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur

Bread Basket @ The Sphere, Bangsar South

2011-08-01T20:33:00.003+08:00

Enough of Bangsar area? No way.......... Let's go to the other part of Bangsar- Bangsar South! Here's something new to share with everyone!

Bread Basket @ The Sphere, Bangsar South

A simple bakery with al fresco dining.The bakery offers variety of pastries, Danish, savouries, bread rolls, home made cakes as well as home made jams. Bread basket also has an array of breads from the health section- Muesli Bread and French Village Bread.

The above that we have picked are good indeed. Aromatically baked pastries with great fillings!

Butter Gipsel Closed @ RM 3.50
Sardine Puff @ RM 2.60
Ikan Bilis Puff @ RM 3.60
Firecracker sausage @ RM 5.80

And a cup of Cappuccino @ RM 6.50 to go with!

For all bread lovers who love rich, aromatic and freshly baked bread and savouries, Bread Basket is a place for you!

Address:

Bread Basket
Unit G11, Ground Floor,
he Sphere, No.1 , Avenue 1,
Bangsar South, No.8 Jalan Kerinchi,
59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
T +603 2241 3800
F +603 2241 3800

Website:http://www.breadbasket.my/

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Bread Basket @ The Sphere, Bangsar South

Ben's General Food Store @ Bangsar Village I

2011-07-28T22:31:00.007+08:00

Yes... I know I have been missing again! It's like- Now you see, and now you don't! Excuse mua *wink*

Well, here is a post to share with everyone! And still...it's about another outlet by The Big Group- Ben's General Food Store.

Ben's General Food Store comprises two sections, the cafe and the food store- A cafe with simple whitish classic design and arrangements and a food store with plenty of imported food. The cafe serves varieties of fresh and hearty salads, authentic and delightful pizzas and tempting desserts.

Caesar Salad @ RM 11.90
Cos lettuce with croutons, turkey bacon, eggs and Gruyere crisps with appetizing dressing. A pleasing start indeed!

IL Carnivore Pizza @ RM 24.90

Pizza baked and topped with tomatoes, mozarella, beef pepperoni (not in the above pic) turkey bacon, chicken cheese sausage and lamb chorizo- love the tasty turkey bacon and lamb chorizo- Overall, it was a good one!

Pescatora @ RM 29.90

Pizza baked and topped with tomatoes, mozarella, garlic, mixed seafood of shrimps, fish, mussels and squids- Tasteful! More seafood please?

Classic Chocolate Cake @ RM9.90
And here comes our dessert! Thick and moist chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream. Toothsome!

Besides Pizza Hut or Shakey's, here's a good recommendation for everyone. Be warned, it's pack during lunch hour and dinner time- be early!

Address:

Ben's General Food Store
Bangsar Village I
G17 & G18, Ground Floor,
No 1, Jalan Telawi Satu
Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Contact:
Kwa / Shankar/ Khairul / Yunus
+6 03 2284 8790

Opening Hours:
11:00am - 10.00pm daily
9.45pm : Bar & Kitchen Last Order

Website: http://www.thebiggroup.co/

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Ben's General Food Store

The George & Dragon Pub @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

2011-06-30T19:43:00.005+08:00

Hola!! I am back!! Bringing the legend of St. George to everyone!

What about Saint George and The Dragon Legend? I have just learned it today and will definitely share with everyone at the end of this post.

Back to The George & Dragon Pub, the naming of the pub cum restaurant was inspired by the legend of St George. In the Middle Ages, the dragon was commonly used to represent the Devil, and Saint George was the famous heroic legend. Thus, the George and Dragon is a place where the heroes, princesses and the devils meet, what will happen there, is all up to your imagination!

The George & Dragon Pub @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

Pan fried- Spicy Pork Sausage, a fresh plum and spicy sliced sausages spiced up with red pepper,garlic and onions. Aromatic!

Grilled Salmon Fettuccini Set @ RM 16.00 Nett

Al dente fettucini served light and yet tasteful alfredo sauce and perfectly grilled fresh salmon

Chicken Chop Set @ RM 16.00

An a plate of simple yet deliciously prepared chicken chop served with mashed potato and vegetables. Thumbs up!

George and Dragon Pub carried a unique traditional English pub concept. It's definitely a perfect place for quiet lunch at noon and an ideal pub to chill out at night or perhaps, happy hour?

Lastly, not forgetting to thank my fellow colleagues for buying me lunch. Appreciate that!

If you would like to know more about the legend of -St George & Dragon - Click here!

I have been slacking, I know! Stay tuned for more post to come!

Address:

The George & Dragon Pub
Lot G130, Ground Floor,
Bangsar Shopping Centre,
285, Jalan Maarof
Bukit Bandar Raya
59000 Kuala Lumpur

Website: http://www.gndpubs.com

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- The George & Dragon Pub

Stuff Your Face Cafe @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

2011-05-29T13:05:00.018+08:00

Exploring BSC still!! And the name of the cafe caught my attention!

Stuff Your Face cafe is situated at My Playroom (indoor kids playground), 4th floor of Bangsar Shopping Centre.

Something different from spaghetti, Soba Aglio Olio Prawns @ RM 18.00, a great fusion of smooth soba, olive oil, garlic, chilli flakes and prawns- Very pleasing!

And my colleague ordered their Chef's recommendation, Curry Tiffin @ Rm 18.00 -Tried their curry- Just nice!

Revisited the cafe and this round we tried their Baked Salmon Percik @ RM 20.00. Chunks of salmon baked in banana leaf with piquant percik sauce served with fragrant mint onion rice and warm salad. Love the grilled salmon- Delicious!

Another order would be the Almost Bite Size Burger @ RM 17.00 Small but meaty little beef/chicken burgers served with mashed green peas and potatoes-Appetizing!

Lastly, an Italian Brew @ RM 12.00 to go along- Aromatic!

"Stuff Your Face Cafe is a comfort for moms waiting as their little ones run away to learn or to play. It is peace for dad, with wifi too. It is fun for friends with stories to share. It is date for lovers who love their food. It's a cafe unlike any other at Bangsar Shopping Centre"

A very homey cafe that tempts guests to sit back and chit-chat, heavenly for friendly gatherings. The atmosphere is cheerfully casual with open concept. Most importantly, no service charge! -I bet you will love it!!

Address:

Stuff Your Face Cafe
Lot 4-09, Bangsar Shopping Centre,
285, Jalan Maarof,
Bukit Bandar Raya,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603- 2287 3070 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +603- 2287 3070 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: +603- 2287 3071

Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 07.00 pm

Website: Stuff Your Face Cafe Facebook

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Stuff Your Face Cafe

Sushi Boat Restaurant @ Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

2011-05-29T12:20:00.001+08:00

It was a wonderful Sunday in Malacca (Melaka) with my brother and sister in law pampering me with great sushi at Sushi Boat Restaurant in Dataran Pahlawan Megamall. When we arrived, we were greeted by Sushi Boat Owner Elaine Ong. She was friendly and great!! Because of my brother's frequent patronizing, Elaine has become a friend of my dearest brother.

An unique concept of boat-liked shape design Sushi Kiosk

Fresh Sashimi Mix: Shiro Maguro (White Tuna), Maguro (Tuna) and Sake (Salmon) @ RM 48.80- Thumbs up!
Sweet Curry Salmon Head dish -not listed in the menu-Awesome!

Sushi Boat offers most Japanese cooking styles, from sushi, sashimi, tempura to sumiyaki. Start with deliciously fresh salmon sashimi, tender homemade egg-roll sushi and California Rolls.

Prices for color plates:
Grey@ RM 2.80
Green@ RM3.80
Dark Blue @ RM 4.80
Red @ RM 5.80
Sky Blue @ RM 6.80
Yellow @ RM 7.80

Because of the overwhelming response, I am glad to announce that Sushi Boat is expanding its second branch at Melaka Raya in October 2011.

Address:

Sushi Boat Restaurant
F3-03i & F3-03j, Dataran Pahlawan
Melaka Megamall, Jalan Merdeka
75000 Bandar Hilir
Melaka
Tel: +6017 886 3686 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +6017 886 3686 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Website: Sushi Boat Facebook

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Sushi Boat Restaurant @ Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

The Famous Coconut Shake @ Klebang Besar & Fried Noodles @ Hoe Kopitiam, Tanjung Kling- Malacca (Melaka)

2011-05-24T23:35:00.002+08:00

What else you should try in Malacca? Here's a quick post to share with everyone!!!

Coconut Shake @ Pantai Klebang- Look at the queue!

Warong Coconut Shake @ Klebang Besar

Location: Jalan Klebang, right before the Caltex petrol station
Operating Hours: Mon- Thursday & Sat- Sun 12.30 pm onwards, Friday 02.00 pm onwards

Coconut Shake with Vanilla Ice Cream @ RM 2.00

Ice blended coconut juice with plenty tiny bits of coconut pulps top with vanilla ice cream.Mix the ice cream to have a smooth thick milkshake feel else finish up the ice cream and enjoy the drink. Cool & refreshing!

What's next? - Hoe Kopitiam!!

Hoe kopitiam has a new outlet set up in town but we visited the original old coffee shop located at Tanjung Kling (Hainan Village). It's about 30 minutes drive from town.

Hoe Kopitiam @ Tanjung Kling (Hainan Village)

Spicy Fried Noodles @ RM 4.00
Yes!!! All the way here, just for this!
For more information, visit: Hoe Kopitiam
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A brief post to share with everyone. Don't miss it!

BUSABA-Heavenly Thai @ Bangsar Shopping Center

2011-05-17T23:14:00.007+08:00

BUSABA-Heavenly Thai, another restaurant by SEA Cuisine Group. The restaurant started it's operation in Bangsar Shopping Center since December 2010.

BUSABA-Heavenly Thai @ Bangsar Shopping Center

The restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine in a modern setting with calming ambience, warm colours and soft lighting. A happy incorporation of modern interior design with slight touch of traditional Siamese decorations sets the fine-dining mood.

Tom Yam Goong (Red & Clear Soup) RM 19.90 each

One of the chef''s recommendation. Super spicy for the red soup base and for the clear soup base, it was good too. Pretty satisfying.

Ta Kra Puaek @ RM 20.90
Stir fried tender chicken with cashew nuts and dried chillies served in yam basket. Tasteful!.

Pla Meuk Yang @ RM 22.90

BBQ squid served with Thai seafood sauce. Grilled to perfection, taste smacking good with the Thai seafood sauce.

Phad Thai Goong Ho Kai @ RM 22.90

Fresh rice noodles with tiger prawn, ground peanuts and bean sprouts with tamarind dressing. Sweet and spicy, kinda liking it!

Phak Bun Ka Pi @ RM 16.90
Stir fried Kangkong (with belacan or garlic), opted for garlic.

BUSABA Heavenly Thai serves reasonably Thai Food with all the necessary spices. Besides Thai food, the restaurant offers Thai desserts as well. Craving for Thai food? Try BUSABA-Heavenly Thai!

Address:

BUSABA-Heavenly Thai
F5, 1st Floor,
Bangsar Shopping Center
Tel: +603- 2093 7708

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- BUSABA-Heavenly Thai

Hummingbirds Coffee Bar @ Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar

2011-05-17T19:50:00.006+08:00

A new coffee bar in town!- Hummingbirds Coffee Bar!

Hummingbirds Coffee Bar a cafe owned by our local famous designer Beatrice Looi and partner Eric Ma has started operating in May 2011. A big congrats to both.

Hummingbirds Coffee Bar @ Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar (Beatrice Looi Boutique)

Hummingbirds Coffee Bar a charmingly designed cafe that serves various type coffee and tempting desserts (cakes & macarons).

Latte Machiato @ RM 12.00
Mocha @ RM 12.00
Cappuccino @ RM 12.00

Toffee Coffee @ RM 13.50
Mulatto Russian @ RM 26.00
Ginger Tea @ RM 6.00/ cup

Coffee has a language of it's own and you need to brew with passion for quality. A good cup of coffee brightens up my day. Had a great time here with my friends. Tasting different kinds of aromatically brewed coffee. Wonderful!

And delectable cakes to go along:

Red velvet cake @ RM 8.50- Highly recommended!
Fresh from the oven, moist and not too sweet- Thumbs up!

Durian Cake @ RM 16.00- Must order!
Sponge cake with cream and generous portion of durian pulps filling-Marvelous!

Oreo Cheesecake @ RM 13.50
Chilled Oreo Cheesecake-Nice!

Hardcore coffee & dessert lovers!!!- What are you waiting for? Hummingbirds coffee bar, a cafe with perfect ambiance that tempts guest to sit back, relax and linger while enjoying their cup of coffee and desserts.

Address:

Hummingbirds Coffee Bar
Beatrice Looi Boutique
No 21 Ground Floor,
Jalan Telawi 3,
Bnagsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2201 5889

Website:

Hummingbirds Coffee Bar FB Fan Page

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Hummingbirds Coffee Bar,Bangsar

Porridge House 粥之村 @ Melaka Raya

2011-05-15T21:00:00.005+08:00

Am blessed that my siblings love to hunt for good food too! Thanks to my dear brother for taking me to various places for food each time when I am back hometown.

I have tried to google search and funny it seems as there ain't any post about this restaurant. Unbelievable.

Well, let me be the first!! Presenting......

Porridge House 粥之村 @ Melaka Raya

Minced Pork Porridge RM 4.00 (S), RM 7.00 (M) & RM 10.00 (L)

Porridge with smooth and consistent texture boiled with tasty marinated minced pork topped with spring and fried onions- Marvelous! The porridge itself is pretty satisfying.

Porridge house offers 12 different types of porridge-plain porridge, chicken, preserved eggs, double yolk, fish, prawn balls, fresh frog, special seafood, scallop, crabmeat with sharkfins, minced pork, plain porridge and abalone porridge. Pick any of your choices and order some dishes to enjoy with(if you would like too)

The porridge is good, but with the dishes is even better- because Porridge House serves good food!

Marmite Chicken & Gong Bou (Spicy) Fried Mantis Prawn- Thumbs up for both!

Stir fried long beans with salted egg yolk & Spicy fried anchovies- Double thumbs up!

If you happened to visit Malacca, don't miss Porridge house 粥之村 ! Highly recommended! Apologies for the limited information on the contact details- I shall provide more.

Address:

Porridge House 粥之村 @ Melaka Raya
Shoplots along Taman Melaka Raya,
75000 Melaka,
Melaka

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog-Flavors of Malacca

Cafe Vienna @ Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre

2011-05-15T17:22:00.009+08:00

Meeting up with my girl mate at KLCC! Am happy that we had a good catch up at Cafe Vienna.

Cafe Vienna @ Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre

A cafe with soft, romantice ambience clearly appealing to many young couples to dine in. Wait, did I just mentioned young couples? Ahh... who cares... we like the quiet environment here.

Spaghetti Vongole @ RM 36.00

Spagethi with clams, garlic, olive oil and seasonings. Spaghetti Vongole are normally prepared in two ways- with tomato (in rosso) or without tomato (in Bianco). Myself preferred in Bianco, but this is satisfying too besides lacking of the al dente feel.

Chicken Sandwich @ RM 26.00

Crispy fried well marinated chicken chop with cheese. Just nice!

Drinks: Pineapple Sunshine & Bora Bora Brew @ RM 16.00/each

Enjoyed the time spent here. Cafe Vienna serves coffee, western food and desserts. A perfect place to chill out.

Address:

Cafe Vienna
Lot 305 & K31 3rd Floor
Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603- 2161 8268
Fax: +603- 2161 9268

Another outet: Lot 10 Isetan (Used to be Societe Cafe)

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Cafe Vienna KLCC

Poco Homemade Cafe & Atelier @ Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

2011-05-15T16:40:00.005+08:00

A quaintly decorated cafe cum artist studio located at a housing area in Bangsar. The cafe is hardly noticeable due to its location, somehow, it's becoming more crowd pleasing perhaps the uniqueness of the cafe's concept and their specialties draw the attention.

Poco Homemade Cafe & Atelier @ Jalan Kurau, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Lunch Sets- Poco Mama's Home Cooked Dishes @ RM 10.00 (add RM 1.00 for tea & dessert)

Serving- a dish with rice, pickles, tea and dessert- pretty satisfying! Feeling healthy too *smiles*

Besides serving healthy lunch sets, Poco serves ala carte home cook Japanese dishes and yummy desserts too.

Omellete Rice with Curry @ RM 13.80
Udon/Soba Noodle Soup with Fried Ebi @ RM 15.80

Udon soba Noodle soup @ RM 10.80
Chicken Roll @ RM 11.80

Food served is on par thought limited in varieties. Aromatic fried rice, tasty soup base and flavorful chicken roll- Pleasing!

UCC Original Blend Coffee @ RM6.00
Soya Green Tea @ RM 5.00
White Chocolate Semifreddo @ RM 12.00

Soya Green tea, not too sweet yet smooth- Just nice! Semifreddo and tofu cakes are both the dessert I wanted to try so much. Semifreddo is a class of semi frozen dessert with a texture of frozen mouse. Loving white chocolate semifreddo by Poco and love the white rose design too!

Poco Homemade Tofu Cake @ RM 8.00
Tofu with cream cheese, yummy! I heart Semifreddo & tofu cakes.

Poco Homemade Cafe & Atelier, a cafe with it's soft and lovely homey design and it's home cook food concept -Appealing! Do visit!

Address:

Poco Homemade Cafe & Atelier
1, Lorong Kurau,
Bangsar 59100
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +6016- 267 9218 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +6016- 267 9218 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday
12pm- 9 pm

Website: http://pocohomemade.blogspot.com

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog-Poco Homemade Cafe & Atelier

Dancing Fish (Malay Indo Cuisine) @ Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

2011-05-04T23:22:00.012+08:00

Exploring Bangsar Shopping Centre!

Dancing Fish serves Malay Indo Cuisine with their signature fried fish.

Emping Sambal Terasi @ RM 4.50
Cucumber Latte @ RM 7.90
Yellow rice @ RM 3.00 per portion

Started our dinner with Emping Sambal Terasi as appetizer . Emping, made of melinjo nuts, nutty and slightly bitter in taste blends well with sambal terasi. Had a glass of cucumber latte to satisfy my craving for coffee before starting dinner. And the yellow rice, it's extremely good!

Terong Sambal @ RM 9.90
Gulai Pucuk Paku @ RM 9.90

Grilled Terong (Eggplant) topped with sambal (chilli paste), vegetable and fried onions- Sweet, spicy with assam. -Appetizing! Gulai Pucuk Paku, fernleaf with aromatic tumeric curry topped with anchovies and fried onions.

Bebek Goreng Bali (Crispy Duck) @ RM 24.00 (1/2)
Dancing Fish with sambal terasi kicap @ RM 38.00

Bebek(Duck) marinated with special mix of Balinese herbs and spices for 24 hours fried till crispy. Served with salad and chilli sauce- Awesome! And here comes the signature dish- Dancing Fish! Opted for fried tilapia served with sambal terasi and soy sauce. Other choices are Masam Kedondong Pedas, Belimbing Salad (Starfruit salad), Mango Kerabu and Tangy Acar.

Dancing fish, a restaurant with good food and comfortable environment. Enjoyed my dinner here!

Address:

Dancing Fish (Malay Indo Cuisine)
Lot T120-T122
285, Jalan Maarof, 3rd Floor
Bangsar Shopping Centre
Tel: +603- 2095 6663
Fax: +603- 2095 6662

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Lushia's Food Blog- Dancing Fish Malay Indo Cuisine @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

Bavarian Bierhaus German Restaurant & Bar @ The Curve Damansara

2011-05-03T22:34:00.008+08:00

April has been a month full of gatherings and meeting up with old buddies. Am honored to decide the venue- thanks guys!

And so it's about the pork and beer affair!! Pick of the day- Bavarian Bierhaus German Restaurant & Bar at The Curve, Damansara.

Started the session with Franziskanner Weissbier- a beer with a long tradition originated from Munich,Bavaria, Germany. Smoothly blend with zesty flavor and refreshing sensation.

Huehnchernwurst- Chicken sausages @ RM 39 ++
Tasty chicken sausages served with gratin potato and grilled asparagus. Flavorsome!

Pork Chop @ RM 52++

Grilled pork chop served with golden apple raisin sauce, grilled asparagus and gratin potato. Well marinated, perfectly grilled pork chop- chewy yet juicy with satisfying sauce combination.

Besides German beer, Bavarian Bierhaus German Restaurant is a restaurant specializing in pork dishes. Yes, it's a good try and there are more to attempt. Shall we try pork knuckles next round?......

Address:

Bavarian Bierhaus German Restaurant & Bar
Lot G 66, Grd Floor The Curve
No 6 Jln PJU 7/3
47800 Petaling Jaya
Tel: +603- 7728 8269
Fax: +603- 7728 7269

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog-Bavarian Bierhaus German Restaurant & Bar

Canoodling @ Bangsar Village II

2011-04-21T22:03:00.010+08:00

Looked into the dictionary- canoodling means caress, fondle or pet amorously. Anyway, whatever it is....... this is not the topic for today!

Well, let's talk about dining at Canoodling then. Yup! by BIG Group again and more to come!

Canoodling @ Bangsar Village II

A casual yet stylish noodle house that serves variety of Asian noodles dishes, desserts, snacks, afternoon tea and steamboat too.

The Canoodle Oodles of Noodles @ RM 9.90

Thai style steamed silken rice noodle served with lettuce and coriander leaves, marinated minced chicken in dark soy sauce, a bowl of spicy coriander garlic sauce. Mix it, toss it or wrap it up! Eat as the way you like, share as you please. Like the spicy sauce very much.

Red curry duck confit noodles @ RM 9.90

Charcoal noodles served with thai style red curries, lychees and a whole crispy duck drumstick. Noodles with perfect texture and aromatic spicy red curry. It's good!

Tom Yam Noodles @ RM 9.90

Fiery clear Thai soup prepared with lemongrass, chilli & galangal served with vermicelli and seafood and straw mushroom. Thumbs up !

Green curry chicken noodles @ RM 9.90

Smooth rice noodle served with spicy green curry chicken topped with crunchy bean sprout. Just nice!

Dan Dan Mein @ RM 9.90

Handmade noodles tossed in peanut buttery spicy sze chuan sauce served with minced chicken heaped with cucumber and crunchy peanuts. A unique noodle dish indeed.

Ipoh Chicken Noodles @ RM 9.90

Ipoh flat rice noodles served in clear prawn soup base topped with prawns and poached chicken.

That's it! Another restaurant to try out at Bangsar Village II-Enjoy!

Address:

Canoodling

2F29 Second Floor
Bangsar Village II
No. 1 Jalan Telawi Satu
Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2287 1566

Opening Hours:
11:00am- 10:00pm daily

Website: http://www.thebiggroup.co/

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Canoodling

一品锅 Jadepot Dim Sum & Steamboat @ Batu 5, Old Klang Road

2011-04-17T20:51:00.003+08:00

Visited Jadepot Dim Sum & Steamboat on 26 March 2011 for dim sum after my girl mate's registration of marriage. We were invited for a dim sum session here. Thanks gal!

Noticed that they served steamboat as well, and then planned to dine in. What's the outcome? Let's see...

一品锅 Jadepot Dim Sum & Steamboat @ Batu 5, Old Klang Road

Chinese or Japanese style teapot? Like the color combination though. Just like my blog's color! A cup of green tea for you?

Four types of soup base to choose:

Tom yam soup base
White carrot soup base
Fish Head soup base
Hot & Spicy soup base

Add RM 5.00 to have two different soup base and we picked Tom Yam & Fish head soup base. Both tasted good.

Set for 2- RM 49.80
Set for 4- RM 89.80
Set for 6- RM 139.80

Above is set for two. Add in side orders if you crave for more. The fishballs with minced pork stuffing and prawn balls with salted eggs stuffing was excellent. Other than this, there are plenty of other side orders like fresh grouper fish slice, tiger prawns, scallops and abalones.

Worth trying! Ingredients- fresh and good, perfect service and definitely a pleasing environment.

And yes, dim sum was satisfying too!

Address:

一品锅 Jadepot Dim Sum & Steamboat
No 413, Batu 5,
Jalan Kelang Lama
58000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-7987 9918

For more photos:
Lushia's Food Blog- Jadepot Dim Sum & Steamboat 一品锅

Cungdinh Vietnam Restaurant @ One Bangsar, Jalan Ara, Kuala Lumpur

2011-04-06T21:27:00.016+08:00

Presenting ...............One Bangsar @ Jalan Ara, Kuala Lumpur!

One Bangsar area consist of splendidly designed bungalow houses converted into restaurants. It's not a hidden area, but I guess some might have not known about it, excluding food bloggers as I have seen various posts from different food bloggers sharing their dining experience at restaurants located in One Bangsar.

One of my recent visit- Cungdinh Vietnam Restaurant, a restaurant that serves fine Vietnamese cuisine.

Cungdinh Vietnam Restaurant @ Bangsar One

The restaurant with classic and comfortable Chinese interior and a calming atmosphere- a restaurant perfect for family dining as well as small scale gatherings.

Vietnamese Lotus Tea @ RM 3.90

A type of green tea produced in Vietnam that has been flavored with lotus (flower) either by stuffing tea leaves into a lotus flower and left overnight or by pulling the stamen and jar them overnight or bake with the tea leaves.

Taste a little weird upon first sip but much soothing after a cup or two.

Fresh Spring Roll @ RM 12.90
A refreshing mixed salad roll served with spicy peanut sauce- Good!

Mi Quang- Quang Style Yellow Noodle Soup @ RM 19.90

A special type of Danang, thick noodles with fresh juicy prawns, chicken, sesame crackers, ground peanuts served in hot soup ( not too spicy ) topped with mint, shredded banana flower and water spinach-Interesting!

Spicy Hue Style Rice Noodle Soup @ RM 22.90
Spicy noodle soup served with crab meat balls- Pleasing!

Com Hem- Baby Clam Rice @ RM 22.90

A traditional Hue rice dish. Topped with lots of baby clams, banana flowers, star fruits and sesame seeds. Rice is served with baby clam soup, chilli sauce and shrimp paste. Clam soup to be mixed with the rice- Appetizing!

We enjoyed our lunch at Cungdinh Vietname restaurant and do look forward to try more of their vietnamese cuisine. A pretty satisfying experience here!

Address:

Cungdinh Vietnam Restaurant
One Bangsar, Jalan Ara,
Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603- 2283 5088

Website: http://www.cungdinh.com/

For more photos:
Lushia's Food Blog-Cungdinh Vietnam Restaurant

T Forty Two (Bistro) @ Bangsar Village II

2011-04-03T22:00:00.013+08:00

Spotted T Forty Two while I was at Bangsar Village-Looks good and what's next? Yes, it's new (in Bangsar Village II) and YES, it's another outlet by the BIG Group.

T Forty Two serves classical French cuisine and a wide range of gourmet teas. Also, T Forty Two serves selection of tempting cakes, variety of salads, quiches and other hot dishes too.

My first visit was for lunch with my colleague. And then, another tea session with my bestie on Sunday.

T Forty Two (Bistro) @ Bangsar Village II

Charmingly designed bistro with whimsical decorations that creates and outstanding ambiance to dine in. Delightfully relaxing environment, am loving it!

My pot of Sen Cha- classic Japanese green tea, smooth with delicate aroma

Jessie's cup of cappuccino

Grilled garlic prawn& vegatable salad @ RM 28.90

Prepared with zuchinni, carrots, chickpeas and frissee lettuce, served with green chilli and herb dressing- fresh & appetizing!

Pan roasted fish of the day @ RM 45.90

Served with clams, scallop, calimari in tomato and garlic sauce. Fresh roasted fish and juicy seafood- pretty satisfying!

And then a tea session with my bestie- High T for two set - stated in menu, only available from 3-6 pm.

Tea session on a blissful Sunday!

A cappuccino for her and a latte for me!

High T for two set @ RM 49.90

High T for two set comes with two drinks (select from menu), salmon and sandwiches, scones, cakes (select from menu), macarons and chocolate truffles.

There are two outlets, the first outlet is at Empire Subang Gallery which is a cafe. The other new outlet in Bangsar Village II is a bistro.

Enjoyed dining at T Forty Two! It's an excellent place for get-togethers with friends and family

Address:

Empire Shopping Gallery (cafe)
Empire Shopping Gallery
UG10-UG11
Jalan SS16/11,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel:+ 6 03 5632 8266

Opening Hours:
11:00am- 10:00pm daily

Bangsar Village II (Bistro)
Bangsar Village II
1F-28 & 1F-K2 First Floor,
No. 1 Jalan Telawi Satu
Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:+ 6 03 2287 6566

Website: http://www.thebiggroup.co/

For more photos:
Lushia's Food Blog- T Forty Two,Bangsar Village II

Plan B @ Bangsar Village I, Kuala Lumpur

2011-03-27T21:41:00.013+08:00

Plan A failed? It's okay.......we have Plan B! Plan B, a food outlet by Big Group, is a distinguished modern coffee shop newly set in Bangsar Village I shopping center.

Plan B holds a concept of modern Aussie meets New York deli and specializing on coffees from their renowned Market Lane Coffees of Melbourne.

Plan B @ Bangsar Village I, Kuala Lumpur

Spicy Aglio Oglio @ RM 14.00

Spaghetti sauteed with olive oil and slow roasted garlic and chilli. The first order that surprises my and my colleague. Yea, we didn't read the menu properly. It's plain aglio oglio indeed.

Turkey Ham & Cheese Toastie @ RM 14.00

A simple favorite oozing melted cheese on country white bread with ham. Bread were toasted with butter on both sides, aromatic! My wholesome lunch-Yummy! Plan B serves both western food and asian food. Other than this, they serves variety of cakes and desserts. But...... too much to try on the same day and I was back the next day for take away! Yes, cakes! Let's see what we have tried.

Rocky Rocks @ RM 5.00

Macadamia Brownie @ RM 11.00 comes with melted chocolate

Strawberry Cheesecake @ RM 9.00 comes with strawberry toppings

Carrot Cake @ RM 9.00

Like their carrot cake. Unlike the moist and heavy carrot cakes, this is kinda light and fluffy. Nice!

Almond croissants @ RM 6.00

Chocolate croissant @ RM 6.00

Cappuccino served with biscotti

Latte served with biscotti

Coffee was good, cakes are on par. Besides good food, with it's stylish and contemporary design, Plan B is definitely a recommended place for coffee addicts or perhaps for a meet up.

The other outlets by Big Group are:

T Forty Two- Empire Subang & Bangsar Village II (new)
Canoodling
Forgoodnesssake

Address:

Plan B

Bangsar Village I
G5 Ground Floor,

No 1, Jalan Telawi Satu

Bangsar Baru,

59100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel:+603 22872630

Website: http://www.thebiggroup.co/

Opening Hours: 8:00am - 11:00 pm daily
Last Orders: 10.30pm

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Plan B, Bangsar Village I

Capital Delicious Seafood @ side lane of Jalan Kee Ann (Bunga Raya) Malacca

2011-03-27T15:56:00.015+08:00

Jalan Kee Ann, also known as Bunga Raya is the China Town( Petaling Street ) of Malacca. Be it, day or night, you will be able to savior varrious of Chinese food here.

Few of the famous ones are- Teo Chew Porridge during day time ( I will cover this in my later post) , Fried Oyster and Wan Tan Noodles at night.

And what else? Here it is............ the cockles on the dark side lane. Stall I am covering this round- Capital Delicious Seafood (They don't really serve seafood actually)- infact the seafood serves are only cockles - see ham, lala & balitong.

Capital Delicious Seafood @ side lane of Jalan Kee Ann (Bunga Raya) Malacca

People waitng for seats. There are actually two stall soperating at the side lane. Heard that the first stall (Tong Bee)seems to be better. Not our luck, we were late that day and they were closed already. But then again, Capital Delicious Seafood seems good too.

The appetizing sweet and spicy chilli sauce with shrimp paste to go with the cockles.

Si Ham - Cockles- half boiled- just nice!

Lala
Besides si ham and lala, there are other choices like balitong, snails and mussels too.

Snack plate- friend bean curds skin with fist paste filling, springy fish balls top with peanuts and sweet lemon sauce and shrimp paste.

Sotong Kangkung- Fresh boiled cuttlefish with water spinach served with same sauce as the snack plate above.

Hhhmmmm... will try out Tong Bee stall next round. Got to be early, especially weekends! No doubt, Capital Delicious Seafood is worth trying too!

Address:

Jalan Kee Ann
A side lane after passing Madam Kings Shopping Centre
(so make sure you park your car upon reaching Madam King's)

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavours of Malacca

Restoran Barkat Roti John @ Tanjung Kling, Malacca

2011-03-20T10:49:00.006+08:00

Now, here is another suggestion for snacks or perhaps supper in Malacca- Roti John @ Restoran Barkat, Tanjung Kling Malacca (Melaka). It's kinda hard to locate if you are not a local. Perhaps the locals can help though. The location is a lil' far but definitely worth a try!

Restoran Barkat Roti John @ Tanjung Kling, Malacca

The crowd is always there!

Fried noodles. Doesn't look good in this snap, taste wise- yes it's pleasing!

Ayam Golek Ala Timur- Well marinated, perfectly grilles and it's Great!

Roti John @ Restoran Barkat

Not so sure with the origin of Roti John, it's actually more like an omelette sandwich which is a popular snack in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Somehow, there is one place in Melaka which is famous for Roti John- and it is Restoran Barkat!

Normally prepared with sardine/minced meat and eggs. The Restaurant Barkat version was much nicer as it is prepared with lots of pounded anchovies. Crispy and aromatic- flavorsome!

Address:

Barkat Roti John
Pantai Puteri, No. 2175-2
Tanjung Kling Malaysia 76400

Business Hours:
Mon- Sun: 06:00 PM to 01:00 AM

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavours of Malacca

Kedai Makanan & Minuman Chop Beeng Cheong @ Kampung Lapan, Malacca

2011-03-19T21:30:00.008+08:00

Now, where else for supper in Malacca? Here's another suggestion!

Kedai Makanan & Minuman Chop Beeng Cheong @ Kampung Lapan, Malacca

Malacca style Wan Tan Mee- with chilli sauce
All time favorite! I think we only have this version of wan tan noodles in Malacca.

Fried oyster with eggs
Looks yummy! Taste even yummier!

Grilled chicken wings
Deliciously grilled chicken wings. Well seasoned with five spice powder grilled till perfection. Tasteful!

Address:

Kedai Makanan & Minuman Chop Beeng Cheong
Kampung Lapan, Malacca

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavours of Malacca

Bali Cafe @ Jetty Malacca

2011-03-19T20:12:00.011+08:00

Besides, satay celup or asam pedas, there are plenty of places for night snacks in Malacca!

Had a drinking and late night snacks session with my family at Bali Cafe. We have not tried their in-house dishes but we are delighted with the grilled food served by a lady-probably hired by the cafe owner? Not so sure though.....

Bali Cafe @ The Jetty, Malacca

BBQ Chicken @ RM 15.00
Grilled to perfection. Well marinated with spices- tasted good!

BBQ Mushroom @ RM 4.50
BBQ Long Bean @ RM 3.00

You wouldn't grill these at home, will you? Unless you are having a BBQ party ! Besides, pepper and salt- I wonder what are the other ingredients used. Yes, it's good, good & good.

BBQ Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant @ RM 6.00

Why on earth do we have so many names for just a particular vegetable/plant? I don't know! Anyway, the grilled BBQ brinjal was good too- grilled with pounded chilli and garlics, pepper and salt! Flavorful!

And, if you are grilling all these back at home, can you invite me over? Make sure it's nice though. *Grins*

Address:

Bali Cafe
Lot 1342, 12A, Jeti Parameswara,
Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz
75000 Bandar Hilir
Melaka

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog-Flavours of Malacca

Hing Loong Taiwanese Noodle @ Jalan Bachang, Malacca (Melaka)

2011-03-13T17:53:00.010+08:00

Malacca-Heaven of Food!!

Hing Loong Taiwanese Noodle a restaurant with more than 30 years of history that serves irresistible pork rib noodles and spicy beef noodles.

Late afternoon-Tables are still fully taken, one unoccupied table- I have just left!

Fried pork ribs- Well marinated, crispy & aromatic- Thumbs up!

Fried pork ribs served with soya noodles. Add in some spicy soy bean paste provided- delicious!

Spicy stewed beef noodles-Simply pleasing!

Spicy soup stewed beef noodles
My brother loves their beef noodles so much! He finished the soup- I bet it must be good!

Price? It's reasonable. Funny, I have been there uncountable times, and yet I don't know how much they charged per bowl. Eat lah!!

Address:

Hing Loong Taiwanese Noodle
No. 11-J, Jalan Bachang,
75300 Melaka

For more pictures:

Lushia's Food Blog- Flavours of Malacca

Taipei Walker @ Kuchai Lama

2011-03-13T14:34:00.010+08:00

Another casual dining restaurant to share with everyone- Taipei Walker!

Taipei walker- A restaurant located at Kuchai Lama that serves variety of interesting Taiwanese cuisine, snacks, drinks and desserts.

Assorted Taiwanese Mee Sua @ RM6.90

Preferred this comparing to Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks available at the mall. Much more tastier, or perhaps- it suits my taste bud. Aromatic gravy with fresh oyster. Keep it up!

Tainan Tan Cai Noodles with Chicken Chop @ RM 9.90
Simple & Nice- Like it!

Sam Pei Chicken 台式三杯鸡饭 RM12.90

The set comes with rice, tofu, soup & fruits. It's know as Sam Pei Chicken as the dish is prepared with three main ingredient- soy sauces, bean oil and Chinese wine. To kick it up,ginger and spring onion was added in to enhance the aroma.

Taiwanese Chicken Chop 台式雞排饭 @ RM 12.90
The set also comes with rice, tofu, soup & fruits. Aromatic Taiwanese style fried chicken.

Shih Lin Chicken Chop @ RM 6.00

Healthier than those we can get in hawker stalls? Yes! The not too greasy and over powering pepper version.

Steamed bread with butter & kaya (coconut jam)

Ahhh... I know, this is not Taiwanese cuisine! Just happened to order this for a supper session during second visit.

Environmental wise- just nice!

Address:

Taipei Walker
No 25, Jalan Kuchai Maju 18,
Dinasti Sentral,
Off Jalan Kuchai Lama,
58200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603- 7982 2237
Fax: +603-7982 2242
Business Hour: 10.00am - 1.00am

For more pictures:

Lushia's Food Blog- Taipei Walker

Shiang Hai Vegetarian Restaurant @ Bandar Sunway

2011-03-07T19:21:00.010+08:00

Discovering Vegetarian cuisine @ Shiang Hai!

Shiang Hai Vegetarian Restaurant, I mean! (^_^)

Beancurd Sushi @ RM 9.00

No.... No salmon fillings, no tuna.... no meat! It's a vegetarian sushi! And am loving it! Love the crunchiness of the fried bean curd and fresh vegetables & turnips wrapped in popiah skin (thin pancake made from wheat flour).

Avocado sushi,not listed in the menu. One of the signature sushi from the restaurant.Rolled sushi, wrapped with fresh avocados! Fantastic!

Asam Fish @ RM 16.00
Flavourful gravy with slices of vegetarian fish ( made from bean curd) ? Mmmmm.....Satisfying!

Vegetarian BBQ pork (Char Siew) @ RM 12.00
One of my favorite vegetarian dish! Hhhmmm... just nice!

Fried potato leaves @ RM 12.00
Fried vegetable with ginger. Aromatic.

Who says vegan dishes are dull? his is my second visit and will definitely revisit! Especially for their sushi-♥ it!

Yea....Vegetarian cuisine can be interesting too!

Address:

Shiang Hai Vegetarian Restaurant
Mentari Plaza
32a Jalan PJS 8/2,
46150 Petaling Jaya
Tel: +603-5621 1017 ‎

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog-Shiang Hai Vegetarian Restaurant

Restaurant TaK Fok 得福小厨 @ Bandar Puteri Puchong

2011-02-22T13:21:00.009+08:00

The restaurant has been going for few years and is still one of the reputable seafood house. No lavish setting with minimal decor but definitely with a comfortable environment to dine in.

Restaurant TaK Fok is also known for it's cheap seafood (crabs)!

Here's my sharing....

Crabs with Salted Egg Yolk @ RM 22.00

Above pic -portion for 2.Tasted good, without overpowering aroma. It would be even nicer if they are big crabbies. But then again, Tak Fok is famous for it's cheap crabs dishes and if you prefer big and juicy crabs- no, not here!

Curry prawns in coconut @ RM 26.00
Thumbs up! Thick and aromatic gravy with succulent and juicy prawns!

HockChew (Fu Zhou) 福州 BeanCurd @ RM 9.00
A simple crispy fried bean curd but am loving it so much! The crispy layer tasted awesome!

Stir fried Nai Bai @ RM 10.00
A vegetable dish is a must! Acting healthy?

Salted vegetable soup with bean curd @ RM 10.00

Where to dine? Here's another suggestion for casual dining. There is another branch at Kepong. I have visited the branch in Bandar Puteri Puchong. Service was not that bad as what I have seen from net. Good Luck!

Address:

Restaurant TaK Fok 得福小厨@ Bandar Puteri Puchong
No 23, Jalan Puteri 2/5 Selangor,
Puchong 47100

Tel: +603-8060 6994

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Lushia's Food Blog-Restaurant TaK Fok 得福小厨 @ Bandar Puteri Puchong

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant @ Malacca

2011-02-22T11:35:00.004+08:00

A brunch session with my brother and sis in law!

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant by Tropicana- Tai Thong Group of Restaurants, a traditional Cantonese themed pork-free restaurant.

And if you prefer a quieter environment, here's a good recommendation! Yea, another favored dim sum restaurant with comfortable Chinese interior with a quieter environment in Malacca besides Dynasty Restaurant at Renaissance hotel Malacca. The other hotels in Malacca are incomparable (currently) - unless you prove me otherwise.

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant @ Malacca

Steamed Siew Mai @ RM 6.30

Steamed SiChuan Siew Mai @ RM 6.30

Steamed Chicken Feet @ RM 6.30

Steamed Har Kow @ RM 5.80

Steamed Bean Curd Sheet Roll @ RM 5.30

Fried Fish Balls @ RM 4.30

Steamed scallop with prawn dumpling @ RM 6.30

Steamed Cabbage Dumpling with Chinese Herbs @ RM 6.30
Love this!

Steamed Shrimps Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Roll) @ RM 6.30

Everything dim sum ordered taste pretty good, except for the rice noodle roll. The rice noodles layers are too thick and not soft enough.

Double boiled superior soup with black chicken and chinese herbs @ RM 10.00
Mmmm.... nutritious!

Braised Hot & Sour Sichuan Soup @ RM 10.00

This is to satisfy bro's craving!

Fried Vermicelli Noodle with seafood and egg @ RM 23.00

An ordinary plate of fried vermicelli that leaves everyone questioning its excellency! Good one!

Enjoyed dining here! The pleasant ambiance with air conditioned comfort with satisfying food delights me.

Address:

Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant
7th Floor,
No.18 Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz,
75000 Melaka.

Tel: +606-292 2933
Capacity: 100 pax

Busines Hour:

Mondays - Fridays
10.30am - 2.30pm
6.00pm - 10.30pm

Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 9.00am - 2.30pm
6.00pm - 10.30pm

Website: Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant, Malacca

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Lushia's Food Blog-Spring Garden Chinese Restaurant @ Malacca

San Francisco Steakhouse @ Malacca

2011-01-18T23:22:00.009+08:00

Perhaps , it was the latest news in town few months ago...
Hey ya! San Francisco Steak house and Spring Garden (by Thai Thong Group) is now open in Malacca!

And so, we planned a birthday dinner for mom here!

San Francisco Steakhouse @ Wisma Raya, Malacca

Some bread for us before placing our orders....

Honey Peppered BBQ Lamb Ribs @ RM 29.90 (one slab)
Awesome tasting ribs served with corn, salad & sauce. Lamb lovers, you don't wanna miss this!

Grilled Supreme Chicken @ RM 19.90

Served with vegetables, mashed potato and mushroom cream sauce. Perfectly grilled- tender & juicy.
Bon appetit!

Grilled Fillet Steak @ RM 31.90

Australian Rib Eye Steak @ RM 49.90

Served with roasted potato (not in the picture), broccoli, grilled tomatoes and choice of mushroom, pepper or bernaise sauce. The favorite cut of beef that everyone desires. Flavorful!

T-Bone Steak

Served with roasted potatoes and herbs with BBQ sauce. Looks good, taste good too! The only thing is, Dad doesn't like western food. *lol*

Carbonara @ RM 19.90
Cooked with parmesan cream sauce, smoked beef ( choice of chicken fillet as above) and an egg yolk.
Slurppppppp..... smooth and slippery and not forgetting the al dente feel.

That's all, a very brief intro to everyone. Pretty satisfying! Probably, the best western food in Malacca? or do you have any other recommendations? Please do share with me.

Address:

San Francisco Steakhouse
Wisma Raya, Ground Floor,
No 18, Jln Syed Abdul Aziz,
75000 Melaka

Tel : +606-281 8798
Fax : +606-292 2798

Capacity : 180 pax

Business Hour :
12.00noon - 1am (Sundays - Thursdays)
12.00noon - 3am (Fridays - Saturdays)

Website: http://ttrb.com.my/index.html

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- San Francisco Steakhouse @ Wisma Raya, Malacca

Restaurant Tin Sum 點心之家@ OUG, Old Klang Road

2010-10-31T11:22:00.006+08:00

Morning Everyone!! What's for breakfast on a lovely Sunday?

Hhhmmmm....dim sum would be good? But, where to?

Here's a suggestion- Restaurant Tin Sum 點心之家 at Taman OUG, Old Klang Road, a dim sum house runs by a Fu Chow family! Definitely a good one!

Do expect a big crowd here or it's either earlier or later that you can easily find a table. Anyway, it won't take too long to wait too.

Restaurant Tin Sum 點心之家@ OUG, Old Klang Road

Variety of hot steaming dim sum to savor along with a pot of Chinese tea. A blissful Sunday!

Noticed that. there aren't many reviews by food bloggers on this restaurant. Do try!

Address:

7, Medan Hujan Rahmat,
Taman Overseas Union,
58200 Kuala Lumpur

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog-Restaurant Tin Sum 點心之家

Nai Harn Beach

2010-10-28T23:50:00.001+08:00

While heading down, my colleague make a stop at Nai Harn beach for a walk along the beach....and I spotted this:-

A foot print left by a stranger- LACOSTE!

Happy families and tourist having splendid time enjoying the view and calmness of the shore.

Okay.. it says no swimming here! It's alright, they are enjoying...

My colleague is taking a day off to take me around, very much appreciated indeed! She took me to Phong Phang Seafood at Palai Bay, Chalong for dinner after a stroll down Nai Harn beach.

Promthep Cape, Phuket

2010-10-28T23:49:00.000+08:00

Promthep Cape, a headland stretching to the sea forming a south end of island forming a best spot for a perfect view of the sun disappearing from the horizon.

Stalls along Promthep Cape

Picturesque view

A tower to go up for an overview and also a four face Buddha statue in the middle of the park for worshiping.

Spent some time enjoying the scenic view and photo snapping at Promthep Cape and start heading down to Chalong for seafood dinner passing by Nai Harn Beach.

Black Canyon Coffee @ Cental Festival Phuket

2010-10-28T23:12:00.002+08:00

Straight from airport to Central Festival Phuket! Yea, was there to get something done for my colleague and then a lunch at Black Canyon, a famous coffee house in Thailand.

We have few outlets in Malaysia too!! Good one!

Black Canyon Coffee @ Cental Festival Phuket

Mexican Ice Coffee @ THB 80
Kahlua flavored with nutty taste ice coffee.

Pasta with chicken and galingal in coconut soup @ THB 80

Stir fried rice noodles with fish and black soy beans in thick gravy @ THB 80

Simple yet satisfying lunch before heading wandering around the mall and then off to Promthep Cape.

Evason Phuket & Bon Island @ Rawai beach, Phuket

2010-10-21T21:30:00.002+08:00

My stay at Evason Phuket & Bon Island by Sixth Senses Resorts & Spas for business trip earlier this year. I supposed it was the second time staying at this hotel. A luxurious hotel indeed! Am happy that I was placed there.

The lobby lounge at the main entrance with four booth as reception/check in & out counter

Entrance of the hotel as if walking through a short tunnel then passing by a souvenir shop at the left and the business centre at the right. The souvenir shop offers special spa & personal care products.

Buggies ever ready- waiting at the entrance for guest to travel around the resort- to the pools and restaurants.

Checked into the room- Let's see what welcomes me! Yea- a beautiful welcome note by the resort. Something sweet fruits after the long day, booklets introducing the resort, menu, spa and personal care notes printed in orangy paper.

Guest what? I have just found out (after my Chiang Mai trip) that Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket supports the Elephant Conservation Center by using Elephant Dung Paper. - Environmentally friendly!

Cozy and comfortable room with four large cushion pillow and extremely soft comforters.

Huge bath room with two basins, one at the left and another at the right. Being crazy, I thought I should try using all of it and so, I brushed my teeth at the left basin in the morning and then at the right one at night! Don't laugh......

And also there is a huge tub with spa & personal care products provided. Nice!

Upon checking in, there is a little pocket size map provided by the hotel and each room is equipped with a torch light and an umbrella. If you don't wanna go on a buggy, do enjoy wandering around if you don't mind walking.

Into the View restaurant @ Night

At Evason Phuket, there are a few restaurants and bar. Named as:

Into Pondering( Lobby Bar & Wine Tasting) - had my welcome drink here!
Into the View restaurant
Into the Med
Into Upper Spirits Bar & Into Lower Spirits Bar
Into Thai & Wine Cellar
Into the Beach

Into Thai & Wine cellar ( on the left) , At the room (on the right)

An appetizing plate of Pad Thai @ RM 40 - enjoy dining in the room with some Thai TV shows

Cam whoring before pampering myself with a spa bath.

Woke up early for breakfast at Into the View Restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Andaman Sea. A relaxing start before heading to the office.

Evason Phuket & Bon Island, Thailand, a 64 acres luxurious resorts set with beautiful landscape and beauteous Andaman sea view is definitely a recommended stay.

Amazing Thailand!! Phuket

2010-10-20T23:33:00.003+08:00

PHUKET, the largest island of Thailand is one of the southern provinces of Thailand.

The island is about the size of Singapore, running from 48 kilometers (34 miles) north to south and 21 kilometers (16 miles) east to west, situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea.

Neighboring provinces of Phuket are Phang Nga and Krabi and the island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges.

Famous beaches in Phuket:

Surin Beach
Kamala Beach
Patong Beach*
Karon Beach*
Kata Beach*
Nai Harn Beach
Rawai Beach*

Islands around Phuket

Coral Island
Pipi Island
James Bond Island
Similan Island
Racha Island
Naka Island
Rang Yai Island
Koh Kai
Koh Maphrao
Koh Yao
Koh Panyee and more

Each time when I am flying to Phuket, it reminds me of my childhood. Yes, been there while I was 9 years old? Anyway, we used to travel very often to Had Yai & Southern Thai very often at that time, tagging along with dad while he traveled up North for business.

My recent visits are short, am planning to travel to Phuket again in 2011, a longer stay perhaps.

And of course, water activities!!- Have not been to any as yet!
Funny, ain't it? I was there twice in 2009 for business trip and once, in 2010 for holiday!

Popular water sports

Sailing
Yatching
Diving
Wind surfing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Swimming

A photo to share:

One of the reason I like Thailand!! It's always easy to travel around with Tuks -tuks, Songtaews & taxis.

I shall see you again PHUKET!!

Tao道 Cuisine @ Sunway Giza

2010-10-20T20:13:00.009+08:00

A dining session among us for best pal's birthday celebration! The October Birthday Boy!! What? He is no longer a boy anyway... *lol*

So, I made a reservation at Tao Cuisine and it seems like it's fully book for most of the time. Anyway, it's a last minute confirmation as we were put on the waiting list.

Tao道 Cuisine @ Sunway Giza

Tao Cuisine offers ALL YOU CAN EAT buffet with full table service, as in- a waiter/waitress is allocated to each dining table and they shall be the person in charge to serve at your table throughout your dining session.

The buffet spread consist choices of sushi, sashimi, teppans, desserts and oysters. As we walked in, we thought that's all that they are offering! And we were all wrong!

Each of us were given a menu, and we were told that we can order anything we like as long as it is listed in the menu, it's included in the buffet! Great!

And the nom-nom journey begins......

	Satisfied	Average	Work On It!	Not Applicable

ENVIRONMENT
Ambience	*
Cleanliness	*

SERVICE
Speed	*
Friendliness		*
Product Knowledge		*

FOOD QUALITY
Taste		*
Freshness	*
Presentation	*
Variety		*
Value for money	*

BEVERAGE QUALITY
Taste		*
Variety		*
Value for Money	*

Overall Rating: 6.5/10

Worth trying!

Price @ RM 58.00++ per person (Adults)

*Non Halal*

Address:

Tao道 Cuisine
Sunway Giza Shopping Mall
2nd Floor, No 2 Jalan PJU5/14
Kota Damansara
47810 Petaling Jaya

For more information:
http://www.tao-cuisine.com/

For more photos:

Lushia's Food Blog- Tao道 Cuisine @ Sunway Giza

Bye Bye Chiang Mai !! & I WISH......

2010-10-11T23:50:00.003+08:00

Another picture to share!

Tuk tuks at Northern Thai are different comparing to the Southern Thai version

We slept well on the day after our Chiang Rai & Laos trip. All packed and ready for an early flight back to Malaysia the next day.

...... It's time to bid goodbye....

A cup for her and a cup for me- Cappuccino @ Black Canyon Chiang Mai Airport Boarding room

Bye bye Chiang Mai!! Nice place, nice people & nice food.... I will be back for more!

Enjoyed the trip to Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai ! Four days trip is too short and I have an addition to my wish list.

I wish to revisit Northern Thai for another exploration- would like to stay a few days at Doi Mae Salong with the locals/ mix hill tribes to enjoy and feel their simple lifestyle.....aaaahhh... Beautiful!!!

May your wish comes true Lu Shia!!

Mae Sai Market @ Northernmost of Chiang Rai province

2010-10-11T23:31:00.003+08:00

After Laos, the last stop would be Mae Sai before heading back to Chiang Mai. Another 30- 40 minutes drive with picturesque scenic route. and before reaching Mae Sai, we were taken to a local jade shop for shopping.

Mae Sai is a district located at the top of the North (northernmost) of Chiang Rai province. The Mae Sai town would be the border crossing to Myanmar between Thailand & Myanmar- just like from Malaysia to Haadyai at Bukit Kayu Hitam/Changloon border.

The custom to travel across and some picture of the market

Do enjoy wandering and shopping along the busy market- full of jade and gemstones, cheap products from China and plenty of food! Shop till you drop or eat to glory!

And the long journey back to Chiang Mai begins.........we had our dinner at another local restaurant half way through the journey. Everyone was running out of energy.

We will need to pack as for the early flight tomorrow.

Chiang Mai Trip to Laos- right across the river!

2010-10-11T23:22:00.006+08:00

After lunch at on of the local restaurant situated along Mekong River, we headed to Chiang Saen. The tour guide informed us that there are optional tours to Laos and Myamar with extra fees to be paid - if we are interested or else we will just take a boat trip along Mekong river without stopping at Laos.

Optional tours:

To Laos- 400 Baht/ person
To Myanmar- 1500-2000 Baht/ person

We wanted to go for both but the other group prefer travelling back to Chiang Mai for shopping, hence all of us agreed to go for the Laos tour only. A little disappointed, since we were already there, why not???

Well, at least they agreed on the Laos trip!

Golden Triangle Intersection- Mekong River & Kong River

A boat trip along Mekong river then to Laos. It's just right across- you can swim across if you would like to.....

Chiang Saen Buddha - The Golden Buddha sitting on a man made ship- Love this pic!

Welcome to Dan Sao, Laos

It's a very small village with stalls selling souvenirs; alcohols and cigarettes. Nothing much to see here, had a drink here and walk around - that's it!

We spent about an hour here and then headed off to Mae Sai.