SAMBAL @ The Scott Garden, Old Klang Road

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

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

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

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

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

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