Asam Pedas by HJ. Hamzah B. Sujan @ Pasar Borong Melaka

I was back to Malacca last April and went for two supper session ( within 1 hour) with my brother and sis in law.

My first visit to pasar borong was 9 years ago! I was there for Kopi-O with my grandma and uncles. After 9 years, I revisited Pasar Borong for Asam Pedas!

HJ. Hamzah B. Sujan @ Pasar Borong

Asam Pedas by HJ. Hamzah B. Sujan
Nothing overpowering. Taste wise, just nice..... the sambal belacan was good !

Next supper session- ROTI CANAI!!

Address:
HJ. Hamzah B. Sujan
Pasar Borong, Batu Berendam Melaka

Ko Hyang 故鄉 Korean Country Delights @ The Gardens Mid Valley City

"What's for lunch? What's for dinner?"
"I don't know, you decide.... "
"No! I have no idea", you decide..."
and the question goes round and round.....

How about Korean food?

Okay, SET!

At Ko Hyang 故鄉 you can enjoy appetizing Korean cuisine at cheap/reasonable price. Ko Hyang 故鄉 Korean Country Delights serves simple country style home cooked Korean dishes.

Ko Hyang 故鄉 Korean Country Delights @ The Gardens, Mid Valley

Bi Bim Bap @ RM 15.90

Bi Bim Bap literally means mixed rice. It's a popular korean cuisine- a bowl of white rice served with namul (various sauteed vegetables) and gochujang (chilli pepper sauce) and topped chicken/beef and fried egg.

Toss.. toss.. toss... GET SET.... GO!! Yummy.. yummy..

Bi Bim Kuk Su @ RM 12.50

Also known as Bi Bim Guk Su / goldong myeon is a cold sweet and spicy noodle dish. Spice loving people like me loves Bi Bim Kuk Su. Thin wheat flour noodles seasoned with red pepper powder, chilli pepper sauce flavored with vinegar, sugar and sesame oil. Appetizing!

Dak Bokem @ RM 16.90

Dak Bokem,stir fried spicily marinated chicken with vegetables and rice. Love the sweet, hot spicy taste- flavorsome & appealing!

At Ko Hyang, rice served are rice cooked with black glutinous rice- a little sticky but aromatic.

Kim Chi Ji Kye @ RM 14.90

Kim Chi Ji Kye/Kim Chi Ji Gae a Kim Chi stew served with rice. I was expecting richer and thicker broth but result was contrariwise. I guess the Kim Chi used are fermented not long enough, soup is not too spicy and flavorful. Not bad.. not too good either ( comment is based on my own preference)

Sun Du Bu Ji Kye @ RM 14.90

It's my all time favorite!! There is another place that I revisited again and again for their Sun DU Bu Ji Kye- will post about it next time!

Sun Du Bu Ji Kye/ Sun Du Bu Ji Gae, another well known Korean stew is prepared with dubu (tofu), seafood, vegetables and gochujang with other ingredients. A raw egg is added into the bubbling broth that heightens the richness of the stew.

Ko Hyang 故鄉 definitely has a tantalizing story of Korean Country Delights to lust after! By the way, it's HALAL!

Address:

Ko Hyang 故鄉 Korean Country Delights
LG-K 05, Lower Ground Floor,
The Gardens, Mid Valley City
59200 Kuala Lumpur

Other outlets: Sunway Pyramid

TEPPANYAKI 鉄板焼@ Sungei Wang

About Teppanyaki

Teppanyaki, is a worldwide known Japanese cooking concept. It's a one of a Japanese cuisine, where raw ingredients/ food are fried on an iron griddle. Teppan literally means 鉄板 -iron griddle and yaki indicates grilling.

Well, here is another suggestion for everyone! If you happen to be in Sg Wang plaza, Try Teppanyaki! Teppanyaki used to be a place that we often go for lunch BUT NOT for Teppanyaki.

Confusing???

The explanation - We used to visit Teppanyaki for chicken rice! To the left of the restaurant, there is a corner for chicken rice. It think it's run by the same owner of Teppanyaki- am not so sure though and never intended to ask. Tried Teppanyaki only after we(office) moved out from the Golden Triangle area.

Teppanyaki @ Sungei Wang Plaza

Chicken Teppanyaki @ RM 9.50

Cuttle Fish Yaki @ RM 10.50

Wonder why it's named as cuttle fish yaki??

And, of course, it's better than Mr. Teppanyaki!! Okay, I admit- I dislike Mr Teppanyaki very much, !!

But, if I were to compare Teppanyaki & Mr Teppanyaki- Teppanyaki is much better ( for me)!

Address:
Teppanyaki Sdn Bhd
PUB-S1, 2nd Floor,
Sungei Wang Plaza
50250 Kulla Lumpur

Tel: +603- 2148 9840
Fax: +603-2145 9505

SWEZ BRASSERIE @ Eastin Hotel

Weekend Buffet Hi Tea at SWEZ BRASSERIE, Eastin Hotel PJ

Swez Brasserie @ Eastin Hotel KL holds a clean and minimal decor concept ,which is both casual and breezy at the same time. The environment was good but a little noisy as it was quite packed. As for the food, please see rating below.

Spaghetti % Noodles Spread

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Overall Rating: 4/10


International Buffet Lunch (12.00nn-2.30pm)

RM58.00++ (adult)
RM38.00++ (child)


Address:

SWEZ BRASSERIE @ EASTIN HOTEL PJ
13, Jalan 16/11,
Pusat Dagang Seksyen 16
46350 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel : +603 7665 1111
Fax : +603 7665 9999

Bumbu Desa @ The Curve

Bumbu Desa, one of the Indonesia's leading restaurant is now here @ The Curve!

Was at The Curve to meet one of my friend for lunch last Sunday. We were strolling down "The Street" and the crowd at Bumbu Desa caught my attention!

Took a quick glance and saw a notice stand placed near the food display island. It indicates that the restaurant served ala carte dishes and it's not a buffet system.

I guess the food displayed at the island cabinets has given patrons the wrong idea that it is a buffet. As for me, the restaurant is kinda like a "medium to high end" mixed rice restaurant to me. Am pleased with their dishes and I revisited the restaurant the next day itself.

Bumbu Desa @ The Curve

Bumbu desa serves Sunda (Western Javanese), Padang & Melayu Cuisine. Dishes are displayed on an island, with a small indication card with a brief description of the dish. Picks your favorite/preferred dish and after frying/cooking or reheating, food will be served shortly.

Nasi Lewit

Traditional Sunda steamed rice (steamed with coconut milk and anchovies) and then served with fried anchovies. Appetizing!

Ayam Pop @ RM 7.90

Ayam Pop, one of the chicken dish believed to be originated from Padang, Indonesia. A dual process dish, the chicken was first steamed and then sauteed.
I have ordered another chicken dish- Ayam Bumbu Desa but missed taking picture of it.

Like the tenderness of the chicken, taste wise- pleasing!

Fried Talapia @ RM 16.90
Well marinated deep fried talapia. Crispy and crusty and yet juicy! Goes well with the sambal paste!

Vege @ RM 4.90

Kailan @ RM 4.90

Gulai Daun Singkong @ RM 4.90
Simmered kale leaf in coconut milk with and spice. Not as appealing as described.

Paku Pakis @ RM 4.90

The word "Paku pakis" always reminds me of the plant we used to learn during in school. Gulai Paku, also sometimes known as Gulai Pakis is a vegetable dish that originated from the Minangkabau ethnic, Indonesia.
Gulai Paku Pakis served in sweet and sourish broth, tasted ordinary.

Chilli paste @ RM 2.50
My favorite of all!! Ended up with red and thicker lips after this!

Cucumber Ice @ RM 5.90

Blended ice cucumber with lime juice, a popular drink among the Achehs. A little cooling effect for me after the meal.

Nothing extraordinary, just another dining experience to share. Am not concluding anything.... but will definitely return (but not so soon) to try other dishes! Food displayed like a buffet spread is so tempting! You might be attracted too.....

BUMBU DESA

"FLAVORS OF INDONESIA THAT EVERYONE CAN ENJOY."

Address:

Bumbu Desa
Lot G-49, PSN Surian
The CUrve Mutiara Damansara
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03- 7729 4612

http://www.bumbudesa.com/

Pastis Cafe @ The Gardens

Tea Set for lunch and cakes as desserts after dinner!

Pastis @ The Gardens seems crowded during lunch hour. It raises our desire to know more about this cafe and we decided to have our lunch there. Since, my colleague and I were quite full, we had the teas set for lunch.

Pastis @ The Gardens

Afternoon Tea Set for 2 @ RM 48.90

Afternoon Tea Set for 2 comes with:

2 pcs Tomato Bruschetta
2 pcs Toasted Salmon Sandwich
2 pcs Mini Mushroom Quiche
2 pcs Scones served with cream & jam
2 pcs Cake Sampler
1 Chocolate Mousse Sampler
1 Tiramisu Sample 2 cups of coffee/tea served with biscuits

Nothing so special about it. Not pleasing either.... Within the week itself, my colleagues and I were there for a drink and have a go for their cakes as dessert.

Apricot Crepe Cake 50% Promo @ RM 6.95
Tasted like my failed experiment after few hours of war in the kitchen !!!

Marble Cheesecake @ RM 11.90

Pastis Hot Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream @ RM 12.90

The other two pieces of cake were neither very good not very bad. I have not try their main course and lunch sets am not grading it. In all probability, I will no revisit....

But then again, I welcome suggestions... or tell me about your Pastis experience!! Convince me...

Pastis Cafe
KG 02, Ground Floor, The Gardens,
Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : +603 2288 1559
Fax: +603 2288 1659

More More Vegan House @ Jalan Kelang Lama- CLOSED

It's sad to know that More More Vegan House has ceased operation. I have not even blog about it!

Am not sure it's closed down or moved and if anyone comes across More More Vegan whereabouts ( new place if any) please do drop me a message.

Some sharing from my previous visit:

More More Vegan House- CLOSED

Hot Bun Bun @ RM 8.80

Arabiata (Veggie) RM 9.80

Lord of the ring mushroom pizza RM 6.90

More More Vegan House definitely serves great food with reasonable price..... it's really upsetting to know that the cafe ceased operation (RIP)

By the way, any suggestions for great vegetarian food?

Please drop me a message.

Thanks


Other reviews on More More Vegan House:

More More Vegan House by ionemall

More More Vegan House by Ipoh Mali Talak Sombong

ROYCE!

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I LOVE YOU!
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Your overpowering attractiveness melt my beating heart!!
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You are so yummy & simply irresistible!!
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Who's ROYCE???

A Japanese born in 1983?
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Okay... no more craps!
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Royce Confect Co Ltd, also know as E Royce, a Japanese chocolate manufacturing company was set up in Sapporo, Hokkaido. E Royce produces world class quality/ gourmet chocolate and there is one word to describe it's excellency- PERFECT!!

ROYCE' Outlet @ Isetan KLCC

NAMA Chocolate- Bitter @ RM 35.00

NAMA Chocolate, one of my favorite besides Nutty bar!!

ROYCE produces several ranges of chocolates and one of the all time favorite of ROYCE's fans is the NAMA CHOCOLATE.

NAMA means fresh and raw. It describes the fresh cream used in the process of makings are actually creams that has not been cooked before.

Lush, creamy and absolutely soft that it melts in mouth instantly.

NAMA chocolates are kept in cool temperature, upon buying from the counter, they wrap the chocolates with heat insulator and place packets of dry ice in the box to maintain the coolness while traveling back home, preventing the chocolates from melting.


Wonderful, excellent, perfect and.............any other nice words simply suits to describe ROYCE!


Royce's Chocolate

3F Suria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur

Website:
http://www.e-royce.com/
http://www.e-royce.sg/index.html

Japin 绝 品 @ Sungei Wang Plaza

The worldwide known Japanese noodle dish, ramen is believed to be originated from China and reached the Japanese culture later on. Although ramen originates from China, there are countless variations of ramen in Japan. The noodle dish is served in a meat/fish broth and normally topped with sliced pork/pork cubes.

Besides Ajisen ramen, JAPIN is my favorite spot for ramen. The restaurant was opened in year 2009 at Sungei Wang Plaza after the Lower Ground floor is renovated. I used to have ramen for lunch but too bad, we moved out (office) from the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur area already. Doesn't matter anyway...I revisited JAPIN!!

JAPIN @ Sungei Wang Plaza

TANTANMEN @ RM 12.80 (set @ RM 14.60 served with salad and green tea)
Spicy Soup with minced por. Do request for the minced pork to be served separately to have a better taste of it!

Kakuni Japin Ramen @ RM 15.80 (set @ RM 17.60 served with salad and green tea)

Stewed pork with sweet and saltish -soya sauce rich soup based served with soft boiled egg. The soft boiled egg is known as Ajiatama egg, a seasoned boiled egg. The egg yolk is still is sort of soft and runny.

Japin do served Ajitama as a side dish- if you would like to taste more of it!

Geki Kara Ramen @ RM 12.80 (set @ RM 14.60 served with salad and green tea)

My all time favorite choice of ramen!! Why?? Because it's extra spicy! Ramen served in spicy soup base top with few sliced pork.

Kimuchi Ramen @ RM 12.80 (set @ RM 14.60 served with salad and green tea)

Ramen served with kimchi and pork. Not so spicy though but still, satisfying!

Craving for ramen? Try Japin!

Address:
Japin 绝 品
Unit No34, Concourse Floor,
Sungei Wang Plaza

Become a fan of Japin/for more information:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japin/175354900543#!/pages/Japin/175354900543

the Yogitree @ The Gardens

It has been a month or more since I last blog. Kind of experiencing the rusty brain syndrome right now!! Anyway, a review on my last few months visit- the Yogitree. It's a treat for Jessie on her big day- November 2009 ( Now you know for how long I have been delaying my post). Tried out most of the eateries at that mall and if I am not mistaken there are a few left untried and this time, I suggested the Yogitree!

the Yogitree @ The Gardens Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur

A cafe that promotes awareness on healthy living. the Yogitree, is a food cafe that serves delicious organic meals as well as a yoga boutique. The yoga boutique is attached to the cafe and probably you would like to shop for yoga wear while waiting for your meals being served?

Am not much into Yoga anyway...Hhhmmm... Let's talk about food!!

Salad of Skewered Chargrilled Prawns with oriental dressing @ RM 26

Oriental salad dressing taste best on a mixed green salad! The dressing is prepared with sesame oil, vinegar and honey- light, sweet and tangy- it's refreshing.

Mee Siam served with curry sauce @ RM 22

Organic brown rice vermicelli (mee siam) with chicken, prawns, homemade fishcakes, Chinese chives and tau fu. Not bad!

Ayam Perchik Nasi Ulam @ RM 22.00

Organic Jasmine brown rice with fresh ulam, ikan tumeric and baked organic chicken topped with perchik sauce.Organic brown rice texture is medium hard and chewy, a bit dry but -unobjectionable!

More about brown rice: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=128#howtouse

Ginger Spice @ RM 12.00

Ginger, Honey, Yogurt, lemon juice and mint

Stated in the menu: Rich in bioflavanoids, its an instant lift to flagging vitality. Great for fighting cold and the probitic bacteria in yoghurt is essential for immunity.

Kinda like this drink!! Perhaps I should say...I always love drinks with ginger.

YOGITREE- Worth A TRY!!

Address: Lot F-237B, 1st Floor,
(Isetan Side) Gardens Mid Valley,
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 2282 6163
Fax: 603 2282 6213
Web: http://www.yogitree.com/