Found the quality of food generally above average, though some dishes were on the salty side. Some dishes are pricier than others depending on what you order, but still affordable. It goes to show that pork can just as brilliantly match with Indian cuisine as other meats, especially when it’s handled well like how MTP has done it.
Reasons to visit Meat the Porkers Plaza Damansara: lovely new setting with lots of natural light and views of the treetops; possibly the only Indian restaurant in Malaysia to serve pork; must-tries are The Porkers Naan, Tandoori Pork Ribs, Siew Yoke Biryani and the Goan Pork Vindaloo Mantou. Do allow room for a fruit lassi too.
熱愛美食的業者Heruth笑稱,不悔當初在衆多反對聲中仍堅持打破傳統,大膽嘗試推出以豬肉爲主打的餐單。
Overall, Frangipaani offers a decent Indian meal in a very classy setting in Bukit Damansara. Service is excellent here as well with good recommendations by the waiting staff.
What do we like about Frangipaani KL? -The pani puri – great first experience of trying -The ambience and attentive service
There are many cubes of cottage cheese in the Palak Paneer (spinach cottage cheese dish). To my surprise, this Palak Paneer is quite spicy so I took half home and ate half with one quarter Naan. Three quarters Naan, I took home. I like to eat Palak Paneer but normally they are not as spicy as this one.
Gin Rik Sha has definitely redefined Indian cuisine with their modern interpretation.
总的来说,Gin Rik Sha确实是一家不错的印度餐厅。
Verdict: To be honest, Indian cuisine most probably one of my least favourite food but I left gin rik sha feeling satiated the food we had was good enough to contemplate returning to check out the remainder of the menu.
[Pork-free] Run by the same folks behind Serai Group, Blonde in Republik offers something different from their usual Asian fare.
The place is so so classy.
Reasons to visit Blonde at The Republik: chic setting with friendly staff; contemporary international cuisine that is presented beautifully; must try the Dutch-style pancakes to break from the norm, poached eggs with beef brisket, pumpkin and watermelon salads, lamb belly, duck and do save room for the deconstructed pavlova.
All in all, their forte is still very well and deliciously maintained; love all the pastries as usual, yumz!!
Cream Tart tastes wonderful as usual, and Summerkid loves their plain croissant.
If you're looking for some fine French pastries and European styled breads, made with top quality ingredients, look no further.....but be prepared to pay! ^_* Don't leave without trying the flaky and buttery croissant, the luscious opera cake and the oozy lemon curd tart...my top favourites. If I live or work in the area (they have another smaller outlet in Atria Shopping Gallery), I certainly won't be able to stop at one visit....but alas, I'm so far away. According to their Facebook, we can get a limited range of their products at O'coffee Clubs in KLCC (Kinokuniya), Mont Kiara and The Gardens (Robinsons). To get my fix, I may just have to visit the nearest one to me in KLCC to see what they offer! ;)
Chef Andy Choy (Chateau Dionne) said the theme for The CKT Supper club this month was ‘Italy’ and not Italian, otherwise we would be better off at a true blue Italian resto. He’s being honest, and frankly, it did feel more like Malaysian fusion with the teeny bits of Italian accents, what with Wagyu with rendang sauce, and roti tissue inspired paper thin bread with Western ‘dhall’ made with split peas instead of chuck peas, and all.
The theme will be Italian next March with Andy in a collaboration with chef Kenny on March 27th . You can find out then what CKT really stands for then! Held at Chateau Dionne and priced at RM280, seats are very limited so book early!
Reasons to visit Château Dionne KL: a true degustation menu complete with artisanal bread, canapes, amuse bouche, palate cleanser and petit four; attractive setting; classical French cuisine; flexibility with the degustation menus allowing guests to curate something to their desires.
Our favourite though from the “Smaller” section was the Cold Capellini (RM88) – thin Italian pasta served with amaebi (prawn sashimi), Hokkaido scallops and ikura (salmon roe).
Reasons to visit Playte Contemporary Dining: stylish, streamlined setting; excellent value-for-money five-course meal for RM 130; 20% off all wine by the bottle!
Highly recommended – we really enjoy places like these who aim to showcase local ingredients through contemporary techniques.
Reasons to visit JungleBird KL: Rum! The Cubano, real food, epic cocktails, awesome conversations, mini staycation.
KL’s temple of rum has a new home in the same neighbourhood. From new all-day opening hours and a new ambiance to an enticing new food menu and a new cocktail ethos, here’s what you need to know.
Reasons to visit: an extensive collection of rum accompanied by knowledgeable and friendly bar staff; don’t miss trying Malaysia’s classic cocktail and the bar’s namesake the Jungle Bar, and for those serious about their booze a rum tasting flight is highly recommended.
The menu items are more expensive than they need to be, but much of it seems to have a little something extra to make it unique. If you’re trying a new diet like paleo or keto, Huckleberry will have more options than most. The cakes and pastries are quite reasonably priced, and coming here for coffee and a snack would cost less than at other upscale cafes. If it weren’t so busy all the time, I would certainly return to Huckleberry to try more of their food. However, I abhor waiting for an hour just to eat somewhere and can likely only come back on an auspicious day such as this. If you want to get in here without a ridiculous wait, you should try our strategy of visiting during a holiday when many people are out of the city.
Reasons to visit: Summertime Spiked Milkshake; Pick Me Up; Beast Mode Burger; Mad Batter.
A cosily furnished VIP lounge and intimate private dining room tucked away upstairs are ideal for special events or celebratory parties. With Happy Hours taking place Monday to Saturday from 12noon to 7pm and around the clock on Sunday, The Sticky Wicket is just the place to wet your whistle with a Gin & Tonic (RM9.80++ per glass).
Reasons to visit: Quirky cocktails, traditional British pub food and great for watching a sport event (particularly cricket). Good happy hour deals are available daily from 4pm – 7.30pm and all day Sunday. Ladies night every Wednesday with half price Prosecco and a pub quiz on Tuesdays.
Diamond duck, Dibbly dobbly, Hoick, Mullygrubber, Sticky wicket. If these phrases get you excited, then you will be right at home. If they don’t, then it’s time to learn a new language by heading down to the most unique sports-themed gastropub in town, The Sticky Wicket, the destination for all things cricket.
Verdict: The food was certainly not shabby but did not mind blowing either. The food portion exceed expectation for the price paid and I thought they could be more generous with that. I’m regret to tell that our dining experience did not manage to lure us for a second visit.
Hubby's favourite was the Kao Soi Gai (RM28), a Northern Thai chicken curry rice noodles dish, topped with crunchy pickled Chiang Mai mustard greens. The flavorful, vibrant broth is thick, creamy and spicy, beautifully balanced by the pickled greens and a squeeze of lime.
Reasons to visit Krung Thep’s Noodle Bar KL: A varied noodle and small plates lunchtime menu; could enjoy a single dish alone, or two people could share 2-3 small plates and leave happily well-fed; an attractive setting that is a fresh mix of traditional materials and bold art; varied indoor/outdoor seating options.
Reasons to visit: Spaghetti alla Pescatora, Chitarra alla Montanara, Filetto Iberico in Crosta con Salsa Ai Porcini, extensive wine list, lots of vegetarian options, great service and good value for money.
When the food finally arrived, it was disappointingly average. For RM49, I’d consider their homemade ravioli pasta both over-priced and underwhelming for its portion. There’s too much pasta and not enough filling so we could only taste mostly flour and mushroom. A pity considering the braised beef filling was delicious.
Hidden away above a mini market, Cotta KL is like a speakeasy bar but with ricotta cheese on the menu. The 3 key staples here are the Classic Ricotta Toast (RM18), Smoked Salmon Ricotta Toast (RM26) and Chuck Mooris (RM25).
Reasons to visit Kind Kones Plaza Damansara: a commendable selection of vegan ice cream in KL with a variety of bases such as coconut, almond, cashew and sorbet; must order the Almond Brittle Fudge and Charcoal Vanilla flavours of ice cream; Lemon, Vanilla, & Coconut Cashew Superfood Bliss Ball, and the Chunky Peanut Butter Cheesecake.
Reasons to visit: gluten-free, dairy-free ice cream (and cones!); delicious flavours; our favourites were the dark chocolate, strawberry and lemon lime; Malaysia’s first vegan, all-natural ice cream bar.
Reasons to visit Nam Restaurant Republik: a solid menu offering the classics for traditionalists and some creative recipes for the more adventurous; must try to the Nam Beef Pho with Short Ribs, Aromatic Crispy Duck Banh Xeo and the Peanut & Lemongrass Choux; free corkage Thursday nights.
The sandwich was rather food and completely fulfilled the above criteria for pork!
I was hoping that we’d come back and try their waffles and all the different sandwiches, but in the middle of eating our English pie, I already knew that we would never be returning to any Gravy Baby location. Although the menu presents sinfully gluttonous food, the actual taste is very generic and the prices are high for how much food you get. Put Gravy Baby in the same category as chain restaurants like the Hard Rock Cafe – overpriced, unmemorable western food that’s there for rich foreigners to save them from having to eat “icky” local cuisine.
Happy Stan at Republik Damansara Heights is a cozy place that offers coffee during the day, and cocktails at night.
Reasons to visit Tickets Bar KL: a must for both lovers of Tequila and those who are not sure (we guarantee the team here will do their best to turn you into a fan); original setting; authentic and innovative creations served up with a flourish of fun; must try the Paloma and a Tequila flight; no hangover (true story).
Reasons to visit: a stack of delicious healthy and gluten-free options; vegan ‘nice-cream’; value for money; must orders are the Pistachio Falafel Wrap, Peanut Butter Chia Seed Bowl and the raw ‘Snickers’ bar.
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