vEvery dish was executed with so much care and detail that we couldn’t single one out as they were all outstanding and shone in their own right. They also serve excellent beef and lamb, and prices are kept affordable. A small, but tight menu, obviously crafted with passion.
Momofuku-inspired bun, but smoked duck version! Soft fluffy steamed bun sandwiching the hoisin glazed smoked duck, so yum! Plus point, Rm 12 for 2, quite a steal!
[Pork-free] Loo Loo Casual Dining offers delicious fine food without the hefty price tag. We especially love the Beef and Prawn Pasta.
Overall, the lively, cheerful dining scene in Rubberduck is probably their noteworthy point, apart from dessert. Haha. The ambience certainly makes our brunch moments here more enjoyable. But we’ll stick to just dessert in future visit.
Rubberduck is a vibrant alfresco patisserie cafe located in the heart of Sri Hartamas. Upon stepping in, you'll be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes and pastries.
Overall, we really enjoyed the noodles dishes. We recommend checking out this spot if you’re curious about “Korean pan mee” and the Perilla Seed Noodles with its distinctive nutty taste.
♥ Verdict: We visited this place twice in less than two months and this proved that we truly enjoyed the food and has no hesitation in recommend this place to you.
We love the ambience of Orito, so as their friendly service. Hopefully in near future, they would be able to serve the choux earlier, so that they don’t disappoint the trip of some customers who took effort to come early, yet have to leave with only doughnuts – at least, this is what we seen throughout our coffee session there. Maybe the cafe is still new in operation, probably they will get better soon.
Beef Wellington Tenderloin with mushroom ragout in golden crispy puff pastry served with garlic butter fresh mixed veggies, roasted sweet potato and au jus. Succulent 200g tenderloin served medium rare doneness with flavourful mushroom ragout and saporous au jus, delightfully wrapped within a light and fluffy puff pastry (love ‘em much!).
NAKED House Pizza RM 45 Loved the crispy crusted pastry that was filled generously with mozzarella cheese before being baked till golden brown. Eat it piping hot, warm to bite, with a perfectly crisp exterior and just the right amount of sauce and toppings.
One of their must have is Carnivore (RM 55). The Carnivore is the latest addition to the menu where they are topped with the beef peperoni, roasted Cajun Chicken, Chicken Ham, Minced Lamb, Beef Bacon, Mushrooms, garlic and herbs. The pizza comes simply aromatic and the meat comes simply moist and juicy.
Reasons to visit: A true taste of Naples in a relaxed environment! The menu’s highlights were the Insalata Caprese, Rigatoni Monnalisa and Costolette di Agnello.
Thumbs up to the Nasi Goreng Kampung Muar With Ayam Goreng Berempah. The Johor's version of Nasi Goreng was a bomb, not oily but full of Wok-Hei. I can taste the various kind of spices and salty ikan bilis (anchovies) coating each grain of the rice. Quite a filling dish that comes with ayam goreng berempah, fried egg, fish crackers and housemade sambal on the side.
We start off our dinner with an order of the famed Mee Rebus Johor (RM12). Served with a thick gravy with condiments on the side such as the fried keropok, bean sprout, beef meat, eggs and Taufu Goreng is a real treat.
Mee Rebus Johor to start, one of the best sellers you shouldn’t leave without trying. Yellow noodles, dressed in a bed of thick, creamy gravy in sweet and subtle spicy concoction. Halved hard boiled eggs, bean sprouts, tauhu, meat slices, crushed crackers, fried shallots complete the topping, generously.
Their menu with European, Pan-Asian and Middle Eastern infusions stands out from the tired scrambled egg wraps and “big American breakfasts” of the other nearby eateries. Mark already wants to come back here based on the strength of the rib eye sandwich alone, but the appetizing looking pastries at Tray open up the possibility of having an afternoon snack here
The reason why we (okay, I) spent twenty minutes deciding where to eat at Plaza Damas before settling on Tray is that it has the most interesting looking food without being ridiculously overpriced. Their menu with European, Pan-Asian and Middle Eastern infusions stands out from the tired scrambled egg wraps and “big American breakfasts” of the other nearby eateries. Mark already wants to come back here based on the strength of the rib eye sandwich alone, but the appetizing looking pastries at Tray open up the possibility of having an afternoon snack here. Plaza Damas isn’t our favourite place to eat, but I think we’ve found our default restaurant in the area.
Belgian Chocolate Truffle Torte (RM15). After much documentation of this amazing dessert, we then dive in with our forks.. And the verdict is that it is a must have and try dessert in our books! As the chocolate truffle torte was an elegant torte without being overly rich on the palate and it has a creamy and velvety texture! It somehow managed to create the fine balance between sweet and bitter alongside the slight salt you can get from it.. It was truly a delight to be enjoy with a cup of warm tea!
The Tom Yum Seafood soup tastes good, but the prawn was totally not fresh that we left it untouched. Tom Yum Seafood soup @ RM 24.90
Verdict: Obviously, this was somewhat an underwhelming dinner. (・へ・) The portion and flavours of the food here did not meet my expectation for the price paid.
This is a real hidden gem in Plaza Damas – they recently moved here from Plaza Damansara. We spotted some Persian/Mediterranean items on the menu.
I like their pesto Ciabatta, and plain ciabatta. Their cheese danish is not bad as well.
Hachi Bakery Cafe Plaza Damas (*linked with Hartamas Shopping Centre) Kuala Lumpur is now opened! A new, noteworthy cafe in KL to check out before 2017 ends. We aren’t regulars to Plaza Damas but there are always reasons that brought us back. From Warung Soho price-value Nasi Kerabu to Kanteen Plus delicious curry fish head, Lush Bowl healthy eats and Rubberduck Cafe delightful smoothie bowls and the latest, Hachi Bakery that lines up with an array of Japanese-inspired baking goodness. Feels good to be back for good food.
Bakery Cafe HACHI, a Japanese owned bakery is the latest addition to Sri Hartamas, which meets the community’s demand for high quality and healthy products that are preservative free.
Another that we had is of course the Croque Monsieur (RM 18) satisfies with its ham and gooey cheese. The taste is awesome and it is very filing. Delicious!
For something savory, it’d be hard to go wrong with the Fried Beef Hor Fun @ RM14. The flavorsome gravy is rich tasting but not gluggy, while the beef are sliced to the right thickness and cooked to tender perfection.
The top notch quality meat and other produces certainly contemplate returning.
Mont Kiara is a bit out of the way from central KL, and I wouldn’t recommend travelling out there for this. However, if you’re nearby and have exhausted your usual places, it might be worth your while.
Hot Chocolate (MYR 12) Smooth and rich cup of Korte 60% cacao content from West Java Sipping some good cuppa while accompanied by a calming landscape front view- bliss!
[Pork-free] Don’t be a rookie, have a Brookie. Brookie (brownie + cookie) is soft and chewy, with gooey choc chips inside.
Hence, if you are looking for a spot for a leisure hangout with family and friends over scrumptious cuisine, do check out Breadfruits for a cozy environment and I personally enjoyed their wild honey drink series besides the luscious porky affair and the addictive Moroccan Chicken Popcorn too! Try it out soon guys (=
SATO San Smoked Chashu Donbori (MYR 22) Smoked chashu served with homemade teriyaki sauce and onsen egg and spring onion The whole combo comes very nicely presented, most importantly is yummy! Just love the very well marinated smoked chashu with generous amount of toppings, highly recommended!
As the main star of the day, BreadFruit's house special, Smoked Chicken dish is simply amazing. Tenderly prepared with care as the meaty chicken is lighted seasoned with spices and herbs before being smoked to perfection.
Ooohh..la..la... the meat was tender and juicy, even better than the one we had on our very first visit. The tomato sauce which is similar to the one served with the Patatas Bravas enhanced the riblicious experience. We regretted not going with our gut feeling of getting a full rack. Next time!
To be honest, I was not hungry at full capacity (surprise, surprise) and I myself may have been underwhelmed by the experience. But still, my brother and I ate with gusto as we always do.
Verdict: It was an enjoyable Spanish lunch, a very unexpected one indeed. The food definitely good enough to induce repeat visits.