I’ve just seen they have brought in a seasonal menu, which might make things a little more interesting. If Only is really convenient for work meetings/lunches for me, so I will probably head back and update this later.
[Pork free] If Only Restaurant offers a quiet sanctuary along the always-busy Jalan Tun Razak with its foliage-rich and rattan-inspired interior.
Laksa Pesto Pasta, 28 ringgit Anyways, if you forget about the pesto and simply view this dish as ‘Laksa Pasta’ – it was yummy. I loved the fact that they used a flat noodle as the pasta of choice because it sure was able to contain & retain more of the rich flavors of Laksa. It was a dry dish but the noodles were a lil wet, which worked as a glue of sorts and held all the ingredients together. There were a generous portion of clams prawns and calamari. Despite the minor blunder with the pesto, this dish as a whole was delicious.
Interestingly the "凯撒薄卷 Ceaser Wrap" is reported as 689 kcal, and all of the items in the menu comes with caloric counts! with a somewhat positive experience at least on the Ceaser Wrap, looking forward to try out its other offering in their menu!
While doing my nasi lemak eating rounds, I came to know about the nasi lemak wrap by Goodness Greens TTDI. I was intrigued and had wanted to try it ASAP but I got distracted by work and trips. Well, last week I finally sank my teeth into one and boy, the wrap was delicious! On the plus side, it was filling (it was 2 meals for me!) for the price and healthy too. Just remember to go easy on the sambal since that’s where most of the oil comes from.
Big Breakfast @ RM 26 – Two eggs used are kampung eggs (sunny side up/ scramble/ soft boiled) Grilled chicken sausage, grilled tofu, roasted baby potatoes, sauteed trio myshrooms, (shiitake, white buttons, eryngii) with high fibre bread butter served with mini salad. Both of these are just simple and great to pair with their juices.
Reasons to visit The Good Co APW: Superfood experiences in-house at trendy APW, also conveniently available for takeaway and home delivery; a 100% vegetarian menu with loads of vegan options too.
During our last visit there I ordered a cup of Healthy Organic Nasi Lemak at MYR 15.90 nett. Can you see the layers? From the bottom to top - millet (acting as rice), roasted peanuts, tempeh, cherry tomatoes, slices of cucumber (kyuri), hard boiled egg, assorted salad leaves and a small container of healthy sambal that tastes like sweetish peanut sauce (those satay dips).
Suddenly I thought that I would try their yogurt so I ordered this Soul Jar at MYR 14.90 nett. Oats can be seen from the top. Luckily the yogurt is sourish so it is appetising and I managed to finish the whole jar without feeling satiated.
Premium Chai Latte (RM14) This almond milk chai latte has got to be THE BEST CHAI LATTE in KL, and that's a bold claim. Unlike the usual almond milk you get in the market, their almond milk is thick and creamy and doesn't get separated or sedimented if left for a while. They retain their thick and creamy texture throughout the serving and I was really impressed. As for the chai, there was no other way to describe it other than being utterly flavourful. And it is not for no reasons as they were incredibly generous with their spices, and the perfect blend of different spices created an impeccable aroma that puts all other chai lattes to shame! If there's one thing you must try from this cafe, make it this one!
The Bangkok Salad (RM22) was also big in flavour and texture. The salad is made up of romaine lettuce, grilled cherry tomatoes, steamed broccoli, carrots, roasted pumpkin and fried shallots, topped with tender, moist sous vide chicken and a Thai coconut red curry on the side. The curry dressing was extremely moreish, making this one tasty salad!
Reasons to visit: Healthy and delicious brunch and cafe foods with plenty of variety for every one of your friends. Don’t miss the Melbourne-style lattes, which include turmeric and black sesame, and the housemade prana chai.
炸薯条吃多了， 炸番薯条还是第一次呢！
Beetroot Latte is simply delicious. Creamy Beetroot goes perfectly well with the rose and rose adds a delicate floral flavour to the latte, YUM!! Beetroot Latte @ 13
Reasons to visit: a whole host of menu items to satisfy just about any dietary requirement from gluten-free to paleo, vegan to raw, and just good delicious recipes adapted to make them more nutritious; very good coffee; don’t miss the Sweet Potato Fries, Shepherd’s Pie’, and the Nice Cream.
Following what they are prides at, this Chinese New Year, Alison Soup House will be serving Chinese New Year Sets Menu, featuring Nyonya Yee Sang and Salmon Fish Soup as highlights, along with Alison’s signature home-cooked dishes. There are 3 menu to choose from – RM68 for 2 pax, RM138 for 4 pax and RM198 for 6 pax. Diners can enjoy this CNY Set from now till the 15th day (Chor 15) of Lunar calendar.
This year they are preparing homey Chinese new year menu to warm up your tummy for a great casual conversation. AS my previous mention of my blog post, if you are willing to dig slightly deeper into your pockets for a great bowl of soup indeed a great place to be as they are using premium ingredients to prepare.
Perhaps there's nothing grand about soup, steamed chicken, noodles and rice. But on days when the palate yearns for comfort, we turn to them. Thanks to a wonderful invitation recently, I was at Alison Soup House at TTDI Taman Tun Dr Ismail to sample and review their latest Chinese New Year Set Menu for the coming festive season.
Hhmmm, too much white cream and too little cake so it disappeared very quickly into my tummy. Then green pandan layer is not jelly-like but the cake is light so after eating it, I felt like I haven't eaten any cake.
Hot tofufa with ginkgo, red beans and yam at MYR 10.80 nett. Very tasty, the tofufa is silkily smooth. This is my favourite dessert in this eatery.
For just RM10, you get to try out their 62 °C Hainan Breakfast. It is like the telur goyang we always have in kopitiam or mamak stall, but Cafe 55 presents it with modern twist. Double poached egg, placed on top of toasted bread sandwiched with homemade kaya and butter. Finished with shoyu dressing and scallion.
Croque Monsieur, 20 ringgit. The Croque Monsieur is their popular dish and came recommended. It consisted of bread, turkey ham, cheddar cheese, mornay (cheese sauce?). This was delicious. Do make sure you have an empty stomach though because this sure is filling. I was halfway through and already felt stuffed. So, be warned. The melted cheese on the top – I am soooo a fan. Just biting into that layer of cheese + bread + turkey ham … yummmm!
Reasons to visit: a quick healthy bite when in Nu Sentral.
What kind a healthy food you prefer most? I would say a full nutrition that create energy for my daily routine dish. Kurin opens its first outlet in Nu Sentral Mall with a menu of delicious and nutritious poke bowls, salads, soba noodles, sushi donut, sandwiches and pokeritto. Set to be the healthy grab ‘n’ go food brand of choice, customers can expect high quality ingredients, speedy service and healthy eats from as low as RM6.
当我发现这家少油, 甚至是没油, 的健康美食, 我整个就是超开心的!
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.
Food was good, I liked it. The combination I picked for my Petit bowl was awesome. The brown rice was soft and dense. The butter masala acted as a gravy, it was thick and flavorful. The onsen egg was a perfect addition to this dish. While the outer part resembled a poached egg, it was the yolk that made a difference.
Reasons to visit Element Fresh Pavilion KL: smug feeling of healthy eating; delicious and plentiful options; great variety for all dietary needs; did I mention the HUGE portions?; relaxed and soothing setting.
Seafood Trio, our personal recommendation. A hearty portion of pasta, with mussels, salmon and shrimp sauteed in garlic and olive oil with white wine, further tossed in fennel, white mushroom, tomato and a touch of chili flake and Italian pasrsley to enhance to overall flavours. Do check out their Portobello Mushroom & Red Pepper Sauce, Italian Penne Pasta with Beef Ragu, and King Prawn Pasta too.
Overall Rating: 8/10. If not for it's upmarket price, I'd give it a higher rating, and would still recommend Element Fresh as a go-to restaurant for a fresh, healthy, non-regrettable feast. My personal favorites would be the Warm Fresh Juice, Hawaiian Tuna Poke Salad, Element Fresh Classic Cobb Salad, Portobello Mushroom and Red Pepper Sauce, and Homemade Rice Pudding.
A recent visit to La Juiceria Superfoods at Verve Shops in Mont Kiara has also reiterated what I mentioned. Known for their cold-pressed juices, La Juiceria Superfoods is their latest café from the group offering healthy superfood dishes at affordable price. There is also its sister café called Goodness Greens in TTDI that serves similar healthy dishes.
Healthy eating need not be boring. The menu at La Juiceria Superfoods comprises of All-day breakfast, Soups, Soba, Wraps & Pastas, Superbowls, Signature salads, as well as Build your own salad bowl. There will also be Smoothie bowls, their signature Cold-pressed juices, organic coffee, premium tea, and raw desserts.
At La Juiceria Superfoods, they serve a variety of healthy breakfasts, lunch and dinner from customising your own gourmet salads to our delightful superbowls, pastas, specialty wraps such as the insta-famous Nasi Lemak Wrap and our colourful smoothie bowls – Acai berry and Pittaya bowl, cold-pressed juices, organic coffee and premium tea.
Their bowls are made with PurpleBlend™ Acai base and all natural and organic ingredients. They even shared their acai bowl recipe: 60% Pure Acai Base + 20% Purple Superfoods + 10% Creamy Base + 10% Liquid Base. I may just try making my own bowl someday with the puree!
Açaí Lab has a short but enticing menu of five items. An important fact to note about Açaí Lab is that they are the only place in Malaysia that uses blended frozen açaí berries, and not the powdered form which is available in other health food places here.
Update: I did return, and when not busy it was a very different experience. Staff were more friendly, and got the order right. There had also been changes to the menu to bring in more interesting options. It’s still an expensive alternative to other sandwich shops, but much less frustration means you’ll feel you get more for that money. I have upgraded the score as a result.
Yum. The Roasted Butternut Squash and Brinjal was real good. It tasted as it always does – Yummy! The food served here is simply one of those things that make you go “I didn’t know vegetables can taste soo good.” Yup, there was a nice drizzle of nuts and vinaigrette, a good portion of roasted brinjal + butternut squash + cucumber + sun dried tomatoes + pomegranate + spinach. Just like I always do, I loved this dish this time too. Yummy!
Reasons to visit Parklife Bangsar South: at the entrance, a rainbow flag welcomes everyone, not just those with special dietary needs; an excellent place for a group dining; loads of vegetarian and vegan options.
Balance Set, 28 ringgit Balance Set was a combination of Butternut Squash and Brinjal with Chicken. Everything tasted nice. The vegetables were on point in terms of flavoring and I loved the fact that it came accompanied with raisins and yogurt, perhaps some hummus as well? The grilled fish I liked very much – crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chicken was lovely too.
紫藤茶原最新茶冻冷饮 – 梦幻四季之旅，目前推出买一送一优惠，当清新的鲜萃原叶茶邂逅香甜软糯的茶冻，尝的尽是甜蜜的美好滋味。
Reasons to visit La Juiceria Superfoods Pro KLCC: an excellent variety of healthy options suited to a wide variety of dietary preferences; we love loads of recipes here, but the new fave is the Keto Bowl.
La Juiceria offers a variety of healty "juice" drinks from $5 - $13.
Reasons to visit: açai bowls and smoothies made from frozen pulp (as opposed to powder offered in many outlets); a nutritious and delicious meal.
Weaning Tots in MyTown Shopping Centre is a unique children friendly cafe that is also equipped with an indoor playground. It has a spacious interior that houses fun equipment for all ages, ball pool and a giant slide.
