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Pick N’ Brew, Hicom-Glenmarie.

July 31, 2008 at 9:58 pm · Filed under Eating Out, Food, halal

We were looking for somewhere around the Hicom-Glenmarie area to celebrate a colleague’s birthday and I mentioned Pick N’ Brew as I have heard so much about it. But wasn’t too sure of how to get there so it was quite a surprise when the boss piped up that she knew! Made our way too and was pleasantly surprised to find such a soothing and comfy ambience there.

As we were a group of 8, the waiting staff allowed us to occupy the empty private room. Echoing my boss’s sentiments, having the room to ourselves elevated the feeling of importance. Lol. However, I thought we could do with some light, muted background music. But service was rather good as the waitress attending to us would occasionally peep through the glass to see if we needed anything.

We started off with the complimentary bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar dip. As we did order one of their set lunches which included a soup of the day, Cream of Pumpkin soup was served shortly after. I’m a huge pumpkin fan but I thought the soup was disappointing in terms of taste. Quite bland honestly.

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Our starters were much more encouraging. The boss had ordered Bruschetta (RM18 ) and a mixed Snack Platter (RM20). The bruschetta was garlic roasted french baguette and extra virgin olive oil with topping choices of smoked salmon & dill, tomato & smoked oyster and seafood & aubergine. The bread tasted wonderful and was crisp to bite. We truly enjoyed this.

The Mixed Snack Platter consisted of potato skins, chicken chimicangas (deep fried tortilla stuffed with chicken & tomato) and prawn empanadas combo. On the side, a serving of tomato relish and sour cream. Everything was delightful though the potato skin was my favourite. Could tell that everything was freshly deep fried by the heat emanating from the sliced snacks and also by the taste. Highly recommended.

As mentioned, the set lunch included a soup of the day, a main and coffee/tea, and only for RM28++. There were 4 main choices including fish, pasta, meat etc but it was the Roasted beef with spinach & mushroom risotto that we choose. The beef was overcooked in my opinion, and it was more like a beef patty than actual roast beef slices. Felt like I was eating a naked hamburger. The risotto was surprisingly tasty, and was probably much better than the beef even though the traditional arborio rice wasn’t used. The rice grains used were more reminiscent of the local types. But taste wise, it was delicious and went well with the gravy.

One of my favourites was the Lamb Tikka (RM17) where skewered pieces of marinated lamb was served with flavoured rice, pilaf, i think. the marinated lamb meat tasted sublime. very well-flavoured and went gorgeously with the feta cheese (or is it paneer cubes?). Flavour of rice was also scrumptious. The diced pickled vegetables were a tad too sour though. And even though most of us love pickled fruit & vegetables, this was mostly left untouched as it was just too sour.

Colleague chose the Nasi Kerabu (RM17) an authentic Malay rice salad with chili lemongrass chicken, pickles and crackers. I wonder if the rice in question was the same rice used for the Lamb Tikka, with added condiments like grated coconut, onions, long beans, herbs etc. But still the rice was good, and the chicken tender with lots of peanuts. Colleague also left the pickles untouched. Think it was just this batch that had too much vinegar or something.

Boss asked for Penne Carbonara with beef bacon (RM18 ) for everyone to share. Very creamy and nice. Less salty than what we mostly have outside which is good in a way. Can add to taste. The birthday girl chose the Curry Laksa Noodles (RM17) which was this huge bowl of spicy curry noodles with fresh prawns, chicken and beancurd.

Cheesecakes for dessert. Actually we choose a banana walnut muffin for the birthday girl and each had a small bit of it, which was heavenly after warmed up. Could actually smell the banana wafting up. By then, I couldn’t afford any more food, so didn’t try the cheesecakes.

Americano. Coffee that came with our set lunch. Very aromatic.

Nice ambience and service was quite attentive. Boss said she won’t mind coming back here, so more lunches here? Heh.

Pick N’ Brew (www)
Menara CNI,
No.2, Jalan U1/17,
Seksyen U1,
Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park,
40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor

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Babi Guling Bali

July 30, 2008 at 7:46 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, Travel, non-halal

Bali is definitely heaven for any pork lover. Babi Guling or Roasted Suckling Pig sees a whole pig rubbed down and stuffed with bumbu bali or a mixture of chopped Balinese spices including shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, galangal, pepper coriander, candlenuts, chilies, and lemongrass before being roasted over an open fire for up to 5 hours. The pig is continuously turned slowly to ensure even cooking so that the meat ends up tender and juicy.

And our usual babi guling place in Bali is Ibu Oka’s in Ubud. I have never failed to go there if I’m in the area as it’s rated best in Bali, based on word-of-mouth reviews. Even the locals flock there to get their hands on some porky goodness. in fact, when asked, most of the balinese folks will mention Ibu Oka as being the best there is.

Situated opposite the Royal Ubud palace, only the small sign indicates the location of Warung Ibu Oka. The place itself is no more than shack, with some outdoor seating, and a platform consisting of low, long tables for shared dining. You’re in luck if you spot the whole roasted pig placed in front as it means there’s lots to go around. They usually go through about 4 pigs before they’re done for the day which means they only operate 11ish am to 2ish pm. The women are deft with their hands, quickly decapitating the poor pig, and slicing up huge chunks to be served.

Babi Guling

A portion of Nasi Babi Guling Special consists of steaming hot rice, with a huge chunk of tender, succulent, melt in your mouth pork, along with its crunchy skin with other accompanying side dishes on a wax paper lined wicker basket. The flesh is so tender that it can be pulled from the bone and made all the more tasty and flavourful by the secret blend of Balinese spices. The other side dishes of long beans cooked with Balinese spices and coconut, blood sausages, crispy pork cracklings, and some other unidentifiable bits. Yup, it does sound like something off Fear Factor, esp. the blood sausages, but mix it all up, and you’ll be rewarded with something truly delectable. I have brought friends who didn’t take to it immediately but started lusting for it a mere hour later. Lol. Even staring at this picture (which was taken during my first trip there) gets me salivating. Definitely one of the best meals in Bali.

Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Jl. Tegal Sari #2, Ubud,
Bali.

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However we were not able to make it to Ubud this trip round due to time constraints but we were recommended the best there is in Denpasar, also a firm favourite with the locals. Babi Guling Candra may not be as well known amongst the tourists as Ibu Oka but the locals know it well. Based on that alone, we were quite excited to go and have our fill.

Even though the stall is nearby the Dunkin Donuts around the roundabout, it’s easy to miss it if you’re not familiar with the area as it’s quite hidden, with a few tables with outdoor umbrellas on the outside only. And unlike Ibu Oka, the trademark roasted pig is not displayed as they’ve already chopped it up and plates of pork, skin and other condiments can be seen behind the glass cabinets.

While the ladies were preparing the main platter, soto soup, along with a plate of white rice is first served. The hearty broth is redolent with garlic, and turmeric and bits of ribs and fried shallots floating in it. Tummy warming indeed.

The main difference of the serving here is that the rice is separated from the dishes. Which I secretly think is a bit unnecessary as I ended up piling everything on my rice. Heh. Their version includes a sate lilit and pork satay, along with the usual pork skin, flesh, bits and vege. The sate lilit is top notch and tastes so flavourful that I could lick the stick. Lol. Even the pork satay was excellent, with a smoky tinge. However, portion of the meat is def. smaller than Ibu Oka and the skin, less crunchy. The bits were fried to a crisp which worked for some but left one particular innard with a bitter aftertaste. The sausage portion was too small to appreciate what was inside. Still I quite enjoyed this meal, esp. after I asked for extra sambal matah which is my favourite Balinese chilli. Yum.

we ended the meal with a icy cold glass of Es Jeruk, the local version of orange juice which is reminiscent of those small bottles of sweet orange nectar all around Bangkok streets.

Even though the skewered meats were delightful and utterly lip-smacking delicious, i must admit, for the real deal of the suckling pig, i still preferred what Ibu Oka has to offer. Yet, this does make up for a good substitute. And the steaming hot soup is a definite plus!

Babi Guling Candra
Jalan Teuku Umar,
Simpang Enam,
Denpasar, Bali.

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Warung Wardani, Bali

July 28, 2008 at 12:53 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, Travel, halal

Did anyone miss me? Lol. Was in Bali briefly for work, and even though it was a short trip, we managed to get our foodie lust satiated. There are two national dishes in Bali, one the succulent babi guling (roasted suckling pig), the other, the unassuming nasi campur (steaming white rice served with a few side dishes). And we love them both. A local recommended us some spots for such authentic offerings and we sure didn’t hesitate to try them.

the must try joint for nasi campur is Warung Wardani. Its popularity is evident as even the cabbie didn’t need directions and managed to find the place. Already cars lined the small road alongside it and only a small sign announced its purpose as from the outside, it looked like any ordinary house. In the adjoining yard, piles of firewood are stacked high for the use of the traditional firewood stove. The smoky, distinctive taste of firewood cooked food will be apparent in the dishes we were about to partake. Only a few tables grace the space inside, and a glass cabinet displays some other snacks that are sold as souvenirs such as crispy pork rind, deep fried chicken feet skin, peanuts etc.

For drinks to cool us down, the waitress recommended Es Dawet and Es Daluman. These two iced drinks feature coconut milk and palm sugar heavily. The iced Dawet is similar to our Malaysian cendol, but has a starchy, bouncy bite to it. The iced Daluman is some kind of green herbal jelly made from a jungle vine leaf (Daun Camcao) and has cooling and antioxidant properties, not unlike our cincau. Even though it was a little on the sweet side, both tasted very refreshing.

Warung Wardani’s nasi campur is of the halal version and does not feature pork. Instead, the accompanying dishes are sate lilit (fish satay), sate sapi (beef satay), sayur nangka (young jackfruit stewed in coconut milk), sayur kacang panjang (long beans), telur pindang (boiled egg), dendeng sapi (beef jerky), ayam suwir pedas (spicy chicken with chilli & lime) and some rempeyek udang (crispy deep fried prawns).

The portions are considered smaller in comparison to some other places offering them in Bali. But we weren’t complaining as there was so much to try and soon, we finished all the white rice which wasn’t enough to go around with all the dishes. Lol. The authentic Balinese Nasi Campur features a mixture of dishes that will play with the flavours of sweet, spicy, salty etc. And it did just that. The accompanying sambal was fiery yet tinged with a tad of sweetness. Most of the dishes were quite lovely even though the beef was quite tough but it had truly infused all the taste of the spices used. I was disappointed with the sate lilit though, having tasted better even in Malaysia! It was bland, and flat.

Must admit that even though overall it was quite tasty and worth a try, I do prefer the earlier versions of Balinese Nasi Campur I’ve tried. Also, I thought that this place was a bit pricey as we were charged Rp25,000 for each portion, based on our bill. Yet most reviews I have read said that the special version only costs Rp17,500? Wonders if there’s some miscalculation or surcharge for non-Indonesians.

Warung Wardani
Jl. Yudistira, No: 2,
Denpasar,
Bali.
Tel: 0361 224 398

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The Pink Sage Diner & Pantry, KL

July 21, 2008 at 11:31 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, halal

Acting on masak-masak’s review, we decided to make a trip downtown to scout for this place. Even though the address says Jalan Dang Wangi, it’s more accurately on Psn Capsquare, off Jalan Dang Wangi as it faced this lane. We did catch sight of it by chance and parking was fairly ample. Looking at the almost invisible signage (on a round, transparent sticker and which really needs to be improved on), we considered ourselves really lucky to have spotted this joint.

The decor is very clean and minimalistic and I like the white booth seats. Scribbled messages adorn the mirrors and fresh blooms filled the vases. Only 3 months old, this diner feels more like a modern albeit cosy version of an English eatery. But they maintain that they are a cross between a American Diner and an Italian trattoria and we’ll just have to take their word for it. It was a little quiet on this weekend morning but our waiter was as pleasant as can be, given the ungodly hour. He even took the time to apologize for the lack of music (some technical glitch I believe). Anyhow, only the breakfast menu was available as lunch & beyond starts from 12 pm.

Desperately needing some caffeine to get me going, it was a latte for me and a peach tea for her. The waft of peach and coffee blended together was surprisingly quite refreshing. And oh, the olive coloured table placements were adorable. Random perhaps, but the splash of green was just what I needed too.

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon. Luscious, creamy Hollandaise covered smoked salmon on poached eggs on bread. The slightly tangy yet buttery Hollandaise sauce was a brilliant accompaniment to the salty salmon slices and the bread was perfect to soak up all the juices.

Stacked Breakfast, with a choice of white or rye toast, beef of chicken sausage, sunny side up or hard boiled or scrambled eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, potatoes and streaky beef brisket. The toasted rye bread was crisp and very delicious. And it soaked up my egg yolk quite well too! Lol. I thought the chicken sausage was a little hard, probably due to the high ratio of lean meat used so I probably should have gone for the beef. But the streaky beef brisket made up for it. Enjoyed the potatoes and mushrooms immensely. Ah, great hearty breakfast to start the day with!

I did enjoy having breakfast at this cosy yet delightful corner. As it was relatively quiet, we hung around catching up after polishing everything off our plates until the owners & their mates popped in. We could see that their friends enjoyed spending their lazy Sunday here, just having laughs and catching up, all over good food. Ah well, this place definitely warrants a return visit.

The Pink Sage Diner & Pantry (www)
Ground Floor
Wisma RA
No. 12, Jalan Dang Wangi
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 2693 6000

Closed Mondays. Opens 8am to 7 pm.

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Jin Xuan Hong Kong Dim Sum, DJ

July 20, 2008 at 8:43 pm · Filed under Eating Out, Food, non-halal

We were planning to try this newly opened place last week but the queue was so long that we gave up and went to King Crab. So this weekend, we woke up earlier to try our luck. Still as packed. But the wait was only 5 mins. Phew. It was only upon being seated that we realised that this is a branch of Kam Hin in Kuchai Lama. Difference is that this shop doesn’t serve dim sum the whole day. And oh, that the decor is nicer.

Freshly steamed dim sum are placed on trays and brought to tables waiting to be chosen. This cheese topped mussels caught my eye as it’s not one of your everyday dim sum dishes. Underneath all that cheese is chopped prawns and pork and the combination is surprisingly a great one. The sweetness from the seafood with the meat and cheese blended well together.

i’m not quite sure what these dumplings are, but it was filled with generous chunks of prawns, minced meat and spring onions. Quite fresh.

These are seafood dumplings. Thin, translucent skin showing the promising filling of mixed seafood chunks.

Rice Rolls with a mix of both char siew and prawns. As the filling was not equally distributed, there were times when we got only the rice roll with no filling. But overall, quite tasty.

I was surprised to find bits of salted egg in the century egg & lean meat porridge. But it went well together, and tasted yummy. Texture was what I like too.

Char Siew Bao or BBQ pork buns. Even though it looks good, we thought it wasn’t hot enough. Cold char siew = not agreeable with us.

Deep fried prawn dumplings. The pastry was a little on the thick side, but tasted very crunchy.

The Wu Kok or yam puffs were not that nice as the yam skin was quite thick.

For dessert, we chose the Cempedak Puff Roll as the cempedak fruit was in season. The sweet flesh was wrapped in kataifi pastry and deep fried. It was really good, but a bit on the sweet side which was mostly due to the fruit itself. Filling was a bit less here, but considering the sweetness levels, it was good enough. Love this dessert idea!

There were many other interesting dishes being served, including marmite spare ribs and the yummy fried glutinous rice (which we tried in the other shop) but we were a little stuffed by now. So all we could do was salivate while watching the table next to us choosing their fried goodies.

I would say that overall, they have maintained the standards of their pioneer in Kuchai Lama and they also have some hits & misses but prices are quite reasonable for the wide choices they have and the generous amount of ingredients used. Worth a visit.

Restoran Jin Xuan Hong Kong Sdn Bhd
59, 61 & 63, Jln SS22/19,
Damansara Jaya,
47300 P.Jaya,
Selangor
Tel: 7729 6866

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Country Farm Organics, Bangsar Village

July 17, 2008 at 10:57 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, halal

I have noticed this organic shop for a while now but didn’t realise that it had an adjoining cafe until recently when I was waiting for a friend outside The Daily Grind. Tucked away in a corner, this place is perfect for a quiet chat over a meal. The organic shop itself has quite an array of organic products, from fresh produce to dried ones and even sheets etc!

So when politikus suggested having dinner there, I was game. The menu had quite a variety of western & asian dishes, and even states the percentage of its organic origins. They also have quite a lot of blended juice concoctions, which could satisfy any juice fast lover.

She started with the tom yam soup (RM5.90). I did have a couple of sips but I thought it lacked the oomph that other tom yam soups had. probably due to the lack of seafood/meat as this was purely vegetarian. Could see bits of floating green leaves and cauliflower florets in it.

I wanted something piping hot, yet a little soupy so that’s how I ended up choosing “Guang Dong Mee suah” (RM12.90). Like any dai chow’s cantonese stir-fried, the gravy was thick and eggy. Only difference was that it had lots of vegetarian ingredients such broccolli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, baby corn, peas etc with some diced free range chicken. I thought the gravy was a little bland, but that did help bring out the natural “sweetness” the vegetables had so I didn’t think of adding any other condiments.

Her Iron Lady salad (RM14.90) which is essentially a spinach salad. But it was complimented by other ingredients such as free range chicken, eggs, brown rice, onions, tomatoes, organic bean sprouts and tossed in a tangy dressing which she ascertained as balsamic vinegar. I only had bits so I couldn’t tell but I liked what I tasted. Pretty good salad indeed!

Overall, food’s quite decent and the prices are reasonable. So here’s another option for healthy (or organic) food lovers around the city. And whilst waiting, you can even check out the store for their wide range of organic products.

Country Farm Organics (www)
LG7, Lower Ground Floor
Bangsar Village
No1, Jalan Telawi Satu, Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 603-2284 2094

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King Crab PJ Dim Sum

July 15, 2008 at 11:13 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, non-halal

We actually planned to have a dim sum breakfast around DJ but the place was so packed and the queue so long that we decided to go somewhere else as our tummies were already growling. So that’s how we ended up at King Crab. I remembered quite decent dim sum that was brought home by my aunt, including the baked mini egg tarts, deep fried prawn & mango roll etc some time ago.

It was quite quiet when we stepped in but we reckoned it was due to a lazy weekend morning. True enough the crowd did grow towards the later part of the morning. Instead of the traditional push carts, we were given an “order chit”, listing all their offerings to select. My friend took a while to decide as she was used to picking things off the cart or at least choosing from photos.

We started off with Crystal Dumpling with Scallop & Prawn 芙蓉带子饺 (RM7) which sounds like a perfect match. It looked pretty inviting too but I was a tad disappointed to find that the scallop topping was such a thinly sliced piece instead of a whole or at least half of a scallop. Couldn’t really taste the scallop as a result.

The Steamed Shanghai Bun with Wolfberry 杞子滚汤小笼包 (RM6) was quite good when it was piping hot. Even though the top bit of the dumpling was a bit thick, the bottom wasn’t so we had to be very careful picking it up as the first one broke as soon as we tried and all the yummy soup went to waste.

As soon as I saw this, I knew I must have it. The Deep Fried Glutinous Ball 家乡咸水饺 (RM5) was one of my favourites during my days as an uni student. And I was pleasantly surprised to find that the ones here are quite nice. Crisp outer layer, but soft and gooey inside. I think I nearly polished off the whole lot!

Har Kau or what they termed Steamed Shrimps Dumplings 晶莹鲜虾饺 (RM6.50). The couple of prawns inside were quite big and juicy but the crystal skin was on the thick side.

I decided to try the Peanut & Mini Oyster Porridge 花生潭菜仔粥 (RM4.80) instead the century egg one as it was only available on weekends. Quite smooth and delish, though I suspect the smoothness of the gruel wasn’t due to slow cooking for hours, but quickened with the help of a blender. Heh. Still, it was very tasty and I love this kind of texture.

The Steamed Floury Rolls with BBQ Pork 叉燒滑肠粉 (RM6.00) had lots of filling but once again, was on the thick side. But for once, the thickness was appreciated as it balanced out the saltiness of the meat.

Overall I think the dim sum offered here is only mediocre despite the good selection offered in their menu. My major grouse however is not the food but the service. About 90% of the staff are foreigners and they do not seem to have received proper training as they can’t even understand basic requests and were very slow in responding. Definitely marred our experience a bit.

Restoran King Crab
103-107, Jalan SS25/2,
Taman Mewah Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
Tel: 7808 2388

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Bermuda & Onion, KL.

July 14, 2008 at 10:08 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, non-halal

The news is out. Changkat Bukit Bintang is the place to go if you are hankering for decent pork dishes. We were pleased to hear that El Cerdo and Bermuda & Onion had western menus that featured pork heavily. Trying to decide between the two places depended heavily on table availability as it was a weekend night and we were quite a large group of 10.

Bermuda & Onion was a cheery looking place with soothing green walls, green & yellow mixed mosaics and fresh flowers. The view of fresh daisies against the green wall was refreshing. Plus there was an “open” kitchen of sorts, which was actually glass partitioned so one could watch the cooks prepare the food, if you’re so inclined. We took up the whole lot of the booth seats, which gave us a bird’s eye view of the bar, where the resident chef, Max was chatting.

To start, we were served bread with Tzatziki (a greek cucumber yogurt dip). The kids of course weren’t too fond of the dip but I loved it. Brought back fond memories of when my Greek housemate would whip up huge portions of these and force feed us this, along with Banana Nutella Crepes. Lol.

I can’t remember what the exact name of this dish is, but it had a strange name along the lines of “Stinko”. Heh, go figure. But it’s actually pork knuckle. And unlike the German Schweinhaxe, this once crisp pork knuckle is served on a mashed potato bed and drenched with gravy. Perhaps not my favourite as I love the crispy-ness of an authentic pork knuckle. The gravy was also quite distinctive tasting. My favourite part of the dish turned out to be the smooth, yummy mashed potato. Lol.

When we saw the item Suckling Pig on the menu, visions of the crisp chinese dish came up. But this version sees the piglet stuffed with sausage meat and green apples before being cooked and served. And a few of my dining companions didn’t appreciate that it was stabbed with the serving fork & knife as it was sent to our table. But I understood that carving it in front of us was part of the serving novelty. But I guess when the piglet is deboned and stuffed as such, it looks too much like a reminder of what it was and freaked out the other girls a bit. Heh.

So the verdict. We all prefer the chinese style of cooking this , Lol. The stuffing of sausage meat and green apples was nice, but that somehow took away the crunchy factor of the crispy skin quickly once it was cooked. Also served with the same mashed potato and gravy.

I think the best dish of the night was the Roasted Pork Belly. Having a good ratio of the fat and lean bits, it was sticky like a good piece of char siew but tasted so juicy. Yum. Once again it was served with mashed potato, which was starting to fill us up very quickly, not to mention along with all the meat we were having.

As soon as I saw Wild Boar Fettucine on the menu, I knew we had to try it. Cooked with the tomato paste, mushrooms and herbs, it tasted a bit more gamey and strong but was quite pleasing to the palate. The kids chose Carbonara and I tried some, and it was very good! Chunks of meat swimming in the creamy fettucine.

This was shared by the guys in our group. The B&O Platter is meant for two and has a good mix of grilled sausage, loin, ribs, belly with potato, onion and beans. The sausage in B&O is really succulent and tasty! Also tried some of the loin. Once again, yummy! I do think that this dish is a good sampler for first time visitors who can try the most important bits. And wash it down with a swig of cold beer.

Bermuda & Onion is quite a cosy restaurant and service was quite attentive. So worth to go and pig out. Lol.

Bermuda & Onion
No 41 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 03-21458333

Opening hours: Weekdays 12pm - 11pm
Weekends 10am - 11pm

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Artoholic Singapore

July 13, 2008 at 2:55 am · Filed under Eating Out, Food, Others, Travel

We were driving down Joo Chiat Road when we noticed this place called Artoholic. Thinking it was an art gallery, we decided to pop in but was pleasantly surprised to see that it also doubles up as a cafe.

The decor is almost minimalistic, with concrete rendered walls & floors, wooden blocks for stools/chairs etc. The bar counter is towards the back of the shop, whereas displayed art feature prominently in the front. They have their menu nicely drawn out on this blackboard arch which does serve as an eye-catching feature. The

This is Spicy Eggie, a toasted sandwich with curried mayo eggs with onions & celery. Filling was a little lacking for such a thick toast but tasted okay.

Duo of Tomato bruschetta which is tomatoes with olive oil, cheese & homemade caesar dressing. The toasted bruschetta was crisp and warm. This tasted better than the sandwich.

Mocha. Served with a ginger cookie. Love the stirring spoon.

Well as Artoholic is mostly cafe food, there’s really nothing spectacular about its offerings. But thought I’ll just bring up this place for anyone frequeting Joo Chiat road much. As we were leaving, also saw this other shop Egg3 down the block. Well, well, Joo Chiat is becoming quite trendy! The lifestyle boutique is very hip and a little kitschy but it’s quite a treasure trove. I could spend hours there just browsing!

Some pics;

the counter. i saw nooka watches! /swoons. i so want one.


knick knacks and such. they have some really nice bags!


i <3 that sheep bag but bit pricey after conversion so couldn’t bring myself to buy it. And when this painted piece on the old school tiles caught my eye, couldn’t resist snapping it. Nice surprise :P

Artoholic (www)
422 joo chiat road,
singapore 427642

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Restoran Bee Fatt, Cheras.

July 10, 2008 at 4:10 pm · Filed under Food

This was a quick dinner after work in Cheras. The project manager recommended this place for the fish head curry so we decided to eat there. Located at one of the roadside hawker centres, this place looks rather modest.

We were recommended the “Thai Chicken” which was this crispy deep fried chicken fillet topped with julienned greens and thai chilli sauce. The deep fried chicken was the highlight of the dish. It was well flavoured, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

The main dish Fish Head Curry didn’t really live up to my expectations. It tasted okay actually but it was more diluted than I would like it and less spicy also. But nevertheless, it went very well with the white rice.

Actually we had a stir-fried vege dish but I forgot to snap a photo of it. But here’s our “Kam Heong Lala”. It was pretty good.

For a quick and fuss-free dinner, this is the place for you if you’re around Taman Segar. I noticed that they had quite a few signature dishes to offer so it’s something to try next time I’m there.

Restoran Bee Fatt 美發海鲜饭店
Pusat Penjaja Taman Segar (C),
Jalan Manis,
Taman Segar,
Cheras 56100
Kuala Lumpur.

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