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Therefore Cafe @ Menara Symphony, PJ

by Taufulou 30/10/2020

I am sure many of you know this famous Therefore Cafe for their instagramable place in Menara Symphony, PJ. A cafe that have nice pink frontage that captures many of our attention. Yet their food is a local fusion kind of menu that bring it a notch up to your not so usual cafe dining.

My visit to this cafe comes to early this year for a gathering.

My usual will be Latte to kick start.

Tex-Mal nangka nachos, with a local twist, I think this is pretty impressive for me. A dish that I think I would recommend to order as it is topped with tortilla chips with shredded jackfruit. An Asian-style salsa, guacamole, sour cream and cheese sauce @ RM 20

Sistem Buttermilk : @ RM 29 – boneless chicken breast roulade deep fried with seasoned flour batter, served with a creamy curried buttermilk sauce, sweet potato fries and mesclun salad.

And soft shell crab topped with waffle. I think its a dish that try too hard.

Overall, food and price tag okok la. This place do capture a few regular but overall food there are some hit and misses as everyone’s palate is different.

*Pork FREE

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 6/10, okok la!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Lot 02-G, Menara Symphony,
No, 5, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim,
Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating Hours:
Tues – Thurs: 11am – 6pm
Fri – Sun: 11 – pm
(Close Monday)

Tel: 03-7625 3119

30/10/2020 1 comment

Coffee Place Desert Food Golden Triangle K.L KL area Local Food Location Pork Free Recommended

Brew and Bread @ Wisma MCA, KL

by Taufulou 19/10/2020

written by Taufulou

First came Brew & Bread when I was in F&B industry. Gotten free sample from my boss for their drip coffee. For a local roasters they are pretty impressive. Over the years the years, they have then build cafe to showcase their coffee and now with warm food. Their original outlet was sin Kota Kemuning then now another outlet in Wisma MCA at Jalan Ampang which is famous for their brunch in KL.

After the trail, their drip coffee had become one of my favourite before all others came out, of course with the most recent well known that most of my friend is buying is “perks”.

they have a display corner that sells their coffee drips, beans and some other merchandize.

of course, I am in for their single-origin filter coffee @ RM 14 which what they are famous for. Their latte @ RM 8 and Mocha @ RM 11 are equally good.

Read up some reviews, their food are pretty good too. Decided to try out their Truffle Bacon Carbonara with Bacon Brisket @ RM 26. It is creamy and they use like sort of fettuccini thicker version, that is cook to al-dante and fragrant is just right.

this is their signature that a lot of people shout out: Hot Bunny Crab @ RM 25. For price wise, it is a pretty good catch with a generous amount of crab meat, a bit hint of creamy spicy and herbs, yet cheese taste is prominent. No wonder it is a must-order. – recommended too.

A twist of indon – is their healthier version of Gado-Gado @ RM 14. The sauce they did it right, a bit peanut sauce just that healthier side.

Egg Benedict @ RM 26 with special in house marinated chicken. More like chicken kunyit. a nice twist which is not the usually classic. Time to change some taste?

French Toast @ RM 23. Broich type bread and a scoop of ice cream. Kinda normal nothing to shout about.

Sandwich of Truffle mushroom @ RM 13 and I guess this is the least favourite among the food we have tried. If can, avoid.

As we are here for birthday gathering with ex-colleague, after meals, cakes of course is a must.

cakes all so so only.

If you are here, I think their pasta series definitely stood out, follow by Brunch and maybe local delights. For me on my taste profile, rating them as one of the best coffee in KL for a local roaster.

*Pork FREE

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8/10, good eh. Recommended for their Coffee and Pasta!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Brew & Bread
Wisma Mca, Suite G-03,
163, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: 8am – 5pm

Tel: 03-2093 8734

19/10/2020 0 comment

Food Klang Location Non-Halal Recommended Selangor Thai Food

Authentic Thai Street Food at Baan Korat Thai Restaurant @ Klang

by Taufulou 16/10/2020

written by Taufulou

There is this new hidden gem in Bandar Baru Klang that serve Thai Authentic street food. Operate by a lovely couple with his wife from Thai. A home-cook now by bringing her learning experience from mom and aunt to our table. Baan Korat Thai Restaurant is indeed one of the places to visit as it was a highly recommended place by a reader.

I find that their Thai street food style is quite similar to those in Hatyai!

They just started to run this place right after the first CMCO which is in June and now they are being hit again for CMCO 2. However, they are still operating now at this moment with limited seating.

their place is pack during lunchtime with their famous serving of that ala cart and their moo ping is a must-have according to many.

For the first time, I am here for their unique serving of Thai Claypot Steamboat (Jim Jum) @ RM 39.90 for 2 pax and also, of course, current famous street food Tomyum Mama Instant Noodle Pork @ RM 28 / Seafood @ RM 35 / Seafood & Mince Pork @ RM 38

their thai Ice tea is also pretty spot on. Thick Thai tea flavour and quite milky. Some of you might find it too sweet but then this drink I find it have to be sweet. One glass will do.

the reason I am here for this is I have never try Thai steamboat before and second, it is cook with charcoal.

The set comes with fresh prawns, squid, clams, slice pork , pork and chicken.

Serve along with 3 sauces which is homemade by the chef herself.

The soup is unique which is clear, fragrant, sweet from pork bone, yet add in with ginger, lemon grass, dry chili and hint of this leave that make the soup itself very unique and keep drinking on it.

After a while, we are ready to dig in. It is indeed pretty good as first time experiencing this.

Dipping with the sauce, it has its own flavour. Gren slightly sour, red a a bit spicy and sour. if were to choose, I personally felt the green chili taste better.

Here is the famous instant mama seafood pot at RM 35. Serve with Thai Roast Pork, Home made thai meat ball, clams, squid, eggs, and fresh prawns.

The noodle is cook to perfection. Broth is sweet, milky, creamy, mild spicy and hint of sour end. The soup is cook upon order.

Indeed one of the best Instant mama noodle pot I have had so far! – recommended!

Another dish is chef special classic dish – Baan Korat Special. Serve in Thai Clear soup with minced pork slab, meatball, clams. Drinking the soup itself is quite interesting and if you are in for some taste experience then squeeze lime and add-in of chili powder. It totally enhances the whole bowl of soup. @ RM 13.90

They also do serve mookata and other street food. I will definitely come back again to try out some of their other dishes. It seems like one of the best Thai Street food in Klang that I encounter at the moment. Maybe could beat some of the best thai street food in Pj.

*NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8/10, good eh. Recommended!!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
No 10, Lorong Tiara 1b,
Bandar Baru Klang,
41150 Klang, Selangor

Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday : 12pm – 3pm / 5pm – 11pm

Tel: 012-350 3003

16/10/2020 0 comment

Events

Apple Day with Somersby

by Taufulou 15/10/2020

written by Taufulou

Apple Day in UK every October, Somersby is offering cider lovers a special 3-day promotion at just RM19.90 on any 4-can pack of Somersby Apple, Blackberry or Elderflower Lime. Grab this wonderful deal from 16 to 18 October 2020 at participating supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenient stores nationwide!

For an added twist of fun during #StayAtHome, Somersby’s premium cider is offering a bonus chance of winning an exclusive Somersby Shooter & Ladder game set! Inspired by the classic boardgame Snakes and Ladders, this fun-filled game set comes with four (4) Somersby shooter glasses for a carefree bonding time with your loved ones. Just WhatsApp the proof of purchase receipt from 16-31 October, to 012-5740001 and stand a chance to win.

The contest runs from 16 to 31 October, and winners will be announced on Somersby’s Facebook page and contacted via WhatsApp. “Somersby’s No.1 position in the cider market is made possible, thanks to cider lovers nationwide. To reward consumers, and in celebration of Apple Day, Somersby is offering a special price for its refreshing variety of ciders, which is best served over ice. Isn’t That Wonderful!”, said Caroline Moreau, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.

Somersby gets juicier as it re-introduces Somerita, a fun drinking ritual of a Somersby bottle served upside down over crushed ice, at more than 150 selected modern bars and restaurants across Malaysia! Capture these Insta-worthy uplifting drinks of Somerita and give us a shoutout and hashtag to #Somerita #RefreshinglyOptimistic on social media.

Somersby’s well-loved Apple variant comes in 320ml cans and 330ml bottles, its fruity range (blackberry and elderflower lime) are available in 320ml cans while the sparkling range (Somersby Sparkling Rosé) is available only in 330ml bottles. Refresh with Somersby ciders available at participating supermarkets, hypermarkets, bars, restaurants and convenient
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15/10/2020 1 comment

Chinese Food Food Location Non-Halal Others PJ Recommended Selangor

Auntie Sim Kitchen @ Uptown Damansara

by Taufulou 09/10/2020

written by Taufulou

On and off, I keep thinking where to eat whenever go to Uptown Damansara, and drove pass by this shop Auntie Sim Kitchen uncountable times yet did not make a move to go in till recently. Instantly this place had turn to one of a must go shop in Uptown Damansara if you are looking for Hong Kong stir-fried cuisine.

I must say, it is a perfect spot for family gathering if you are looking for Hong Kong dai chow in PJ. Train by a chef from Hong Kong and even some of the signature ingredients are flown all the way from Hong Kong.

As to preserve heritage and a twist of her own, this is a must have starter. Traditional Teochew Prawn Balls @ RM 35. It is a bit pricy but generous with ingredients. A bag full with mince meat, not too salty yet crispy on the outside with the skin and in it I think do have some water chestnut and also chewy juicy prawns. Perfecto!

Next is a simple veggie soup, with its broth are sweet and perfect.

Stir fried Angus Beef with Pepers. Very simple yet perfect in taste. Hint of grind black pepper that did not over power the meat yet the beef was cook to perfection. Juicy and tender that it is medium.

This is one of the dish that instantly hit my palate notes that makes them pretty authentic Hong Kong Dai Chow. Claypot Braised Tilapia with Bittergourd @ RM38 upwards. Not many eateries in KL are able to fried a perfect bitter gourd dish especially topped with black beans. One of the ingredients is imported from Hong Kong that makes it quite authentic.

Anything with their claypot bitter-gourd, I guess should give it a try. I am going to come back for their alternative.

To me another local classic is their fried Duck topped with a twist of chef special gravy. Crispy skin, juicy meat and gravy to smooth gravy to tone the flavour down is indeed pretty spot on!

ahhh, highlight of the night is this : Dry-fried Yee Mee with Freshwater Prawns

This is not the ordinary shang har noodle (so some of you call it that way). as this noodle was serve, the smell of the big head prawn just trail on the air. Makes u instantly hungry. Looking at the springy noodle just makes me want to instantly dig in!

Very fresh prawns that had been fried to perfection. Juicy meat that sips with the soy sauce to my liking. I am in love with the noodle texture as it is one of the best reminiscence to Hong Kong food. Then only found out that it is also imported from Hong Kong. No wonder the springy texture, boink boink and the longish of noodle is just there.

To end the meal, we try their evergreen signature which is a must-try is their Avocado in Thai King Coconut @ RM 16. Silky smooth blend avocado puree which is quite prominent in terms of taste that did not give you the raw skin taste yet a hint fragrant of coconut taste is there. – Recommended!

A perfect place for Hong Kong Dai chow food in PJ. I certainly will come back to try some of their other dishes.

A recommended place

Location:
Auntie Sim Kitchen
24, Jalan SS 21/58,
Damansara Utama, 47400
Petaling Jaya

09/10/2020 1 comment

Bar & Bistro Chinese Food Food Fusion Golden Triangle K.L KL area Local Food Location Non-Halal Recommended SpeaksEasy/Cocktail Bar

The Curiousity Iron River @ Chan Sow Lin, KL

by Taufulou 07/10/2020

written by Taufulou

A new hidden bar have surfaced up in KL. With your least expected area as The Curiousity Iron River 好奇鐵河 is operating at Chan Sow Lin, KL. Indeed a hidden gem for the area. If you are a person who loves to be in a second-hand kind of furniture shop, run-down ambience as I called it a rustic heritage building, then this place is a place that you would want to be.

We came here because of Petai Pizza and little did we discover further its a hidden bar. This place has great classic furniture pieces is also because the owner operates a second hand antique furniture shop.

Discovering this place would be a pain in the ass as waze will bring you to a location here you cant park your car. Best is to park your car at Jalan Satu and walk in this bright one-way street alley.

Looking at some blog posting, they have definitely light up the whole place to a new level. More vibrant and captivating. A neon blue sign board and a deck up Avatar kind lighting garden.

This is one of my favourite walkway. I felt that would be a nice instagramable spot.

little did we know that it is actually a nice bar place. We were here quite early, as bout 7.30pm for dinner. Love the ambience of this place as it is like a modern touch up of a Chinese 60’s herbs medicine shop.

We sat in this little room that is filled with unique furniture pieces.

Since we are here, trying out one of my favourite Negroni Cocktail @ RM 33. For this, I think it is more on the sweeter side. Not really my kind of taste or compare to the usuals that I usually have.

Smoked Duck Spaghetti – a better dish for the night compared to the rest.

Sarawak Laksa

Petai Pizza is indeed done nicely and the taste of petai is a bit prominent. Just that the dough need some improvement.

Nothing to shout out for the mushroom truffle pizza.

Roast Pork

Burnt cheese cake

I would suggest to come here for drinks and enjoy the ambiance.

Indeed a perfect place to hang out as after 9pm, the disco ball is turn on. Totally switched the ambience. They also turn on classic Shangainese songs and also the 60’s and 70’s English songs. Indeed perfect music to be in. Do not mind to come back for round of gathering with friends here.

As they are a newly operated bar, food-wise they still have room for improvement. they need time to adjust and will go back again.

*NON-Halal

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, love the ambiance !!!~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
The Curiousity Iron River 好奇鐵河
138, Jalan Sungai Besi,
Chan Sow Lin,
57100 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours:
Mon: 5pm – 11pm
Tues – Sun: 10am – 11pm

Tel: 012-638 6660

FB: www.facebook.com/thecuriousityironriver/

07/10/2020 1 comment