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Blackbyrd KL @ Naza Tower, KL

15/03/2022 1 Comment

It has been a while since I last dine in an upscale restaurant where MCO just took our 2 years away. I have seen alot influencers in this casual dining resturant in KL known as Blackbyrd KL in Naza Tower which is just a stone throw away from KLCC Petronas Twin Tower or in this area Platinum Park KL.

It was special treat for me on my special day, was just brought here to enjoy the view, ambiance, food and drinks. Just head all the way up to 55th Floor if I remember correctly.

We are here for early bird as it is still so called “endemic” reservations are divided into 2 sessions. 6-8pm / 8pm till late.

if you choose early session and if you are lucky, you get to see sunset
night just enjoy night view and drink all the way

Dining area are divided into 2, as I was seated in both dining and bar area. I would say you enjoy early dinner then you move to the cocktail bar after 8pm to continue your chilling at the counter or high spender table with the perfect view.

The VIP table with the view where you get to see Petronas Twin Tower, KL Tower and Merdeka 118 Tower, KL.

I guess to our sheer luck as this would be their new menu of 2022 and was told that what we previously wanted to order is no longer available and it seems that they have new head chef on board.

after looking at the menu, Blackbyrd food seems more like fusion with towards Asian, Indonesian local inspired cuisine. Of course there are a few items that caught my attention.

This is Blackbyrd all time signature: Crispy Nori Crunch @ RM 29 – tempura nori seaweed, spicy salmon, salmon roe and parmeson cheese.

Nicely presented that have colour to it, however I find that it lacks of flavours. Cripsy inside out with a bit of saltiness from fish roe and hint of parmesan.

Of course by name itself, I imagine it sounds simple that caught my attention. Truffle Tagliolini @ RM 59 – fresh truffle and truffle butter.

Upon serving, the smell of truffle is already pretty strong. Topped with 4-5 thin slices of fresh fresh truffle to make it look more solid. Taste is indeed spot on. Creamy to my liking with a punch of Pretty strong truffle taste. Felt that tagliolini is made fresh with cook to perfection. Slight chewy and al-dante – recommended

After staring for a long while, nothing that caught my attention as I find the rest are quite normal. So I pick something familiar to me. Iga Bakar Sambal Idjo @ RM 145 – Black Angus Short Ribs MB 2, green chili, gurih Rice.

This is certainly one of a atas Indonesian or Balinese kind of food. Flavours are pretty spot on as I just find that the Sambal could be spicier like the one I had in both Jakarta and Bali. Black Angus ribs is marinated and cook well . Certainly do have the taste of atas Indonesian street food version.

Since I have heard Gordan Ramsey or some cooking show keep using saffron. Originally was suppose to go with King Prawn Saffron Risotto and it was not available. Changed to this Rendang Saffron Risotto (If i remember correctly which is special of the day)

Risotto is spot on. I have not tasted Saffron before so do not know how to describe. First time doing this Rendang and risotto apparently the taste seems to blends well.

Was here for my Birthday celebration in Mid February 2022.

This is the night view of Blackbyrd Skybar KLCC view.

Overall, If we guess correct as since most of the dishes wanted to order on that day menu no longer available and assuming the chef just reported, with its cooking I am impress.

If you are in the mood for atas ambiance dining or for celebration with Asian inspired food flavour with KLCC view then can consider here as one of the options.

*Pork FREE

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, okay la good pun but expensive! Stamped-

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

Location:
Blackbyrd KL
Platinum Park,
Naza Tower,
10, Persiaran KLCC,
50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 012-689 8576

Operating Hours: 12pm–12am

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Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie @ Wisma Noble Land, KL

05/05/2021 1 Comment

I guess some of us do back to office to work. With long stressful week and you are looking for a nice ambiance to grab your breakfast for the weekend yet do not cost a bomb is this new place Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie in Wisma Noble Land, KL.

Upon walking in, you will be greeted with luxury waiting area.

This fine dine place just operated in KL about coming to 2 months and indeed it is a lovely place. Helm by both Japanese and French chef, creating you French Japanese modern dining.

Besides the modern dining, now they are bring you their awesome offerings of French pastries. With huge selection of it, you will be pamper with choices on line nearly all the selections there you wound want to have one each.

Another options you can do is, suggesting to sit outside, enjoying the view and early sun. Best to sit here before 10am.

Their breakfast set menu is at RM 25 , serve with 2 types of pastry selections + 1 home made butter and choice of jam.

For me, there selection is killing but personal favourite is Almond Croissant.

In between the pictures both their Cinnamon series and their soft buns will be the next best choice for me!

For butter, I find that their unsalted, salted and Pesto butter is my favourite.

If you feel that you would want more than that, then scan on the QR code available and it will lead you to their breakfast menu.

with their popular series like their wagyu burger is one of the breakfast lovers choice.

Or you would wan to end with some sweets.

Pecan Pie & Chocolate Tart
Pandan layer cake, burnt cheesecake, chocolate tart

For pastry breakfast, definitely here would be one of the choice to consider if you are looking wonderful smell of pastry in the morning . Their response for breakfast had been gaining its attention. Do book a spot here before you head over. Dining place over here is consider as limited space.

Location:
Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie
Unit 3A-1, Level 3A,
Wisma Noble Land No. 2,
Jalan Changkat, Lorong Ceylon,
50200 Kuala Lumpur

Breakfast Operating Hours
Breakfast is available from 8 am until 11 am

Tel: +60128588016

Website: https://ultime.com.my/

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Playte Contemporary Dining @ Bukit Damansara, KL

05/02/2020 1 Comment

Just would want to say, it is not good to put your expectation up before dining. One of a reason because of their background. Playte Contemporary Dining is one of the new kids on the block in Bukit Damansara, ,KL that is run by 3 young prominent chef with their establishment started since Aug 2019.

Run by 3 young culinary chef are Brendon Chen, Kae Huey and Sharina Aidid, who first met while studying in Le Cordon Bleu six years ago. With the talent Brendon, had staged at Taipei’s Mume (ranked seventh this year on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants) and honed his craft at KL’s own Nadodi (which CNN recently described as potentially being the world’s next great Indian restaurant) – this is the part that lifted up my expectation.

A dining place that is set up in modern interior casual dining space. Divided into 2 dining seating area. My preference is always on the bar bench as you get to enjoy chef in action. If you need some private space, then hit for their floor seating area.

I believe this is not their permanent menu, as like any other modern dining, their menu is seasonal.

Looking at the menu, decided to try out

Next is Squid – king oyster mushroom, mushroom broth, thyme @ RM 34. Squid cut to perfection in slices and in the same order of sizes. Broth is fragrant yet I find that the flavour do not match. Freshness of squid and the broth is quite separated.

Service here is definitely not top notch as I do have expectation that each plate to be cleared upon arrival of each dish. However my first 2 dishes plate still sits right next to me before arrival of mains. This is even I am seated at the bench and right in front of the chef’s.

I did not order the fish, guessing this is Threadfin @ RM 56. – thouchu butter & charred greens. It does looks good though, as the fish looks done to perfect.

My original order was Waygu Triptip and after seeing the first order went out on the Duck, we decided to go on this instead. The duck believe is sous vide as to keep the colour and the meat cook just right. I just wish the skin is pan seared to crisp. The sauce that comes along is quite interesting, bitter and sourness of it does pairs a little well. The char-grilled cauliflower do give the taste a little lift.

Duck is a tricky dish, should have stick back to my original order Wagyu as it does look much promising as below when they prep on it.

For dessert, we try on the recommendation from the floor staff that Gula Melaka Ice Cream is their signature. – warm chocolate mouse and roselle. Warm chocolate nicely done, warm and punch with bitterness. A ring of chocolate biscuti covered ontop to support on the ice cream. However, there is no hint of gula melaka.

Overall, I brought high expectation to this dining experience. A piece of advise is to go in without any and dine accordingly. This place perhaps might suits your palate.

Among other new young chef restaurants that I tried over past 6 months, the 2 below fares better for me.

Little Pig @ The Hub, SS2 – modern Spanish dining
Gooddam @ The Hub, SS2 – modern Italian with local twist
top 3 modern fine dining in KL

*PORK FREE

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 6.5/10, it is alright! -Stamped- is

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

Location:
Playte Contemporary Dining
G.01, Republik, Jalan Medan Setia,
Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:
Daily: 11:30am–3pm / 6:30p,–11pm

Tel: 011-2698 5562