Was extremely delighted to find a new vegetarian stall in Pavilion KL's Food Republic. Was expecting near to taste-less / unsatisfying food but I was proven to be so WRONG. Not only is it very tasty, the portion was so huge that we struggled to finish our food despite being famished from a whole day's worth of walking around Sungai Wang, Low Yat and Pavilion! Prices were very good value given the extremely huge portion and delicious taste! :) Head over to lot 1.44.00, you should be able to see it when you get to Madam Kwan's.
Chap Fan
Chap Fan (Bitter gourd and tofu with minced "meat") "Fish" head noodles @ RM7.90++ Highly recommended! A must try for noodle lovers!!! Malaysian buffet
After a busy work day, a good place to unwind is Delicious at Jalan Ampang. Apart from the delicious and wholesome food, the cozy and relaxing ambiance provides the best opportunity to sit back and reflect on our day.
Tuni Eggplant - RM 18.90
Hot Honey Lemon - RM5.90
Name: Delicious
Address: Apt.211, Jalan Tun Razak, Dua Residency, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603- 2166 2066
After hearing some good reviews about the movie Thor, though most of the good points were revolving about how dreamy Chris Hemsworth's eyes were, we decided to head to KLCC to check out what were warriors of Asgard were up to. Ok, first of all, what is with the 4 letter T movies nowadays! Troy, Tron, Thor? Anyway, Thor's plot was somewhat disappointing as it was yet another 'kingdom' facing threat from some unreasonable enemies, in this case, the frost giants. Yes, they live in a icy planet and possess the power to freeze enemies. The people of Asgard were also supposed to be a level higher than us mortals, but we already invented cars, planes and spaceships, but these superior beings still rode horses, umm... I really don't see why are they looking down on mortals since their technology is still stuck in our ancient greek era!
Anyway, there was a heavy downpour when the movie finished and since we did not want to be caught in a jam, we decided to have dinner in KLCC. We walked around and we came across Ben's, a cozy restaurant on the 1st floor of Suria KLCC (directly opposite Harrods). The management really should think of putting up something eye-catching at its entrance as I have passed by it many times and never really took notice, and not to mention that it is strategically located near the main central escalators!
Launched on the 15th of April 2011, Ben's is modeled after a Manhattan townhouse and its menu features international cuisines from various countries, from refreshing appetisers and yummy salads to hearty Eastern and Western main courses. The dessert menu is to die for if you have a sweet tooth. Did not have any room for dessert as we actually had two venti Starbucks frappucinos for tea before we decided to have some solid food for dinner an hour later. I'd definitely try the tiramisu, or the toffee date pudding or the mango longan trifle or the chocolate rocky road cake, or the berry pavlova sandwich or the apple crumble or the blackforest! OMG i think I'd have to make like 20 visits before I can try every single item on their dessert menu!
Look out for this when you're looking for this eatery :)
Wild mushrooms spaghettini with mascapone cheese (RM 22.90)The mascapone cheese was awesome in enhancing the flavor of the good variety of wild mushrooms used!
My dad who is a great fan of mushroom soup said that this is one of the best mushroom soup he has ever had! It was chunky and full of flavor. Ben's is one of the very few eateries that serves non-canned version of the ever popular mushroom soup :) We love the drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of herbs on top too!
Wedges with a very generous amount of mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce (RM8.90)
I love the deco as we felt very much at home when dining at this eatery, as we were comfortably seated on a set of cozy lounge furniture, accompanied by a soothing playlist of classic jazz from Frank Sinatra, Etta James, Johnny Hartman etc. If you are in for some upbeat chillout and lounge tunes, visit them before 6pm.
Location: Lot 140, Suria KLCC, First Floor, Kuala Lumpur City Center, Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 10am - 11pm daily
Afternoon tea @ Alexis in Bangsar (Bangsar Village)
When it comes to cakes, Alexis would be one my favorite places for exquisite cakes. After a delicious meal at Delicious, we headed to Alexis for their signature cakes. We ordered 4 slices of cakes in total and also a pot of tea each. It was indeed a relaxing and fulfilling afternoon.
The wide selection of cakes available at Alexis!
Interior Deco :) Mayb it's good to have on at the main door of the house, where visitors can write down blessings for the inhabitants. :p
Cafe Latte - perfect combination with the cakes!
English Breakfast
Chamomile tea
Cheesecake - look at the dense layer of cream cheese!!!!
Raspberry cheesecake I think i prefer the original cheesecake as the sweet raspberry jam stole some of the cream cheese's limelight. As you can see, I am a die hard pure cheesecake fan (with the exception for blueberry cheesecakes, I'm a sucker for anything that's got to do with blueberries)
Tiramisu. Oh this is pure bliss, though if given the choice I would prefer the alcoholic one (served in a cup) where it comes dripping with Tia Maria/Kahlua/whatever.
Chocolate - for the ultimate chocolate lovers Check out the thick chocolate sponge layer!
Name: Alexis Location: Opposite Bangsar Village 2 (near Madam Kwan's)
This post is about a Malaysian dish. A very classic one that every Malaysian will crave for every once in awhile (if not everyday). But where's the best place to have it?
If we're at shopping malls, and when we choose to dine at Madam Kwan's / Little Penang Cafe, we normally go for their Char Kway Teow as this dish is easily customizable to suit vegetarians. Since hawker centers are not accessible in malls, who serves better Char Kway Teow? I would think Madam Kwan's as the Char Kway Teow is of bigger portion (though it's more expensive) and is less oily. The Char Kway Teow at Madam Kwan's is also drier, which means it has more Wok Hei (锅气).
Madam Kwan's CKT
Little Penang Cafe's CKT
Nevertheless, nothing beats the Char Kway Teow at Blue Boy Mansion. Even my non-vegetarian friends thinks it's the best CKT they have ever had! Read about the best place for vegetarian Char Kway Teow here, a sweet spot that's smack right in the middle of KL! If you have not tried it, you should. Enuf said!
A huge plate for only RM 4
The Chef at work :) Yes, he's an Indian that mastered the art of Char Kway Teow!
Lunch outing with friends at Cameleon Vegetarian Restaurant
My friend was dying to add some new touches to her home as she was hoping to spice up her life with new furniture. So, she suggested to visit the furniture fair held at the Putra World Trade Center hoping to find some suitable and modern furniture designs. However, we were denied entry when we got there as we were wearing shorts and thongs. We were not disappointed as we also found out that the fair is more suitable for businesses and not for everyday consumers like us. As Cameleon was a stone's throw away, we decided to have a quick lunch. My friend loved the Kam Hiong Sliced Fish, as she loved the unique flavor of the dish. As for me, I liked the Western Mushroom as it was very springy and fragrant. The only downside is that it was a little too salty for my liking. The Hong Kong Kai Lan was fresh and crispy and we were very glad that it was not overly oily or salty. Overall, it was a great place with good food to catch up with an awesome friend.
Hong Kong Kai Lan - RM 11.70
Kam Hiong Sliced Fish - RM 13.90
Western Mushroom - RM 13.90
Brown Rice - RM 1.50 (White- RM 1.20)
Name : Cameleon Address: No.1 Jalan Thamboosamy, Off Jalan Putra, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 015-2276949
WOW! The 3pm to 6pm Hi-tea promotions are still on
The unbelievable deals are still available at Star Hill! Amazing how they're still carrying on with this promotion after such a long time. Post dining for only RM3.60 per dish! Better than buffet if you ask me. =)
Fried Hor Fun - RM 3.60
Baked Yam Puff - RM 3.60
The generous yam fillings
Almond Bean Curd - RM 3.60
Fresh Mango Sago - RM 3.60
Name: Luk Yu Tea House Address: Feast Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
Haha.. Did I hear you asking for, "星山''? Where's that?" Well, it's actually a place that is right in the middle of the ''Golden Triangle'' in downtown KL - Bukit Bintang. So when you translate it directly into Chinese, it becomes "星山''. As Chinese New Year is just 3 weeks away and to welcome the year of the rabbit, a lot of activity is abuzz in shops and shopping malls in Bukit Bintang,"星山' .
Here's Mr and Mrs Bunny at the Bukit Bintang Entry of Pavilion to welcome in the Rabbit Lunar New Year.
Visitors to the mall are invited to beat the drums for health, wealth, prosperity.
Plum Blossoms. How pretty!
Chinese lanterns
A lion climbing high to welcome a prosperous new year
Of course, after such a fun day, we had to rest our feet at a Taiwanese themed snack eatery. This is not the typical ice shavings (chunky and hard ice), but it's made up of a cotton-soft snow-ice. After having this dessert, I think I'll be very tempted to pour syrup and cut fruits over freshly fallen snow and dig in!
To cap off a fun post, here's a fun-ny T-shirt that is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone! *From a T-shirt shop in Sungai Wang. If you're there, you should definitely stop by as there are a lot of other funny T-shirts.
Two avid vegetarians are here to share some insights to the world of vegetarianism.
Hopefully, through this site, the lives of some animals can be spared. Always remember, animals have feelings too, they are our friends not our meal.
Name: Delicious
Name : Cameleon
Almond Bean Curd - RM 3.60
Chinese lanterns
Vegetarian Party
Pot Luck Party