Nasi Kunyit with Vegetarian Curry Mutton - RM 11.90
Have chosen to have a gathering with my friends at Pappa Rich as I just learnt that they have a good selection of Vegetarian dishes.
Other than the usual nasi lemak with vegetarian sambal, they have now added two more, one with nasi kunyit and the other with nasi lemak, both served with vegetarian curry mutton. During my earlier visit I have tried the nasi lemak with vegetarian mutton which was very tasty and filling as the serving was really generous. This time I tried it with nasi kunyit and am very happy with it too as the glutinous rice was steamed to perfection and together with the vegetarian mutton, long beans, fried peanuts, half an egg and slices of cucumber was really satisfying. For noodles menu, they have the Pappa fried meehoon served with either vegetarian sambal or vegetarian mutton. For those who prefer something soupy, there is the vegetarian noodle soup with mutton. Pappa steamed pau, wholemeal red bean pau and vegetarian steamed glutinous rice with mushroom are available for dim sum lovers. Lastly, Pappa Ketupat with Roasted Coconut Floss can be ordered together with vegetarian curry mutton. For dim sum lovers, they have two types of paus - Pappa steamed pau and wholemeal red bean pau - and vegetarian steamed glutinous rice with mushroom. Lastly, Pappa Ketupat with Roasted Coconut Floss goes well with Vegetarian Curry Mutton. I enjoyed my nasi kunyit with vegetarian curry mutton and my friends were all happy with their orders too. However, we do have two complains. First is that it was a hot day and we did not realize that only two ceiling fans were on but not the air-conditioning. We just presumed that they should be on. Half way through our meal, we really felt the heat and were all sweating and only when we complained did the staff switched on the air-condition. Second is that the glasses in which the drinks were served were full of stains. They should give their glasses a good scrub with VIM/JIF.
PappaRich PJ
No.2 & 4, Jalan 52/18 Merdeka Square, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Best Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Ever - only at Yishensu, 1Utama
As you may or may not know, One Utama's old wing is nearing the end of its facelift and is expected to reopen to shoppers soon, with some shops already upgraded and resumed operations. I do not know the exact reopening date, but if you are thinking to visit and get a sneak preview of what's coming but is having trouble finding the motivation to do so, worry not, as here's a good reason for you to visit this very weekend!
Yishensu, the vegetarian connoisseur, serves the BEST pineapple fried rice in town. Do opt for the "special" as you get extra toppings like macadamias, cashews, raisins, mock fish flakes from the ordinary version. It has a "curry" and tangy kick to it, making it a very appetising meal indeed.
Emperor Tofu (RM 16)
I liked the presentation of this dish and it was a perfect dish to go with steaming hot white rice
Fried Oat Prawn (RM 18)
I loved the generous serving of crunchy oats that coated the spongy mock prawn. I don't really fancy mock prawns a lot, and would actually prefer if they used something else instead, like something tofu based.
Then there is the not-so-special Char Kway Teow. I have to admit, nothing beats the Char Kway Teow served at Blue Boy Mansion. Read it here Blue Boy Mansion
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Mall (Old Wing), Lot G207 (Ground Floor), No 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 48700 Petaling Jaya
Location: Near TGIF Fridays
MG's Cafe Takeaway - one of the best grab and go service!
For working Malaysians, our busy and hectic lifestyle tends to eat into our lunch time, making it seem impossible to sit and dine in a proper restaurant. I tend not to mix my lunch time with my work, but I had to succumb to the negative forces that took away my lunch privilege. So, I decided to go for MG Cafe's takeaway as I really like the love put into their takeaway meals. You really have to try it once to really get what I mean!
Sambal Onigiri - perfect grab and go that's readily available at the counter
Tiramisu - made with yoghurt, cream cheese, coffee, etc
Rendang donburi - looks like something from a japanese restaurant isn't it?
The best would be the assam laksa. You would never think of taking away a soup-based noodle from a restaurant, but MG makes it a perfect takeaway. They generously seperate the noodle from the soup using two paper bowls. I really like this concept as it is never a good idea to put boiling hot soup into a plastic bag, depending on its quality and whether it is able to withstand the heat. MG eliminates all my worries!
A yummy meal indeed!!! This is where I start craving for my 2nd bowl but the unfortunate thing about takeaways is that you can never have seconds unless you plan ahead!
MG's Cafe Hartamas
38-G, JALAN 27/70A, DESA SRI HARTAMAS, 50480 KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA
TEL: 6-03-2300 3118
FAX: 6-03-2300 3228
Annual General Meeting of The Malaysian Vegetarian Society at Loving Hut, Kota Damansara
The Malaysian Vegetarian Society held a grand Annual General Meeting at the Loving Hut in Kota Damansara in the beginning of the year. There was a good turnout and the widespread of food painstakenly prepared by the owner was sumptuous and delicious.
The Malaysia Vegetarian Society is a non-profit, non-religious society aimed at promoting the benefits of vegetarianism for our health, our environment and a more compassionate world.
The society abides by the international definition of vegetarianism, namely, ‘Vegetarianism is the practice of living without the use of meat, fish, or fowl, with or without the addition of eggs and dairy products’.
What are the aims and objectives of the society? The aims of the Society are essentially to:
Raise the level of awareness of vegetarianism (through things like public talks by health professionals, a reference library with books, articles, research papers, magazines about vegetarianism, an informative newsletter for members etc.) and
Provide support for those wanting to learn more about the vegetarian lifestyle (largely through social activities like dinners, picnics, cooking demonstrations etc.)
Our goal is not to “convert” people but rather to provide information and support for individuals
Who want to make the transition to vegetarianism?
Ultimately, the Society aims to see the Malaysian public lead a vibrant, productive and disease-free life with an understanding of how one’s food choice affects one’s health and the environment.
Who can join the Society?
Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in pursing the objectives of the Society.
What are the benefits of membership?
Starter kit
Educational mail-outs and subscription to newsletter
Discount at participating restaurants, businesses, health food stores
Discount on books, videos, other items from the Malaysian Vegetarian Society
Invitation to members-only functions
Chance to hear international speakers
Resource centre and lending library of books, tapes, videos, magazines
Social network of like-minded individuals to provide support and friendship.
There is a new vegetarian dish on the menu which is the Tofu Salad. This is a value for money dish as the helping is really large with a good variety of tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots and avocado. The salad dressing made from sesame seeds comes in a separate bowl which is well blended and added to the salad and well tossed makes it into a perfect dish. Actually, I find that this can be just a complete meal by itself. Another thing I found out about the seaweed is that the ones served in a dish are in the original lengths and the ones being served on top of sushi rolls are being chopped fine and they are not as crunchy as the long ones. Free flow of hot genmai tea is RM 2.00. Overall, this is a very satisfying meal.
Tofu Salad - RM 10.90 (This is a new item on their menu)
A delicious sesame dressing for the salad...yum yum
Inari - RM 1.99
Sushi with radish - RM 1.99
Makimono Kappa - RM 1.99
Seaweed - RM 5.99
Seaweed sushi - RM 1.99
Name: Sakae Sushi Address: Lot LL1.46, Lower Level 1 Sunway Pyramid No. 3 Jln PJS 11/5 Bandar Sunway 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel: 603- 5622 1445
Delicious (1 Utama) + Paddington House of Pancakes
1 Utama has been our regular hangout coz of the manageable crowds on weekends. Apart from Yishensu, I must say that 1 Utama does not really have a lot of choices for vegetarians. However, I am thankful that delicious has a branch in 1 Utama as it has a very vegetarian friendly menu. Never again I have to decide whether to trust the waiter when he nods his head when I ask if the item on the menu is indeed vegetarian.
One of my favourite item on delicious' menu - the trio of dips
The lebanese bread was baked to perfection and went really well with the three dips. I particularly like the green dip as it has a very tangy herb kick to it.
I totally love the pinenuts on this grilled mushroom salad. However, priced at over RM20 (excluding service tax of 10% and government tax of 6%), it is a little pricey.
The good thing about dining in malls is because of the possibility of going on a "restaurant crawl" right after a meal.
So, we left Delicious to hunt for some dessert after our main meal and finally decided to go with Paddington House of Pancakes.
Paddington House of Pancakes have revised the prices on the menu but I am pleased to say that they have maintained the portion and goodies that come with their pancakes :)
Oh my god, this has got to be the most sinful but most satisfying dessert ever!
Presenting to you the chocolate peanut butter roll, which looks very "innocent" on the outside...
but look what is hidden in the inside! Check out the oozing melted chocolate mixed with very tasty and chunky peanut butter! You have so got to try this!!!!! However, not all pancakes served at Paddington's is as satisfying as the one mentioned above as we did not find the option below (pancakes topped with mango puree) to be overly sweet. It would have been much better if they replaced the cream with vanilla ice-cream instead.
Info for Delicious: G316, Ground Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing), Bandar Utama Damansara 47800 Petaling Jaya Operating Hours: 10.00am - 11.00pm everyday
Info for Paddington House of Pancakes: G363, Ground Floor Rainforest, 1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing), Bandar Utama Damansara 47800 Petaling Jaya Tel / Fax : 03 7722 3206 Operating Hours : 10.00am – 11.00pm everyday
Guinness Ice Cream -- The Gruesome Truth Revealed --
Guinness is a popular Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) at St. James's Gate, Dublin.
Made from water, barley, hops and brewer's yeast, the famous drink is then treated with isinglass finings (fishes' air bladders) before the finished product ends up before the consumer. I am truly shocked as I DID NOT know the gruesome truth before I tried what I am about to post below. I REALLY CANNOT BELIEVE researching about the background and history of Guinness for this post actually made me aware that there are fish organs used in the production of Guinness Stout!
Looks like this post won't be vegetarian, but hopefully by reading this, vegetarians, vegans and those that never knew can be warned and made aware before they choose to order a glass of Guinness Stout or food that contains Guinness like the ice-cream at 'The Bee' in Jaya One.
By now, apart from feeling disgusted and cheated, I do not know what else to say about my experience. I guess the moral of the story is, never take for granted, especially when it comes to processed food, since you never know what is actually used to produce the product that ends up before you. According to wikipedia, "In the absence of "animal products used here" labels, vegetarians may be unaware that the processing of a commercially produced beverage may have utilized animal based finings: either gelatin, casein, albumen, or isinglass." Anyone else out there knows of some hidden secret that vegetarians and vegans should know about?
Udonlicious @ Marufuku, Jaya One - one of the few places that serves freshly made udons
Marufuku is a modern Japanese eatery with self-service expected during busier hours. According to Marufuku, they are the first and only eatery that serves fresh udon in Malaysia. Serving only locally handmade udon, Marufuku offers really tasty and good value Japanese food. Starting from RM6, Marufuku has got to be one of the best places to savor Japanese Udon.
Unfortunately, the only option when it comes to mains, vegetarian only the Salada Udon (RM8) to choose from. However, it is very unique as the udon, topped with julienne carrots, cucumbers, tofu, egg and spring onions, is served cold and drizzled with a very fragrant sesame sauce. The sesame sauce was so fragrant that I am actually craving for more when I am writing this!
Another must-try is the Blood Orange Sorbet Yes, it is actually served in the "remains" of the real fruit!
Address: Jaya 1, Petaling Jaya, L-18-G-1, Ground Floor, Palm Square, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Contact: 6-03-7957 6368 Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm
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.
A yummy meal indeed!!! This is where I start craving for my 2nd bowl but the unfortunate thing about takeaways is that you can never have seconds unless you plan ahead!
Malaysia Vegetarian Society
So how do I join?
Sushi with radish - RM 1.99
Seaweed - RM 5.99
Name: Sakae Sushi
Vegetarian Party
Pot Luck Party