Name: Purple Cane Teahouse
Location: Basement of Gardens, Midvalley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Taste = ****
Atmosphere = *****
Service = ****
Price = $$$$
Location = very convenient for tourists
How to get there = KTM to Midvalley, most of the buses and taxis
Notes: the emphasize on low salt, low sugar, minimal oil, hence some might find the food a little too pure. All food is cooked with some tealeaves. This is not a pure vegetarian restaurant.

Tea Soup Noodles (Vegetarian) and Lo Hon Zhai


I also love their chinese dessert. they are definitely a must try.

Labels: Asian, Chinese, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Name: Vegetarian Health Food (VHF)
Location: Ground Floor of Fortune Center, corner of Middle Road and Bencoolen Street, Singapore

Taste = ****
Atmosphere = ***
Service = ****
Price = $$$ (Cash only)
Location = very convenient for tourists
How to get there = MRT to bugis (Fortune Center is 10 minutes walk away)
Notes: tons of other choices nearby (like all in the same building) at Fortune Center, Bugis, corner of Bencoolen Street and Middle Road

Assam Fish Set



There is a huge variety of other food on the menu, including "chap fan". Definitely going back for more. Personally, I'd try the claypot rice, japanese meal set, shanghainese dumpling noodles and also the loh mee, as they looked sooo good.
For you western food lovers, fear not, there's also western food on the menu. The pics looked really good but I've not tried or seen anyone eating it yet.

Labels: Asian, Chinese, Hawker, singapore, Western

Name: Tian Yan Cafe
Location: Tian Yan Café & Restaurant, 5, 7 & 9, Jalan 3/93, Taman Miharja, Jalan Cheras, 55200 KL
Open daily 11am-9pm except during Chinese New Year.

Taste = *****
Atmosphere = ****
Service = *****
Price = $$$ (Cash only)
Location = convenient for tourists, quite near KL city center
How to get there = best to take a taxi
Notes: Similar to Cafe de Sky in SS2, PJ, selangor. Sister restaurant to Restoran De Sky in PJU. Eggless Cakes available.

Personal recommendations:
1. Fisa Noodles (Soup-based) RM5.50

Fisa Noodles (Dry) RM5.50


2. Green Curry RM5.50

3. Rojak RM3

4. Ocean Noodles (only available on weekends)

5. Milk Shake

6. Eggless Cakes RM4.90-RM7.50

7. Dumplings RM4

8. Lakbal Noodle Pot RM7.80



9. Sambal Fisa

10. Aromatic Fisa

11. Black Pepper Fisa Noodles


the following is also available for takeaways

Labels: Asian, Chinese, Eggless Cakes, Fusion, International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, TianYan, Western

Name: Indinine
Location: Ground Floor, Jaya One, Section 14, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia.
Phone:
Open daily: 11am - 9.30pm

Taste =
Atmosphere = ***
Service =
Price = $$$$
Location = convenient for tourists
How to get there = LRT (Asia Jaya) or taxi or bus to section 14, PJ.

I've not tried any dishes yet, but had a quick look at their menu. They serve mostly western food (pastas).

Their set lunch is priced at RM10.90, and comes with a soup of the day and ice lemon tea. The same thing for dinner is priced at RM8.90.

It's located on the ground floor of Jaya One, opposite Subway.

Labels: Asian, Chinese, Fusion, International, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Western

Ingredients:
half a cup of barley
1 sheet of dried bean curd sheet
half a cup of bak guo (fresh or frozen)
(optional) sugar of your choice (honey / brown sugar / peen tong (block sugar))

Method:
1. soak a sheet of dried bean curd sheet
2. add the barley to a pot and add about 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil using low flame. Let it simmer for about 40 minutes
3. after about 40 minutes, add the softened bean curd sheets and also the ginko nuts.
4. Optional: add sugar according to taste.
5. Serve hot.

* Barley is very good for "cooling". Bak Guo is said to be good for the brain and Bean Curd Sheet is said to be very good for one's complexion. ;)

Labels: Asian, Chinese Dessert Recipe, Chinese Recipe

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Level of difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:
4 medium sized Mushroom
2 celery sticks
half "fried tofu block"
2 medium sized onions
half a box of konnyaku (not the dessert kind, but the ones used for stir-frying - the white squid like thingy in the pic above)

Method:
1. saute the chopped onions in a non-stick pan with a few drops of olive oil.
2. add the mushrooms and stir fry for about 1 minute
3. add the sliced tofu and konnyaku and continue stir fry for about 30 seconds.
4. add the chopped celery and stir fry for another 30 seconds.
5. It should be tasty enough as the mushrooms act as a natural flavor to this dish. If you prefer it to be a little saltier, you can add a pinch of salt or a little soy sauce. If you like spicy food, you can even opt to add a tablespoon of chili paste (I personally recommend vegetarian tomyam paste). If you have more of a sweet tooth, you can dilute a little Hoi Sin sauce and add to it. Also, there's the classic balsamic vinegar which is a very healthy choice.
6. Top with some parsley and enjoy!

Labels: Fusion Recipe, Main, Oil Free*, Quick N Easy

Many of my friends have asked me, "What do you eat? Green veg and tofu?" Many non-vegetarians often think that by restricting their diet to veggies and fruits, they are in for a really bland meal.

I would like to shout out here that it so untrue! Everyday, I find it difficult to decide on what to eat as there are just too many delicious combinations! Just the carbs can take you quite a while to decide.

Should I have rice? white rice? brown rice? basmati? or should I have noodles? rice vermicilli? yellow noodles? hor fun? laksa noodles? or should I have pasta? spiral? spaghetti? penne? Then comes the veg. Gosh there's even more vegetables to choose from. Firstly there's asian greens and also western greens. Not to mention the many in-betweens. Alfafa, spinach, bak choy, choy sum, yau mak, lettuce, cabbage, chinese broccoli, capsicum, cauliflower, etc. Then there's the tofu, nuts, tomatoes, bitter gourds, radish, yam, eggplants, beans (black, red, mung, kidney etc). Who said your choice is restricted when it comes to a vegetarian diet? It's not over yet.... Then you have the style of cooking. Chinese, Indian, Italian, French, Fusion, Japanese, etc. Feeling hungry yet? hehe. Not forgetting the endless list of available mouth-watering fruits!

I know it will be hard to stop eating meat overnight (although I didn't have a problem with this as I was never a "meat-eater". I strayed when I was about 8 where I had some McD burgers and some anchovies. But that's pretty much it.
If you put your heart to it, you will most likely stop craving for meat and will probably find it difficult to come up with the desire to even want to eat meat again. Think of the animals that you will be saving while improving your general wellbeing. Win-win situation isn't it?

Labels: journal, thoughts

Preperation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 5-8 minutes

Ingredients:
1 medium sized Eggplant
2 medium sized tomatoes
3-4 medium sized fresh mushrooms
garlic
balsamic vinegar
Black Pepper

Method:
1. (I am using a non stick pan, so this is basically a dish that uses very little oil). Slice eggplant to a thickness of about 1 cm. Place the eggplants onto the non-stick. Flip eggplants when the sides are cooked. Remove and place onto serving dish.
2. Drop a few drops of olive oil onto a non-stick pan, add sliced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Add tomatoes last to perserve freshness and juiciness.
3. Top eggplants with the items from step #2.
4. Drizzle some balsamic vinegar / fat free italian dressing / dressing of your choice.
5. Sprinkle some black pepper.
6. Decorate with some parsley (optional)

* opt for the elongated asian eggplant if you want similar sized eggplant slices.

Labels: Fusion, Oil Free*, Quick N Easy, Recipe, Western

Location: Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia.
Date: 17-18/5/08
Time: 10-5pm

Visit the above url =)

Name: Yishensu- A Vegetarian Connoisseur
Location: 1 Utama Shopping Mall (Old Wing), Petaling Jaya, Lot G207, Ground Floor
Phone: 603-77294313
Open daily for Lunch and Dinner

Taste = ****
Atmosphere = *****
Service = ****
Price = $$$$
Location = convenient for tourists
How to get there = Any bus that travels to 1 Utama Shopping Mall.

Excellent Atmosphere.

Labels: Chinese, International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Name: Tian Yan Cafe
Location: 29, JLN SS2/55 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Phone: 603-78748219
CLOSED

Taste = *****
Atmosphere = ****
Service = *****
Price = $$$ (Cash only)
Location = convenient for tourists
How to get there = Any bus that travels to SS2, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Notes: Similar to Cafe de Sky in Cheras. Sister restaurant to Restoran De Sky in PJU. Eggless Cakes available.

Personal recommendations:
1. Fisa Noodles (Soup-based) RM5.50

Fisa Noodles (Dry) RM5.50


2. Green Curry RM5.50

3. Rojak RM3

4. Ocean Noodles (only available on weekends)

5. Milk Shake

6. Eggless Cakes RM4.90-RM7.50

7. Dumplings RM4

the following is also available for takeaways

Labels: Eggless Cakes, Fusion, Hawker, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Name: NEU Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: 41, Jalan 52/18, Jalan Yong Shook Lin (46200)
Phone: 60379573789
Open daily 11am-3pm, 6-10pm.

Taste = ***
Atmosphere = ***
Service = ***
Price = $$$$ (Cash only)
Location = convenient for tourists
How to get there = Any bus that travels to PJ State.
Notes: Similar menu to Restoran Sayur-sayuran Kuan Yin.

Don't personally frequent this restaurant, as the cooking standards are slightly lower than Restoran Sayur-sayuran Kuan Yin.

Labels: Chinese, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Name: Nature's Recipe Cafe
Location: No 12, Jalan 8/1E, Selangor (46050)
Phone: 603-79576386

Taste = ****
Atmosphere = ****
Service = ****
Price = $$$ (Cash only)
Location = convenient for tourists
How to get there = Any bus that travels towards Klang / Subang on the Federal Highway. Putra LRT (Asia Jaya).
Notes: Serves Dim-Sum dishes. Serves Hawker style food.

My personal recommendations:
1. Prawn Mee
2. Green Curry Laksa
3. Char Tau Kueh
4. Mini Dim-Sums
5. Hor Yip Rice
6. Rojak Toufu

If you prefer a regular chinese vegetarian restaurant, their sister restaurant is just 2 minutes walk away.

Labels: Fusion, Hawker, Malaysia, Nature's, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Name: De Sky Restaurant
Location: Taman Petaling Utama, Old Klang Road, 10, Jalan Petaling Utama 10, PJ
Phone: 603-77810876

Taste = ****
Atmosphere = *****
Service = ****
Price = $$$$ (Cash only)
Location = Not very convenient for tourists
How to get there = Might be able to get there on some bus routes, best to hop onto a taxi to get there.
Notes: Open throughout the year except for some days during the Chinese New Year. It is "related" to Cafe De Sky, but this one is slightly more classy.

I personally recommend their eggless cakes, international dishes, pasta and chinese cuisine.

Labels: Chinese, Eggless Cakes, International, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Name: Food Junction Stall
Location: Stall 13, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Taste = ***
Atmosphere = ***
Service = ***
Price = $$
Location = Very convenient for tourists
How to get there = Any bus that takes you to "Mid-valley Megamall". Or take the KTM to Mid-Valley.

Hawker food. Lots of choices. Located in an air-conditioned food court in a shopping mall.

Personal recommendation: Curry Laksa, Pan Mee or pick your own from the variety of pre-cooked items on display.

Labels: Chinese, Fast Food, Hanlim, Hawker, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysian

Ingredients:
250g Red Bean (Adzuki beans)
Snow Fungus
Rock Sugar / Honey Date

Method:
1. Add water until the water level is about 2-3 cm above the beans in a pot.
2. Soak the snow fungus in water until it is fully softened.
3. Boil over low flame until the beans are soft enough (to your own preference)
4. Add the shredded snow fungus into the the red bean soup and boil for 10-15 minutes over low flame.
5. Add rock sugar/honey date.
6. Can be served hot or cold.

Health benefits:
* Red beans are a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc copper, manganese and vitamin B3. As a high-potassium, low-sodium food they help reduce blood pressure. Red beans also contain protease inhibitors which frustrate the development of cancerous cells.
* Snow Fungus is very good for one's complexion. Snow fungus is rich in iron, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. It is also said to be effective in nourishing the lungs, healing dry cough and clearing heat in the lungs.

Labels: Asian, Chinese, Chinese Dessert, Chinese Recipe, Dessert, Oil Free*

Ingredients:
2 bowls of Red rice
3 Lettuce Leaves
1 Capsicum
half a Garlic
8 slices of Cucumber
Vegetarian Tomyam Paste

Method:
1. Cook the red rice the regular way.
2. Cut the pineapple and dice it.
3. Prepare the capsicum and garlic.
4. Line a plate with a big lettuce leaf and chop the rest into small pieces.
5. When the rice is ready, saute the garlic and the capsicum in a non-stick pan. Add the red rice and the chopped up lettuce. (As it is a non-stick pan, only a few drops of olive oil is required)
6. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes.
7. Add a heaped tablespoon of vegetarian tomyam paste and toss well.
8. Serve on the lettuce leaf and line with slices of cucumber.
9. Enjoy!

Option: You can add mock meat (i.e. shredded soy fish / vegetarian anchovies)

Labels: Asian, Main, Oil Free*, Recipe, Thai Recipe

Name: Ming Tuk
Location: SS2/6 (near Chow Yang), Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Taste = ***
Atmosphere = **
Service = ***
Price = $
Location = rather inconvenient for tourists
How to get there = Hop onto a bus that takes you to "Chow Yang" SS2. It is located on the same row as "Lim Mee Yoke" (ex-Chow Yang)

Hawker food served in a restaurant standard shoplot. Lots of choices

Labels: Fast Food, Hawker, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ming Tuck, Selangor

Name: MG Cafe
Location: Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (another branch in Taipan, USJ, Selangor, Malaysia


Taste = ****
Atmosphere = ****
Service = ****
Price = $$$ (quite pricey for a fast food restaurant)
Location = rather inconvenient for tourists
How to get there = best way is to hop onto a taxi.



I personally LOVE their Assam Laksa. I didn't really like the other fast food dishes (ranges from western-pasta to japanese-sushi to local delicacies-nasi lemak. They also have a bakery, but beware, some of the breads/cakes/food contains egg, but they are clearly specified in the menu.

Labels: Bakery, Eggless Cakes, Fast Food, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MG, Selangor, Subang

Name: Restoran Sayur-sayuran Kuan Yin
Location: 1084, Jln 17/29, Happy Garden, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Telephone: 6-03-7957 4528
Opening Hours: Daily (Open 11am - 10pm)

Taste = ***
Atmosphere = ***
Service = ***
Price = $$$$ (extra surcharge during CNY - too pricey IMO)
Location = not convenient for tourists
How to get there = You can take the Putra LRT to Asia Jaya, hop onto the feeder bus that takes you to Section 17 market.
Note: Used to visit this restaurant quite often, but their standards have dropped lately and things have gotten quite pricey.

It specializes in Chinese dishes.

My personal recommendations:
1. 4 Happiness Tofu (四喜豆腐)
2. Curry Pot
3. Steamed Ginger Fish (姜茸鱼〕
4. Assam Fish (亚参鱼)
5. Black Fungus Chicken (云耳鸡〕
6. Kangkung Belacan (马来盞通菜)
7. Fried osyter mushrooms with sweet sauce (世界名片〕
8. Mango Chicken (芒果鸡)
9. Yin Choy with soup （上汤元菜）

Labels: Asian, Chinese, Kuan Yin, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor