Return to the Pancake House

Ash and I dropped by the Pancake House restaurant in Pavilion KL recently to check out their newly-revamped menu. And we have to say we're not disappointed at what they are offering right now. I have never been a great fan of pancakes, but I gotta say that I enjoyed every mouthful of it here.

What's wonderful is how they mix and match the pancakes with other dishes to create mouth-watering set meals, just like this one that I ordered, the Pancake Chicken Splatter that is priced at RM 14.50.

For Ash, she ordered the Pancake Sandwich, which costs RM 8.80, and Iced Tea for RM 3.80.

We were in a bit of a rush this time, so I'm definitely going back there very soon to sample more of their pancake-inspired meals. :)

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Another Trip to Nando's Chickenland

What can I say? I've got the Peri-Peri Fever this month. The hot chick beckons, and I feel compelled to answer....I had lunch one day at Nando's Peri-Peri Chickenland again in Pavilion...

This time, I went for the quarter chicken set that comes with two side dishes, priced at RM 14.95, and a good cup of joe at RM 5.90. Good times!!

Bubble Bobble!

I''m sure a lot of you folks out there are fans of bubble tea, or sued to be fans of the novelty drink. It was such a craze and so popular back in the early 1990s that you cna find bubble tea stands in almost every nooks and corners. So popular, in fact, that one of my colleagues actually quit his job to become a full-time bubble tea vendor. Needless to say, his venture failed, as the popularity waned and people got bored of it. 

Well, guess what. I think the ubiquitous bubble tea is making a comeback! And I for one couldn't be happier. Still, you wouldn't be able to find many bubble tea stands nowadays, and the very few that I've tried didn't really live up to expectations.

But one particular bubble tea chain, called De Taste Bubble Tea, is about to change all that. I came across one of their outlets in Wisma Cosway (1st Floor, Lot 1.76) by accident, and out of curiosity, and a little bit of hope and anticipation, I decided to give it a try. 

And try I did. many, many times...My oh my...their bubble teas are marvellous! Let me tell you, i prided myself to be a bubble tea enthusiast, and I know the secret to a good cup of bubble tea lies in the texture of the tapioca pearls and the strong flavour of the tea. This outlet offers a wide range of bubble tea flavours, including my favourite, capucchino (RM 4.00). There are many other fruity flavours to choose from, you could order a different flavour for each day for an entire month! The original red milk tea is just priced at RM 2.50! Cheap and tasty! Now, that's a combination you can't say no to!

Now, apart from bubble tea, the outlet also sells sandwiches, from toasted egg, cheese to tuna, with prices ranging from RM 2.50 to RM 5.00. And that's not all, they also have Taiwan Mee Sua (Rm 6.00), which comes in four versions, namely filament stick, chicken floss, oyster and sotong balls. Last but not least, they also have Somen, another type of noddle dish, priced at RM 6.90.
So, do give them a try the next time you're in the area. I heard they also have an outlet in One Utama...

Tony Roma's @ The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley

Ahh....it's been a long while since I visited Mid Valley, the sanctuary of the well-heeled shoppers in the Klang valley. Since my last vist many many moons ago, the mall has expanded and evolved into an even bigger mall. It's effectively called a megamall now. The most notable addition is the Gardens Mall section, which houses many international and luxury brands. And here is where one can find an impressive food mecca, where rows and rows of eateries, restaurants, cafes and other food shops can be found....

I had the opportunity to check out the food mecca recently with a colleague. After much deliberation, we settled for Tony Roma's  (LG 217, Mid Valley City, No.1, Medan Syed Putra, 59200, KL. Phone: 03-2282 8243) for an early dinner.

Now, this is my second visit to a Tony Roma's restaurant, and what I have discovered is that they serve meals in huge portion...and the prices are medium-to-high...So, if you're not a big eater, do opt for sharing meals with your friends and family instead of ordering individual meal for each person. Trust me, most of the time, you wouldn't be able to finish any of the meal on your own. This is the best place to share foods...

Me and my colleague, we decided to order two dishes. One of it is the Buffaloe Bites, which are boneless chicken breast served with Carolina Honey Sauce. It is really, really good!!! The price is RM 17.90.

The other dish we ordered is the Chicken Mojo, which are grilled chicken breasts served with Mojo sauce, pineapple salsa, vegetables and rice pilaf....Yum yum yum...that's all I have to say. The price is RM 31.90.

Other than good foods, Tony Roma's is also well-known for its hospitality. Every now and then, one of their staff will approach our table to query us on the food and to see if everything is up to our likings. How nice...good service is hard to find nowadays, so we really appreciate the extra efforts they put in there at Tony Roma's in keeping their customers well-served and well-fed.

Oh, and do keep your receipt when you're done, because it entitles you to a RM 10 discount on your next visit. Let's hear it for Tony!

Garden Lifestyle Store & Cafe @ The Curve Mutiara Damansara

Once again, my food-enthusiast and fellow colleague, Veronica, has been generous enough to share with us yet another of her foodie escapades recently. This time, she and her BF as wellas a pair of newlyweds, Justin & Sacher, had a night out at Garden Lifestyle Store & Cafe The Curve. Wow! That's a mouthful!
According to Veronica, the place has a jungle ambience, with lots of greenery and flowers, as well as pots and vases that are actually for sale for those who have a green thumb.

But that's not all, theres' also a BIG-ASS white piano that pipes out romantic tunes all night long. Oh, it all sound so romantic, isn't it? I just wish the piano player is more properly attired, you know, with coats and all. That Ah Beng get-up clashed so violently with the piano that it's becoming more distracting than engaging...

Oh, and what's this? A tiered water fountain in a gigantic cage? Lovely...

Awww..the lovely couple, Veron and his BF, Kevin...

And here's the newly-weds....Justin and his wife, Sacher....They are practically glowing with happiness...awwwwww..

OK, on with the foods...

For starter, Mr Married Man Justin enjoyed a bowl of the Chef's Homemade Wild Mushroom Soup (RM 9.90) with a slice of garlic bread. Perfect to kick-start that appetite.

Mrs Married Woman, Sacher, ordered the Thai Green Chicken Curry (RM 12.90) with a tower of white rice. The gravy was tasty with the mix of spices, but it was not at all chilly-hot.

The green curry looks yummy..but what's with the rice tower?

Her hubby had the Spaghetti Marinara (RM 17.90) - a good portion and was tasty enough for the hungry man. The spaghetti in tomato and basil sauce had muscles (i mean, mussels), prawns and clams.

Well, the happy-as-clam look says it all....

Meanwhile, the other hungry man, Kevin, chose to have the Garden Black Pepper Chicken Chop (RM 17.90). There were two cuts of grilled chicken served with black pepper sauce, French beans and some potatoes. The portion was a bit small for him, and he wished he had ordered some white rice or fragrant nasi lemak rice to make it a more wholesome meal. 

Yeah, I'll say it's not enough for a man, let alone a hungry man. OOhh..look at those colorful umbrellas in the background...

And as for the hostess of the night, Veron, she originally ordered the Fish & Chips. But was later told that the fish was not fresh enough to be served and was asked to order something else. (I am truly grateful not to be served with stale fish, she said). Hence she chose to have Deep Fried Breaded Chicken Cutlet (RM 17.90). There were two cuts of crispy boneless chicken cutlets filled with cheese served with mushroom sauce, a salad and French fries. 

Her verdict? - YUMMY!

But wait..why there's no photo of you enjoying your meal, Veron?

Well, there you have it....Garden Lifestyle Store & Cafe at The Curve. I wonder why it's called the 'lifestyle store"? It sounds like a supermarket. 

Anyway, thank you so much Veron for sharing this with us. The foods truly look delicious...If I were with you guys, I would definitely opt for the green chicken curry, my favourite curry dish.

However, she did have one gripe about the place. According to her, "the open concept of the cafe resulted with many shopping mall patrons constantly walking through the dining area. Despite of the manager making an effort to relocate us to another table and trying to make us comfortable, people were still walking through the area from every corner. There was no sense of privacy and comfort for patrons of the cafe. I think the outdoor area of the cafe should be blocked off to non-diners."

Well, I totally understand how that could be annoying. I have one tip for you, Veron...next time, sprinkle some tacks around your table...That would stop people from coming close. :)

Beware!!! There's a New Daily Kopitiam in Town!!!

There's a new shopping mall that has recently opened its doors in KL, and it's called Farenheit. As if there aren't enough malls around the Jalan Bukit Bintang stretch already, we now have yet another place to hang out and dine. And dined I did one evening after work.

The place is called Daily Kopitiam. Zero point for originality and -3 points for creativity. I hereby implore all future restaurateurs to resist using the word 'Kopitiam' in the names of their establishments, because, let's be honest here, it's an overkill already. We have way too many 'kopitiam' this, 'kopitiam' that...it's sickening!

Now back to this place, Daily Kopitiam, which is located at the lower ground of the mall. I'm gonna be brutally honest here. This place is a mess....Not the physical kind of mess..but the overall experience of dining here is a mess. Allow me to elaborate...

First, their menu sucks! It offers the most basics of what an average kopitiam would offer, but even less. There are, I think, five to six types of meals you can choose from, and that's it!

I ordered the nasi lemak biasa, but was told that the meal is only available during breakfast time. Fine, the other option for me would be to order the so-called Nasi Lemak Special. And here is where I have the second problem. You see, looking at the menu, the only difference between the nasi lemak biasa and nasi lemak special, is that the latter comes with an extra serving of curry chicken and a fried egg. Now, my question is this - why can't they just remove those extras and serve me the nasi lemak biasa? And why is it nasi lemak biasa is ONLY available for breakfast, but the Special version is available throughout the day? Does this mean if I come during breakfast time, I can only have nasi lemak biasa, but NOT nasi lemak special? I just found this PERPLEXING!!!!

And it gets better....They actually forgotten my order after what seemed like 30 minutes of waiting. I have to remind them. And when the dish finally arrived, they give me two forks, instead of a fork and spoon. And the nasi lemak special ain't that special after all..unless you call that cheap china plate that they used to serve the nasi lemak is special. The sambal is cold and underwhelming...the veggies, soggy and bland, and the curry chicken is so oily, I can feel it coating my throat and pumping up my fat counter the moment i put the piece of chicken in my mouth. And yeah...if you noticed..there's no fried egg!! There's no frigging FRIED EGG!!! The price? RM 10.90

My fellow blogger, Ash, ordered their Penang Curry Mee (RM 9.90), which was as oily as the recent BP's oil spill disaster.

For drink, I ordered the oh-so-fancily-named Ovacano, priced at RM 6.90.

People...I'm telling you..NEVER had I been MORE DISAPPOINTED in my life, when I learned that Ovacano is nothing more than a glass of Iced Milo with spoonfuls of the cocoa powder sprinkled on top. Iced Milo? for RM 6.90? And oh..the taste is horrible too. I mean, really, how could anyone screw up a simple drink like iced milo??? Ovacano My ASS!

Meanwhile, Ash ordered the three-layer tea, also priced at RM 6.90. It doesn't look impressive at all.


And that's just the foods and drinks.....While we are eating, one of the lady staff actually started to mop the floor, something that no respectable restaurant should ever do during working hours when there are customers dining. The strong scent of the floor detergent really make the whole dining experience worse. Oh, and did I mention that there are two customers sitting next to our table who are, all the while,  busy swatting away at mosquitoes? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you read it correctly, there are actually mosquitoes in an air-conditioned restaurant that is located INSIDE a mall!!! Unprecedented, really...Next thing you know, the flies would be coming in for a big party.

So, to wrap it up, here's what I thought: if you're a fan of bad foods and horrible drinks with misleading names, yes, then please visit this kopitiam. But if you're sane like me and most other people, then do yourself a favor and stay away....

Getting Hot and Spicy with Peri-Peri

Whenever you develop a craving for some hot chick with a spicy attitude, you know there's only place where you can go to satiate that need. I'm talking about the Peri-Peri Restaurant, which is fast becoming my favourite place to have a satisfying dinner with a hot chick, or two, depending my appetite :).
Conveniently for me, there's a Peri-Peri restaurant located in Pavilion KL, so getting there from my office is just a matter of 15 minutes' of walking (10 minutes if you scamper, 7 minutes if you run, and 2.3 seconds if you are Usain Bolt).

The whole restaurant is awashed in flaming red and orange colours, it makes me wanna jump up the table, take my clothes off and do the chicken dance. But the risk of causing a mass vomiting stop me from doing just that.

Here's a picture of me in soft light..and down there is a picture of wooden sticks. I don't know why I took these pictures. And I don't know why I feel the urge to post these pictures. How's that for total randomness?

Hot! Hot! HOTT!!!!!

I had their Chicken kebab with two side dishes of beans and baked potatoes (RM 15.50). I can guarantee you, if you eat this with their hot chilli sauce, you'll be breathing fire by the time you're done. But, boy oh boy, was it a good meal...

After getting all hot and bothered, what better way to douse the flame than with a big glass of iced chocolate beverage (RM 6.90)?

I have to be honest..two hours after consuming those spicy kebabs, the inside of my tummy still feel fiery...And the next day, I had a mini peri-peri pooping that burns...but it was all worth it, if you ask me. 

Who's up for a second helping?