El Meson [Dinner] @ Bangsar

El Meson is known for its Iberico ham, a type of cured ham. The black Spanish Iberian pig (cerdo negro) are fed organically with barley, herbs, acorns and maize which is why it is good for our cholesterol... The hams are salted and left to dry for two months before curing process for at least 12 to 36 months. [Wiki]

TAPAS Gambas Al Ajillo (Prawns in Garlic & Chilli)

served with their home-made bread

Whole Crispy Trotter
(great to have with wine or even better BEER)

Pork Belly and Pork Ribs Stew
with Chorizo and Beans on Boiled Potatoes

Address: 61-63 Jln Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL

Tel: 03-2282 8290

Cafe Cafe Fine Dining @ KL

A hidden gem in a least expected area, Jalan Maharajalela instead of Champs Elysees. I was blown away by the intimate yet elegant classic decadence of the continental European charm.

Cafe Cafe's Menu is a blend of modern and traditional French dishes using "old-world renaissance techniques" and "fine new-world innovations".

French Apéritif and some Carbo to start,

Baked Escargot With Butter And Parsley

San Medin Savignon Blanc
Miguel Torres

Cafe Cafe Signature - Duck Confit
Pan Fried Tiger Prawns With Aioli

Lemon Sorbet
Chocolate Tart
Adress: 175, Jalan Maharajalela, KL
Tel: 03-2141 8141

Don Too Jap Fast Food@ Melbourne

Don Don/ Too has been my reliable cheap place for Jap food especially during my uni days. It's located along the Little Lonsdale St (between King & Bourke St).

Sashi Don $8+
(Salmon Sashimi on Rice served with salad, mushrooms, ginger..)

Don Don Box $8+
(Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Sukiyaki, salad on Rice Box)

These are the two most pricey dishes in the (less than 10 items) menu, pay attention to the quality (and quantity) and please try to restrain from comparing with 'our so-called Jap Fast Food King?'...

Address:
330 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Water Front @ Port Melbourne

WaterFront Station Pier is 15 minutes tram-ride away from the city which provides "an elegant oasis for lunch alfresco" with a strong emphasis on seafood.


Near the entrance, showcase catch-of-the-day with an open kitchen concept.

Tasmania Oysters

Salad of roasted baby beetroots, fetta, walnuts & watercress

“Waterfront fish and chips” king george whiting,
thick cut chips, lemon, tartare sauce

Silver dory, sherry mushroom coulis,
broccolini & sauce vierge

Wiki says : Port Melbourne serves as a transport hub for passenger and cargo vessels including the Spirit of Tasmania.
As manufacturing industry has moved out of the inner city area, Port Melbourbe has become a residential suburb (luxury).

The suburb is bordered by the shore of Hobsons Bay and the lower reaches of the Yarra River.

Max, IHaus @ Imbi, KL [Set Lunch RM25]

Set Lunch at Max IHaus is priced at rm25 (was rm22).

Complimentary Ice Lemon Tea

To start,

Warm balsamic glaze cod fish on mesclun greens
with cherry tomatoes, olives and fig vinaigrette

Tomato cream soup garnished

with smoked duck and potato

To fill-up,

Pan seared butter fish fillet

with garlic pesto tomato sauce on sautéed potatoes

Char-broiled chicken bread

with grain mustard sauce and mushroom mélange on garden greens

Max’s dessert,

Strawberry kataify

with rum macerated fresh fruits and vanilla ice cream (+RM14)

Fresh brewed Italian style ILLY Arabica coffee (+RM8)

iHaus was founded by an RMIT Melbourne grad and his wife and this place carries the big-international-high-class furniture brands. For me, it’s the food that I am here. But I have to say it was a great dining experience despite having to eat in a furniture shop. Well, at least I could now say that I’ve dined on dunno-what-brand table + chair which could easily cost me a trip to Old Trafford….

Address: Lot No 32 Jalan Jati Off Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 603 2142 9720

Business Hours: Everyday from 11:30am - 10:00pm

MAP from WWW

Dim Sum @ Grand Imperial Restaurant , Hartamas

Yum Cha at Grand Imperial Restaurant.

To tell whether a restaurant serves good dimsum, one does not really need a menu. Just the following few common ones would give us a very good idea.

Ha Gao (Shrimp Dumplings)

Siu Mai (means 'to cook & sell' - wiki)

Cha Siu Bao (Pork Bun)

Wu Kok (Fried Yam with Pork fillings)

Har Cheong (Rice Noddle Roll with Shrimps)

Pei-dan & Sau-yuk Juk
(Century Egg & Lean Pork Porridge)

I was craving for dimsum for awhile and probably that’s why I have no complaint. The little dishes served hot and was great in term of taste. Besides, the dining ambience is comfortable, looks ‘grand’ in the in-side-out and the service was good.

Address: First Floow, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Sri Hartamas

Tel: 03-6201 3777

*The other two branches are in Bangsar and Subang USJ.

Cava Spanish Restaurant @ Bangsar

We have seen the sudden emergence of the Spanish influences in town, such as El Meson (in Bangsar) and Bar Madrid (of Jaya One). This reminds me of a visit to the great Spanish restaurant, Cava.

Complimentary Doritos Corn Chips to start with.

Do you know Tapas means cover/ lid in Spanish? This is the story.. “Bar tenders were said to have placed a slice of bread on top of customer’s glasses in order to keep flies and insects out of their drinks. Later, the creativity of certain bar tenders saw slices of cheese and ham added on the bread which created very enticing snacks.”

Tapas - Prawn pil pil

Tapas - Sautéed Baby Octopus

Paella (means “frying pan” in Spanish)

with fresh mix seafood - Great fragranced dish, left me craving for more..

Sangria

with fresh orange shaken with red shiraz, triple sec and lemon juice

Address: 71 Jalan Bangkung, Bukit Bandaraya, KL

Tel: 03-2093 6637

* Operating hours:

12pm – 3pm on Mon to Sat and Only Open for Dinner on Sunday/ Public Holidays