Chapter 165 - FLOUR Restaurant @ Bukit Damansara

When my friend prompted me to FLOUR, I thought that they were playing a prank on me. Trying to be macho, I literally turned to Mr. Google and typed the word “FLOUR”, hoping that there would be some new discoveries. All I got was merely flour, flour and flour…purely tepung.

Seeing how clueless I am, my friend shared a link pertaining to ‘FLOUR Restaurant’ – in that very second, I was filled with so much of embarrassment that I asked myself ‘How could I just type the word Flour without restaurant?”

Known for their authentic northern Indian cuisine, I headed to FLOUR with another 3 friends of mine. FLOUR is situated right in Bukit Damansara that you might have to fully depend on Waze (if you are not familiar with Bukit Damansara). Even if you know the place well, I still suggest you to use Waze because there is a high chance that you may miss this place especially if you go there at night.

Strawberry Lassi

In FLOUR, I was told that Mango Lassi is a must to order but unfortunately, it was not a mango season. So, I opted for Strawberry Lassi. Smooth texture and packed with its flavor. Good choice indeed.

Papadum

Then, we had Papadum. Unlike the usual Papadum that we have in banana leaf, it was very crispy and refreshing especially when you dip it with mint sauce. However, it only had 2 pieces per order.

Mutton Briyani

Mutton Briyani was another recommended dish. It was one of the most compelling briyani that I ever had. The rice was fragrant with spices and the mutton was tender. A really nice bowl of briyani.

Fish Curry with Sesame Kulcha

Pairing with fish curry (a recommendation from the waitress), we opted for Sesame Kulcha, an Indian flatbread with coriander and sesame. A pretty good combination.

Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) with Naan

Another favorite of ours was Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) with Naan. Chicken pieces were well-marinated, giving so much punch of its flavours.  Every bite was just an explosion of aroma and flavours that you just longed to chew them bit by bit while enjoying the moment.

Ajwaini Baingan (eggplant in curry)

Among all the dishes that we ordered; we collectively weren’t that fancy with Ajwaini Baingan (eggplant in curry) with Laccha. As much as this was one of the best-sellers in Flour, we didn’t like it much. We thought that okra curry could be a better bet.

All in all, if you opt for an authentic Northern Indian cuisine, FLOUR Restaurant is a must to go. A gentle reminder to always make your reservation before heading there. Or else, you might have to wait for 1.5 hour, just like me.

Ambient: 3.8/5

Price: Slightly Expensive ($$$$)

Food: Northern Indian cuisine, Halal

Service: 4/5

Verdict: Try it today, at least once in a lifetime!

FLOUR Restaurant,

69 & 71G, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.

012 – 221 4066

https://www.facebook.com/FLOURRESTAURANT/

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 163 - Paul Depuis 1889 (Pavilion) & Selfie Museum (Fahrenheit88)

Anyone here? I can’t believe that I have stopped writing for more than a month now despite that I have written so many press releases and articles in the past few weeks. Anyway, what urges me to pen this down before I forget is my recent experience in Kuala Lumpur, putting on my tourist cap and strolling the city on a Sunday.

Where I tried to become a mermaid too :)

1.    Paul Depuis 1889, Pavilion

Started off the day by having brunch in Paul Depuis 1889 in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. The name itself has pretty much sparked our curiosity to try what this restaurant has to offer. We were well seated amidst the patrons that made up by families, couples and friends. Cozy ambiance but lack of privacy; don’t even thought of gossiping if you are sitting right at the centre of the shopping mall, in an open concept.

Pizza Margherita (RM 19.00)

Surprise set (RM29.00)

2.    Selfie Museum, Fahrenheit88

Have you heard of Selfie Museum? I have never come across this until my friend shared it with me. Perhaps, Samsung users will know this well. Located at Level 2, all Samsung smartphone users can redeem two tickets of Selfie Museum for free whereas non-Samsung users would have to pay an entrance fee of RM20.00. Thankfully, I have loyal Samsung friends which entitle me to walk in style, play like a kid and act like a model.

In fact, at the 3^rd room, you can redeem a free Baskin Robbins ice-cream; just don’t expect a big tub ya.

Why do they look alike?

3.    Wong Kok Char Chan Teng, Pavilion

By the time when we “completed” our tour in Selfie Museum, our stomachs started to growl, asking for food. Without thinking much, we headed to Wong Kok Char Chan Teng as surprisingly, we miss the food there. I immediately ordered a plate of Smoked Duck Fried Rice plus a cup of Honey Lemon. It was such a heartwarming meal;  we then spent the  rest of the time catching up with one another.

It was a memorable day, spending time with friends whom we have not met for months. Sometimes, all you need is not a grand plan for activities and food but all you need is just the moment to craft the memories together. Indeed, I am glad that I managed to make time for them.

Paul Depuis 1889

Level 2, Lot 2.09.02/S2.09.02,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur. 

Selfie Museum,

Unit 2.28-2.40, Level 2, Fahrenheit88,
No. 179, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur. 

Wong Kok Char Chan Teng,

Lot 1.107.00, Level 1, Pavilion Mall,
Lot 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 150 – El Cerdo at Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

As you walk along the quiet street on a Sunday morning, you come across a happy family of four strolling down the street and walking towards Family Mart. At one corner, you see a man having a mug of cold beer while entertaining his empty mind, enjoying the peace and tranquility of life. 

Standing right beside you is your soulmate, smiling and offering his hand telling you to hold his hand. First time you felt that he was dressing smartly and the wedding scene between Colin and Araminta in Crazy Rich Asians movie automatically played in your mind while you started to humming the "Can't Help Falling In Love" song by Kina Grannis. 

Ouch, something hit my head.

Thanks to the wind, the leaves woke me up. Reality kicked in and I extended my hand, holding his hand before he noticed that I was daydreaming.

Thankfully, #wefie helps!

We reached El Cerdo within minutes; that was fast! We were ushered in and a menu was presented to us. Since it was a Sunday, we went ahead with Bubblylicious Sunday Brunch  where you can have as much pork as you want so long you don’t waste it. #number1problemissolved

Since it was early, I picked and selected my favorite mains – not one but around six to seven plates 😊. By then, Mr Chee was happily enjoying his red wine and on the other hand, I opted for cranberry juice since it’s too early to have alcohol.

Sausage Platter

We had two plates actually :)

Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak

After the third plate, I got quite nervous, tracking the food that I ordered. Our table was pretty full by then and the food kept coming to our table.

Roasted Suckling Pig

Cheese Platter

Black Ink Squid Paella

Spaghetti with Iberico Meatballs

Green Salsa Baby Back Ribs

Chef's Special Cheese Cake

Ice-cream 

We had all the flavours :)

Mango Tiramisu

We had a nice chat over lunch and at the same time, becoming a passive listener since the table beside us had a very loud conversation, sharing how they tackled Asian girls in Changkat Bukit Bintang on the night before. 

Mr Chee was happy with his lunch, particularly his lunch date.

In total, it was an eventful lunch date where we went home with big bellies.

Ambient: 3.5/5
Price: Reasonable (if you go with the buffet package)
Food: Non-halal
Service: 3.5/5

El Cerdo Restaurant,
43 & 45, Changkat Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 – 2145 0511

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 149 – Anne Elizabeth, Taman Segar, Cheras

Tick, tock, tick, tock..

I stared at Mr Chee, hoping to get his attention while his eyes were glued on his mobile phone, browsing Facebook. I made quite a big gesture using my hands, making some noise using kitchen utensils and deep in heart, hoping that he would notice. However, all this was useless.

It was just one of the days where Mr Chee was so focused on his mobile phone. I walked up to him, nudging “Hello, I am looking for you right now, right here.” He then realized my existence. #adui

Turned out, he was actually looking for some restaurants to celebrate my sweet  #ermhumph 18^th birthday. Eventually, I smiled and cuddled him, trying to go through a long list of food that I wanted to have from Japanese, Korean, Chinese and even Indian cuisine. Seeing my clueless expression, he suggested Anne Elizabeth which is located in Cheras. #solvehisproblems

Parking could be an issue in this area as there was so many vehicles on the road. We didn’t make any reservation hence, we had to wait for our tables. We could not have the tables indoor since it was fully booked so we had to settle down at the outdoor area.

It was very easy to order your food here. You just pick and they cook for you! There’s a pork counter in the restaurant itself, displaying an array of pork. Yes, it is a heaven for pork-lovers. So, so many kind(s) of pork that I had difficulty in choosing it. We ended up got the lady to recommend to us.

Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Soup (RM10.90)

Mushroom soup was delicious! Topped with bacon bits and chunky mushroom, the soup was so rich in texture and taste. We ordered one bowl at first and then, we realized it was not enough. So, we had another bowl after that.

Iberico Abanico Spain (RM39.80 per pc)

Bacon Bratwurst (RM10.90 per pc)

One of the signature dishes is the Iberico Abanico Spanish Pork – the lady recommended us this! Only for this pork, you can either opt to have it cooked at 75% well done or 100% done. Being the first time there, we went for 100% grilled in perfection. And certainly, this dish did not disappoint us! Juicy yet chewy; at the same time, it was satisfying. On another hand, the sausage was so juicy! I’m speechless in fact and couldn’t find the way to describe it so, I call you to try it on your own. 

Olive Pork Belly (RM29.20 per pc)

Iberico Abanico (RM39.80 per pc)
Their pork dishes had never failed us! We enjoyed every single bite of it even though our tummies were hinting us that we were pretty full at that time.

Black Pig Meatball in Blanket (RM9.60 per pc)

Somewhat, I find this dish so-so only. The taste was pretty mild actually.

Portobello Mushroom (RM24.90)

Since we had a number of pork dishes, we wanted to drain off some fats by having a large portobello mushroom. It was quite pricey but hey, it came with generous amount of cheese and bacon bits in between. I love it but not Mr Chee.

Spaghetti Carbonara (RM22.90)

While many would have opted grilled pork, we too ordered a plate of spaghetti carbonara. Cooked with mushrooms and bacon bits, this dish is suitable for people of all ages – a common dish in fact but it’s worth to try.

Overall, it was a porky-licious lunch for us! Delicious yet sinning enough; it’s a lunch celebration after all so, just be happy and indulge in all the food. You will never regret it. #mydietplanalwaysfail

Tips: Do make a reservation first before visiting there in order to secure a nice, comfortable seating area.

Ambient: 3/5
Price: Pretty high but you are paying for the quality
Food: Non-halal
Service: 3.5/5

Anne Elizabeth The Deli Restaurant,
No.1, Jalan Manis 4, Taman Segar, 
56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 - 9130 0319           

Regards,
Foodiestravel

Chapter 138 - Mitasu Japanese Restaurant at Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Chinese New Year is all about eating! At the very least, this is something that I enjoyed the most. I tried  my level best to reduce my food intake but the cookies in my house and packet drinks in my refrigerator had always made me to fall into a deep, deep valley.

Food outing has also become one of my favorite pastimes during the festive season. While work is still finding its way to my email, it is good to spare some time with family and friends. And the best reason to all gatherings is nonetheless, eat, eat and eat. I had like most of the cuisines during this season from Chinese cuisine to Korean, Western and Japanese. 

That is what OHANA meant

One of my favorites which I can’t help but to share with you guys is Mitasu Japanese Restaurant. Putting our “kiasu” head, we were the first few to reach on that day – I made my reservation early and I managed to get a private room which comfortably accommodate 9 pax in total. The minute we sat, we browsed through the menu and chose the food that we wanted to eat.

 Tempura

Fried Squid

This is awesome.

 Fried scallop

Takoyaki

Raw oyster and prawns

There is grill lamb!! :)

My first time eating so much of sashimi...

#happyshirley

 There is not much variety when comes to sushi.

Personally, I think that sushi in MAIU tastes better than the ones in Mitasu.

Fried chicken

First time everyone enjoyed the smoked duck salad.

I can't believe I can eat a bowl of Udon that night after having so much of food.

There's always a room for dessert.

Voila, and my family agreed that the food is nice and fresh!

Everyone likes it - not long after we left Mitasu, we started to crave for their dishes. Aiks! We should have stuffed our tummies so that there is no hint of regret.

If you really crave for Japanese food, you can opt for Mitasu Japanese Restaurant. For an adult, the price is at RM 64.50++ whereas for senior citizen, the price is at RM 48.00++. When comes to children, it really depend on the height. I personally feel that the price is quite reasonable for ala-carte Japanese buffet.

They are open from 6.00pm to 10.00pm on Mondays to Fridays. When comes to weekends and public holidays, they are open from 12.00pm to 3.00pm and 6.00pm to 10.00pm.

Mitasu Japanese Restaurant is located at No. 2506, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Call 03 - 2110 2833 to make your reservation.

Ambient: 3.5/5
Price: Reasonable
Food: Pork-free
Service: 3/5

Regards,
Foodiestravel