Taman Desa is a quiet neighbourhood that is just a 10-minute drive away from Mid Valley. You can find plenty of nice restaurants here, offering a wide variety of cuisines, including Western, Korean, Thai, Japanese and local cuisines. A recent hot spot in Taman Desa is the Plaza Faber, where BBQ lovers can enjoy delicious Japanese BBQ and barbecued Yong Tau Foo in al-fresco style at the center court of the old building.
Let’s take a look at some of the must-have delicacies in Taman Desa: (The restaurants are arranged in alphabetical order. Some of the establishments below are not halal.)
A must-visit café for wholesome breakfast and brunch. The café has been around for more than a decade. They are proud of offering Western dishes that are not only delicious, but also unique to the residents in Taman Desa. One of the crowd pullers here is their homemade bread, which is freshly baked daily without adding any preservatives. Also special is their Fresh Pie with 4 different types of fillings, including beef, lamb, chicken mushroom and vegetables. Served with a homemade sauce, the pie is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Another popular café that offers delicious Western and Italian Cuisine. The café is a good place to chill out, as the environment is cozy and comfortable. Most patrons come here for their signature wood-fired pizza. The extensive menu offers up to 16 varieties of thin crust pizzas to suit different taste-buds. For those who has a sweet tooth, remember to try their Baked Pear with Red Wine. The baked pear is very soft and richly infused with red wine.
Located at the center court of Plaza Faber, this famous eatery serves authentic Japanese BBQ in al-fresco style. Almost all kinds of meats are available here, including pork belly, pork tongue, pork neck, beef ribeye, beef steak, lamb shoulder, you name it. The meat ranges from RM10 to RM25 each. Every table is given a stove with charcoal fire, so that customers can enjoy the fun of barbecuing their own foods. Apart from BBQ meats, their teppanyaki and ramen are also worth trying.
Located on the same row as Bakeroni Café, this restaurant is a fairly new place in Taman Desa. In the morning, they serve typical Chinese rice dishes, such as Char Siew, Roasted Pork, Chicken or Duck Rice. In the evening, they become a "dai chao" restaurant, offering a wide range of top seafood dishes, especially crabs with more than 10 different ways of cooking. This is a good alternative if you cannot get a table at Sing Kee or if you want to try a new place.
The owner of this restaurant is actually the same as the Japanese BBQ at the center court. However, this shop specializes in kushiyaki or yakitori (BBQ skewers) instead of barbecued meats in general. The skewers are freshly barbecued with charcoal fire on the spot at the open kitchen after an order is placed to ensure the kushiyaki is served piping hot and fragrant. The BBQ skewers are perfect dishes to go with beers. No wonder this place is so packed with Japanese expatriates and locals at night!
Craving for some hot and spicy Thai food? Head to this popular shop hidden in the heart of Taman Desa’s commercial area. They offer incredibly good authentic Thai Food that can satisfy even the pickiest eaters, because all staffs here, including the cooks, are Thais. Some best-selling items on the menu include Green Curry Chicken, Tom Yam Seafood, and Thai Fish Cake. If you are looking for simple and comfort Thai food, this is a good place to visit.
Located on the first floor, Seoul Korea is a Korean BBQ restaurant that has been around for 7 years. This place is very popular among locals. There is always a long queue at the stair waiting for a table during dinner hours. After placing an order, the staff will help to grill the meats in front of the customers using charcoal fire. All barbecued meats are served with more than 12 different banchan (side dishes), and they are all refillable. Eat till you drop!
Occupying 2 shop lots, Sing Kee is a one-stop destination for Chinese food. Guests will be spoiled for choice, as this established restaurant offers almost any Chinese food that you can think of, including Cantonese BBQ meats, wanton mee, porridge, chap fan, steamed soup and dai chao dishes. They are most famous for their roasted duck, which is barbecued with charcoal fire until the skin is crispy and the meat succulent.
Have you ever tried Yong Tau Foo prepared in BBQ style? Located directly opposite the Japanese BBQ is this unique al-fresco place that offers BBQ Yong Tau Foo. The painting on the wall with a tricycle selling YTF has become a trademark of this restaurant originated from Pudu. The Yong Tau Foo here is freshly handmade in traditional “Tai Bu” style with fresh fish paste. Each item is moistened with a homemade special BBQ sauce to make the YTK more fragrant and savory when charcoal grilled.
Woo Pin needs no introduction, as it has become almost synonymous with Fish Head Noodles. This outlet in Taman Desa is the first branch of the original Cheras Flat Woo Pin. What makes their fish head noodles amazing is the soup, which is prepared using only the freshest ingredients, including fresh fish bones and tomatoes. The fish head noodles can be paired with different seafood, including fresh fish head, fried fish head, prawn or fish paste, to suit your preference.
So what’re you waiting for? Go and try these great foods in Taman Desa today!
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