On this lovely Saturday evening, I found myself circling Damansara Uptown in search of somewhere to have dinner.

My gut feeling was urging me to go for a sinful dose of burgers and fries but was somehow drawn to Fat Spoon instead - oddly as it may sound.

Don't get me wrong, I still love my big Western fry-ups, but liked the thought of having a good dose of Malaysian this time round.

I've drove pass Fat Spoon Café numerous times, whenever I dropped by Uptown for my monthly massage that is, but never gotten around to visiting over all these years.

With a name like Fat Spoon, I really didn't know what food to expect - it could be anything, really. Asian, Western, Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese? I was brought back in time once I walked through the antique doors, paying tribute to history whilst adding a twist to the experience - recycled plywood, wooden stools, rattan sofas, antique Singer machines cleverly converted into dining tables.

Now, since there isn't a biography page of the restaurant that I can refer to, here goes my analysis of the food based on it's menu.

Fat Spoon Café cooks up a storm of authentically-Malaysian come Kopitiam-influenced cuisine, with a contemporary twist. An amalgamation of Grandma's recipes with some really cool stuff like Fat Salmon Sandwich and Red Velvet cake - how clever!

So, how'd you like that definition? Was I close enough to the original?

Dry Spicy Beef Macaroni. Rm11.90.I couldn't help ogling at this big bowl of macaroni, tossed with spicy minced beef and topped with a sprinkle of coriander, I love this. The beef gave an extra spicy twang to the dish but nothing deterred me from gobbling it all up, with tissues in hand that is. It was a delicious yet simple dish.

Wohoo~ Chubby Cheeks in action. #sososolamemeFat Spoon Noodles. Rm9.90.My friend thought Fat Spoon noodles had a great resemblance to the traditional hor fun - I markedly noticed. I savored a couple of spoonfuls and it did taste very similar. Nothing exceptional but I thought the sweetness of the soup did made the dish an appetizing treat.

Crispy Spring Rolls. Rm5.90. An effortless dish of crackling spring roll skin wrapped with carrots and white radish then deep fried. Come to think of it, I wouldn't order this if I weren't craving for spring rolls at that point in time.

The Last Polka Gula Melaka Ice Cream. Rm7.20.Gula Melaka ice cream - now, that's something new.

The Last Polka is not an unfamiliar home-grown brand to me, serving natural homemade French style ice cream mostly at independent cafes around town - The Bee, Artisan Roast and Ril's Steakhouse to just name a few.

This was delectably sinful and yes - tasted exactly like Gula Melaka with bits of brown sugar traces left behind - a perfect dessert treat.

Cempedak Spring Rolls with Ice Cream. Rm9.90.It only took one bite - we peered up from our plates, grinned widely, then gave each other a nod of approval before silently polishing off the remaining's of the cempedak spring roll - it was that good! My friend thought that it was one of the best in town.

To note, Cakes are a must try in Fat Spoon, though I acted on the contrary simply because I couldn't stomach in anymore after all that. Thick slices of moist and beautiful Homemade chocolate and red velvet cake calls for another trip here. Fat Spoon serves up a good dose of Malaysian food - café style. I would definitely return for more.

While I'm penning this down, I kept on reminiscing about the burgers I had the night before and not forgetting the awesome company I was with - it was certainly an amazing amalgamation.

With the booming of burger joints lately, let us see how KGB fair against the others. Killer Gourmet Burgers (KGB) made casual - now, that's one hella killer statement to swallow.

Barely two weeks old, KGB got social media buzzing as the newest burger joint in town. Located strategically at the heart of Bangsar, right next to BV2 and on the same row as Chawan and Antipodean - you wouldn't miss KGB.

Needless to say, I was already looking forward to being burgernized even before I left home.

Industrial inspired designs combining steel and wood, exposed pipelines, no fuss seating area and a scribbled blackboard menu.What's new?

The menu is essentially quite simple - 10 types of burgers, beef, chicken or go vegan. Set deals go for Rm5.50 extra for a serving of fries and unlimited drink refills.

Though all burgers come with an option of chicken or beef - obviously the 100% Australian grass fed ground beef (that's a mouthful) is KGB's pride of joy, with The Bash and Tornado reigning in tops.Not letting myself stray too far away from mouthwatering displays of beautifully crafted burgers, I eagerly waited for dinner to be served.

Bella Bomb. Rm21.90Stacked high, the presentation was appetizing at hindsight already - grilled beef patty stacked underneath a portobello cheese mushroom and topped with drizzle of shack sauce. The patty was nicely charred on the outside and pink on the inside; the portobello mushroom was not drenched in oil - a definite plus in my books.

The Shack. Rm12.90.The only smashed patty in KGB, this was a lovely classic. Dribbled with a concoction of mayo, mustard, ketchup and spice - the shack sauce they call it, gave an extra oomph to the burger. I thought the beef patty was a little course and seasoned too salty though.

Kickin'. Rm15.90.Crusted chicken with melted cheddar, layered with wasabi mayo - now, that's a twist. The breaded breast meat was cooked tender but I found the wasabi mayo a little too dominant. Then again, maybe I'm just accustomed to the classics.

The Bash. Rm18.90.This burger is a terrific example of letting ingredients speak for themselves. The grilled beef was cooked medium and had a great course texture. Having relish and caramelized onions as condiments, made the burger a little sweet and tangy overall but certainly interesting and delicious. It'd probably didn't need the extra rash of bacon in it - I couldn't taste much of it anyway. One of my friends thought the combination to be a tad too unusual nonetheless - individual preference I suppose.

Kimchi with Bulgogi Beef Fries. Rm13.90.

My favourite has got to be the kimchi fries - I was surprised that it was not as tangy as I thought it would be and the beef was oh-so-juicy - it was simply one of it's kind. My miss: The cajun fries and shortribs poutine - which didn't look and tasted anything like poutine. Nice hot chips though.

Overall Rating: 6.5/10. I had some pretty fabulous burgers and some which needed minor tweaking. My pick? The Shack and The Bash. I thought the rest was okay - beef patties was a tad too salty and they should probably stop slapping chunks of butter on the buns. Bypassing what I call the new restaurant syndrome, KGB is definitely worth popping by if you are in for a decent dose of burgers to go.

It was a Saturday night - a night that is still deemed young even when the clock strikes midnight.

What I had in mind was a hearty feast followed by World War Z - that was the plan, a plan which was better off unplanned due to the lack of time management anyhow.

No - I shall blame it on the unprecedented traffic. I shall rephrase - I am blaming myself for being a klutz when it comes to confused dinner locations #hah.

Bits Kitchen

Even before stepping into Bits Kitchen, my initial thought was - this place's pretty quiet for a Saturday night. On second thoughts, with stiff competition amongst F&B outlets in that area, I wouldn't be too surprise. Bits Kitchen is undeniably a minimalist type-of restaurant - simple décor, colour coded tables and chairs, thus, there really wasn't much to take pictures of.

What caught my eye was the unique string of photographs dangling from the wall - probably pictures of guests since I couldn't recognize any of them after all.After what seemed like an eternity of embarrassing tummy rumblings, I finally sat down and started flipping through its menu - fickle-mindedly trying to decide what to eat.

There was a sign board outside the shop, displaying some of their signature dishes. I went with the recommendation and opted for a couple of other side dishes to go with as well.

Despite the very loud argument ensuing from behind the kitchen doors that made confused patrons shake their heads with disagreement, orders still came prompt - Great! #not

Bamboo Charcoal with Ham Lover. Rm9.90.The bread was amazing - it had a healthy dense texture that was toasted to a crisp perfection. The use of simple and healthy ingredients - ham, scrambled eggs, cucumber and loads of onions (I like) gave the overall sandwich a juicy twang, thus, complemented the sandwich very well. I would highly recommend this.

Red Yeast with Teriyaki Grilled Chicken. Rm10.90.Wanting to try both breads out, I opted for the red yeast version for my teriyaki grilled chicken order. The bread tasted the same - as expected, and was equally scrumptious and delightful to eat. I didn't taste much of teriyaki sauce in the grilled chicken though.

Signature Butter Mongolia Chicken. Rm9.90.This is d'bomb, seriously. Soaked in creamy butter sauce, the chicken thigh pieces were cooked to tender perfection with a flavourful consistency. Topped with generous shards of egg floss - my favourite, I couldn't get enough of this, a definite must-try.

Oriental Spicy Angel. Rm10.90. Essentially a fusion version of pan-mee but using angel hair pasta instead, this was actually not a bad combination to the taste buds but definitely tailored made for those who can take the 'hots'.

However, the noodles were simply too chopped-up for my liking - not sure if it was meant to be or just plainly cooked in a hurry.

Overall Rating: 7/10. I thought the use of bamboo charcoal and red yeast for its sandwiches was a fabulous idea. It really did make a boring looking sandwich a much more colourful and exciting one! My undying preference is leaning towards the ham and egg version. The butter chicken is a must try as well - delicious!

FYI - After all that, we still made it in time for the 8pm movie.

Bits Kitchen is located along the shop lots, right behind the corner Nasi Kandar restaurant and facing Sunway Giza Mall.

Unleashing the inner-carnivore in me!

It was of pure chance that I stumbled upon this gem-of-a-place, somewhere along the lines of my food escapades.

Little did I know thereafter that this restaurant, is in fact a reknown steak house that has been around for close to a decade.

It was nice walking into a half packed restaurant despite being very much pass lunch time. Imagine how it'd be like during peak lunch hour!

Having been open for a few months in Jaya33 and creating a bit of a buzz from its other age-old branch in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, KL, Coliseum is on its way to backing its namesake.

Recognised in the Malaysia Book of Records as the Longest Operating Western Colonial-Themed Restaurant, I wasn't surprised at the sleek interior and exterior.

It was a slightly chilly from where I sat nonetheless.The menu is quite straightforward - Western cuisine with highlights on sizzling steaks being their House Specialty.

Coliseum Café is also is pork free.

I couldn't go past the steak here. I mean - it is literally a sin, to not order steak at Coliseum.

Customer service was top notch. Drinks took mere minutes, appetizer came in 5 minutes and the steak came in 10. Dessert arrived in a jiff too.

One of the happiest things a customer can rave about - no waiting time!

Baked Crab Meat. Rm20.90.At hindsight, portion came smaller than expected.

Served on a hard crab shell, I scooped a spoonful of the deep fried golden crust on top, revealing a mix of crab meat and condiments inside.

The flavours and textures are tantalizing, but halfway through, I had to slather on a good mound of mayo - it was sparce in seasoning. The mayo is there for a reason after all. I really enjoyed the layer of crusty deep fried crab meat nonetheless.

Would I order this again? Probably not.

Sizzling Fillet Steak. Rm51.90.I really can see why they say this is the go-to place for steak! A thick slab of fillet was placed upon us - bubbling and sizzling away, along with the wonderfully enticing aroma that came with it.

Normally, I would opt for medium-rare but since we were sharing and my friend wasn't too keen on having likewise, we got ours done medium-well this time round.

The steak was done just right, tender and seasoned well, with a slight pinkish hue in the middle, on the thicker part of the fillet. There isn't much time to spare as you have to eat the steak quickly, as the savoury brown gravy thickens quite rapidly.

The wedges was equally appealing. Possibly homemade with tasty and crusty edges that I can never get enough of. More wedges please?

Crepe with Ice Cream. Rm8.90.I posted in FB and IG, asking my friends to guess what's in the crepe - many said banana. On second thoughts, that could work.

The crepe was delicately folded into a blanket, on a bed of honey and there was vanilla ice cream inside! What a sweet treat to end my meal.

Overall Rating: 7.5/10. Food was good and customer service great. With a decade long of successful recipes in tow, you can't go wrong at here. That said, Coliseum didn't exactly wow me, though this may be one of the safest Steak place to go to in PJ and potential favourite for many, I'm still on the lookout for the best Steak House in town.

Mum has been ranting for months now - on how she misses the pork ribs in Chicago Steakhouse and have been diligently hinting me to accompany her to dine there again.

It's really hard to find restaurants that serves affordable yet tasty steaks and pork ribs around town nowadays. Lets not compare against the likes of Chicago Steakhouse, Tony Roma's and my all time favourite - Morganfields of course!

I figured she ought to go for something less conventional this time round. Hence, I suggested going to a local pork joint instead.

BellyGood


Some time ago I wrote about the fabulous meal I had in BellyGood Here.

On a weekend with good traffic, it's about 15 minutes drive from the heart of SS2 to Sunway Mentari. There was no problem getting a parking spot when we arrived at lunch time on a lovely Saturday afternoon.In the few times I've been here, the place has never been packed, with only 4-5 tables occupied at most, even during lunch time.My friend who has been dining in here since his early childhood days, told me that prices have been increasing drastically over the years - evident over the paste-over revised price tags on its menu. The owners are Chinese - a lady in her mid-50's and a man in his 40's. I figured they often take turns to manage the place as I've not seen them together before. (do correct me if I'm wrong)

The last time I was here, the Man don a white apron and was obviously the cook of the kitchen - blasting up heated stove of chargrilled and succulent bites of pork ribs and steaks for the eager customers.

However today, I noticed that a Pilipino was the one doing all the cooking and another doing the serving and prepping, whilst the lady boss only took orders.

Malaysians have always been a bias bunch and sceptical towards the quality of food prepared by foreign workers - however trained and skilful they are. Although I have to say, this is a norm in most restaurants nowadays already, cheap labour and rising living costs you know!

Now, lets see how the food fairs.

Trio Platter. Rm29.90.My Trio Platter came with a serving of two sticks of pork ribs, a portion of pork belly and a chorizo sausage. Together with some homemade mashed potato and coleslaw at the side.

I love the chorizo. I sliced it up in even portions before popping it one by one into my mouth.

What I thought was a let down in the overall trio platter - the pork ribs. The first bite is always the most deceiving but amazing one - meat cooked juicy and tender and came right off it's bone. The subsequent bites is the real deal. I thought the ribs wasn't flavourful enough - it was tasty from the final basting of sauce on the surface but not marinated well, hence, didn't have the burst of flavours that I was dying for.

Pork Belly. Rm27.90. At hindsight, the portion came generous. The pork belly was aromatic, glistening and perhaps a little bedazzled, sitting in a plateful of savoury brown sauce when served.

My brother thought the pork belly came a little too fatty - some would've enjoyed the layers of fat but my family clearly wasn't huge on this. I thought likewise. The lean bits though, was amazing.

Pork Ribs. Rm29.90.Mum ordered a serving of pork ribs. She didn't have much to complain nor compliment for that matter.

Like what I've mentioned in my previous post, I found the homemade mashed potatoes and coleslaw to be clandestinely amazing. The scoopful of fluffy goodness was mashed fine and the coleslaw was equally fabulous. I was picking through the coleslaw trying to figure out what secret ingredient was, to make me so die-hard like that. Guess what? It's purple onions!

Overall Rating: 6/10. The quality of food served seemed a little inconsistent. I had an amazing time chomping down on delicious pork in my previous visit but the food was a little shabby this time round. Despite my not so pleasurable experience, I still stubbornly insist that this place serves one of the most value for money pork ribs and pork belly in town.