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This is Maple Kok . I am a Student, work in Kampar. I like to hang out in Kampar. Japanese, Malaysian variety, Western variety are my favorite cuisines. I also love Café, Restaurant, Kopitiam, Pasar Malam and Dim sum, Desserts, Nasi Minyak, Cheese Cake,Chicken herbal soup.
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Literally Thai Syok (太爽)! Smile Jul 13, 2015   
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Categories : Thai | Restaurant | Steamboat/Hotpot | Seafood

 
Thanks to Open Rice, I got the exlusive invitation for Food Tasting. Not only the food provide you the sensational experience, the funky grafitti impress me at the first glimpse, feel like this place is so young.

 
Thai Syok located at the basement level of Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang which is 2 minutes walk from KLCC. It is easily accessible by means of driving or public transport too! Scroll to the bottom of this post to getting there.

 
The Thai delicacies that we tried.

 

 
There are too many Thai restaurants that decorated in such a way that is fine-dining ambience, luxurious. Jeffred Tham, the managing director of Thai Syok Authentic Thai Street Food restaurant, aimed not only to provide a cozy, spacious envinronment. He also tried to bring the restaurant patrons to Thai.

The surronding here resemblance some tourism hotspot in Bangkok. Striking, Bold in colour. These features was found on the grafitti wall, the tableware, up to the cute colourful lowered tables and benches!!

(If you been to Bangkok or Hatyai, the tourism places there were so artistic, aesthetically looking.Some demure, and some other bold but all are colourful, you can found this cultural even in their toilet! No kidding)

Now, let's look at our main focus here, Shall we?

Those delicacies that we tried on the day weren't the typical Tom Yam soup , Pandan chicken, red rubies and jackfruit, mango sticky rice. However, trying these really an eye-opener to me!

 
Thai Tamarind Squid RM 19

Freshly squid were first fried before enrich with the authentic thai seasoning including Tamarind, sour sauce and some other thai herbs.

 
Looking appetizing. But that's not all, it wow you more the moment you savour it!

 

 
Hot & Sour Crispy Duck Salad RM21.50

This is litterally spicy. So you might need to order "Firefighter" (a beverage there) to cool you down. The crispy and crunchy duck salad, I thought would be hard, but surprisingly it come out with crispy outlayer, tender interior, and taste spicy hot when you savour it!

You rarely found this in any other Thai restaurant, so you should definitely ordered this while visitting here. Provided that you can withstand the spiciness lar.

 

 
Minced Chicken with Holy Basil & Steam rice RM 16

If you were a Thai food lover, you will know that Thai usually used mince pork to pair with steam rice. However, Thai Syok serves Pork Free food. I really amazed how resemblance of this dish with the Minced Pork. Up to this point, I trust that Thai Syok serving great food, and taking care of every little single details.

 

 
Fried Rice with blue crab meat

Even though this is the normal fried rice here. I found it quite comfortable having this with other spicy and sour Thai delicacies. Probably because I cant having too much spicy, and I was so hungry that time.Garnish ed with fried shallot and dried chillies, giving it extra thai fragrance.Whatever is it, I can tell even the fried rice is above average.

 
Coconut Pudding (Tako) 6 pieces for RM9

Since the food served were 2 people's portion, so as the Tako was serving 4 too. Amid all the spicy, Thai-style, sweet and sour food, this just coming at the right time. It is so refreshing! I like to eat creamy, milky stuff. But this Tako is just nice, if you have been trying those roadside Tako(which I think the coconut is not fresh), this is the Top notch I would said. I found it delighting to have jicama (or benkoang) that giving a crispy texture.

 

 
And not forgetting the drinks. Pandan and Lemongrass Tea is normal. The "Syok Experience" (RM 7) really Syok!! Having freshly squizee lime, sprinter, sugar to mix it all. Oh yea, please stir it before you drink it.

 
Also, you get to borrow umbrella with Rm 10 deposit. So considerate , kan? Thanks to my partner-in-crime, Ivy Liew for having this together!!!

Oh yea, this restaurant welcome Muslim friends too!

"We only picked Halal certified chicken and drygoods,

brand new kitchen utensils and equipment

to ensure it's not storing any halal item. "

taken from Thai Syok Facebook Page.




Foods that I wish to try in the future

1. Tom Yam chicken soup

2. King Rama with Fried Rice. (serving only in Thai Syok)

3. Fire-fighter

GETTING THERE:

Thai Syok @ Wisma Central

No. 0.10, Basement Wisma Central Jalan Ampang,

50450 Kuala Lumpur

Contact Number: 03 2181 8314

Opening Hours: 1130am - 10pm (Closed on Sunday)

Kitchen close at 9pm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thaisyok

Wifi available

For Public Transport

Coming out from LRT station KLCC, you will found yourself in shopping center Avenue K, then you walk to H&M, go out from the Avenue K, cross the road, then you will see a striking signage protuding out, written "Thai Syok"

For the Driving

I not sure how, you can simply google it. But the good news is that there are free parking on Sunday, and public holiday in Wisma Central building!

Also, I like how most of the restaurant in KL now. They are not using polystrene (which take up more than 1 million years to decompose), but the plastic container which you can reuse again.

Supplementary Information:
Spacious , chillax environment. Wifi available, GST yes. Free parking on Sunday, and PUblic Holiday
 
Table Wait Time: 10 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jul 09, 2015 

Celebration:  情人節 

Spending per head: Approximately RM30(午餐)

Other Ratings:
Taste
 4  |  
Environment
 5  |  
Service
 5  |  
Clean
 5  |  
Value for Money
 4

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Categories : Japanese | Restaurant

 
Thanks to The Butterfly Project Malaysia, I got the invitation to food review at Coco Ichibanya in One Utama!! I actually got quite excited because I have not trying Japanese cuisine for sometimes. I also didn't know that Curry Rice is one of the Japanese food.

 
The front outlook of the restaurant. The location is quite hidden actually, it's in the new wing of One Utama, beside the Breadstory, you can easily reach here from the LG center concourse area in New Wing =DIt's beside the Bread Story o!

Being a curry house, there are different level of spiciness too! Being a standard one , Level 1 (mild) to Level 5 (the most spicy one! )

 
Beef Yakiniku Curry Rm 23

When this Beeft Yakiniku Curry first served on the table, I was not really impress with it. First because it apperance doesn't look appealing, however it end up this is the second dish I like the most! The standard curry is just a normal taste curry, in which if you are not a spicy person, you can opt for this. (Although I didnt know how they judge the standard of "standard", but it's milder or as mild as Level 1 spiciness.)

The beef itself is tender, cut into thin strip, and stir-fried. Its delightly flavourful, and I like how they fried this with sesame! The overall of this dishes is just awesome!

Would recommend you to pair with level 2 or above curry spiciness. The beef itself is delightful, but the curry is too mild for liking.

 
Pork Cutlet Omelette Curry RM 26

Pork Cuttlet Curry Rm 21

This would be a more fulfilling dishes, as it has egg (protein) and big chunks of pork cutlet! Compare to other dishes, this one come with less surprise. It is still delicious,tender cutlet serving together with milk omelette that aim to keep you full. I focus more on the curry itself. Pairing with Level 1 spiciness. People who do not eat spicy at all could have try level 1.

 

 
Wagyu Beef Steak Curry Rm 48

Aside from a bit undercook, the beeft steak is tender, and it's the well seasoned. If you were a beef Lover, you can either opt for Wagyu Beef Steak or Beef Yakiniku!

 
Creamed Mushroom Omelette Curry

Pairing with Level 3 Spiciness, I drank water at the first try. I guess I would cough more, and feeling hot if I continue to consume more. Ironically, this appear to be my top favourite of the night. I knew this would be prefect of me by pairing with level 2 spiciness.

However mushroom and creamy are great combo, I try to omit the curry while taking this. The curry would be too much for me to handle soon.

The creamy mushroom remind me of carbonara. It is well-cooked, it remain juicy inside, without absorbing much of the creamy sauce outside, but the hot serving of it, in creamy & mushroom combo are just prefect. You get to try the juicy of mushroom and the creaminess at the same time, just oh-so-heaven.

 
Grilled Squid with Mayonnaise Curry Rm 24

Serving with Level 4 spiciness. I do not try this at all. For I already reaching the limit at Level 3. For those who like to goes up to this level, would advise you to get a cup of milk beside you =D

 
Smoked Salmon Salad Rm 10

I would definitely order this when I come here next time!! To be frank, I cant distinguish whether the salmon piece is smoked or not, but seeing the salmon on top of it, already trigger my desire to finish eat. The dressing was Goma (sesame sauce)

 

 
Bacon and Pumpkin Salad Rm 8

The bacon just perfectly smoked, tender and the pumpkin is soft.Considering the considerable amount of green vege, the about of bacon could be more. You can opt for Shoyu (Soysauce) or Goma (Sesame) sauce for this.

 
On the day itself, we also get to try the drink of our choice.

Strawberry Milkshake Rm 11

Pineapple Juice Rm 9

Strawberry Soda Rm 9

I would go for Strawberry Soda which is a bit gas-y, because the Strawberry Milkshake is too icy-cold for me.

Overall, it was a pleasant experience having dinner here. The food is delicious, and exquisite to some extend, price is standard.People, try your spiciness level here, and tell me which level that you can go.

Other menu that I feel like want to eat
1.Grilled Pork and Kimchi Curry Rm 20

2. Pork Shabu Curry RM 20

3.Japanese style mushroom spagetti Rm 19

4. Mushroom curry rice Rm 19

Coco Ichibanya One Utama

(There is another one is Penang Queensbay Mall)

Lot LG 333A, Lower Ground (New Wing),

1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama,

47800 Petaling Jaya.

Contact number: 03-7732 8937

Operating Hours: 10 am - 10pm daily

Supplementary Information:
Nice environment, open daily 10 am to 10pm, check out my blog for more!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Creamy Mushroom Omelette Curry
 
Table Wait Time: 15 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jul 16, 2015 

Celebration:  國慶日 

Spending per head: Approximately RM25

Other Ratings:
Taste
 4  |  
Environment
 4  |  
Service
 4  |  
Clean
 4  |  
Value for Money
 4

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SPicy but Sedap Smile Jun 29, 2015   
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Categories : Malay | Restaurant | Mixed rice

we went there just a day before Malays start their Holy Ramadhan Fasting, going with my colleague was fun. We cracked a lot of joke that day. 

THis is totally a Malay shop.Serving mixed rice, and also fried rice, it's delicious and spicy at the same time

 
Nasi Goreng Meranti RM 9
come with Hot Dog, Keropok(Fish cracker), several prawn and special sauce. 

 
Nasi GOreng Thai RM 7.50
Basically, all the food here were spicy, you can see from the colour of each food, burning hot red~~ Luckily, the spiciness is still bearable. I like the chicken cube in this nasi goreng! Like satay, a bit salty. 

 
Nasi GOreng Pattaya, not sure about the price, around Rm 6-7

 
Tom Yam ayam with plain white rice, price about Rm 7-8

Initially I ordered this as I am a Tom yam person, but this tomy am is too choking, I couldn't take it. In the end, i switch this one with Nasi Goreng Thai with my colleague. thank you! he is being so sweet, and be there to help me! The signature dish on the banner. Menu:FOodMenu: Beverage and snack

 
Mixed rice, but I dont take it. 
 
Table Wait Time: 25 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jun 17, 2015 

Celebration:  情人節 

Spending per head: Approximately RM8(午餐)

Other Ratings:
Taste
 4  |  
Environment
 3  |  
Service
 3  |  
Clean
 3  |  
Value for Money
 5

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Categories : Malay | Restaurant | Nasi Lemak

Ali, mUthu, Ah Hock is another restaurant that served tradisional Malaysian cuisine like Nasi Lemak, asam Laksa, chee cheong fan, chicken porridge, curry chicken with bread and so on. 

Locating at the Corner of Capital 2 (aka BLock B) in Oasis Square, Ara Damansara, it's not very hot during the hot day in the afternoon. SOmehow the shadow of high rise office tower help to share peole there. 

THe environment is country feel, back to 50S when Ali, Muthu and Ah Hock are friends. Which explain, it has all the Malay, Indian and Chinese street food. under one roof. Most of the food here were Rm 8. Let's look at the pic, shall we? 

 
Nasi Lemak Ayam Rm 9.50. I not sure if this is the signature dish of the restaurant, cause it is the most ordered one. Haven try it, because I don't want to eat Nasi Lemak for lunch, which later cause me sleepy more. 

 
Nasi Goreng Cina Rm 8. Just an ordinary Fried Rice with fried egg. Nasi Goreng Kampung Rm 8

I like this one more than Nasi GOreng CIna, it is mid spicy. 

 
Nyonya Laksa RM 8
the layer of oil on top is a bit thick, the added of "lemak' inside enhance the laksa! yummy. best eat when hot. SO far I like Nyonya Laksa more than the 3 dishes above. 

 
ALso, I like that they provide re-useable plastic tupperware, when I need to take-away, without extra charge. So environment friendly. This is one of the reason I like them. In case if all the food above, dont serve you right, here is the menu, you will found some Malaysian traditionsal dishes that you like! eventually! 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Nasi Lemak,Nyonya Laksa
 
Table Wait Time: 5 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jun 18, 2015 

Celebration:  紀念日 

Spending per head: Approximately RM10(午餐)

Other Ratings:
Taste
 5  |  
Environment
 4  |  
Service
 4  |  
Clean
 4  |  
Value for Money
 4

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Categories : Chinese | Stall / Warung | Bak Kut Teh

 
Hi!!! I have been mention this for a few times, but if you don't know, let me just say it again. I have been intern in KL for now. I stay in Seapark area, where you literally find a great number of good foods in every corner!

I have been trying this Bak Kut Teh on one random day, their Bak Kut Teh is savoury!! I really wish to share this with all of you. Not only people who live in Seapark should try, in fact, people who stay in Klang, the place where Bak Kut Teh is found famous should tried! You should have just freaking try them!

I personally approached them, offer to review them. Because it's just a loss not to share this! I feel glad and honoured to get to review this instead. A true good Bak Kut Teh meal, that worth your every penny/ringgit.

 
Sea Park Bak Kut Teh- One of the olden day road side stall, which has been cater the stomach of people around for the past 25 years. It's a family business, the quality were strictly control. It is still until now cooked by the same boss, whom started to prepare since afternoon. The picture shown above is the second generation of their family already.

 

 
Beverage

Dark : Herbal Tea RM 1.50

White: Fu Yuk Yi Mai (Tofu skin with barley) Rm 2.50

The drinks were fu chuk yi mai (beancurd sheet/tofu skin & barley) and herbal tea.Both were home-made. I have tried some fu chuk yi mai in other place, which were quite disappointed, because the texture is so rough, and just not pure. This fu chuk yi mai here is refined and feeling nourishing.

There are also selection of oily rice or just plain rice. Good news is both were the same price(Rm 1.50) .

Usually before the Bak Kut Teh is served, Yao zha guai would come first with the Bak Kut Teh Herbal soup. And here come my FIRST DELIGHT, a bowl of Bak Kut Teh only with the soup, savour to the max. I like the soup more than the Yao Zha Guai , ended up the soup always finish before the Yao Zha Guai. The Yao Zha Guai is a tad bit of sweet instead.

 

 
Bak Kut Teh Rm 15/ person

All the claypot food here is RM 15/ person.Not only the broth has a nice flavourful aroma. The main ingredients here, (pork meat, lean meat, pork rib , pork intestine) used is fresh and never frozen, but only put in water.And this explain why they never open on Monday, (fresh por were supplied every new day)

because on Monday, no pork were supplied. To ensure the best part of pork ribs is being used, they actually has a regular supplier, but they also went to Pasar pagi to buy from the pork seller, who actually get pork from the same suppliers. Because these pork seller actually get those pork at around 3-4am, hence all the good part were taken. As they only get the pork from the supplier around 7am, hence , in order to ensure a good pot of Bak Kut Teh and customer's satisfaction, they spent extra time, effort to buy some nice pork meat from pork seller.

Which indeed, I get to taste it a little different from others, in a way, I do not know how to explain. It is not stale, but fresh.

And they used shiitake mushroom instead the usual button mushroom or enoki mushroom, this is among one of the little details that make me love this Seapark Bak Kut Teh.

 

 
Pig Trotters with Vinegar 猪脚醋 Rm 15/ person

All the claypot food there, for a portion of one person, Rm 15 is quite a lot. You will be very full as soon as you finish them. So it's totally worth your penny! Above all, RM 15 is not only about the big portion, but the good ingredients, producing a delicious meal , I literally going back home full and wish to come back here again.

Actually, during the review day, this Pig Trotters with Vinegar (猪脚醋) give me the biggest surprise. Bak Kut Teh is not less delicious than this. But having to try Bak Kut Teh previously (This was my second time here), I already knew how the taste is. This PIg Trotters with Vinegar definitely is limelight for the meal!

I don't usually eat Pig Trotters with Vinegar, because the taste is just weird, either too sweet or too sour, or both. This one, the taste is heavily flavourful, YOU JUST HAVE TO TRY THIS, the taste is flavourful, so far the best Pig Trotters I ever tried. My partner who had this with me, said that the taste was smooth, and won't be choking. (很顺口,不会呛到)

 
酸辣菜 (“Sour & Spicy Vegetable")Rm 15/person

I perfect the first 2 dishes more than this. This one is ordinarily delicious.

 
Stir-Fried Cabbage with Garlic & Soysauce

Small- RM 8

Medium- RM 10

Large-RM 12

The first time when I ordered stir-fried vege , using Yam Mak (another type of vege ) is better. Stir-fry with garlic/garlic oil enhance the overall taste. The sauce is watery, soy-sauce-y , but the vegetable is crispy!

Overall, All the dishes were above the average, except that 酸辣菜is common for me! The boss were friendly, their service is good. Everyone should just come and try by yourself!

Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/SeaParkBKT

Location:

Jalan 21/11B, Seapark, Petaling Jaya. (Beside the Nasi Lemak Bumbung there)

 
Opening Hour:

CLosed on Monday (as no Pork Supply on Monday)

Tuesday- Sunday: 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm.

Supplementary Information:
NO need to pay for parking fee.
 
Recommended Dish(es):  All! except the spicy-sour vegetable is would vary depend on people
 
Table Wait Time: 7 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Jun 18, 2015 

Celebration:  秘書節 

Spending per head: Approximately RM20(晚餐)

Other Ratings:
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 5  |  
Environment
 3  |  
Service
 5  |  
Clean
 4  |  
Value for Money
 5

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