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A friend once asked me, "If you were to choose ONE and only ONE type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what cuisine would it be?" "Japanese cuisine," I answered. I'm always on the prowl for good Japanese restaurants. A four months old Japanese restaurant, Koyaku Japanese Dining & Grill located at Faber Tower Taman Desa, caught my attention as it was shortlisted for the Time Out KL Food Awards 2015 for Best New Restaurant. Koyaku means "little house" in Japanese. Koyaku Japanese Dining & Grill emphasize on serving only fresh and quality food. All dishes are prepared using the original and best ingredients, all air-flown from Japan. I was instantly mesmerized by the interior of Koyaku. The decor at Koyaku was creative & eco-friendly- most of the decor are crafted using recycled materials such as recycled cardboard boxes from Japan, old fans, old toys which incorporate a modern, funky Japanese vibes without loosing its traditional aesthetic value. Another highlight of Koyaku: life-size Astro Boy action figure! Customers can even make their own Umeshu (Japan liqueur made out of ume) here at Koyaku!Seasonal Japanese fresh produce here at Koyaku! Besides the ala-carte menu, Koyaku offers customers a special Omakase dining experience. I was really fortunate to be able to try out Koyaku's Omakase menu. Omakase is a Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it to you". Here's an explanation of Omakase dining from Wikipedia! The expression is used at sushi restaurants to leave the selection to the chef. It differs from ordering à la carte.The chef will generally present a series of plates, beginning with the lightest fare and proceeding to the heaviest, richest dishes. The phrase is not exclusive to service of raw fish with rice, and can incorporate grilling, simmering, or other cooking techniques as well. The term omakase is not restricted to flesh, nor to sequential banquets. It can be used generally to mean any selection of dishes prepared at the chef's discretion comprising a meal, including strict vegan. Koyaku's talented chef will tailor your meal according to your personal taste preference, dietary preferences, your budget & the season. Omakase dining offers the chef the choice of what to serve you based on what he feels best represents his skills, while using the freshest fish that is available today. You'll be surprised by the chef's innovative and creativity in producing the best dish to the table. Pricing for Omakase menu starts from RM150, depending on the type of dish served. The pricing is decided beforehand based on the customers' preferences. Ankimo (Monkfish liver) with citrus sauce, cavair and chili radish, sea snail, sweet potato chips and Gingko Kampachi The sashimis are served alongside with fresh wasabi, pickled ginger, wasabi, as well as seaweed & radish. Aori Ika Salmon Belly topped with Ikura Botan Ebi topped with Hokkaido Sea Urchin Shimaji Three times more expensive than The chef torching the fresh Hokkaido scallops at the sushi bar. Lightly Seared Hokkaido Scallop Blue Fin Tuna Salmon Aburi Hard boiled eggs topped with rice,Ikura, fresh wasabi and curry flakes Soft Shell Crab & Avocado Roll topped with Ebiko Unagi with Foie Gras coated with breadcrumbs, deep fried into perfection. Served with Tonkatsu sauce. Kyoho Grape We were really lucky as Kyoho grapes were in season! This is by far the best grapes I've ever tasted- sweet, plump, juicy with a wonderful red wine taste. I was really impressed by the quality & freshness of food served at Koyaku. Everything was simply fantastic! The sushi chef was friendly and informative- explaining to us about the dishes served, teaching us ways to enjoy our food the same way the Japanese do. Anticipation and excitement prevails as the experienced sushi chef prepare the next dish right before our eyes. We "ooohhh" & "aaah" in awe watching the chef in action. It was really exciting, guessing what dish will be served next. We didn't know what to expect but every dish far exceeds my expectation! Prior reservation is compulsory for the Omakase menu. Do make your reservations early to avoid disappointment! Koyaku Japanese Dining & Grill Lot G8 &G9 Ground Floor, Podium Block, Faber Tower, Taman Desa, Jalan Desa Bahagia, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Business Hours: Daily 11am-3pm ; 5pm-10pm Contact Number: 03-5510 4688 Email : info@koyaku.com.my Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Koyaku-Japanese-Dining-Grill-725788394208501 Date of Visit: Sep 28, 2015 Other Ratings:Taste 5 | Environment 5 | Service 5 | Clean 5 | Value for Money 5Recommend 0 |
SS15 Subang Jaya, an education hub bustling with a handful of F&B establishment due to the ever-increasing number of students. F&B establishment have been coming out with various promotions to drive the students crowd in. The Crazy Bites is one of the latest addition to SS15 that will certainly be a hit among the student & office crowd due to it's really affordable pricing! The Crazy Bites currently occupies two story shop lot at SS15 near to the soon-to-be completed LRT station (Taking over the shop that used to house Burger Factory), just right behind Public Bank. The interior of The Crazy Bites- vibrant, colourful, upbeat, quirky. The pink mascot named Kirikuru donned almost all corners of the shop lot giving this place a cheerful vibe, The second floor has an outdoor balcony seating for smokers to enjoy their meal. Non-smokers, fret not as The Crazy Bites installed a sliding glass door & divider to separate the indoor air-conditioned area and open outdoor seating. The second floor indoor seating area. You can browse through the menu of The Crazy Bites here. Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice RM13.80 Pineapple fried rice cooked with prawns, served with fried eggs, fried chicken, slices of cucumber & sambal. The Sambal was the star of the dish. Leaning towards the sweet side with a nice spiciness kick. Johan's Nasi Lemak RM13.80 Pandan infused rice, fried chicken, hard boiled eggs, sambal, anchovies, peanuts & sliced cucumber. Like the previous dish, the sambal was excellent and it went so well with the rice & freid chicken! The pandan infused rice was flavorful & aromatic - wished if the rice had a fluffier texture though. Flame Grilled Chicken Pasta RM12.80 Pasta cooked in cream sauce, served with tender grilled chicken Clam Vongole RM12.80 Pasta cooked with fresh clams & garlic. Seafood Aglio Olio RM15.80 Spicy chilies fried with olive oil and garlic together with Prawns, Squids and Mussels Lamb Kofta Pasta RM16.80 Perfectly grilled minced lamb patty topped with melted cheese with tomato coulis on pasta. You can upgrade your pasta to a set by adding RM5 to get a mocktail drink! Teriyaki Rooster Bites (Chicken) RM16.80 Tender chicken grilled in teriyaki sauce, cheese & lettuce burger. Apple Mushroom Bites RM13.80 A unique vegetarian delight featuring crunchy slice of apple,contrasting texture of mushroom cooked till moist & tender, cheese & lettuce. Egg Mushroom Bites RM13.80 Egg, mushroom, cheese & lettuce burger. A vegan delight that is not too heavy for the palate. Goat Bites (Lamb) RM16.80 Lamb patty, deep-fried onion rings, lettuce & cheese. The Herbs Buns are freshly baked daily to offer ensure 100% Freshness. Add RM3 for a side of sweet potato fries & soft drinks I'd always been a fan of sweet potatoes. Hence the sweet potatoes fries served here at The Crazy Bites was definitely a delight to me - featuring a mixture of purple and orange sweet potatoes, the sweet potatoes fries were insanely addictive! Crazy Seafood Pizza RM14.80 Thin crust pizza loaded with prawns, squid, mussels & cheese. Crazy Lamb Pizza RM14.80 Thin crust pizza topped with generous chunks of lamb meat & cheese. I loved how thin & crunchy the pizza crusts were. Loaded generously with cheese & toppings, the pizzas are definitely my favourite dishes here at The Crazy Bites. Portion may deemed small for a person with a large appetite though. Jacket Potato RM13.80 Baked potato loaded with cheese & marinara sauce Calamari Ring RM13.80 Deep-fried calamari rings served with a side of green. Chicken Honey RM14.80 Honey glazed boneless chicken strip served with Honey Tobasco and Garden Salad. Chicken Fire RM14.80 Bite-sized tender chicken cooked in super-spicy sauce. Warning : Insanely spicy. The Crazy Bites mascot - Kirikuru! Verdict: Very affordable Western & Asian dishes. Portion might be a little smaller but it is suffice for a person with a moderate appetite. The Crazy Bites A13,Jalan SS15/4D, 47500 Subang Jaya Business Hours: 12pm - 12am Daily Contact Number: 03-5879 8102 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazybites Other Ratings:Taste 4 | Environment 4 | Service 3 | Clean 4 | Value for Money 5 Recommend 0 |
Piggy Tail has always piqued my interested with its cute sign & busy crowd whenever I walk pass it. Piggy Tail seems to be a rather popular after-work hang out spot for working adults to have their dinner & drink. I was rather elated when I was given the chance to try out this place! Piggy Tail is located along the busy street of Jalan Telawi 3, facing Bangsar Village II & located just next to Nirwana. Diners can choose to dine in at the el fresco area overlooking the busy streets of Bangsar Telawi or the indoor seating area. Lights are dimmed after 9.30pm to give the place more "bar vibes". I love the fact that the music here is not too loud despite having a bar scene- it gives us diners a nice "bar vibes", yet our conversation does not get drowned down by the loud music. Pork Corn RM16 Deep Fried bite-sized Sakura Pork Cutlet with the right proportion of fats & lean meat, coated with a thin & crunchy layer of golden-crisp batter seasoned perfectly with spice & herbs. A perfect beer food and also good with a glass of wine. Warning, super addictive! Once I popped one into my mouth I couldn't help but to reach out for an extra helping. Wild Mushroom Soup RM18 Blend of three different mushroom, cooked with truffle oil and cream. Creamy & flavourful, I loved this soup to bits! The addition of truffle oil certainly gave this dish an extra punch. Premium Pork Aglio Olio RM25 Spaghetti cooked with Olive Oil, Garlic, Chili Flakes & topped generously with succulent Sakura Pork Neck meat & Sliced Bacon. Snowy Piggy Carbonara RM22 The Carbonara served here at Piggy Tail is close to the original Carbonara, topped with a runny egg yolk and sprinkled generously with cheese. A creamy dish which is better off sharing, as it might be overly cloying for some to finish on its own. Piggy Pork Shoulder Steak RM45 Premium Pork Shoulder grilled & marinated to perfection. Served with Unique Piggy BBQ sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw & Greens on the side. The pork shoulders were tender & juicy. Tasted good on its own even without dipping into the sauce on the side! BBQ Pork Long Ribs RM55 Ribs marintaed with housemade BBQ sauce, grilled to perfection. Served with a side of Greens and Coleslaw. The BBQ Pork Long Ribs didn't quite hit the spot for me. Personally felt that the long ribs were a little dry and tough. Signature Lamb Chop RM45 Another personal favourite of mine would definitely be this Signature Lamb Chop. The lamb meat were tender and succulent, with the sides slightly charred to give it a smoky BBQ taste in addition to its flavourful Homemade Mongolian sauce. Signature Pork Knuckles RM86 A perfect platter for sharing. Crunchy crackling skin, encasing the juicy tender meat inside. Served with Coleslaw, Greens & Supreme Gravy. Piggy Pork Burger RM28 Burger Bun sandwiching a thick yet juicy Pork Patty drenched in Cheese, fried Onion Rings and fresh greens. Served with a side of greens & addictive curly fries. I challenge you to try to fit this burger into your mouth without dissembling it! I love how the contrast between textures of the juicy pork patty and the crunchy fried onion ring goes so well together. Mixed Pork Frank RM30 Three different Pork Frankfrutters (Herbs, Spicy & Original) served with mashed and greens. Truffle Ice Cream RM18 We ended our meal with a sweet note. Homemade Truffle ice-cream topped with Bacon Bits & drizzled with chocolate sauce. A unique combination of sweet & savoury all in one dessert. If you're looking for a nice place for a filling & satisfying dinner accompanied with a drink, Piggy Tail would be the place to be! Piggy Tail No. 39, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Business Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-1am Saturday-Sunday 10am-1am Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piggytailkl Contact Number: 0102321600 Dining Offers: 試食活動 Other Ratings:Taste 4 | Environment 4 | Service 5 | Clean 4 | Value for Money 4Recommend 0 |
Want to go for an all-you-can-eat meal but on a tight budget? Rocku Yakiniku might have an answer for this. Rocku Yakiniku is an all-new casual, upbeat yet edgy all-you-can-eat Yakiniku restaurant located at the new Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Level 7 Dining Loft, where new restaurants such as Village Duck, Pig & Wolfs resides. ROCKU Yakiniku defies convention by melding a traditional style of Japanese dining with modern entertainment, perfectly characterizing Japanese pop culture, which is quite evident from it's interior which emits a really lively & upbeat vibe. Unlike other BBQ restaurants, Rocku Yakiniku does not reek of smoky BBQ smell. Rocku Yakiniku has a modern smoke-free BBQ system where the ventilation is installed below the BBQ pit, thus the absence of ventilation fans dangling from the ceiling! I left the restaurant with my hair smelling fresh and smoke-free! A really great plus point  There is a mini podium at the center of Rocku Yakiniku, where live bands perform every day from 7.30pm onwards. The bands rotate on a daily basis so do keep a tab on Rocku Yakiniku's Facebook Page to see who's performing! Magic shows are available every Friday night too!Rocku Yakiniku takes pride in their really affordable all-you-can-eat lunch & dinner. RM39.90++ for weekdays lunch and RM49.90++ for weekdays & weekend dinner and weekdays dinner! Patrons are given 100 minutes to dine in & grill as much food as you can. You can top up an additional RM9.90++ for an extra 20 minutes dining time if you wish to eat more. The price are inclusive of a free flow of meat during the dining period. What is not included in the price: Drinks, Alcohol & Ice-Cream.Fret not, as The Last Polka ice-cream is available for only RM3.90 per scoop! Flavors available are Coconut, Deep Dark Chocolate & Mango.Rocku Yakiniku constantly have promotions for their beer and sake too, so you get to enjoy your hot grilled meat with cold beer at an affordable price tag! The free-flow meats are done ala-carte style but you can head on to their buffet bar while waiting for the charcoal to be heated up! The Cold Bar: Salad leaves, Kimchi, Chuka Idakko, Edamame, Sweet Corn... Hot Food Bar: Fried Mushroom, Chawanmushi, Pasta, Karage, Daikon Soup, Fried Rice... There are also various sliced vegetables for the grill too! As it was our first time here and we wanted to get a taste of everything, we ordered the Seafood Platter, Meat Platter & Pork Platter which consist a little of everything for our first round. Seafood Platter: Clockwise from Top Left: Butter fish, Salmon, Scallops, Squid, Mussel, Shishamo & Prawns I loved how fresh the seafood were! The sauce that goes with the seafood complements it perfectly, not too salty , just nice to my liking. Pork Platter: Pork Collar & Pork Belly Pork Bacon Love how the ratio of lean meat & fats are proportion- we were advised to start cooking the bacon first as the lard oil will prevent the sticking of the meat on the grill. Meat Platter: Beef Ribeye & Beef Striploin Lamb Slices Chicken Thigh The beef & lamb served here at Rocku are all imported from Australia. Hence, you can expect quality tender meat here at Rocku The meat were lovely- perfectly seasoned & tender! Be vary though, as the meat are thinly sliced, the meat only takes a while to be cooked so do watch your meat! It is really fun being in a yakiniku restaurant cause you get to cook your meat all to your liking- rare, medium , or well done! The seasoning sauce used at Rocku: Ponzu, Chili & Miso sauce Verdict: Really affordable & quality all-you-can-eat Yakiniku buffet, with a wonderful ambiance & live band. Would love to drop by here again one day! Rocku Yakiniku Lot 07.01.03 Level 7 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur Buiness Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11.00am to 11.00pm Friday - Saturday: 11.00am to 12.00am Sunday: 11.00am to 11.00pm Contact Number: 03 2148 8884 Fax: 03 2110 5441 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ROCKU.Malaysia Website: http://www.rocku.com.my/ Date of Visit: Jun 24, 2015 Dining Offers: 試食活動 Other Ratings:Taste 5 | Environment 5 | Service 3 | Clean 4 | Value for Money 4Recommend 0 |
NOSH, a dessert place which is definitely familiar to all the deserts-lover out there. Located at Jalan Telawi 3 at the ever so happening Bangsar (same row as Dip n Dip), NOSH has won the heart of many desserts lovers out there with their palatable & divine desserts.NOSH is run by this lovely lady, Judith, who spent almost two decades in Japan working as a pastry chef. After returning to her homeland Malaysia, she worked alongside with her two trusted bakers in a hotel until she decided to open her own humble shop two years ago with her two loyal bakers working alongside with her. Judith is a creative and lady who often come up with new desserts which are inspired by the four season in Japan, namely Summer, Spring, Autumn & Winter. NOSH only uses quality & fresh ingredients in their desserts and the sugar content in the desserts is kept low as Judith believes that fresh & good ingredients brings the best taste out of a dessert and sugar-coating the dessert will only cover-up the original taste of a dessert. NOSH's Hot Food Menu Being a dessert-centric restaurant, don't be surprised that NOSH has a proper dessert booklet menu but only a page long of hot food menu! In conjunction with Mother's Day, Judith has came up with a marvelous new dessert plate that sets to delight all's taste buds... Introducing the ROSE PALETTE (RM36). Featuring FOUR type of desserts incorporated with rose petal & lots of love. The Rose Palette is available from now till 31st of May 2015 and only a limited quantity of sets are served daily so be sure to make a booking beforehand! The Rose Palette is beautifully plated by NOSH's skillful bakers. Each and every single details are meticulously handcrafted to perfection. Rose Berry Pavlova Sweet, melt-in-the-mouth Meringue topped with soft Rose mousse & tart berries. This would definitely be my favourite among the four rose palette dessert. The meringue is on the sweeter side but it was balanced off by the sourish berries and mousse. A perfect match of taste and flavours. Rose Truffles Rose infused white chocolate with almond ginger & sea salt. A mochi-like dessert with a chewy interior. Valrhona & Rose Chiffon Cake Light as a feather chocolate chiffon cake garnished with sea salt rose butter cream & touches of raspberries. Each butter cream rose was meticulously piped on the airy chocolate cake by their talented pastry chef, ensuring perfection. Cross-section view of the Valhorna & Rose Chiffon Cake. The light & airy chocolate chiffon cake complements the creamy butter cream perfectly, with a hint of rosey taste. NOSH's desserts always hit the spot, with a sweetness that is just right and not overly cloying. Rose Jelly Organic rose petals in a rose infused tea jelly with a basil seed sauce . The jelly has a soothing feel which was really refreshing. Broccoli Soup RM14.90 Broccoli gently simmered down topped with Parmesan Cheese. Served with a slice of fluffy garlic bread. A healthy soup to kick-start our meal. The soup was creamy and thick just the way I like it. Prawn Mame RM13 Prawn and edamame fritter. Crunchy on the outside and juicy prawns on the inside. NOSH Ribeye RM62 Juicy grain-fed Angus beef served with red-wine sauce on a bed of roasted potatoes & mushrooms & seasonal veggies.We requested for our steak to be medium and it turned out just the way we wanted it. Steak was cooked till perfection, and it tasted good on it's own. Tender & not too tough. Thought that it would be better if the steak is served without the sauce though. One can never leave NOSH without trying out their desserts. Feeling greedy, we decided to end our meal with a sweeter note. If you're wondering why NOSH doesn't display their cakes and desserts out at the counter, that's because all desserts at NOSH are freshly baked & crafted upon ordering! Apple Rum Raisin Cheese Cake RM18 Plum Apple & Plump Rum soaked raisin, baked to perfection with Cream Cheese, sitting on a bed of buttery crumble. The creamy texture of the cake and the contrasting crunchy texture of the crumble just go together so perfectly, with a hint of alcohol in the cake. Peanut Butter Heaven RM18 Peanut butter combined with cream cheese, topped with salted peanuts served on a bed of crunchy chocolate crumble. Peanut butter fans do not miss this. The cake has an evident peanut butter taste which was a perfect match to the chocolate-y crumb. I find this cake a little too cloying though, just my personal opinion and preference but nevertheless it was a good dessert, just that it wasn't up to my preference. Valhorna Heaven RM36 Signature & best-seller dessert at NOSH. A platter featuring (from left) Gourmet Chocolate Ice-Cream, Molten Chocolate Cake & Tart Au Chocolat! Do yourself a favor and order this if you're a chocolate fan. The chocolate ice-cream was rich & creamy, molten chocolate cake was perfect, and the tart au chocolat had a crumbly rich chocolate-y crust, and a molten chocolate filling which was just heaven, Each bite was simply divine. Words can't describe how good this palate was. And of course, we wouldn't forget the mother of all dessert, ice-cream! Rum & Raisin RM8 Each scoop of gourmet ice-cream is priced at RM8 and is served two scoops in a martini cup. The rum and raisin perfectly hit the spot with the right balance of alcohol taste, sweetness, and creaminess. Vodka Lime Sorbet RM8 My favourite ice-cream. The Vodka Lime Sorbet is basically like a frozen cocktail ! Refreshing with a tangy taste.NOSH No. 7, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. Business Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10an-11pm Fri - Sat: 10am-1am Sun: 10am-11pm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoshKL Website: http://nosh.my Contact Number: 0322013548 Recommended Dish(es):
Apple Rum Raisin Cheese Cake,Valhorna Heaven,Vodka Lime Sorbet Other Ratings:Taste 5 | Environment 3 | Service 4 | Clean 4 | Value for Money 3Recommend 0 |
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