Having been in operation for just 3 months now, Udon-Ya San has been getting affirmative feedbacks from foodies around who have tasted it and is bound to persuade your palate over with its freshly handmade udon. This place also reminds me of another warm neighbourfood udon house; Sanuki Udon (=
The menu at Udon-Ya San is pretty simple and straight forward, nothing complicated to confuse your taste buds, but would certainly amuse you with its decent line-up of their homemade udon noodles and side dishes. Those comfort food are set at a truly affordable price, hence definitely appears welcoming to any udon lover.
We first quench our thirst with these refreshing citrusy drinks. I personally enjoy the passion fruit juice more for that teeny sour-sweetness kick it brings.
Soon, the night kicks off with the awaited goodish fares to fill your starving tummy (=
Tsukimi Udon Soup
These silky udon noodles are liberally served in a bowl of hearty kakejiru, topped off gleefully with a handful agedama sprinkles. The bonito soup base is already a joy by itself for it has been thoroughly simmered to get that flavourful broth. Simple but yet deeply satisfying. Also famously known as the "Moon Viewing Udon" back in Land of the Rising Sun.
Tsukimi Udon Dry (MYR 7)
Opposing to the kake udon that comes in dashi broth, this bowl of slurpy strips are mildly flavoured with shoyu and mirin; one of the Japanese staple condiment, before greeting the diners with some helping of wakame (my fav!), chopped scallions, toothsome onsen egg and dashes of light tenkasu. The mirin actually helps to heighten up the flavor by striking a balance between salty-sweetness with a hint of fruity acidity. It’s actually quite appetizing in fact.
Some house-blend chilli paste for some extra spicy thrill!
Curry Udon (MYR 8)
Here comes the kare raisu that is so synonymous with our Japanese folks. Widely consumed with softly-cooked soft carrots, sweet onions and generous portion of fragrant scallions too in the savoury curry of lighter tone, thus less spicy compared to its other Asian types. This particular gravy has been tastefully enhanced with spiced sweetness by its passionate Chef Anson Leong.
Mentaiko Udon (MYR 14)
One of the best highlight in this review session. A bowl of Japanese wheat noodle, with each strand coated gracefully with inhouse cream recipe, splendidly elaborated with bounteous mentaiko. This marinated cod fish roe allows you to bask in the lusciousness of each roe gently dancing and popping in your mouth, and before you realize, your gustatory sense has been well pampered with oceanic wonders. Ah, hard to put into words here but you just got to try it out yourselves.
Carbonara Udon (MYR 9)
Another noteworthy dish that involves tedious effort behind. This Western meets Japanese culinary infusion is dished out with its inhouse cured pork slices or otherwise more familiarly known as pancetta, served atop the homemade udon and spiced up with some oregano herbs. Both aroma and taste wise are very convincing, accompanied by the chewy and tender pan fried meat that contributes tad brininess.
Salad Udon (MYR 8)
It kind of blows my mind when I first learn that the udon is part of this salad bowl. Unlike the conventional green salad, this udon proves to be equally palatably promising for the freshness that comes with this chilled recipe. Love the crispiness and freshness of the salad combination that render more zest to it. According to Michael Wong (Manager of Udon-Ya San), this seemingly unpretentious bowl is also currently making wave at any convenience stores in Japan.
Tonkatsu (MYR 6)
For this tender meat, premium panko is used for that memorable bites! This Japanese breadcrumb coating literally melts when you pop it into your mouth even you have yet to sink your teeth in it. Only later got enlightened by the amiable chef who says that these panko came fresh and frozenly imported to retain that light and pillowy fluffy melt-in-your mouth texture. Skeptical? Try it out! (=
In a nutshell, this classic Japanese dish remains popular in many places of the world and current diversified taste bud fad has even given these noodles a great fresher lives with various inventive fusion recipes created for it to cater the gourmands. Glad to know that now you don’t have to travel all the way to the Japan to appreciate these authentic homemade udon that effortlessly warms the soul, but just head over here one of these days to try it out yourselves ( =
Udon-Ya San is located at Pandan Indah, opposite Old Town White Coffee that is also in the vicinity of Cempaka LRT. Therefore, you can look forward to filling your bellies with affordable and unpretentious bowls of homemade udon noodles!
More info & pic roll here:
http://lwinlee.blogspot.com/2014/11/lwin-lee-udon-ya-san-restaurant-pandan.html

The recent wine tasting showcased an array of Chilean wines, held at the award winning continental restaurant, La Bodega, located prominently at the salient locality of Bangsar.
Invited guests were treated to a sumptuous array of inhouse signatures such as Seafood Paella and tapas amongst others.

Everyone was devouring during the gustation night while relishing in the camaraderie among wine aficionados.
Also present with us were Gabriel Fernandez Bosch, the Miguel Torres export manager who travels to Malaysia 4 times a year from Shanghai, sharing a light moment with Francis Wong.

CORDILLERA CARIGNAN 2009 (MAULE VALLEY)
Intensely pigmented colours of ruby. Floral and fruity aroma on a background of toasted notes from the cask. On the palate, it’s expansive and develops beautifully. The notes in its aroma are now complemented by hints of bay and mint.

CORDILLERA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 (MAIPO VALLEY)
Touted exclusively as "Small production, artisan wines", it's no surprise that it captures our palate lusciously that night as the best bottle for the red wine range.
CORDILLERA CHARDONNAY 2011 (Limari Valley)
Fresh and fruity aroma with dominant notes of peach, white plum and grapefruit with touches of toasted hazelnuts. Mineral on the palate with great volume and an elegant acidity with rich fruity long-lasting aromas and a fresh, pleasant aftertaste.
SANTA DIGNA RESERVA CARMENERE 2012 (CENTRAL VALLEY)
Cherry colour with fine mulberry aromas and balsamic touches of eucalyptus that culminate in a sublime hint of mandarin oranges. Elegant on the palate with sweet tannins and nuances of leathers and spices. Pleasant toasted background.
SANTA DIGNA RESERVA MERLOT 2011 (CENTRAL VALLEY)
Great aromatic intensity, plum and blackberry jam mixed with spicy hints of vanilla and liquorice. A very attractive and elegant palate, enriched with toasted notes acquired through its oak ageing and a long after taste with lingering spices.
It was a lovely food-and-wine affair and rest assured, a more indepth understanding towards wine tasting had been further engraved vividly. Now that I know which bottles of Chilean wines to choose from in addition to Alsatian variants and New Zealand selections.

More info and pic rolls here:
http://lwinlee.blogspot.com/2014/10/lwin-lee-wine-tasting-la-bodega-bsc.html

 

amaica Blue, being the latest bold new kid on the block at Mid Valley, makes a shout out convincingly with its array of promising food and beverages, including its Signature Blend of 7 types beans as well as the prestigious selection from the one of the oldest estate; Wallenford Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. Both exude noticeable distinctness that is more apparent in its respective ristretto serving.
Soon, wafting through the air is the perpetuated scents of morning brews fluttering about the inner rim of these dainty ceramics.
We are first introduced to Jamaica Blue Signature Blend brews.
A satisfying creamy coffee with a delicate chocolate aftertaste. This well-rounded coffee blend is made from 100% Arabica beans sourced from five of the world’s most renowned coffee regions.
Wallenford Estate Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee comes next.
Touted as one of the world’s best coffees, this single-origin varietal is set to delight your taste bud with its bright and sweet, crisp finish. Grown at the superior location of Jamaica’s Blue Mountain, it has rendered a remarkable premium coffee tasting to your senses. It comes rather mild but perfectly balanced.
Ensue subsequently are wonderful plates of toothsome recipes made fresh from the kitchen to spice up your coffee enjoyment.

Jamaica Blue Big Breakfast (MYR 20.90)
Eggs, turkey ham, chicken sausage, roasted tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and toast. With a beverage of your choice to live up to a good brunch selection.
Now it’s time to call out the favourite of the sweet tooths! Dessert time! (=
Caramel Machiatto Cheesecake (MYR 12.90)
Indulgently captivating with its creaminess that is just rightly done. Not too saccharine but still lends the unmistakably caramel flavor humbly.
Tiramisu (MYR 12.90)
Lovely choice as always……………
With the ever-blooming sophisticated coffee chains around Klang Valley in the recent past two years, hopefully you are able to identify your very own coffee element that lies closest to your heart. Me for one, are slowly leaning over single origin brew aside from the conventional milk-based coffee in the course of true coffee appreciation learning curve.

More info & pic here :
http://lwinlee.blogspot.com/2014/11/lwin-lee-jamaica-blue-fine-coffees-mid.html

Konichiwa!
Yes, perhaps am back too soon again for the matcha treats again!
But this time round, rather than the usual Matcha Affogato that I would order, that day, I decided to give its other also equally laudable treats a try too.
Chocolate Affogato 
Some refreshing choices compared to the previously matcha-inundated fad But I still love them anyway, hehe...
Chocolate-Coffee Affogato
This combination is truly awesome! Indulgent in its own way by blinding some sweetness of the dark chocolate into the fruitiness of the Japanese espresso shot. 
For those with caffeine intolerance , fret not as they could always get a taste of their signature Green tea beverage, be it in hot beverage like Matcha Latte or even Matcha Affogato. It’s encouraged to include green tea as part of our diet for it is believed to be a natural herbal panacea with many health benefits. So, have a good sip today towards a healthier and wholesome lifestyle!

More info & pic roll here:
http://lwinlee.blogspot.com/2014/11/lwin-lee-wa-cafe-revisit-pavillion-kl.html

As everything begins the morning after; we ought to kick off daily with a hearty breakfast and a good cup of coffee to signify another wonderful beginning of our journey. Likewise, this kiosk café, which is relatively new at Pavilion Shopping Mall, offers a fair selection for delish food and beverages within the cozy confine of its humble décor of rustic industrial bric-a-brac.
Touted as one of TMA’s specialties, we decided to go easy on tummy before heading to next session of coffee hopping at Wa Café, done offhandedly btw (=
Chic Rotisserie (MYR 17.90)
Laces of well-marinated roasted chicken strips served atop tomatoes slice and lettuce, before sandwiched between the signature sammie and coupled with some tortilla chips that have been drizzled with some cheese dressing.
Cheesy Turkey Love (MYR 17.90)
Tickling our taste bud next is this turkey ham that supposed to be loaded with cheese as stated in the menu. Similarly, this serving of bagel is accompanied by a side salad and tortilla chips, that just differentiates in its filling. Apparently, this dish is rather subpar and doesn't pull off as good as the former one as I find it quite dry, lacking in taste wise.
Moreover, the kinda bland taste of the tortilla chips(perhaps suits the terribly health conscious folks-pun intended) doesn't help either, and so I request for another helping of the sauce to sort of spice up this dish with the pastry as well.
Personally, I would find my favourite turkey ham more enjoyable if it were to slightly pan-fried to give out that mild crispiness with the alluring smoky aroma that surely enough to make anyone salivate as the scent wafting through the air. Extra minutes of nuking the buttered bagel would taste better overall too if it’s moderately browned. Anyway, it’s just my honest two-cents when the amiable and attentive staff , Mario, ask for the feedback on the food.
Latte (MYR 10.90)
The house signature coffee has a mild palate as TMA uses the blend of Mandheling, Santos and Sigri.
The Sneaky Cheesecake (MYR 12.90)
Fortunately, the dessert somewhat helps to make up the day. It is moist and creamy with a cube of snickers bar on top. However, the biscuit base is tad soggy and I personally prefer to have a contradictory but yet soft crumble-like texture in my cheesecake recipe.
I suppose there are still rooms for improvement for this new café and hopefully, there would be more varieties in its menu offerings especially on the savoury side in the future.
More info here:
http://lwinlee.blogspot.com/2014/11/lwin-lee-morning-after-tma-pavillion-kl.html