Category: Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang

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2 in 1 Aman Suria PJ food Cafe + fruit shop Coconut Milkshake Dry Chili Chicken Fillet Rice Durian Good Nasi Lemak in PJ Muslim Friendly Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang

The Old House at Aman Suria, PJ – A 2 in 1 concept : Cafe + fruit shop. Customer service needs improvement (No pork/No lard)

There existed a popular nursery collective at Tropicana that encompassed several nurseries within a single area, including 54 Weng Thye Nursery & Landscapes, which held a closing down sale last year due to relocation. If you are familiar with the nurseries, you would also be aware of the café there, Frangipani Gardenkita, which I was fond of. I liked every aspect of that eatery—from its earthy and inviting aesthetics to the tasty local dishes, including Nasi Lemak, Fried Rice, kuih-muih, alongside the good customer service. Additionally, the café shared premises with a fruit shop that my mother frequently patronized for her weekly fruit supply. It was a disappointment when they ceased operations. However, upon discovering The Old House, I believe I have come across an alternative. It evokes the same ambience that the Tropicana café provided.

The Old House operates as a two-in-one establishment, featuring a café that serves local dishes and a fruit shop. When we arrived around 2 pm, the fruit section was busy, with many customers buying durians at reasonable prices—Durian Kampung at RM 7 per kilo and X0 at RM 18 per kilo. Most customers chose to enjoy the fruit on-site, visibly satisfied by its taste. After observing this, I decided to have lunch here before heading to my meeting at Bandar Utama and planned to return around 5 pm for some durians.

Menu

Nasi Lemak with Ayam Rendang, RM 14.50 + Dried Chili Chicken Fillet Rice, RM 15.90 + Coconut Milkshake, RM 8.50 + Coconut Water, RM 5
Coconut Milkshake (left), Coconut Water (right)

The Coconut Milkshake had a thick consistency, and with the initial sip, I detected a subtle sourness reminiscent of consuming plain yogurt. After thoroughly mixing the drink, the distinct flavor of coconut became apparent with each sip. It offered a pleasing combination of sweetness and tartness, rendering it a refreshing drink.

Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang

When it comes to this national dish, one can happily choose to enjoy the Nasi Lemak on its own for just RM 7.50, or with delightful sides. I decided to pair mine with Chicken Rendang, and it was absolutely scrumptious! The rice was not only warm but also fragrant, while the sambal had a perfect kick of spice that made it so enjoyable. Though not sweet, it had lovely hints of it that added to the experience. The fried anchovies and peanuts were fresh, and I was thrilled to get a whole egg instead of half.

The Chicken Rendang is a delight. Its flavor profile is exactly what I crave, boasting a rich coconut essence complemented by a vibrant citrusy note from the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. The breast piece of meat was tender, making it the perfect pairing to elevate the Nasi Lemak.

Dried Chili Chicken Fillet Rice

This dish failed to impress me. My friend chose it, having a strong liking for Kung Po Chicken, which this dish was meant to resemble. While it did bear resemblance, it lacked the essential crunch of cashew nuts. To me, the overall flavor was monotonous, with a mild profile that rendered everything indistinguishable; there was nothing sufficiently unique to make it memorable.

After lunch at The Old House, I proceeded to my meeting. At 5 PM, as planned, we returned to this establishment to partake in some durian. To my surprise, storage that had been abundant with durians during the lunch hour now contained only a few remaining fruits upon my return. The selections included Durian Kampung and XO. Clearly, it appears that business is thriving.

During lunch, an older Chinese gentleman managed the fruit shop, but in the evening, a younger man took over. I found the younger man to be nonchalant and rude. My friend wanted to ‘belanja’ me durian despite not liking the fruit himself. Lacking knowledge about the differences between XO and Kampung, he innocently asked the fruit seller, who sarcastically replied, “One is RM 7 and the other is RM 18, so you know lah which one is better.” This attitude was a turn-off; cheaper doesn’t mean lower quality. I for one, am a fan of Durian Kampung.

Here are some fact that I personally know about Durian Kampung:

  1. Durian Kampung has the lowest calories among all the durians
  2. Typically offered in limited quantities, as the majority of customers prefer durians with more flesh content, such as Black Thorn and D24. Durian Kampung, on the other hand, generally exhibits a thinner and lesser amount of flesh, yet it is equally sweet and delightful in flavor.
  3. Durian Kampung is usually the cheapest option among durians.

When I, not a durian seller, can provide valuable insight compared to the seller, it says something. My friend bought me an XO durian based on his recommendation. It was sweet with hints of bitterness, lots of meat, thick and creamy. However, the experience was ruined by the seller’s irritating loud voice that wouldn’t stop, continuously addressing his two Bangladeshi workers with “Bhai, potong ini…Bhai, letak situ..Bhai, mari sini.”. Not even one second after completing a sentence, he start again with another. His loud voice made it impossible for me to have a decent conversation with my friend.

When it comes to durians, I will definitely continue visiting my favorite stall in Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya, where the customer service is better and the durian tastes equally as good. As for the café itself, I will be back. I love the place, the ambiance, and the Nasi Lemak, among other dishes. I am excited to try out more dishes and kuih.

Address: 674, Jalan PJU 1/17, PJU 1, Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening hours: Everyday, 7am to 8pm. (Fruit shop opens till 6pm)

Signing out now, Ciao.

TheFoodBunny

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Fried Radish Cake Good vegetarian food in PJ Hainan kopitiam concept Kopitiam in Seksyen 17 PJ Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang New 2024: August Penang White Curry Mee Seksyen 17 PJ food Vegetarian

Cropitiam at Seksyen 17, PJ – A new vegetarian cafe in town

While navigating through SS2 and coming to a halt at a traffic light, I noticed Cropitiam upon a brief survey of the surroundings. Situated on the first floor, amidst a cluster of establishments that includes well-known eateries such as Strangers at 47, Kanna Curry House, Omulab, and others, Cropitiam represents the most recent addition to the F&B offerings at this location, specializing in vegetarian cuisine.

** The coffeeshop is located above Organic Leaf, a popular vegetarian restaurant in the vicinity. Both are managed by the same people but each embodying different concepts.

They clearly invested significant consideration into creating an eatery that is both comfortable and inviting. The pleasant white yellow undertone was visually appealing, and the windows contributed to the establishment’s illusion of a traditional kampung-style coffeeshop setting. With benches made of cement, I initially thought that posterior will be aching in no time thanks to the hard surface but to my surprise, those simple benches was comfortable and effectively kept me cool. Overall, it was a well-designed coffeeshop. It was my first time eating vegetarian food in an eatery with a Hainan kopitiam concept.

Menu

Penang White Curry Mee, RM 12.90 + Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang, RM 16.90 + Fried Radish Cake, RM 9.80 + Kopi (Large), RM 5

Kopi
Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang
Penang White Curry Mee
Fried Radish Cake

Cropitiam is a meatless eatery. Other than egg, all meat is substituted with mushrooms, soy and more. The menu features a selection of dishes commonly found in local kopitiams, some of which are personal favorites. Facing difficulty in deciding on specific dishes to try, I sought the assistance of the waiter and ultimately opted for two of their popular offerings.

The Penang White Curry Mee provided a delightful culinary experience. The curry, although light in texture, boasted excellent flavor, complementing the combination of mee, mee hoon, long beans, tauhu, and vegetarian chicken. As for the Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang, it was truly delicious. The meatless chicken, resembling mini drumsticks, was both appetizing and well-prepared. The texture and taste of the rendang gravy were delightful, although I would have appreciated a larger portion, as two pieces were not sufficient for me. Additionally, the substitution of thin, crispy fried mushrooms for anchovies was a delightful twist, adding a flavorful, crunchy element akin to keropok. This dish paired seamlessly with the rice, sambal, and kacang. The Fried Radish Cake is worth a try. It consisted of cube-like pieces of radish cake with taugeh and egg that was cooked well. Yum!

Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Cropitiam. While I am not particularly inclined towards a vegetarian diet, this eatery can be included in my list of vegetarian options in the area. I would likely visit Cropitiam again in the near future.

Address: 3A, Jalan 17/45, Sekyen 17, PJ.

Opening hours: Mon,Tue,Thurs – Sun, 9am to 9pm.

Contact Num.: 011 – 2187 4088

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TheFoodBunny

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Central Market food Indonesian Muslim Friendly Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang Nasi Soto Ayam Medan Open Daily Perkedel

Taste of Medan at Central Market KL – Tasty Indonesian food (Muslim friendly)

Taste of Medan holds a special place as one of my preferred restaurants to savor no frills, delicious Indonesian/Medan cuisine. However, its previous location posed a challenge, situated all the way in Segambut, making frequent visits impractical due to the considerable 40-minute commute. Fortunately, another outlet has opened recently, in a significantly better strategic location – Central Market. This prompted me to drop by for a visit.

The restaurant is situated on the Ground Floor of The Annexe, below the popular Portuguese restaurant, Bartolo –Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse at Central Market, KL – Portuguese baked goods . Parking was convenient, as we were able to park at the outdoor carpark attached to Central Market for RM 5 for the first hour and RM 2 for subsequent hours. Alternatively, one can opt to take the train to the Pasar Seni station and walk over.

Menu

Nasi Soto Ayam Medan, RM 15.90 + Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang, RM 17.90

Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang
Nasi Soto Ayam Medan

Both dishes proved to be delightful. Given my fondness for the Perkedel at this establishment, opting for the Nasi Soto Ayam Medan was an obvious choice. The dish comprised fragrant rice served with savory soto soup, which exhibited a light texture and with hint of spice. It was complemented by shredded chicken and a serving of perkedel. Yum!

The selection of Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang proved to be good. The dish comprised the usual components of nasi lemak … and more. More being a portion of tempe, acar, shredded egg, long beans, and noodles. This dish was particularly appealing to me as it encompassed all the items that I find enjoyable, presented on a single plate. The Chicken Rendang was delightful, and the nasi lemak sambal exhibited a somewhat spicy yet sweet flavor profile. In summary, a delectable culinary offering.

All in all, I enjoyed the food here. Customer service was somewhat slow. They had four people working in the shop and it was after rush hour, so there were only a few customers and yet, dishes arrived rather late and they almost forgot my drink. Seeing that I liked the food, I will likely give this outlet another try and hopefully by then, the service will improve.

Address: Lot 1.06, Ground Floor, The Annexe, Central Market, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening hours: Everyday, 8 am – 10 pm.

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TheFoodBunny

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Dry Chili Pan Mee Hainan coffee Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang New 2023: November Open Daily Set Lunch

GoodMem at Lorong Maarof, Bangsar – A recent addition

Lorong Maarof is a familiar dining spot for us. Many of us have grown up in Bangsar and surrounding areas, which is why it is customary for us to return to a few select restaurants that remind us of home and bring back fond memories. For me, Lorong Maarof holds a special place in my heart. Over the years, I have been a regular patron at the popular HSBC Restaurant, and more recently, I have also frequented Piccoli Lotti and Kedai Coklat for their gelatos and cakes, which I simply cannot resist thanks to my sweet tooth. Naturally, whenever a new establishment appears along this row of shops, it captures my attention, as was the case with GoodMem.

If my understanding serves me correctly, GoodMem has been operating for a period of two to three weeks. They offer dishes that are regarded as local favorites, as well as those typically found in our local kopitiam. Notably, their menu includes popular dishes like Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang, Chili Pan Mee, and Mee Siam.

Menu

Lunch Set: Nasi Lemak Chicken Rendang with Ice Lemon Tea, RM 17.90 & Lunch Set: Chili Pan Mee with Coffee, RM 17.90

Hainan Coffee (left), Ice Lemon Tea (right)
Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang
Chili Pan Mee

If you peruse the menu, you will notice that the Lunch Set includes a main dish accompanied by a drink, specifically Ice Lemon Tea. For an additional RM 2, one has the option to upgrade the Ice Lemon Tea to Hainan Coffee. Given that we ordered two lunch sets, we were able to sample both options. While the Ice Lemon Tea was refreshing, I would recommend the upgrade to Hainan Coffee for coffee enthusiasts. The TipTop Hainan Coffee offered a delightful experience, boasting a thick, robust, and potent flavor profile.

The Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang included the usual ingredients one would expect with this dish. It was a pretty good dish, I especially enjoyed the Chicken Rendang. It was a chicken thigh piece than was tender, the gravy flavorful with some hints of sweetness. It complemented the rest of the dishes well.

The Chili Pan Mee is one of GoodMem’s signature dishes. The noodles possess a delightful texture that harmonizes seamlessly with the rest of the ingredients, such as a poached egg, minced meat paired with scallions, and anchovies. When thoroughly mixed, it resulted in an enjoyable bowl of noodles.

Address: 96, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, KL

Opening hours: Everyday. 8 am – 8 pm.

Contact Num.: 03 – 2391 6618

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TheFoodBunny

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Ice Kacang Nasi Ikan Cencaru Cili Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang New 2021 New 2021 : Nov Nyonya Nyonya cuisine Pork Free

Nyonya Pakay Bunga @ OUG – Taste like home cooked food 😊

There are several things that attracted me about Nyonya Pakay Bunga. Firstly, when you drive past a restaurant with an eye catching blue exterior, it is hard to simply ignore it. Second, they serve nyonya cuisine. Third, the fact that they name a restaurant after a popular Nyonya song gives me the old school feels here.

Inside, the restaurant was decorated vibrantly. All sorts of decor every side you turn. A burst of colors, really. They were playing jovial classic Nyonya songs during our visit, songs I’ve never heard of before. It felt homely sitting in there, warm and cosy.

Menu

*** Besides the usual dishes, they also have Specials that changes daily.

Ais Kacang, RM 7.50

The Ice Kacang was tasty and refreshing. I absolutely loved the fact that it was filled with ingredients here, enought to last you till the last mouth. You can expect crunchy peanuts, jelly, sago balls, cincau, red bean, corn. The shredded ice and gula melaka was just the right amount. I enjoyed this 🙂

Nasi Ikan Cencaru Cili, RM 15.90

This was one of their daily specials. A simple delicious meal for lunch. Fresh fish cooked well, perfectly crispy on the outside, warm on the inside. The red chili sambal/paste on the fish provided it an extra ‘kick’. I thought runny nose would start soon after due to the heat from the chili but it was surprisingly tolerable, especially when eaten with the rice.

Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang, RM 15.90

This dish was yummy too. I especially loved the ayam rendang and the nasi lemak sambal. The chicken was cooked to perfection, literally falls off the bone. It was tender, juicy and flavorful. The sambal wasn’t too spicy, it packed the right amount of heat. Add in the rice and kacang… ooo, a ‘sedap’ dish.

Would I head back here? Yea, I would. Even though their Menu is small, the food they offer has a simple, homecooked feel to it, which I appreciate. The atmosphere was also an enjoyable one.

Address: 61, Jalan Hujan, Taman Overseas Union, KL.

Opening hours: Tue – Sat, 11 am – 5.30 pm, Sat, 10.30 am – 5 pm. Sun, Mon Closed.

FB page: https://m.facebook.com/nyonya.pakaybunga

Contact Num.: 03 – 7972 9967

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TheFoodBunny

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Acar Affordable Hidden Indonesian Malaysian Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang Open Daily Pork Free Soto with Chicken Bergedil

Taste of Medan @ Segambut – A hidden gem 😍 (pork free)

I was around Mont Kiara for the day and when lunch came by, I figured I’d give a new cafe I had come across online a try – in North Kiara. In all my busyness, I only checked if the cafe was open for dine in on Google and forgot to cross reference with Facebook and etc. So, I ended up driving there, arriving at the cafe, only to be told it was closed. I wonder why is it sooo difficult for some businesses to update their Google information??

Anyways, while looking for other options online, I came across Taste of Medan. Their rating and reviews seemed promising – an average of 4.7/5 from 85 peeps. Well, since I do like Indonesian food but dont really indulge in it as much, lunch for the day was herelah.

Come December, Taste of Medan will turn 2 years old. The cuisine served here is of Indonesian – Malaysian Fusion. While they primarily focus on takeaways and delivery, they do accept dine-ins if you are a single seater or double. Maximum 2 people per table.

Menu

Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang, RM 10.90 + Nasi Ayam Soto, RM 10.90 + Acar, RM 4.90

Nasi Lemak

Food was very, very good. It blew my mind, literally. Not that I am an expert in this particular cuisine but man, it was delicious.

The Nasi Lemak was da’ bomb. I’ve been to many cafes and the ones that serve this dish usually comes with lesser items on the plate and cost more. Here, at RM 10.90, you’d get a plate loaded with items, so much more than the usual ones I come across. There is the usual rice, sambal, half boil egg, ‘kacang’, anchovies, cucumber, a piece of chicken rendang. On top of that, you’d get a serving of tempe, shredded egg, acar, potato with long beans and some crackers. This was a plate of deliciousness. So many things to eat, all with its own unique taste. I loved it.

Soto

This dish was delicious too. You’d get flavorful broth with shredded chicken, taugeh and perkedel. It was simple yet ‘sedap’. Perkedel had some tasty flavor to it. I am not usually a fan of mashed potato but this one here, I liked. I even ordered another serving of it.

Acar

Although the nasi lemak had a serving of acar in it, I liked it enough to get myself another serving. To me, the image of acar has always been a paste of something spicy, salty and flavorful. Just a little something you have on the side for some added flavor, much like ‘cili kicap’. The acar here however, was like eating fruit rojak, lol. There was chunks of carrots, cucumber and etc. It was crunchy with a generous sprinkle of peanuts and sweet sauce? Yea, it was da’ bomb.

Overall, this was an awesome experience. I’d certainly be back here for another visit.

Address: 10, Jalan 20/38a, Taman Sri Sinar, Segambut.

Opening hours: Everyday. 9 am – 5 pm

FB link: https://m.facebook.com/TasteofmedanKL/

Contact Num.: 03 – 6280 6285

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TheFoodBunny

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Asam Laksa Curry Laksa Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak + Chicken Rendang + Sotong Sambal Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang New 2021 Open Daily

Uncle Lim’s Cafe @ Seapark, PJ – Tasty Nasi Lemak 👌👌

Today, we ‘bungkus’ lunch from Uncle Lim. We came across this new eatery a month ago while having dinner in the area. What caught my eye immediately was the kopitiam feel and look. I’ve always liked these kind of settings and took note to drop by sometime soon for a visit, I also liked that they serve some of my local favorites. Fast forward a few weeks later, here I was.

Menu

Nasi Lemak Rendang Chicken, RM 16

This was yummy. I thought what I’d be getting when I ordered this dish was the usual nasi lemak items – rice, egg, ‘kacang’, anchovies + chicken rendang. Not really. The sotong sambal was a surprise. It was slightly sweet, a tad spicy and you’d get a pretty large piece of squid. It was good. For the rendang, you’d get a juicy chicken thigh with some rendang sauce. Overall, the Nasi Lemak was tasty. I’d order it again.

Uncle Lim’s Laksa, RM 12.50

This was a little different from what I imagined. Based on the image in their Menu, I thought what I’d be getting is curry laksa. It was slightly different in terms of the broth. Here, you’d get two in one, both curry and asam laksa. The broth texture and color resembled curry laksa but the taste was all asam laksa. So yea, it was a hybrid. I liked it but for my friend – he took some time getting use to it. If you are a purist whereby you like one or the other and not a mix, Uncle Lim also offers Kari Mee and Asam Laksa separately.. go for that instead. As for me, no problem at all.

The dish comes with two pieces of ‘ikan tongkol’ / tuna, plenty of broth – it was somewhat thick with the taste of asam laksa evident, lots of noodles with bits of pineapples and onions. By the time you ‘bungkus’ and head back home, the dish would already be cold, so do heat it up as dishes such as this are best eaten hot.

Address: No. 26, Jalan 21/19, Seapark, Petaling Jaya.

Opening hours: Everyday. 7.30 am – 8 pm.

FB page: https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Uncle-Lims-Cafe-at-Seapark-106736934849870/

Website: http://unclelim.com.my/

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TheFoodBunny

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Ayam Rempah Kopitiam Mee Siam Nasi Lemak Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang New 2019 Open Daily

Luckin Kopi @ Petaling Street – Awesome :) (Pork Free)

We ended up at Ho Kow Hainanese Kopitiam yet again, for a late breakfast meet with a client. This was the third time in a week that I’ve had to visit this beloved kopitiam. I loveee the ambiance here and the food is awesome but I simply could not do it again. Three times in a week ?? I enjoy the food but come on ….. three times in a week ? Nooo, no can do. of course, I couldn’t tell my client that and so, I sprouted a believable tale, something about stomach ache and being a lil under the weather. A lil white lie is necessary every now and then, right? 

Anyways, after the meeting concluded, I fully intended to walk over to KaFei Dian – Kafei Dian @ Petaling Street – New kopitiam in town 🙂 (Pork Free)  but then I saw Beryls, as in not a factory/ production store but a proper shop that offers you their selection of chocolate bars and a selection of in house desserts using their products – cakes and much more. This certainly is a new addition here because it wasn’t around the last time I visited Kafei Dian.  I have a soft spot for chocolates and when I see one, my sweet tooth goes haywire. Beryls ??? Yessss!!

I was already at the entrance of Kafei Dian when I decided to simply take a look around and there, just a lil down the road, opposite Kafei Dian is Beryls. I fully intended to have lunch there but my friend was not having it, no desserts for lunch apparently. “Oh hell no !!” was what he said. Lucky me, just two doors away from Beryls is Luckin Kopi.

 

 

 

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Front Entrance

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Top floor

Back Entrance

 

Luckin Kopi looks awesome, yawwww. It is a cafe with a kopitiam feel, with a modern twist.  An ol’ school ambiance with a current twist. I dig it, that is fo sure. The color tone, the brick walls, the space. Yea, it may not look it but space wise, it is pretty big, accommodating.  There is the front section, mid section, back section and the top floor section – when you put it all together, it does make a pretty large space, nicely stretched out. 

At the time of my arrival, it was already almost fully occupied. We had to wait in line at the entrance for our turn at a table, which took barely 5 minutes. Judging based on the crowd, I kindda prepared myself  on the possibilities that customer service might suffer but surprisingly, it all went smoothly. We were attended to almost immediately and food arrived rather quickly.

 

Menu

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Lunch Set 1: Nasi Lemak Biasa + Chicken Rendang + Kopi, 14.80 ringgit 

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Lunch Set 2: Mee Siam + Ayam Berempah + Kopi, 14.80 ringgit

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Both of us opted to go for the Lunch Set, which is available on weekdays from 12 pm – 3 pm. Basically, you’d get to choose a main meal (3 options) and a side (9 options) with coffee. Food was good, the meal combinations we went for worked really well together.  The Nasi Lemak was yummy, all items on the plate tasted good. The rice sure was filled with ‘lemak’  because the texture was moist, dense and sticky – almost similar to a Pulut.  Sure, it certainly fills you up faster than the usual rice but this case, it worked well, as a glue that kindda gels the other items on the plate together.  The chicken rendang  was flavorful and so was the ayam berempah. The Mee Siam was good too. I generally like my noodles a lil wet despite being fried and so, the sambal on the side + the gravy from the chicken rendang made it all the better. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves here. We’d certainly drop by the next time we are in the area.

 

Address: No. 14, Jalan Panggong, Petaling Street.

opening hours: Everyday, 7 am – 9 pm.

 

Signing out now, Ciao.

TheFoodBunny

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Ginger Soup Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang New 2019 Open Daily Pork Free Red Bean Soup Tong Sui Traditional Chinese desserts

Dessertisme @ Bukit Jalil – Affordable, tasty local delights :) (Pork Free)

I caught up with my friends in Sri Petaling for lunch. It was one of those catching up sessions that took ages to happen simply because it was such a rarity that all of us were at the same place, the same time. Hours passed and soon enough, it was dinnertime by the time we all said our goodbyes. 

Since I was in the area, I decided to take a drive and see what’s new. After some random turns, I came across Pusat Perdagangan Bukit Jalil. It is a new retail hub? When I say new – its very new. Some parts of it is still under construction,, construction workers scattered around. The parts that are completed, is somewhat occupied here and there. It is all still sparkly clean and new. 

Considering I was already in the area, I opted to drop by Dessertisme. I read about this eatery and the hot local desserts, tong sui they offer via online. I loveeee them hot red bean soup, peanut paste and etc. It is refreshing, not too heavy and simply yummy. So, here I was.

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Set Meal: Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang & Ice Lemon Tea, 9.90 ringgit + Glutinous Rice Ball Ginger Soup, 5.50 ringgit + Red Bean Soup, 3.90 ringgit

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I must say, paying 19.90 ringgit for a main meal with drink and 2 bowls of hot dessert is pretty cheap in this day and age. Affordable indeed.

The  Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang was delicious. I especially loved the chicken rendang. The chicken was soft and chewy, coated with a a good dose of rendang sambal that is a tad spicy with plenty of flavor. This dish as a whole was delicious and filling. 

Both the Tong Sui were refreshing. It has been a while since I’ve come across the traditional, Chinese style red bean soup. What is usually offered elsewhere is thicker and come with plenty of coconut milk/santan. While they do offer that option, they also serve up the traditional, more watery version that is not too sweet and without santan. There was an equal amount of soup to red bean ration, so you’d get a good dose of both. The Ginger Soup was slightly sweeter that what I am use to but the taste of Ginger was prevalent. It sure did help with my irritated throat. This soup comes with 3 glutinous balls – 2 filled with black sesame and 1 with peanut. Nice indeed.

 

Address: F-3A-1, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar Bukit Jalil, Bukit Jalil.

Opening hours: Everyday. 10 am – 11 pm.

 

Signing out now, Ciao.

TheFoodBunny

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A Good Drive Carrot Cake Day Trip Dessert Green theme cafe Herbal Tea Mee Hoon with Chicken Rendang Nasi Lemak Ayam Rendang Nature Orchid Farm Something different ?

Day Trip : World of Phalaenopsis @ Ulu Yam – Something Different :) (Pork Free)

There are a few August babies in the group, including myself and this week was a rarity, whereby all the babies were in Kuala Lumpur at once. Usually, everyone is scattered all over the world. So, to mark this occurrence – we all decided to head on out of town for a day trip.

All of us agreed on heading up to Genting Highlands. I suppose with everyone regularly heading out of the country for work, spending our birthday locally, especially at a spot where we can relive our childhood is exciting albeit a lil nostalgic. Rather than drive up straight, we opted to take a slight detour as we did a year ago and drop by Hock Lay on the way.

Day Trip : Hock Lay Restaurant @ Ulu Yam – Tom Yum in a Coconut. – is known for serving their flavorful Tom Yum in a coconut and is about 50 minutes away from KL and 45 minutes from Genting Highland. It is a common route used to head to Genting, so you guys do not need to worry about having to go out of your way by stopping at Ulu Yam.

Fast forward 2 hours hours and a few “tom yum in coconuts” later, we got into our cars, fully geared up to head to Genting when we saw the World of Phalaenopsis signage by the roadside. Its an Orkid Farm/Garden located 5 minutes away from Hock Lay.

Ooooo man, I’m glad we dropped by. It was beautiful, charming, peaceful and really enjoyable. Soooo totally worth it to pay this farm a visit. Definitely wouldn’t come across something like this in the city. Lots of greens, yay!!

** You can Waze to the location and when you are nearby, look out for the signboards that will lead you here. It is located within an ol’ school housing area. Just take it easy and enjoy the slow drive.

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Plenty of parking available. They have a few sheds/ covered car parks for visitors and if that is fully occupied, you can simply park by the roadside.

There was NO ENTRY FEE during our time of visit.

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Beautiful, ey???

That is not all …. they have a cafe in the midst of all these greens too. How awesome is that?

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As mentioned previously. It sure was a difference experience. A refreshing change. Picturesque indeed.

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Their Menu is rather limited but whatever they have is yummy. They offer Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang, Fried Mee Hoon with Chicken Rendang, Curry Mee, Bread & Toast, a few cakes and waffles.

Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang, 12.90 ringgit + Mee Hoon with Chicken Rendang, 12.90 ringgit + Carrot Cake, 12.90 + Herbal Tea, 14.90

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Burp! Nice and tasty!

Both the Nasi Lemak and Mee Hoon was yummy. The Chicken Rendang is a side order, it does not come with the dish but for both dishes – do order the chicken. It makes it even better as a whole. I truly loved the chicken. It literally dropped of the bone without any effort. Soft, chewy and flavorful. Yum!

The Carrot Cake was good too. The taste of carrot was evident, not too sweet, plenty of nuts in it and some cinnamon for garnish. The cream cheese was moist and thick with just the right amount of sweetness. Loved it.

The Herbal Tea here was da bomb! You’d get quite a lot of it for 14.90 ringgit. Between the 5 of us, there were plenty to go around. It was not bitter, it didn’t have a peculiar taste. What is was was rather pleasing and easy to drink.

*** This cafe is mostly busy on WEEKENDS and so, they do not take in reservations then, walk ins only. On WEEKDAYS, they are not as busy and so, you’d most probably be able to get a table simply by walking in but if you want to reserve, they do take reservations. Call them at 03-6075 1133.

….. and oooh, they have a separate section for private seating as well.

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So yea, if you guys are free and in the mood to take a short drive out of town – about 50 minutes to an hour and experience something different, then do pay this orchid farm a visit. Spend some time feasting you eyes on these beautiful orchids and perhaps even indulge in some food at they cafe. After that, you could always head back to KL or spend another 50 minutes driving up to Genting Highlands.

Address: Lot 1017, Kampung Sungai Kamin, Ulu Yam, Batang Kali, Selangor.

Opening hours: Everyday, 9 am – 5 pm.

Contact Num: 03-6075 1133

Signing out now, Ciao.

TheFoodBunny