Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 @ The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley Megamall
Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐, an award winning restaurant which originated from Taiwan has branches all over the world; Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, UK, U.S and etc. Most of its outlets are set in a shopping mall. Din Tai Fung is known primarily for its delicate steamed pork dumplings (xiao long bao 小笼包). Din Tai Fung’s outlet in The Gardens occupies a corner lot with a bright, simple and clean interior. This...
Akachan no Hoppe Mochi @ Mid Valley, Megamall
Akachan no Hoppe is a brand hailing from Itoigawa, Niigata prefecture of Japan that specializes in making authentic Japanese pastries with a modern twist. All the pastries are fresh as they are made daily. Akachan no Hoppe means “baby cheeks” in Japanese. And why use the name ‘baby cheeks’? This is because their mochi or better known as mo.cheeks is very soft and fluffy, just like baby cheeks. Recently, Akachan...
Amina El Shafei of Masterchef Australia Live in Malaysia @ Blu Med, Mid Valley
If you have been watching the popular cooking game show; Masterchef Australia which is aired on Astro Lifetime Channel, you will definitely know who Amina El Shafei is. With her bubbly personality, Amina easily became a crowd favorite across the world in Season 4 of Masterchef Australia and subsequently won the ‘Woman of the Year Award’ in Australia. Amina, a pediatric nurse by profession, is blessed with culinary...
Hokkaido Santouka Ramen @ Tokyo Street Pavillion KL
Hokkaido Santouka Ramen is a popular ramen chain which originated from Hokkaido. Before this outlet in Pavillion was opened, we have to travel all the way to Singapore to have this ramen. Now, we just have to go as far as KL to have this ramen! This restaurant is located on the 6th floor inside Tokyo Street. Tokyo Street Pavillion KL Hokkaido Santouka Ramen 山頭火 The nice display of the ramen set, ramen and dishes offered here. Each of...
Pu Yuan Restaurant (炒薯粉小食馆) @ Old Klang Road
Pu Yuan Restaurant (炒薯粉小食馆) is hidden in the alley off the road leading to SJK(C) Choong Wen, just before the post office at Old Klang Road. I figure most of the patrons dining here are regulars as this place is quite secluded, the door of this restaurant is shut all the time and there’s no restaurant signboard. Pu Yuan serves delicious and authentic Hokkien dishes. This restaurant was once featured in 8TV famous food program...
Espressolab @ The Gardens Mid Valley
This coffee kiosk, Espressolab, is located opposite TGI Friday’s at The Garden’s first-floor bridge area which connects to the old Mid Valley Megamall. I think this is a rather strategic location as it’s easily spotted by shoppers who uses the bridge to cross over to the Mid Valley Megamall. Apart from coffee and tea, they also serve baked products like cakes, pastries and sandwiches to go with your drink. They have...
S.Wine @ Publika
We dined at S.Wine @ Publika on one faithful evening as I just can’t get enough of porky goodness. S.Wine is owned by the BIG Group who also owns the popular Ben’s Place, Plan B and Ben’s General Food Store. This cosy deli is nestled at a far corner inside the B.I.G in Publika, at the non-halal section. The logo itself is a strong hint of what they specialized in- pork! There’s a poster at the entrance of the...
Coffee Stain by Joseph @ Publika
Coffee Stain by Joseph is a small and cosy cafe located just few shops away from Coffee Societe. Apart from coffee, Coffee Stain serves tea, smoothies, juices, salad, pasta, sandwiches and cakes. Coffee Stain offers a cosy and comfortable place to relax and chill with friends. The interior is kept minimal and basic with bright lighting. There’s a Siphon Coffee Maker display at the counter. There’s a guide on the wall on...