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2009-07-09
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A long anticipated meal here - have passed by it so many times but still haven't had a chance to try it out. Came on a Thursday afternoon at around 1.40, and to my surprise there were empty tables.Dining area is comfortable albeit a bit small and simple. Got seated on rattan chairs at the corner. I always like to check out the tableware at eateries - the chinaware used are brandless with a simple embedded swirl design along the rim. Service is very attentive and a good number of waiters were ava
Dining area is comfortable albeit a bit small and simple. Got seated on rattan chairs at the corner. I always like to check out the tableware at eateries - the chinaware used are brandless with a simple embedded swirl design along the rim.
Service is very attentive and a good number of waiters were available.
Ordered 1 lunch set and a separate entree
1. Chow Kway Teow (Fried flat rice noodles Nonya style) ($58)
This was the entree. Waiter gave an option of spicy nor non-spicy; I ordered it spicy. The dish looked a bit small but it is actually quite hearty, with a generous assortment of spring onions, bean sprouts, fish cake slices and prawns fried with flat rice noodles - but it didn't taste spicy at all. The "wok hay" (which depends on the amount of heat and frying skills of the cook) was evident at first bite, served straight off the wok. It was quite a dry fry, different from the traditional thick black sauce that Pasar makes it. I prefer this drier version. Guess it is more catered towards the general public not used to such "heaviness"
Set lunch ($60) includes a drink, soup of the day, entree and dessert:
Soup: Lobster bisque
The waiter said it's crabmeat with lobster soup. The soup itself tastes exactly like regular lobster bisque with that semi-thick consistency. Tiny shreds of crabmeat in the soup. As you can tell from the picture it was served with a swirl of cream.
Entree: Beef fillet with black pepper sauce on skewers
I asked for it to be served with steamed broccoli, cherry tomatoes and stir-fried shitake is served. (an option of rice, spaghetti or vegetables were given; I asked for vegetables). I really enjoyed the black pepper sauce, and the chunky beef fillet (I guess it's chuck, given the texture) was tender and softer in some parts, a bit drier on the inside - but still flavorful.
Other lunch options available include baked fish fillet with rice, Hainan chicken rice, chow kway teow etc.
Dessert: Coconut pudding
Waiter said it's with mixed fruits but the amount of it is very minimal. I don't know if it was intentional but it was served warm? Thankfully the coconut milk was not overwhelming.
The toothpick holder was some temple-like architecture with "Kuala Lumpur" engraved in it - cute detail!
Very good food indeed, just the right balance of authentic nonya that is mild enough for a novice. Will come back next time for dinner and try out other items on their menu.
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