Wonder.Food.Travel

This was my first time attending a blogger's hangout and what better setting than at Ante Kitchen and Bar in KL? I was quick to get comfortable with its contemporary interior design in a fairly low lighting atmosphere. I could see myself with my family or friends just sitting and chatting, all night long. What stood out to me most was the playful character of the eatery itself. Part of the wall was adorned with pictures of this eatery's man-with-mustache signature. The most prominent display of this character was the menu. The names of the food and drinks are catchy and each food is creatively described.   Exquisite interior.   Over the counter. One of the owners (partners) explained to us the origin of this eatery, which began in October 2012, and mentioned that the name 'Ante' was inspired by their liking towards the poker game. Life is a gamble and it's all about taking risks, right? A name with a meaning! Soon after, lunch was served....

My friend, J had been introducing this place to us many times but only recently did we visit this diner. Reason was, it was far for us. Until i thought, what is adventure without traveling the distance? We were famished upon arriving at this little, cozy diner. Stepping inside, i felt an immediate sense of 'homeyness'. The diner exudes a calm, soothing and relaxing ambiance. Each table was lit with a mini lamp, toning down the evening and embracing the cool night. The inside of the diner was full (or was not able to fit five of us) so we sat outside, and began flipping through the menu while my friend mentioned some of his personal recommendations. We were there for dinner. Aglio Olio Chicken (top)/beef (below) (RM 16.90). Highly suggested by my friend, i did not order this because of my previous experiences with Aglio Olio- they were so spicy i sweated while eating! However, i tried some from them, and here, it was definitely less spicy. If pasta is your choice of mea...