Wonder.Food.Travel

Sexy boldness, pork high at Tipsy Boar. We went to this restaurant, sandwiched along a row of shops in Seksyen 17, for dinner. It was a quiet evening when we took our seats. Having recently renovated, i was a tad disappointed i couldn't take picture with the boar-in-cape mural, but the new drawing of pork parts was a fun change. The decor was plain and the walls were painted in simple white/grey and dark pink lining. The gate. The window. The door. Lesson in session. We flipped through the menu, easily confirming that pork is their main choice of protein, as if the name and drawing hadn't already given it away. Service was polite and helpful. Belly Bowl. Because it was a rice dish with pork belly. The broccolli was nicely cooked, fried lotus was rather cold but still had the crisp. Calrose rice was soft. Belly feedback below. Sausage Aglio Olio was delicious. Generous amount of sausage with the right level of spiciness. Pasta was al dente. Crispy Pork Belly with two sides. I li...

Konbanwa! The team greets cheerfully as we enter the eatery for dinner. We frequent this Japanese outlet for its quality food and friendly service. Occupying a decent lot in Great Eastern Mall, Kiku Zakura is our go-to neighbourly restaurant when we feel like eating Japanese cuisine. An escape to Japan while in Malaysia, with the wood prints interior, kimono-clad waitresses and gentle Japanese music in the background. Prices are above other usual Japanese restaurants but we feel they are reasonably priced for the meals we had. Abiding to the current SOP prior to entry. After placing our orders, we were teased with a tiny portion of the chef's appetizer of the day. This Cranky, soft-shell crab roll is our favourite menu pick with its crispy seaweed skin and flying fish roe garnish. Sukiyaki Set with beef slices. The warmth of the soup and glass noodles reminded me of childhood. However, the soup was a tad too sweet/intense for me that i couldn't slurp dry the b...

Meaning 'tree' in Malay, Pokok grows at the end of a canopy pavement, jutting its glasshouse for photobugs and foodies alike. Been on our radar for awhile, also known for its event space, my family and i headed here for brunch. Tucked between the walls of Mahsa, KL, it was quite a change of scenery from the car park to the eatery. Travel for food? Travel finds food? If you know of a better translation for this popular phrase, i'm all ears. Make a reservation (we did so we breezed by them). Otherwise, wait in line for a spot in the glasshouse. Frankly, choose inside or by the patio of the glasshouse; if not, come back another time because the ambiance matters. After seated, we pulled out our handphones. Now, now, and before you judge us, we were not texting or social media-ing just yet. We scanned the QR code on the table that linked us to the menu homepage. We placed our orders and chilled under the daylight. I read that sometimes it might be hot but we we...

Luce Osteria Contemporanea is a cozy Italian eatery located along the charming heritage shoplot of Lorong Raja Chulan with the stunning KL Tower view. The food was on par! Upon entry, one cannot help but notice the oven. Stacks of takeaway boxes lined the counter. Pizza is surely a favourite on the menu and I sampled a slice. It was authentic, thin crust with fresh topping sauce. I explored the eatery- climbed up the narrow spiral wooden staircase, the orange hue wall radiant, passed by the bar area upstairs and welcomed a balcony setting, before settling in a table downstairs near the window. I was there just as the door opened for the day's business. Soon, more tables were occupied while maintaining distance apart. A glass of Dirupo accompanied the meal, catching up with friend. Cold cuts delight. The Prosciutto and Mortadella with pistachio were good picks in the mix. Thin and light, enough to kick start appetite. My main of well seasoned fish loin. The grouper me...