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Archive for March, 2011
Janwa Thai Restaurant @ Bandar Menjalara, Kepong
Mar 31st
Janwa Thai, a no-frills Thai restaurant at Bandar Menjalara that is a popular with the locals. It is run by a Thai family so you could only expect honest and reasonably priced food here. This could be considered our ‘safe’ restaurant whenever we are out of dining ideas, especially on weekends.
Special Seafood Tomyam @ RM28. It is prepared really hot and sour here, definitely not for those who have a weak tolerance. Because of that we usually do not order this when eating in a small group.
The slightly spicy Thai Fish Cakes (RM2.50/pc) are made using only fresh fish fillets (seasoned with red curry paste, hence the color) are a must try here. They have a compact yet springy texture and smells aromatic with the addition of minced lemongrass. Simply delightful to the palate.
Anjappar Authentic Chettinad Restaurant @ Bangsar
Mar 28th
A sudden craving for Biryani (Biriyani, Briyani or Beriani, however you spell it) brought me to Anjappar at Bangsar, a restaurant originating from Chennai that specializes in Chettinad cuisine. Chettinad cuisine is known for heavy use of spices, making it one of the most aromatic in India. And apparently, Anjappar also serves the best Mutton Biryani around according to my Indian colleagues. Well, they should know best.
Unlike our local version of Nasi Briyani that comes in individual claypots, the Biryani here is served traditionally in small steel pots. Cooling red onion Raita (Indian yogury salad) and spicy chicken curry gravy are the usual accompaniments.
Bibi Chik Halal Nyonya Restaurant @ SS2
Mar 23rd
There is another halal Nyonya restaurant called Bibi Chik at SS2, located at the row of shops just behind the Nyonya Restaurant I went earlier last year. I have always wanted to give it a try because according to a friend who have been to both restaurants, he thinks Bibi Chik fared slightly better. Recently, we had a farewell lunch for our colleague there. But since the dishes are pre-ordered, I do not know how much they cost.
Due to the new coat of maroon paint, the restaurant felt kind of dark and gloomy but not without a distinctive feel. First dish to arrive was Crispy Brinjal, which easily won everyone over. From the looks it seems ordinary enough but you would be pleasantly surprised by the taste. The brinjals still retained the soft and mushy texture on the inside but on the honey coated outside, it was slightly crisp with a crunch. This is more like an appetizer actually.
Ho Ho Steamboat (Pulau Ketam) @ Bandar Menjalara, Kepong
Mar 21st
Ho Ho Steamboat is a chained steamboat restaurant that has 5 branches across Klang Valley, one of them in Bandar Menjalara. They have the words Pulau Ketam appended to their restaurant name because they bulk most of their seafood from the island, well at least according to the lady boss.
If you are dining as a couple then too bad there aren’t many choices for you. You would probably have to order the set meal @ RM15.50 per pax, and there is a minimum order of two. Well you could also go for ala carte but I think you would end up paying more instead.
Luckily the set meal offered is not too shabby for its price. For a two person set, it comes with two large prawns, some siakap slices, fish balls, dumplings, etc. You know the drill. The good thing is the seafood is fresh and you could really taste the difference from those served in buffet type of steamboat restaurants. But of course when you compare it to Happy City, the latter clearly wins in terms of freshness because they serve live seafood. So, you do get what you pay.
