Marc's Grill @ Puchong IOI Boulevard - Delicious Grill and Malaysian Favourites Dish Review

Best Restaurant To Eat was invited to review a new cafe with a friendly atmosphere, neighbourhood restaurant i.e Marc's Grill located at Lot G 32 IOI Boulevard Jalan Kenari 7 Bandar Puchong Jaya 47100 Puchong Selangor.

Paying special attention to customer needs and making customer feel at ease is the mission of the cafe. The ambiance setting creates a family feel that welcomes you back to home. Armed with special homemade recipe together with the use of the freshest and natural ingredients that tantalizes your taste buds.

We started off with the Bistro Walnut Bacon Salad (RM 18.00). This is a savoury salad which is filled with garden fresh salad, cut apples, mangoes, cherry tomatoes and coupled with walnut to give it the crunchy feel and texture; while the grilled bacon adds a savoury taste to this starter salad.

This is then followed by the Mushroom Soup  (RM 7.80). The mushroom used in the soup is the shiitake mushroom which was finely blended and cooked with cream to give it a smooth texture.

For the grill meat dishes, we started with Honey Mustard Chicken (RM 16.80). The chicken thigh is grill in a special fryer and served with grilled potatoes or mashed potatoes, corn and greens of the day and topped with a choice of black pepper or mushroom sauce.

The next dish is the Ribeye Beef Steak (RM 32.00). The rib eye steak was lightly marinated with salt and pepper; pan fried to the customer preference and served with potato wedges, grilled tomatoes, corn on cob and broccoli. What I like about the steak dishes served at Marc's Grill is that, the sauce are served separately; thereby giving you a choice to how much sauce you like on your steak.

Next on is the Tasty Beefy Beef (RM 17.80); it is a burger with a homemade beef patties and top with Shimeji mushroom on a Black Charcoal Bun. For meat lovers, the thick beef patties is a real treat.

The final grill dish is the Grilled Lamb (RM 22.80). For this dish, the sauce is similar to the Honey Mustard Chicken that we had earlier, but only the chicken is being replaced with lamb accordingly.

Every cafe and restaurant like to serve the Big Breakfast and Marc's Grill is no exception; The Big Breakfast (RM 19.50) set serves here comprised of a generous amount of scrambled eggs and a very refreshing salad i.e. the one that we had earlier; fried sausages and bacon.

At Marc's Grill, for lunch time , they served a few set lunches and we had the opportunity to taste 2 of the bestseller; the first of which is the Ayam Goreng Berempah Set (RM 14.90). The chicken thigh is marinated overnight and fried to a fragrant aroma. The enclosed fried rempah was very crisp and goes extremely well with the plain fried rice. 

The other lunch set is the Mutton Curry Set (RM 16.80). The ingredient used to cooked the curry was very flavourful but it was a little too spicy for us. If you want to eat this ala-carte, it will be best to paired with a cold beer.

For dessert, we had the Savoury Waffles With Bacon & Walnut (RM 15.90); A very special treat as the waffles was very crisp, served with fried bacon; ladle with a tasty Hollandaise sauce and topped with 2 sunny side up with Walnut topping. 

Bring your family or friends to try out this family oriented restaurant from Marc's Grill when you are at Puchong.

WAY Modern Chinois Restaurant @Clearwater Damansara Heights - New Premium Specialty Dim Sum Review

There are many restaurant in the Klang Valley that serves Premium Dim Sum, but WAY Modern Chinois located at G-1, WORK@Clearwater, Jalan Changkat Semantan 50490 Damansara Heights Kuala Lumpur.

This WAY Modern Chinois @Clearwater Damansara Heights has a very distinctive first impression as the entrance to the restaurant is via a lift door access. A very intrigued way as you will not guess that the restaurant is just behind the door of a lift.

The decor is a dimly lit and exudes an elegant, comfortable and posh European dining ambiance unlike most other Chinese restaurant which are usually brightly lit.

Our review is to taste out the new menu Dim Sum menu which the first is the in-house made specialty i.e. Skinless” Shang Hai Soup Dumpling (RM 6.00 per piece). It is a one of a kind Xiao Long Bao that we have tasted. The skinless texture is crafted out using molecular cooking method that uses chemistry reaction to create the skinless texture of this Xiao Long Bao. Eaten as one spoonful, your first experience is the bursting of the flavourful broth which are intertwined with the ginger vinegar taste to gives you an explosive feel.

The next dim sum is the Truffle Crab Soup Dumpling (RM 14.00 for 4 pcs). Taking it in one mouthful you get the intense earthy aroma of the truffle and the comforting warmth of the enclosed fragrant broth.

After the Xiao Long Bao, we had a fried Dim Sum which is the Fish and Chips (RM 16.00 for 3 pcs). It has a golden brown fluffy crisp skin with a filling of a batter of mashed potatoes and a mixture of cod fish paste and top with a special vinegar powder to gives it a slight sourish taste.

This is then followed by a steam Dim Sum which is the Crab Roe Dumpling (RM 19.00 for 3 pcs) is wrapped in a pumpkin flavoured and artistically plated as the dumpling is topped with special net design which made the dumpling very appealing to the eyes.

Another Dim Sum specialty dish is the Way’s Lotus Leaf Steamed Sticky Rice with Duck (RM 10.00 for 2 pcs). Normally the sticky rice is paired with Chicken, much like the Loh Mai Kai, but the chef choose to add one of WAY Modern Chinois @Clearwater Damansara Heights signature delicacies which is the aromatic Roast Duck as the core ingredients and paired with mixture of mushrooms, carrots, salted egg and water chestnut into the glutinous rice.

Another unique Dim Sum is the Sticky Rice Lamb Siew Mai (RM 19.00 for 3 pcs). The lamb meat are chopped and shape into solid meat ball shape. It has a strong gamey taste of the lamb and this would be a favourite for lamb lovers.

The next Dim Sum is another creation by the Chef Ken, which is the Wok Fried Cheong Fun with Original Spice Paste (RM 10.00). Normally you would eat the Steam Chee Cheong Fun; but here the Cheong Fun are pan fried with a special in-house dried shrimp paste which has a very tantalizing spicy taste;

Next is The Crab Claw Dumpling (RM 15.00 for 3 pcs).

Even the plain Char Siew Pau have an added fusion which is the addition of coriander which are finely chopped and sprinkle of the bun. This Coriander Char Siew Bun (RM 9.00 for 2 pcs) filling too have been added with some additional finely chopped coriander stalk to make it a little more aromatic.

The next dim sum served is the Crispy Bean Curd Skin Roll (RM 17.00 for 3 pcs).

followed by the Prawn Dumpling with X.O (RM 16.00 for 3 pcs) - a very spicy steam dumpling with succulent and bouncy shrimp.

and lastly the Crispy Dumpling with Wasabi Mayo (RM 15.00) which the wasabi infused sauce are seated below the dumpling to gives you a special punch which marries perfectly to the crispy skin of the dumplings.

Way Modern Chinois @Clearwater Damansara Heights is currently running a dim sum promotion set at RM 29.00++ per pax; Head over to experience the exquisite taste and the hospitality of Way Modern Chinois.

The Merchant @ Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya - REFRESHED RESTYLED REBRANDED Entertainment Centre

After 17 great years of operations as Merchant Pub, the familiar watering hole in Petaling Jaya has now undergone a major makeover. +BestRestaurant ToEat was invited to experience first hand the restyled and re branded of The Merchant.

The bar offers a swanky comfort akin to a hybrid of cosmopolitan New York bar and an updated London gentlemen's club. Exuding elegance and style, The Merchant is well designed with a stunning long illuminated copper and wood bar that immediately commands full attention.

The Merchant serves up an enormous range of whiskies in addition to a full range of other liquors such as beer, brandy, gin, vodka and wine. The bar also offers an extensive menu of main courses and light bites to delight palates of all kind.

Different spaces are created catering to the various guests' preferences. One such addition is 'The Balcony' an outdoor seating space with curious views overlooking the busy Federal Highway.

Another feature of the bar is the illuminated long and high Onyx Table and barstools perfect to cater to large groups, communal tastings or wine dinner events. Different types of high seating arrangements can also be found at the “Beer Barrel” and “Chess” tables.

For those with a more sophisticated preference, a Cigar Lounge, where retro glamour meets contemporary style is chic yet relaxed. Enjoy the company of friends over a nightcap and fine cigar while listening to the soft sounds of smooth jazz and seductive lounge music.

A dedicated games area with bricked walls offers up a more rustic atmosphere. Here, guests can enjoy a game of pool or score a bullseye on the Electronic Darts Machines.

The Merchant makes for a perfect pre-dinner venue, a meeting place for after work drinks or work off the excess partying at the adjoining The Merchant Live, and end with an indulgent nightcap back at The Merchant. 

The Merchant, a new paradigm in bar experience.

For those that prefer some live entertainment or karaoke you can try out the Merchant Live which is The Armada Hotel's brand new entertainment venue catering to the ante on live entertainment. 

Built around the ambition to create a unique club where design, music and guests form a new dimension of inspiration and quality live entertainment.

Fitted out with a sleek illuminated island bar, state-of-the-art sound system by TW Audio, three spacious private suites offering touch screen karaoke entertainment, a DJ console and a generously spaced stage where performing artists take centre stage, The Merchant Live is poised to turn things up a notch in the quiet hub of Petaling Jaya.

Early evenings at The Merchant Live will see retro classics and one hit wonders from the 80’s and 90’s pumping out all night long. The live band then takes over performing a diverse mélange of the hottest music mixing and blending, contrasting and highlighting the different genres of music weaving a web of music that entrances the crowd to groove along.

Escape into any of the three private suites themed red, gold and silver respectively with up to 30 pax capacity where guests can revel in plush and roomy comfort, and sing their heart out while entertaining in style and privacy. 

For those taking time out for their vocal cords, a Phoenix Darts Machine lay await in each suite with the biggest suite even having it’s very own British Pool Table.

The Merchant and The Merchant Live; your new entertainment destination in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Yaki San Yakitori @ Sunway Pyramid Shopping - Japanese BBQ Snack Food Review

Japanese food is always one of my favourite food; with that +BestRestaurant ToEat was invited to taste another Yakitori outlet; this one resembles those that you commonly find in Japan; kiosk like or fast food type compared to the one (premium yakitori) that we had at Ri Yakitori at The Garden Hotels recently.

Yaki San Yakitori is located at Lot F1 AV 77- 83, Sunway Pyramid, 46150 Petaling Jaya. It is located at the vicinity of Asian Avenue. Yaki San means Mr Grilled; well you guess it, most of the food served here are grilled and fried. 

Yaki San serves an array of Japanese snack food; usually the Japanese eat these snack food with cold beer after a hard day at work i.e. Happy Hour. The setup of Yaki San is one that is of a fast food type; where patrons can order from the counter and either eat at the outlet or take away and eat during their shopping activities. 

Yaki San @ Sunway Pyramid serves an array of grilled items; in fact it has a special auto griller that does the first round of grilling to ensure all round cooking of the yakitori and then another griller as above to charred it a little more before serving to the guest.

Our review started with the order of the Shiitake Mushroom (RM2.90), Chicken with Leek (RM2.90)  Chicken with Green Pepper (RM2.70) and Chicken Thigh (RM2.20). 

Shiitake Mushroom still on the griller

Chicken With Leek

Chicken With Green Pepper

While the second round of orders are the Chicken Karaage (RM2.70). Very crisp skin with a thin layer of chicken; loves this.

Grilled Tofu (RM2.30); another of my favourite at Yaki San.

Chicken Skin (RM1.60); sinfully delicious - better without the sauce. 

and Quail Egg (RM2.70)

You have an option to order the YakiTori with rice in a combo set with 3 sticks of Yakitori (RM8.90) or with 4 sticks (RM9.90).

For families you can order a 10 sticks (RM22.00) or 15 sticks (RM32.00).

For real fans of Yakitori, you can eat the special promotion YAKI SAN's 'ALL YOU CAN EAT' for RM 20 nett per person offer from 25th July 2015 onwards! (12pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm) only. Offer is for a LIMITED TIME only. Please check out whether offer is still available.