Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Setapak Cafe : La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant PV128 Setapak - A Neighbour Cafe


Setapak is well known for many of its food offerings. We came about La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant formerly known Tappers Cafe which is located at PV128 Setapak which was recently opened for some western food with a local touch.


La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant Address
G-M 26, PV128, Jalan Genting Kelang,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


At La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant; one of its key offerings is that food must be served in a jiffy especially for lunch customers where time is limited. For those that have the time, you can sit in; to enjoy the colonial setting that this cafe offers.


At La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant, it is a 2 in one cafe where freshly baked pastries are offered to its customers.


Each of these pastries is baked in small quantity and only when it is finished, a new batch will go into the oven; this is to ensure customers will not have to live with stale pastry and wastages.


We started our review with a hearty Big Breakfast Set (RM13.90). Customers have the option to choose either the Chicken Ham or Beef Bacon. The set comes with sauteed mushroom, scrambled eggs, a piece of hash brown, sausage, baked beans and a piece of toast. For any order of the breakfast set, it is served with either a cup of tea or coffee.


Next, we tried out some of the Lunch Set promotion; the first of which is the Hainanese Chicken Chop (RM13.90).  The Chicken chop is fried to a nice brown crisp and is served with baked potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Customers have a choice of whether to have their Hainanese sauce served separately or as a topped on to the Chicken Chop.


For fans of creamy carbonara, this second Lunch Set which is the Spaghetti Carbonara With Chicken Ham (RM14.90) will surely be your choice.


The next dish is suitable for a vegan or non-meat eater as the spaghetti is cooked Aglio Olio and topped with a sauteed mushroom sauce with a Fried Tofu. The tofu steak is lightly coated with a special batter and then lightly fried to give you a nice bite texture. This dish is called Spaghetti Aglio Olio With Tofu Steak (RM13.90).


the last lunch set, we had; is the Fish and Chip Set (RM13.90). Kids will normally like this as it is very easy to eat and the dish is served with French Fries and coleslaw. For all the set lunch orders; for an additional of RM1.00 customer get to order a Honey Lemon, Lemon Tea, Lime Juice or  Sirap Bandung.


We then moved on to taste 3 more dishes from the La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant menu; the first of which is the Chicken Chop With Mushroom Sauce (RM14.90). This is quite similar to the Hainanese Chicken Chop except that the sauce is the Mushroom sauce and the sides are the fried potatoes wedges.


followed by the Chicken Parmigiana (RM14.90). The fried boneless chicken thigh is topped with a melted cheese and served with French Fries and Salads.


the last dish from the main menu that we had is the Chicken Picatta (RM13.90). We really like the savory capers sauce that came with the grilled chicken breast. This chicken dish is served with mash potatoes with a nice brown sauce. Perfectly complimented to the chicken meat.


At La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant, there also serves an array of Pizza which has a thin crust base that gives a crunchy bite. The first Pizza we tasted is the Margarita Pizza (RM12.90), which is topped with tomatoes, basil, and cheese.


Next, we had the Hawaiian Pizza (RM13.90). Comprising of small chunks of chicken meat with pineapples and a generous amount of cheese topping.


The last Pizza is the Okonomi Pizza (RM13.90), this is a fusion pizza which is married to a Japanese influence that uses a mayonnaise-based with a topping of Bonito flakes.


Overall we find the La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant offering a wide variety of popular Western fares in a nice cozy environment without burning a big hole in your wallet.

La Figue Cafe Bakery Restaurant Address and Location Map

Monday, October 31, 2016

Old Klang Road Steamboat - Cafe 5 @ Pearl International Hotel Semi Buffet Steamboat


Old Klang Road is home to many steamboat restaurant and is indeed a popular food for folks that are staying in this surrounding part of Kuala Lumpur. Cafe 5 at Pearl International Hotel is running a special Steamboat promotion for dinner from now until the end of November 2016.


Cafe 5 @ Pearl International Hotel Address:
5th Floor Pearl International Hotel
Old Klang Road
Kuala Lumpur


Offering a selection of 2 broth which is the Clear Chicken Soup and for those that loves a spicy which is the Tom Yam.


Each set comes with an array of seafood and fresh ingredients offering. Among the seafood are the Brown Cuttlefish, Sea Bass Fillet, Prawns, Flower Crab, Clams, Fishball, and Mussels.


For the meats, it includes Chicken meats and smoked duck meat which we like.


Other ingredient includes the Enoki Mushroom, Shiitake mushroom, crab sticks, deep fried four season rolls and prawns dumplings.


For the vegetables, there is the popular Chinese Cabbage that can flavor up the soup base, Baby Romaine Lettuce, Corn-on-cob and Turnips slices.


The set also comes with Yellow Noodles, Bee Hoon, Eggs and Soft White Beancurd.


For this Steamboat semi-buffet, guests will also be able to help themselves with some salads,


Pre-cooked food like Mee Goreng, Nasi Goreng or Bee Hoon Goreng to complement your steamboat dinner.


After dinner, you can also taste some of the desserts offerings of traditional local Kuih Muih, Western desserts like cakes and pudding.


and also an assortment of local fruits to end your Steamboat meal.


Cafe 5 is offering 2 special promotion for this Steamboat dinner which the first is the 3+1 deal i.e. for every 3 paying guests the fourth person is Free of Charge. 


While the second promotion is the Ladies night happening on every Wednesday during the promotion period. For this promotion, each of the ladies only needs to pay RM2.00 per person to enjoy this Semi-buffet Steamboat dinner instead of the standard price of RM35.90 per pax. Terms and conditions applied, please call Cafe 5 Pearl International Hotel at 03-7983 1111 ext 3203 and 3205 for more information and reservations.

Our Other Old Klang Road Steamboat Hot Pot Review

Cafe 5 @ Pearl International Hotel Address and Location Map



Saturday, October 29, 2016

Somersby Rewards its Express That Weekend Feeling Campaign Winner With a BBQ Food Truck Party at Desa Park City


Somersby rewards its winner of the Express Your Weekend Feeling Campaign with a BBQ and Food Truck Party at Desa Park City, Kuala Lumpur recently.



All winners together with their guest are feasted with an Open air picnic atmosphere at open air car park of the Desa Park City.

Food Truck

Amora band To Entertain Guest

Besides the food, Somersby had also engaged the Amora Band to perform some of the latest hits to entertain all the guests.

BBQ Food


Dress Up Your Somersby


On top of that, all guests are served with the popular Somersby Apple Cider which they can add on fresh cut fruits to go with the Somersby Apple Cider.

Congratulations to all the winners of Express That Weekend Feeling.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

HotPot Kitchen - 1Utama - Delicious Pick Your Own Spicy Hot Pot

Front Entrance of Hot Pot Kitchen 1Utama
If you love spicy food and like to only choose your own vegetables, meat or seafood at your own quantity, you now have a choice at the newly open HotPot Kitchen 1Utama.

HotPot Kitchen Address
G355, 1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing), Bandar Utama City Centre Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.


Normally when you order your food; the portion of meat and the type of vegetables are determined by the shop but here at Hot Pot Kitchen 1Utama, you can hand picked the quantity and the type of vegetables and meats that suit your palate and stomach.


With this new concept, you do not need to eat those vegetables or meats that you do not like as you can pick only those that you would consume.

Vegetables Selection

Our Selection of Vegetables

Eating at Hot Pot Kitchen is simple; first, you select the vegetable option which ranges from fresh Sawi, Kailan, Beancurd skins, the mushroom of various types from the open top fridge (note: the vegetables are on a rotational basis). Select the type and quantity that you can consume. The price is at RM 3.99 per 100g regardless what the combination of vegetables.

Meat Selection

Our Meat Selection

After that, you can select the type of meats and the in-house made "Yeong Liu" from the next section in a separate bowl. The price for the meat section is at RM 5.99 per 100g regardless what you take i.e. pork belly, beef, prawns and etc.


After that proceed to the counter for a weighing of the selected meat and vegetables. Inform the waiter on your choice of sauce which there is only 2 type which is the natural flavor (non-Spicy) and the Ma Lat (Spicy one which comes with 3 spicy levels). 



Hot Pot Kitchen practices self-service, so there are no service charges that are levied on your total bill. Once your dishes are cooked you will need to pick up your meals at the counter.


Our first choice; Natural Flavours. This is great for those that does not like any doses of spiciness, Suitable for children and older folks. Perfect with a bowl of white rice. But there are options to eat it with noodles too.


Our next dish is the Ma Lat Spicy Flavours (Level 2). We really like this, as it is cooked with an in-house made Ma Lat sauce that has been fined tuned to the local taste, Again, a real treat with a bowl of steaming white rice as the sauce has a balanced kick of spiciness coupled with the crunchy fried peanuts that are used to cooked this dish.


The next dish is set to be introduced as a standard item from the menu is the Fried Spicy Lala. Again you can order this when available based on your spicy level. We like this too as it has a penchant strong taste that is wrapped around the clams and makes each bite, a spicy affair.


According to the owners, all the meat and vegetables goes thru an ozone sterilization process before being served. This ensures that pesticide and antibiotics are removed from the meat and vegetables. That is why they can claim that there are No Pesticide, No Antibiotics, and No Hormones.


At HotPot Kitchen One Utama, there is a free flow of Coffee from the coffee vending machines; that patrons can help themselves on; which is a great combination to tone down your taste-bud after the spicy meal.


To lower your spicy effect, HotPot Kitchen serves Hung Fook Tong herbal tea range from Hong Kong. If you are a fan of TVB drama, you would probably have noticed this brand during some of this drama.


Overall, we like the concept of picking what you want and the taste offering especially the Ma Lat spicy option sauce by HotPot Kitchen 1Utama was our favourite.

HotPot Kitchen has just opened a new branch at Sunway Pyramid.

HotPot Kitchen Address And Location Map

Saturday, October 22, 2016

The Joy Of Life - Ecolite - Collagen Bird Nest Drinks.

Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

Edible Bird Nest has been scientifically proven to have several benefits to our health. They include stimulation of regeneration of cells, strengthening our immune and respiratory system as well as improving the performance of our internal organs. One of its most sought after beauty benefits is, its ability to rejuvenate cells, promoting smooth, radiant, and youthful skin.

Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

Ecolite Biotech Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (Ecolite) has just launched a new range of Collagen Bird's Nest beverages, "The Joy Of Life" to enables its customers to easily enjoy the many health benefits of edible bird's nest; via a convenient and transparent packaging with vacuum safety button. This makes it ideal for consumers to grab-go-and-enjoy this refreshing beverage any time of the day.

This new line of Halal-certified beverages combines the powerful health benefits of bird's nest with the proven beauty benefits of Marine Fish Collagen, which is said to stimulates collagen production in our bodies and combats signs of ageing. The Joy Of Life fulfills the wellness and beauty needs of Malaysian consumers.


According to Mr Steve Lim, Sales & Marketing Director of Ecolite, 'The past decades, we have dedicated ourselves to doing what we do best which is providing quality, natural healthcare products to improve the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our strength lies in our professional expertise and knowledge of natural healthcare and traditional Chinese medicine, and also the intensive research to develop effective healthcare solutions to meet the needs of today's consumers."

'The Joy Of Life' contains all-natural food contents, which includes Edible Bird's Nest, Marine Fish Collagen, Rock Sugar and RO water, making it not only nutritious but safe to consume. 

Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

Each bottle contains 2500mg of Collagen and features Five(5) flavours which is Original Flavour

Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

Aloe Vera,

Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

Lychee,

Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

Longan,


Photo Courtesy of The Joy Of Life Facebook

and  Red Dates with Wolfberry

"We have gone to great lengths to ensure that our products are free of preservatives, artificial flavourings and colours, as well as artificial sweeteners. Our products contain natural ingredients that adds flavour and providing variety for consumers ," added Mr Lim.


'The Joy Of Life' is available at all 7-11 Convenience Store, and soon be available at major pharmacies and hypermarkets throughout Malaysia.

For more information on the 'Joy of Life', you can visit their website at www.TheJoyOfLife.my or their facebook page