Tuesday, January 23, 2018

ROCK CAFE - Medan Sunway, Jalan PJS 11/20, Bandar Sunway Something For Everyone



Rock Cafe Sunway at Medan Rock Cafe, Jalan PJS 11/20, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Subang Jaya, Selangor has been around for more than a decade now. As it is a very popular hotspot for food and a place to gather with friends and families; anytime 24 hours 365 days a year i.e. the food court that never closes. Strategically located in Sunway, there are many patrons coming to Rock Cafe Sunway which hails from Subang and Petaling Jaya.


The first impression is that; the Rock Cafe Sunway boasts a few firsts for this segment namely this is one of the only food courts where you can taste out not only local favorite food like Fried Rice, Chap Fan (Mixed Rice) but also International cuisines like the Middle Eastern Food, Indonesian Food, Japanese, Chinese (from China), Italian and other Western delights and more from all the stores around the cafe.


With more than 500 dishes or more to choose from; there is definitely something for everyone at Rock Cafe Sunway.


Secondly; the Rock Cafe Sunway serves Pork Free and Non Halal dishes and has separate utensils and washing areas for the different utensils.


Thirdly; as told by the manager; it is one of the first food courts in Klang Valley to offer a LIVE screening of football matches together with Big Match Of The Week competition where prizes such as original football jersey and original football are given to the correct scores of the match.



Do check out their Rock Cafe Sunway facebook page for the latest Big Match Of The Week and promotion. As told the cafe are usually fully booked for these matches; do make a booking beforehand for a table.



For our food exploration of the Rock Cafe Sunway; we ordered a number of crowd favourite dishes that are served at Rock Cafe Sunway; the first being the 45 Minutes Uncle Huat Fried Rice. A standard peak hour wait time for this delicacy is about 45 minutes.



Our order is for the Special Fried Rice which is laden with Prawns and Char Siew (RM9.50). True to its' popularity; the Fried Rice has a nice Wok Hei that is ingrained in each of the rice bulbs.


Our next order is a great starter dish or for some; it is a great accompaniment to a nice icy cold beer which is the Fried mushroom; According to the manager; the owner of this shop Mushroom King is the original creator of this popular dish with a history of more than 20 years.


You can order either the dint mushroom that is available like the shitake, enoki or oyster mushroom that comes with a special inhouse made sauce for your dips.


Next; from the Indonesia; we have the unique Nasi Bakar. The rice is first fried and wrapped in the banana leaf and grilled to a nice fragrant. The minute you open up the rice wrapping, you can smell the flavourful rice which has a tad of spiciness in it.


The set offering of this Nasi Bakar comes with a Grilled Spicy Chicken which has a char spicy flavour and also fried tempe as a side.


Moving along we were attracted to an outlet which sells Grill Seafood; it offers fresh seafood which is delivered daily from Pulau Ketam. Customers can either order the set offering which starts with RM10.00 or orders the Fresh seafood ala-carte which is charged with by the weight of the chosen seafood.


A check with the order takers is that their most popular style is the Portuguese Grilled; so our orders were for the Grilled String Ray Portuguese Style. We like the flavour of the sauce that was used but it was a little spicier for some of us. We probably can order the spicy level a tad down the scale.


This Grill Food stalls also double up to serve the Rojak Buah Penang which we order it to complement our grilled fish dishes.


After that we saw something interesting when we pass by the Roti Canai stores which serve Roti Canai Burger and Roti Canai Pizza; It must be a first for us, so naturally, we like to taste out what it is like to have a Roti Canai Burger.



When it arrives at the table, we could see the filling is made up of a Ham which is covers with Eggs and sandwich between 2 pieces of Roti Canai serves with Dhall.


A few stalls away from the Roti Canai stall, we reach the Middle Eastern Stall specializing in Arabic Food; where you can order some of the popular Middle Eastern treats from it.



We saw a man grilling some Chicken Mandy and you can smell the nice aroma of the freshly charcoal grill chicken.


You can order this grilled chicken that can be accompanied by the Nasi Briyani or the special wafer thin Pita Bread. Love the taste of this dish. We were told that this stall is very popular and you can feast on these Middle Eastern dish until 2am each day.


Another stall that caught our eyes is the Tandoori stall which has its' recipe from Pakistan (home to the fame Tandoor food). This stall serves a number of dishes such as Naan and Tandoori Chicken.


We made an order for a Double Cheese Naan



and a quarter Chicken Tandoori; Taste wise was good and it was grilled to the right balance will a slight char that enhances the flavour of the grilled chicken. You can taste the flavours of the spices ingrained into the chicken meat.


Situated at a hidden corner is the Chong Qing noodles. Fans of the Spicy Noodles from China will find this spicy noodles a delight. Hail from the district of Chong Qing which is famed for their spicy food in China.


The noodles can be ordered with different cooking styles and there are other China-based dishes like the dumplings and snack dishes for you to taste.


Moving back to taste out some local dishes that are served at Rock Cafe Sunway is the Melaka Nyonya Nasi Lemak. Nasi Lemak is usually served with sambal, but for this stall; if you order your Nasi Lemak with fried chicken you will be served with an Ayam Lemak Curry. Alternatively; you can also order your set with Ayam Lemak Curry which we did. Personally for me; I find the curry to be a little too sweet but for my eating partner they seem to enjoy it.


Opposite the Nasi Lemak stall; is a stall that serves Japanese delicacies with the Japanese Curry as its top seller. We ordered the Katsu Curry rice set which comes with a piece of Fried Chicken Fillet.



or you can try out the Teriyaki Chicken Don from Japanese Corner stall.


For the western food; we ordered a Grilled Lamb Chop that is served with the Mushroom sauce. For our order; the lamb chop was slightly overdone and has a tougher texture. This stall offers an elaborate choice of other western delights that you can choose from.


Our final dish is another Indonesian delight aptly named Indo Deli; It serves Indomie which you can top up with other dishes such as the Spicy Fried Chicken.


There is a craze currently for these Indomie based dishes around KL and Subang; apparently, this Indomie based stall has been around quite some time already. You may want to taste out some of the offerings from this stall.


Before ending our meals, we ordered the Teh Tarik. We used 5 types of tea leaves to make our Teh Tarik; that ensures that you get the right taste, colour, aroma and texture of a real Teh Tarik quips the outlet manager.


For fans of Somersby; you can order the special promotion where you pay RM46.00 for a bucket of 4 icy cold Somersby Apple Cider or if you are a fan of Carlsberg, there is an ongoing promotion of RM54.00 for 3 bottles of Carlsberg Smooth.



One more feature about Rock Cafe Sunway; I believe that; this is the only food court in Malaysia that takes your feedback and complaint seriously. If you have any issue, you can contact them accordingly; So the next time; you have any issue while dining at Rock Cafe Sunway; you can try it out and see whether the response is quick.

Rock Cafe Sunway Location Address Map


Monday, January 22, 2018

Sunfeet International Rehab Centre Open Day


Did you know that eventually 4 out of 5 adults eventually suffer from foot problem? You can now get a FREE Foot Check at SUNFEET International Rehab Centre located at BlkC, 18 Jalan 19/1, Seksyen 19 46300 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.


According to  Dato Dr Edmund Lee Orthotic Specialist. "Living in today's challenging environment could give one the lesser accountability in taking a personal care towards is or her body. The perception of having all the finer things in life is a prerequisite and fulfilment including personal care".


Dato Dr Edmund Lee stressed that quality assurance and care are vital today in providing this attention to any part of one's body including the feet, one core element of our body that navigates and manoeuvre. Having a flat foot, cerebral palsy, knee pain, scoliosis and even a diabetic foot, these will need some special medical attention by a fully trained professional team.


At SUNFEET International Rehab Centre, one cannot neglect that the feet are given a holistic care by its specialist and professional team on board including in the area of occupational therapy, sports rehabilitation, prosthetics, podiatry, orthotics, pedorthics and physiotherapy


With its first all in one centre in Petaling Jaya, SUNFEET International Rehab Centre is inviting the public for an open day on 27 to 28th January 2018 from 10am until 6pm with activities including a public talk by Dato Dr Edmund Lee. There will also be a children's colouring contest while a special promotion is available with 15% discount on selected products. The first 50 customers will also receive RM500 worth of vouchers from Sunfeet International


In conjunction with Chinese New Year celebration, SUNFEET International Rehab Centre is also offering an exclusive promotion with the Happy and Healthy Feet for Your Loved One's promotion valid until 28 February. This promotion is in a gift box set and ideal as a giveaway for loved ones. 


SUNFEET International Rehab Centre is a Malaysian home grown that was started in 1978 and  focuses in orthotic services & prescription & orthotic and prosthetic products to satisfy the needs of the ever growing orthotics and prosthetics care in the country. SUNFEET International Rehab Centre is open 7 days a week from 10am -7pm. For inquiries and consultation, contact SUNFEET International Rehab Centre at 013 528 3939.

SUNFEET International Rehab Centre Location Address Map

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Taste Australia Cherries and Summer Fruits Available At TESCO MALAYSIA

LAUNCH OF SEASONAL CHERRIES AND SUMMER FRUITS BY TASTE AUSTRALIA


Australia is now harvesting all its summer fruits and you can get to enjoy these fresh, sweet, juicy and delicious premium cherries along with Australia popular summer fruit like the plum, peaches, nectarines and apricot brought to you by Taste Australia; and especially air-flown and made available for purchase at all TESCO MALAYSIA hypermarket.


From now until the middle of May; Malaysian can enjoy these Australian Summer Fruits without the need to be in Australia. As Chinese New Year is just one month away; you might want to consider to offer a Summer Fruit Basket to your families and business associates instead of the conventional Chinese New Year gift pack as giving fruits is a much healthier choice.


Gift of fruits is also ideal for their round shape and colour which are believed to symbolize prosperity and bring the recipient good fortune throughout the year.


The launch is part of Taste Australia campaign which brings Australia’s best fresh seasonal produce straight to our shelves. Fresh produce from Australia is highly sought after as they grow in a safe and clean environment with rich soils.



"Lots of sunshine, a clean and green natural environment, rich soil and blue skies are the reasons why Australian Stone Fruits taste better, is greener, cleaner and safer," said Ms Amelia Fyfield, The State Government of Victoria (Australia) representative.



"We are delighted to bring the best of Australian cherries and summer fruit at all our stores, and just in time to start the year eating healthy. Australia produces some of the best tasting fresh produce and it's great that these summer fruits will be available throughout the Chinese New Year festivities as golden fruits symbolize good fortune," according to Paul Ritchie, CEO Tesco Stores (M) Sdn Bhd


Cherries and stone fruits are the best joys of summer and are tastiest when fresh. The fruits are best enjoyed naturally on its own in the freshest form or made into a popsicle, summer salad or the ever-popular Breakfast Smoothie Bowls which are a feast not only to your eyes but is great for their health benefits.


Taste Australia has engaged Nutritionist, Ms Marissa Parry, to showcase how easy it is to prepare healthy and nutritional meals using these easily available ingredients which are also perfect for our hot weather.  The nutritional benefits of cherries and stone fruits which are not just tasty but rich in vitamins and potassium while being low in fat, calories and sugar." Marissa went on to explain that cherries are considered superfood on its own while nectarines are long known as the food of the gods.  Below are three of  Marissa special recipe using the stone fruits as its base.

Australian Summer Salad Recipe

Australian Summer Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Salad
Handful mixed salad leaves
1 Australian peach
1 Australian nectarine
½ cup Australian cherries, pitted
¼ cup feta cheese
¼ cup silvered almonds
Salt to taste


Vinaigrette
1 tbsp mint, chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup virgin olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey


Method:


1. To prepare the vinaigrette, in a jar combine all the ingredients and shake well. Allow to sit for awhile. 


2. To prepare the salad, add the greens to a bowl with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt. Add the fruit and almonds and gently toss to combine. Serve the salad topped with feta cheese.

Australian Cherries and Summer Fruits Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Australian Cherries and Summer Fruits Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Ingredients (1 to 2 serves)

Smoothie
1 Australian peach, frozen
2 Australian nectarines, frozen
1 cup Australian cherries (pitted)
½  cup nondairy milk

*portions of fruit can vary on your preference

Toppings
10 to 12 almonds and pecans
Granola
Chia seeds
Coconut
Fresh fruit (Australian peaches and cherries)


Method:
1. To make the smoothie, blend the fruits and milk in a food processor until smooth.
2. Pour in to a bowl and adorn with toppings. 

Australian Fruit Salad Popsicle Recipe

Australian Fruit Salad Popsicle Recipe

Ingredients:
Australian Cherries and Summer Fruits (peaches, cherries, nectarines)
Juice (use a light coloured juice)
*Mint (optional)

Method:
1. Slice the fruits and place in popsicle molds.
2. Pour in the juice and freeze overnight.

*Mint is optional if you want to add a pop of colour. 


So, hurry up to the TESCO hypermarket nearest to you to feast on these fresh juicy summer fruits from Australia.

#TasteAustraliaMY #AussieCherries #AussieSummerFruit #Australia #TescoMalaysia

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Friday, January 19, 2018

Publika Food : MANDALA Cafe & Bar @ Solaris Dutamas Publika


MANDALA Cafe & Bar @ Solaris Dutamas Publika is one the latest nightspots for some get together. With a nice and subtle ambience serving an array of western delights; while offering a selection of wine at an affordable price would make it an ideal place to catch up with family and friends without the noisy atmosphere of most common bars.


MANDALA Cafe & Bar is located at D3-G3-8, Solaris Dutamas, No.1, Jalan Dutamas 1 and its operating hours is from 11.00 am- 1.00am. For more information on its promotion; you can check out MANDALA Cafe & Bar Facebook page or call them at +603- 6419 0382.


There are many bars and drinking spots at Solaris Dutamas Publika but MANDALA stands out as it provides a comfortable place to have a nice meal while enjoying slow music while sipping your favourite wine or cocktails catching up with friends and business associates. 


Don't be surprised if you see celebrities frequenting MANDALA Cafe & Bar; the likes of Dato Jimmy Choo 


and Dato Lee Chong Wei.


If you require a private dining environment, there is one VIP room that you can book to entertain your VIP guest or to host private events.


Our night started with the sampling of a few cocktails drinks before our meals the first of which is the Blue Lagoon


followed by the Sex On The Beach


and end with Pink Mandala


Our dinner started with the order of 2 appetizers; the first of which is the Fried Chicken Wings (RM18.00); we love the crispy and crunchy skin that still crackles with a nice evenly coated honey and topped with sesame seed.


followed by the Tom Yum Popcorn Chicken (RM16.00). For me, I would have loved it for a  stronger Tom Yam taste for this. Fried to a nice crunch, both of these appetizers are a great pairing to our cocktail drinks.


The first main dish to arrive at our table is the Black Angel Pasta With Grilled Chicken (RM18.00) which comes with a nice fragrant aroma of herbs and garlic.  


The next dish is my favourite of the night which is the Lemon, Garlic and Butter Mussels (RM33.00) when ordering this dish make sure you scoop up the sauce with the toasted bread. it has a strong citrusy flavour and taste that lingers in your mouth. The Green mussels were very fresh and you can taste the slight saltiness from each bite of the mussels. 


The other crowd favourite is the Grilled Chicken With Buttermilk Sauce RM20.00, as the chicken meat has a strong infused flavour from the seasoning that was used to marinate the chicken. The buttermilk sauce has a tinge of spiciness and a balance buttery taste.  This dish is served with refreshing garden green which is topped with a sesame dressing.


One of the favourite dish served at MANDALA is the Golden Soft Shell Crab Spaghetti (RM28.00). At Mandala, this dish is served with the full-size soft shell crab. The Chef has added a slightly spicy taste to this dish. If you are not the spicy type, please order it with a tone down version of the spicy level.


For fans of Pizza, there are 4 types of Pizza that are served at the restaurant. For tonight our choice was for the Pepperoni Pizza (RM18.00). Pizzas that are served here are thin crust.


Complimenting our main dishes are the Red Wine which is Chateau Haut Riot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (France) while our White Wine for the night is Chateau Haut Riot Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (France).


We had 2 desserts to end our dinner; the first of which is the Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream RM16.00.


While the second dessert is the Rich Chocolate Brownie RM16.00


There is an ongoing promotion at MANDALA Cafe & Bar, do check it out on their facebook page.

1. Free Cocktail for ladies
- Valid from 15th January 2018 until 13th February 2018
- Ladies have to LIKE MANDALA Facebook Page, CHECK IN during the visit and showed to our staffs to get the COMPLIMENTARY cocktail
- 3 types of cocktail to choose, Blue Lagoon, Pink Mandala, Sex On The Beach
- Each lady is only entitled to ONE complimentary cocktail

2. Free appetizer when 4 pax & above dine in MANDALA
- Valid from 15th January 2018 until 13th February 2018
- When 4 pax and above dining in MANDALA, all guests have to LIKE our Facebook page and show to our staff to enjoy a plate of complimentary appetizer of the day
- One complimentary appetizer for single receipt


MANDALA Cafe & Bar Location Address Map