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Sumi-ka Yakitori Restaurant, SS15 Subang Jaya

May 30, 2012 · 6 comments · Categories: Food and Beverages

Yakitori is commonly known as Japanese skewered food. But back then, it was known as Japanese-type grilled chicken. I guess times have changed over the years (or decades) whereby people got really creative and started to experiment all sorts of food they can get hold of, which pretty much explained for the vast variety of skewered food that are available these days.

Sumi-ka Yakitori Restaurant

Like most of my food explorations, it was through word of mouth and a small gathering that I got to know this place which serves pretty ~~good~~ awesome yakitori.

Sumi-ka Yakitori Restaurant, SS15 Subang Jaya

Occupying a small shoplot in Subang Jaya, you know you are getting good stuff when it is managed by a Japanese and a team of dedicated staff.

Edamame

Cabbage

Pork Bacon wrapped Shitake Mushroom Yakitori

Chicken Cartilage (Nankotu) Yakitori

The menu is simple and straightforward with pork, chicken, beef, seafood and vegetables are all available for selection. The price is between RM4 - RM9 per skewer / stick.

Chicken Meatballs Yakitori

Gyumiso Yakitori

The highlight of that day was Gyumiso (as shown above). Juicy yet tender, it was just pure awesome.

Pork Belly Yakitori
The pork belly was pretty good too, thanks to the waiter’s recommendation. As you can see, there were no vegetables (except for the free cabbage, edamame and pork-wrapped enoki mushrooms) as we were all in mood for meat, meat and more meat.

Prawn Yakitori

Beef (Gyumiso) and Pork Yakitori

There were more dishes but due to hunger and pure indulgence, they did not make it to photos.

All in all, we were satisfied with the meal. The total bill was close to RM600 for 7 pax. Expensive? Yes it was… but there’s nothing much to complain for the delicious food we had and the wonderful session we enjoyed.

Address :
No. 19, 1st Floor,
Jalan SS15/4,
47500 Subang Jaya.

Tel. Number : +603 5632 9312 / +6016 224 9312
Business Hours : 6PM – 12AM

Fatboy’s The Burger Bar, Publika Solaris Dutamas

May 16, 2012 · 12 comments · Categories: Food and Beverages

My fondness for a good ’gourmet-ish’ burger has been a never-ending one. The first time I had a good burger was at The Daily Grind in Bangsar. That was aeons ago. But ever since then, my search for a good burger has been intensified, albeit lazy attempts, and I found my favourite one as far as in Singapore (here).

Fatboy's The Burger Bar, Publika Solaris Dutamas

Anyway, as usual, thanks to the power of Internet, I got to know this place which is quite close to where I am currently working at (yay!). Famous for its burgers, it said that its origin is from Singapore and when I realised how famous it was, the facepalm moment hits me like a freight train because I’ve not tried them at all despite my frequent trips to Singapore in the past years. Nevertheless, they are here in Malaysia!

Drinks; Iced Lemon Tea and Root Beer Float

One of their major enthrallments is the ability to let loose your invention and customise your very own burger. With 3 types of bread, 3 types of meaty patties and numerous toppings and sauces, there should be more than tens of combinations to try.

Customised Pork Burger by Fatboy's The Burger Bar, Publika Solaris Dutamas

The one I ‘created’ the other day consisted of honey oat bun (RM2), pork patty (RM11), bacon (RM3), fried egg (RM2.50), shiitake mushrooms (RM3), caramelised onions (RM2.50), cheddar cheese (RM2.50) and garlic aioli (RM1.50). Despite its massive appearance, the burger somehow felt underwhelming as the thick pork patty was lacking in taste. I would not say it was bland, but I guess some special ingredient and seasoning would definitely help in flavouring. A burger like this would set you back RM28 (excluding tax and charges).

Customised Pork Burger by Fatboy's The Burger Bar, Publika Solaris Dutamas

Other than burgers, they do serve dishes like appetisers, soups, salads, sandwiches and main meals. The one shown below is their interpretation of American classic; Mac and Cheese (RM18).

Mac and Cheese

Rich, thick and sinful, each bite was filled with full of cheesy guilt. The grilled chicken breast was tad dry but it was all good to go with the pasta. The garlic toast that came along was over-charred, making it close to inedible. However, the waitress (or the manager) was glad to replace it with a new one, albeit a smaller, soft piece.

Fatboy's The Burger Bar, Publika Solaris Dutamas

All in all, with my subsequent visit in consideration, this place is a good place to go to for a proper burger. The ambiance was lively with tables and benches arranged orderly. The service during my two visits were alright despite understaff during peak hours. The burgers that I tried were a-okay but their patties could be improved further. Nevertheless, this will not refrain me from visiting them as I foresee there will more visits to come!

Address :
Lot 30, Level G2,
Publika,
No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1,
Solaris Dutamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Telephone Number : +603 6206 1352

Putien, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

May 09, 2012 · 8 comments · Categories: Food and Beverages

Putien, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

A relatively new to me, my friend and I stumbled upon this Chinese restaurant when we were strolling aimlessly in 1 Utama shopping centre on one fine day. Being told that it was pretty famous in Singapore, it was no brainer that Putien was set to be our lunch venue for that day.

Putien, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

It was packed during peak hours but we were seated promptly upon entering the restaurant.

Chili Clams (RM14.90)

Deep Fried Duck with Yam (RM19.90)

Long story short, the food was alright. The Chili Clams (RM14.90) was morish with its slight spicy sauce kept teasing our tastebuds. The Deep Fried Duck with Yam (RM19.90) was pretty good too. The mashed yam was smooth while the wrapped duck meat was done nicely, albeit a lil thin. A splash of the Putien’s Spice Mum Chili Sauce and it’s all good. Their Shredded Meat with Bun (RM11.80) was decent. Slight sweetish yet savoury stir-fry meat worked well with the crispy fluffy bun.

Shredded Meat with Bun (RM11.80)

Shredded Meat with Bun

Putien's Lor Mee Putien’s Lor Mee (RM15.90)

Despite all that, the least favourite (or perhaps the worst) dish of the day has got to be Putien’s Lor Mee (RM15.90). I’ve not tasted any lor mee as bad as this. It was really bland and starchy and for such a big bowl, ingredients were bare minimal.

Putien's Spice Mum Chili Sauce Putien’s Spice Mum Chili Sauce

To make matters worse, what ticked me off the most was the waiting staffs. They were just unfriendly with lacked of training and proper skill set. Each (food) order was retorted with ‘What else?’ (in a cold tone) while food were served without uttering a word. It’s probably a one-off thing but so is my visit despite some decent food at affordable price.

Address :
G213A, Ground Floor,
Promenade Section,
1 Utama Shopping Centre (Old Wing),
No. 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama City Centre,
47800 Petaling Jaya.

Telephone Number : +603 7722 1539