At @kinsasushi HillV2 Not exaggerating, this was one of the best beef bowl I had. The glistering slices were luxurious with their marbling, perfectly cut, tender and flavourful that would leave traces of happiness in your mouth and belly.
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Maple infused grilled chicken with olive rice and a side of salad ($9.90). The chicken was wonderfully tender and juicy and the olive rice was tasty without being oily. The pan-seared dory salads are very good too, although the beef options can be a lil tough. Good place for those on faux diets. 3.5 nombles.
After celebrating our anniversary last year at the fanciest of high-end restaurants, Restaurant Andre, we decided to go to somewhere more humble (and wallet-friendly) this year. What polar opposites! While Andre was all about fancy presentations and subtle (albeit sometimes confusing) flavours, Gastrosmiths' food was good ol' hearty umami packed deliciousness! Our starter of scallop ceviche was light and fresh. Things got even better for the main courses. J's cod fish mee sua was sublime - the cod fish expertly grilled and the mee sua coated in luscious umami goodness. My ribeye donburi was equally great - the beef perfectly medium rare and tasting as good, if not better, than the much more expensive cuts at Fat Cow. Our apple crumble dessert was also a delight - an inventive version of a very old skool dish. One of the best eats this year! I'll be back. 4.5 nombles.
The Crustacean Bowl. #foodie #latergram #wiat
While located on a busy road, Assembly Coffee manages to remain a lovely little nook full of natural light and good vibes. You'll feel instantly transported in this cosy hideout, complete with good coffee from Liberty beans. Treat yourself to a fluffy Salted Caramel Waffle while reading your favourite book. Photo by Huixuan Tan
I've been hankering for authentic KL hokkein mee since that one fateful night in subang jaya when I was introduced to it. This is a pretty good rendition with plenty of wok hei, thick sticky black sauce that's not too sweet, lotsa pork lard and noodles fried just right (eh, guess al dente's not quite the right word). The other supposedly must-try dish, sang har meen, was just ok. 3.5 nombles.
Who needs to go to Wild Honey when you can make your own! Recipe: http://www.nytimes.com/recipes/1014721/Shakshuka-with-Feta-.html
THE restaurant of the moment has been getting tons of good reviews on the food blogging circuit. First impressions were favorable: Gorgeous space in a historic Masonic lodge. Check. Attentive knowledgable service. Check. Then the food arrived. The first dish of cauliflower gratin was quite sublime; silky smooth and full of umami (which was surprising cos' I've always thought cauliflower as the Taylor Swift of vegetables: bleh). But it just went downhill from there. The prawn risotto was a platter of confused flavors and textures (strawberry in a salty broth? rubbery prawns in risotto?), the pork belly sat in a strangely sour and dilute pool of sauerkraut juice, and the foie gras satay was overwhelmed by the peanut sauce. Dessert was ok but nothing to shout home about. Huge disappointment, especially given the competition (eg Catalunya) at this price range. Avoid. 2 nombles.
Returned to ODP for dinner and got the "surprise us" 3-course menu. Food wasn't as delish as the first time we were there. Some dishes were unevenly seasoned and tasted kinda one-dimensional. Braised beef cheek is still good though. And of course, still a beautiful place for a first-date *wink*. 3 nombles.
Gorgeously restored shophouse comprising a cafe, art gallery and a high-end restaurant. Lovely space to spend an afternoon but the cafe's brunch menu was kinda mediocre. Good cakes and homemade ice cream though. 3.5 nombles.
I am do going to miss the Korean food in Sydney. Most of the shops are closed earlier, but the Asian restaurants are always opened late at night.
