Bookmark this communal-style dining restaurant in Damansara Kim for celebrations over Buckwheat Fried Chicken (from RM24), Charred Eggplant (RM21) and Sticky Pork Ribs (from RM30). Everything on the menu is made for sharing, and there's also a solid selection of wine to pair with the meal – let the friendly team recommend some house pours. Pro tip: If you're celebrating a birthday with a cake, the restaurant provides all you need, including candles and a cake stand.
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Charred eggplant with miso butter, bonito flakes and onion purée is something I don’t mine having all time. I’ve always have a soft spot for eggplant with miso. Theirs was slightly over charred and a little under seasoned despite there’s bonito flakes. RM21 per serving.
House made pork meatballs cooked in lovely Pomodoro sauce with slices of freshly baked sourdough. The meatball was nicely seasoned with herbs and toasted sourdough with olive oil is so good and flawless. Perfect meal for the sourdough lovers Available for lunch only. RM17 per serving.
A must to order to as a starter. Charred with chimichurri sauce, it’s still crunchy and flavourful.
Say ‘fried chicken’ to any foodie, and they’ll point you straight to this family-style restaurant in Damansara Kim. Here, the Fried Chicken (from RM24) is dredged in buckwheat, resulting in a crispy and light-as-air skin, while still retaining its juicy meat. Burppler XingWei Cheang describes it as “clean and elegant tasting”. They say it's meant for sharing but we say handle it solo.
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A hearty bowl of Malaysian mixed herbs rice with Mackerel and a sweet soy sauce. Lunch set comes with a ginger tea and cucumber bonito flakes salad. RM19.70 per set.
Half portion of house brined fried chicken with crispy buckwheat dredge. Half portion (3 pieces) RM24
📷 In frame:
Charred Okra [RM16]; Red Prawn Spaghetti [RM39]; Fried Chicken (half) [RM24]
🍗: The perfect fried chicken: airy, crispy, perfectly seasoned skin and juicy, tender flesh. Unlike most fried chickens, there wasn't an overpowering greasiness present in Table and Apron’s. In fact, it was almost clean and elegant tasting.
🍝: The pasta was deceivingly refreshing. The addition of lemon to the oil-based pasta made the dish a perfect palate cleanser for the fried chicken. Paired with the juicy, roe-filled prawn and unique fragrance of the daun kesom, it’s undoubtedly one of my favourite pasta dishes now.
🌿: The okra was the show stopper of the meal. It was my first time seeing the vegetable prepared in such fashion-- grilled to perfection, coated in the most delightful sticky, dark sauce, and perfected with a tangy chimichurri.
Not exaggerating when I say I cannot wait for my next visit 😩
They said their fried chicken (RM36) is to die for. I beg to differ. It has a very subtle milky (?) flavour. No doubt, the skin is really crispy. But I won't pay that much for this plate of fried chicken.
Living up to its name, these sweet potatoes are actually cut into pieces, coated with a thin layer of batter and then deep fried.
These are actually crunchy and greaseless. The taste was also well balanced with drizzles of maple syrup and saltiness from the ricotta (an Italian whey cheese)
The house brined fried chicken is always the star at Table & Apron, but their small plates have proven to be worth the order as well. As an avid fan of eggplant, I really liked the charred eggplant with miso, green onion purée and bonito flakes. The pleasant bitterness & strong umami taste really came through. The pulled pork that came with sourdough and a small dollop of cilantro salsa was also pretty decent.
Rice with dried shrimps, peanuts, crab meat and ulam (sort of a salad with assortment of raw vegetables, herbs and leaves). Really liked the sauce as well.
A great starter, just to take the edge off the hunger. The pâté is smooth, and the taste of mackerel is well balanced with the other ingredients.
Rich and refreshing, occasionally found on their ‘daily specials’ menu, don’t hesitate to order!
The place was quite packed, but managed to secure a table during lunch hour. The lunch set (RM15-19) includes a starter (soup or salad), a main and ginger tea. You may add on RM5 for a coffee. In frame: Pork Ragu Pasta (RM17). Generous portion and flavourful.
Table and apron is famous for their pulled pork and fried chicken, but this time I'm here for their nasi ulam which provided in the set lunch. Table and apron is really a good place to dine in, especially weekdays, because the set lunch comes with good value! One meal that usually cost rm3x when it comes to set lunch only cost you rm1x and it serves with a complimentary drinks and a starter! The nasi ulam portion is just fine for me, but after finished it I couldn't stuff myself with the earl grey dessert I wanted to try! But it's okay, I don't mind to go back again, since table and apron serve good food 😈😋🤤
Thanks to their menu of hearty sharing plates, Table & Apron is a consistent favourite for group dinners. The homely location and warm waitstaff are simply more reasons you should plan your next gathering here. While waiting for your party to show up, start with a plate of Sourdough Bread (from RM6). Baked in-house and served with butter and sea salt, this will keep hungry folks happy. House-brined and coated in buckwheat flour before deep-frying for an incredibly crispy finish, the Fried Chicken (from RM23) is a winner for dinner. Make your way for the Charred Eggplant (RM19) next. The dish of miso-marinated eggplant that comes with green onion puree and bonito flakes will blow you away with a distinctively Japanese-inspired umami flavour. Lastly, the Ulam Herbed Crab Rice (RM36) reminiscent of local nasi kerabu, as well as the miso butter-fragrant Mushroom Orrecchiette (RM31) will make perfect carbo companions to the meal.
Avg price per person: RM35
Recommended for: 6-8 pax
Don't let its dull colours fool you. This dish is plenty versatile in flavours. Marinated in miso, the eggplants with dark, tar-like edges give away delicious savoury juices while the bonito flakes topping is a bonus surprise. Beneath, the green onion puree adds a great creamy element though I found it somewhat lacking in taste - but never mind that, the eggplant has more than enough of it.
