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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Piccadilly, SS14, Petaling Jaya

*Sorry for the picture's quality for this post. The settings was rather dark and had trouble coping up with a compact camera.*

Piccadilly is a rather interesting and comfy restaurant which incorporates a lounge/restaurant/mamak concept all in one. Why said so is because of it's cheap alcohol price with chairs, tables and LCD TVs that people could hang and chill out; it's extensive food choices (am guessing over 100 food items all on 2 menus!) and reasonable price range which is enjoyed by all races! Strectching over 2 different sections of shops, it has an al-fresco dining area and air conditioned area.


The easiest way to get to here is to locate Digital Mall at SS14, and pass by Digital Mall (not entering Digital Mall's road) and head straight to the housing areas. Turn left when you can and proceed by looking for the landmark which you can see from a far- 3 condominiums that are stacked closely. Don't worry they are the only condominiums there so just follow the straight direction. Piccadilly is located at Millennium Square which is just below the condominiums. The white camp like arcs are the landmark for the restaurant. Park at nearby roadside or at the visitor car park inside.


My Guiness Stout. I prefer my beer to be fresh out from the beer dispensers; rather than bottled. Serving in a ice cold mug adds the 'omph-ness' of it. Costs only RM8.70 inclusive of tax. What did I say about cheap beers? Lol. Heck, a tower of beer here only costs RM50, way cheaper if compared to other place's beer.


Grape Champagne Mocktail (RM5.90) and Longan Cincau (Rm 4.00).


Bangkok Pineapple Fried Rice (RM 5.90). According to my friend this was quite nice. It was very aromatic when brought to the table. We were starving by then lol. The only complain from my friend was the small piece and quantity of chicken. But given the price tag, I felt that's forgivable.


Supparod Talay (RM 6.90) - literally means Thailand's Pineapple Fried Rice with Seafood. Not sure if it's the name in the menu but that's what I remembered from the receipt. Friend said this was nice and are generous with the prawns.


Briyani Chicken Kurma (RM9.90). This is good! The curry is just mild with mild spicyness briyani rice. Comes with chicken breasts and whole egg sliced in two. Especially like the briyani texture that goes so well with the curry. Suitable for those who can't really take spicy food but wants some Indian cuisine.


My Briyani Chicken Maharaja (RM9.90). Honestly I prefer this after comparison with my friend's Chicken Kurma. This North Indian styled curry is cooked with adding in butter, cashewnuts and spices. Heavenly. Chicken breast that are so smooth and tender? Checked. Goes extremely well with the briyani rice too.


4 of us shared a Fu Yong Egg/ Oriental Egg (RM6.00). Was ok but I think I still prefer something from the Chinese hawker stalls if I were to eat such food.


French Fries (RM 4.50). I don't know why but their french fries are extremely tasty! Thick yet crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Couldn't really explain the texture in words, but it's a little bit of contrasting texture in between that made it so addictive to be eaten. Best of all, no sign or reuse oil is tasted!


The bill came up to RM63.80 for the four of us; not inclusive of the beer. Not bad I would say for a dinner and chill out place given the food we had, we even sat and just chill and talk for a few hours. I wonder why their plain water is called seafood ice water? That's a bit worrying lol.


Piccadilly's Detail
Address : LG006 & LG007, Millennium Square, Dataran Millennium PJ, 98, Jalan 14/1, 46100 Petaling Jaya.
Phone :
Website:
Price: RM5.90+ for a main course; RM4++ for a drink

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Greetings: Happy Dumpling Festival! =)

An early Happy Dumpling Festival to all readers and friends. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my new readers, supporters and friends who gave me motivations. So happy to get such huge responses after starting the blog for just a month. Hopefully I would be able to continue the blog more successfully and continue to share more mouth-watering food that I enjoy!


p/s: Nothing beats a home prepared dumpling. To all of you, enjoy savoring all the yummy dumplings available only at this time! =)

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Jojo Little Kitchen, Kuchai Lama

Pan mee has been one of the earliest chinese food to being introduced to Malaysia. Simple as it's only made from dough; yet can be made into various texture and taste. Similarly to the Italian pasta, depending on how is it shaped and pressed, different noodles can be made out. Likewise, the simplest food has been 'revolutionized; making new restaurants with various type and ingredients added mushroom-ed all over. Honestly, I was skeptical about the concept at first but after trying out 1 or 2 good newer version pan mee stores it was ok.


One of my favourite place to get a good fix of pan mee is at Jojo Little Kitchen, Kuchai Lama. Located quite hidden from the main road, the restaurant is located just a stone away from the famous Winsoon Fish Head noodles. Jojo Little Kitchen has various version of pan mee, with different ingredients and different noodle types - they have the more distinctive type like Curry Pan Mee or Lor Pan mee.


I don't know who started it but every newer version pan mee restaurant that I visit has at least these three types of chili. Leftest to right: Green paste chili, sambal like chili, chili flakes. I usually take the chili flakes only, therefore unsure bout the other two.


Longan Apple. My must drink item when I go there. The boiled longan and apple is very refreshing and full with natural sweetness. Very cooling for a heaty day!


The girlfriend had the traditional soup version pan mee, opting for hand tore noodles. The noodles here are tore very thinly, thus gives a very silky and smooth texture to the noodles. The soup here is sweeter compared to most of the other pan mee stalls. They have the standard ingredients for a pan mee, mushrooms, veges and pork. Their anchovies are also served in different dipping plate that comes with the chili to keep it crunchy!


My favourite. Lat Jiu Pan Mee which loosely translated to Chili Pan Mee. I especially like the thin noodles which gives it a very firm yet bouncy texture; like the Taiwaneses say very "QQ". Cooked just al dente and comes with minced pork, chili flakes and a half boiled egg. You need to mix everything and stir, note: DO NOT EAT IT SEPARATELY. The egg yolk will give the noodles it's omph, very important. Add more chili flakes if desire. I always add 1 1/2 scoops more additional chili flakes.


Fried fish cake. This is the 1st time I ate this. Hmm pretty normal and expensive at RM5 for 8 pieces if u ask me. The quality does not even come close to the famous fried fishballs at OUG's pasar malam!


The bill came up to RM20.30 for two. Minus the fish cake, the price of a complete meal is pretty decent for lunch.

I also noticed a few more new branches located at SS15, Puchong and Serdang. Will check it out next time to see if it's up to par quality.

Jojo Little Kitchen (Kuchai Lama branch)'s Detail
Address : No 30 Jalan Kuchai Maju 9, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
Phone : 03- 79871090
Website:
Price: RM5.50+ for a bowl of pan mee; RM2.50+ for drinks