Non-Halal

I EAT: Down To Bones @ OUG Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur

September 18, 2017

I chanced upon a posting by a friend on Instagram about an affordable place selling barbeque pork ribs. Now, seeing as “affordable” and “pork ribs” don’t go together where I come from, when the opportunity arose, I went to investigate the curiously named “Down to Bones” at OUG, Old Klang Road.

The shop is a simple, no frills shoplot, serving a fairly limited menu. The star is of course, the Pork Ribs (RM23), pictured here. You get 2 sticks of pork ribs, grilled and then served with their signature sauce, that is piquant and tasty, with a hint of spice. It comes with sides of buttery mashed potatoes and homemade coleslaw that is crunchy and has the right acidity to offset the sweetness of the pork ribs.

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I DRINK: Takumi Craft Bar @ Isetan The Japan Store, Kuala Lumpur

November 4, 2016

The newest place to be is the Isetan The Japan Store at Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur. What you get, when you step into the minimally decorated space, is a feeling of zen and awe. Staff are courteous and polite without exception. Things sold are listed at eye-popping prices, and displayed in little islands of exclusivity around the store. It feels like you’re in a museum, not a department store.

I’m not sure how long it’ll survive to be honest.

So a drink was in order.

For fans of craft beer, head down to the basement, where the food is located. Tucked away on one side, is Takumi Craft Bar that serves up Japanese craft beers on tap and in bottles.

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I EAT: Angcle Peoh Air Itam Asam Laksa @ Bukit Tinggi, Klang : Original and Best Asam Laksa!

November 2, 2016

I told you a while ago that my favourite Penang Asam Laksa was at Air Itam, Penang. I can’t eat asam laksa anywhere else because everything just pales in comparison to what I perceived to be the original and best. Well, I don’t have to make that 4 hour drive to Penang any longer!

Now, I just have to drive 1 hour from KL to savour mouthwatering asam laksa!

Angcle Peoh Air Itam Asam Laksa – RM8

I found out only very recently, that the original owner of the Air Itam Asam Laksa is actually now here in the Klang Valley! Opened under the name Angcle Peoh (pronounced “Uncle Peoh”) the shop specialises in asam laksa, but also have other Penang delicacies to round up the menu.

There are now 3 outlets, but the one I’ve been to is at Bukit Tinggi, opposite the Aeon Bukit Tinggi mall. Use waze to find your way there – it’s a lot easier than trying to follow directions. …

I EAT: Japanese Izakaya at Maruhi Sakaba @ Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur

August 25, 2016

Maruhi Sakaba is an open secret. If you know of this little hole in the wall Japanese izakaya in the neighbourhood enclave of Taman Desa, then you are probably one of the few who does!

I’ve been coming here for a few years, primarily because it’s one of the more affordable and better places that serve a quick and delicious meal of pork yakitori. They are grilled to order, and the menu has expanded since I was last there.

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I EAT: The Ice Cream Bar @ Desa Sri Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

August 10, 2016

Alcohol and ice-cream? YES PLEASE!!

I love what they’re scooping out at The Ice Cream Bar in Desa Sri Hartamas.

The Ice Cream Bar is an ice cream parlour by the folks who started Inside Scoop, which I do particularly enjoy eating. Their ice cream flavours are quite simply a treat for the tastebuds and although I’m mildly lactose intolerant, I’ll brave it for a taste of their creamy ice creams!

What makes The Ice Cream Bar different is that they make alcoholic ice cream.

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