Rowie's Scribbles

Inspired by the Star's article , I will post this live post on food spots that are accessible from t he newly opened Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT line . As this is a live post, it will be updated from time to time, and I welcome feedback from you all! I will also try to upload pics for better reference! Note that Pasar Rakyat station has been renamed to TRX TTDI The station is adjacent to  Glo Damansara  from Gate B. Cross Jalan Damansara to the older neighborhood shops. Try the Indian fare at Restoran PJ Hills -- the masala tea had real kick and their dishes are generous with the spices! If the food is too spicy, remember there is delicious cheesecake and matcha ice cream from Family Mart back at the station!  Side note: the  Kuala Lumpur City Opera  studio is also near here, drop in to find out more about their events!  Pusat Bandar Damansara Exit through gate A and walk up the hill past Menara Bangsar to reach Bangsar Shopping Center . Either spend a d...

My 1st steamboat (or hot pot) experience was lunch at a university mate's house. I liked the idea that you can custom design the meal to your liking, be it the soup stock, the fresh ingredients, the sauces and of course the shared company that is a must with steamboat meals. Since then I've always been open to eating steamboat meals with family and friends, so it was no surprise that I bought the Groupon for steamboat dinner at Caprilicious, in Capri by Fraser, Bangsar.  The deal entitles you (and guests) to buffet steamboat dinner. There was a wide array of fresh meats, seafood, vegetables, processed food (all the bola bola), assorted yong tau foo and desserts. Coffee and tea is free flow, and you may request for free flow wine RM40 per pax. Choice of soup is tom yam and chicken. Service was good and attentive, plus they promptly replenished the buffet spread.  There are just 2 main steps:  1) Pick the soup and start cooking:...

Yes, I kid you not: the restaurant's name IS Restoran Bubur Goreng. Their specialty is fried porridge, which is porridge "fried" with garlic, pork lard, yam and other yummy bits. The fried porridge comes in 1 size only, which can feed 4-6 people. The famed fried porridge However I am a bigger fan of their other offerings, like salted egg crabs, steamed lala and deep fried meat balls! The best time to come is before 7pm; after that it gets pretty crowded. The service is brisk and the price is decent. Let the pictures convince you it is worth the drive to Klang:  Steamed lala Cantonese style mee sua Hokkien style bihun-mee Malabar spinach ( 帝皇苗) My favorite - salted egg crabs! Kam heong crabs! Glorious stir-fried Romaine lettuce Another favorite - Meat balls!  You may also order crab bihun - super flavorful, and the crayfish in assorted styles (fried, in steamed egg etc). They don't serve rice but their noodles are good and pack...

I was born & bred in Bangsar, hence it is natural to recommend this bustling watering hole to friends; luckily there are endless choices to please almost everyone! Here are my favorite eats in Bangsar (in no particular order): 1)  Killer Gourmet Burger (KGB) I seldom eat beef but I've no qualms diving into the delicious beef patties, be it the Shack or the sinfully names Animal. The owners decided to absorb the sister Eat Me dessert place and expand the capacity of KGB, which made good business sense. The fries are equally delicious; my favorite sauce would be the Cajun. If Telawi is too crowded for you, try the outlet in Midvalley. 2) Maria's Steakcafe A homey outlet dedicated to serving top quality steak at affordable prices, expect the rustic, Italian red-cloth ambiance with warm & friendly service. If steak is not your meat, the lamb & chicken would do very well. Service is warm and affable, and this outlet is a nice addition to the Telawi...