[27.1.2013] Secret Recipe : Beyond Veggie

Went to this restaurant the other day to meet up with madamme and go for a movie. Before that though, I had an earlier meeting so we just sat down for some dessert..

We've been eyeing this restaurant in Tropicana City Mall thats actually Secret Recipee but a vegetarian version of it...

It has a good selection for  a vegetarian. But since we were full, we ordered the Bruschetta and the Pistachio Cake.

When we got the bruschetta, it tasted soo good. The cheese was soft and tender, the bread was soft.. it is the perfect snack with some special herbs... hehe

The Bruschetta

And then we had the cake... This cake wasnt as lovely as the Cheesecakes thats under Secret Recipee but it was still light and soft and wonderful to eat... and I can recommend that. 

Secret Recipe beyond Veggie 

Tropicana City Mall

G-37 Ground Floor, No, 3, Jalan SS20/27,

47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,

Tel: 03 7722 1680

[9.10.2013] Happy Chinese New Year

Happy CNY to everyone and especially to that someone!

I dont know that much about CNY but its a big deal here. Its very festive everywhere you go in Malaysia around this time, anyhow... I want to share some of the decorations that i've managed to catch at the malls in Malaysia.


KLCC

Cheras Leisure Mall

Sunway Pyramid Mall

This is the best amongst the malls... Very extravagant!

the ice skating rink

I love shots like this

Bangsar Village II

This one is the worst.. as if no effort was really made..

anddd.. thats it..

hehe.. Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!

[30.9.2012] Levain Boulangerie

Yesterday my mom came by and said my aunt is in KL and she suggested I take them out. So there I was thinking where to take them since clearly it was already Sunday afternoon and I am not the type to venture out too far.. and then it hit me... Levain!

The thing is, I have never been to Levain and the only reason I know about the place is because my friend Izreen (Yes you!) asked me for directions when I was in the office and I had to google the place to find out how to direct her.. But surprise surprise! The pics of the place looked great and the food looked awesome too..!

So off we went My Mom, My Aunt, My Nephew and Me!

Unfortunately when we arrived, there were a lot of people there and there were still lots of pastries left, but I think if you go earlier it would be better.

Anyhow, I dont like to take pictures of other people unless its a minimal amount so I didnt manage to get a picture of the interior of the place.The interior is really nice with little features that make it seemed like it was in an english tavern or some sorts.

Anyhow, the food was really on the ok side and the prices were very reasonable.

I wont make a full review as I intend to go there and really take pics. But here's some pics of the place.

Quoting the words of my nephew, "this is my favourite place!"

The nephew who loved the place...

Trying to learn how to play with the functions

My Lasagnia

The FOOOD!

[10.9.2012] Botanical Restaurant Bangsar Village II

It was the Madamme's birthday the other day. Since she loved vegatarian food, and with a little bit of research, I found a nice new restaurant that featured an all vegetarian selection and it was run by the BIG Group. We have always been happy with the BIG restaurants so we decided to give it a try.

The restaurant was located  in Bangsar Village II.

We started with some bread and ordered the Portobello Mushroom Burger and the Palak Paneer. The Portobello Mushroom was great and quoting the Madamme - "its Nice!" is what she said and I too must agree with her as the bread was soft, the salad that accompanied it was interesting with sea weed drenched in sessame oil made it just oh so delightful..

However I must say that the Palak Paneer was so so and the Lasagnia was great but I fel that the sea weed tucked in between kinda spoiled the taste.

All in all this was a nice place and it had an 'out door' kinda garden which was located inside the mall which made it more pleasant. To those who have never been to Malaysia or tried to have a decent meal  in the open air, please be warned that Malaysian weather can get too humid to enjoy the simple things in life like the food.

Anyhow, I ordered the mushroom burger which actually tasted quite good even without the meat! But i guess sometimes its not the meat that people sell.. Its the sizzle..haha

I do recommend this restaurant if you are keen for something different!

Review:
Ambience/Decor 5/5
Service and attention 4.5
Food and Taste 4
Price 4/5 
Probability of frequent returns 4/5 (the vegan thing wasnt really for me and paying almost full price for a vegetarian alternative seems high but I dont mind having it from time to time.)