MORI

MORI

[mo-ree]
Non-Halal; Serves pork

Bff and I decided to go try this new Japanese place called Mori Japanese Restaurant at Subang Avenue. This place is relatively new and not bad, if I do say so myself. I was too careless and hungry to remember to take photo of the facade (I'm so sorry :[ ) but just for your information, this Mori restaurant is next to Chilla Cup and Old Town White Coffee in Subang Avenue, facing the main road. It's actually very easily seen from the road when you drive by!

This is what it looks like inside! I actually really like the vibe of the restaurant! I like the Japanese deco that they used; the curtains, posters and all. 

The opposite side with more seating areas - this area is more normal, but they did put up cute Japanese graphic pictures up as minimalist deco. Nice!

Here's the cashier area. Wondering if those bottles of sake are real.

Here's part of the menu! On the left is the lunch set that they offer at the restaurant and on the right, some of the sets that they offer throughout opening hours. It's quite pricey but I assume the portion is filling enough! 

Bff ordered spicy ramen! The portion was really big (she couldn't finish it). The soup was pretty good but quite spicy. The type of spiciness is like, slap-you-in-the-face type of spicy. Haha! Kind of leaves you with a spicy-ZING at the back of your throat (if you can understand what I mean). This dish was a bit priceyl about RM20+

Close up of the spicy ramen.

I ordered the Salmon Rice set! I think this set is really worth it! RM16 and it comes with Japanese fried rice mixed with salmon, egg and seaweed, tofu with soy sauce, miso soup, salad, pickled vegetable, watermelon and banana! VERY filling. I couldn't finish my rice so I packed it up to have for supper. It was really tasty! I loved the rice!

DETAILS :

The restaurant is really cute on the inside. You wouldn't expect it to look inviting when you see it from the outside (also because Subang Avenue is practically abandoned). The decorations are really very nice! Look at the samurai posters! Too pretty! Also, they also serve sushi and have seating areas near the sushi bar. I have yet to try their sushi though.

So far, the food I managed to try is pretty alright; just a little on the pricey side; not too sure if the food is worth the price, seeing as the restaurant is not very known, but once in a while it's okay. The service was decent and the restaurant itself is quite nice. It's a little sad that it's in a place like Subang Avenue though, but still worth a try. I hope it get more popular because it deserves some recognition.

VERDICT :

Food ♥♥♥ 
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥♥

Service ♥♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥♥

Address : 

Lot SG-06, Ground Floor, 

Subang Avenue, (Persiaran Kemajuan SS16)

Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Opening hours : Monday to Saturday

12pm - 2.30pm - Lunch

6pm - 10pm - Dinner
(I hope I'm not wrong about the opening hours but I'm very sure they are closed from 2.30pm - 6pm)

Phone number : 03-5611 0970

PALATE PALETTE

PALATE PALETTE

[pal-it pal-it]
Halal; Serves alcohol

A bunch of friends and I celebrated one of my friends birthday at this unbelievably charming restaurant! It's so adorable, makes me want to scream in excitement! And the food here compliments the spaces so well!

This is what it looks like from the outside! Cute right? How can you not be drawn into it! Like a moth to a flame!

Apparently, they provide a bicycle rental service so if you're a traveler who needs an economical form of transportation, this is the way to go (just don't get hit by any lunatic KL drivers while you're at it)!

Here's a sneak peak of the makan section of the menu (I downloaded from their website). The food ranges from RM10++ - RM30++ depending on how extravagant the meal it.

Cost of drinks are relatively normal (if compared to other restaurants) so nothing to complain here.

If you're interested to have cocktails here on a Friday night or so, here's the menu for you to consider. Drinks cost the same as most of the drinking places I've gone to. No surprise here that the prices are a little ridiculous but it's alright for catching up with friends and chit chatting, no?

When you enter the restaurant, you can immediately see that its walls are covered in all kinds of artworks and murals! It's like a wonderland in this restaurant! Absolutely breath-taking!

Such a photogenic wall, no?

On the left is the corner of the bar area. SO CHARMING, I love it! And on the right is the ceiling from upstairs. We went upstairs to take a look too. So quirky and weird! And look at the giraffe! RANDOM.

I can't describe how much I love this place.

Just look at this corner! It's so beautiful!

And the artwork found at every corner of this restaurant is just so adorable and colourful! Lifts up your spirits when you see them! Flamingos and peacocks? Awesome in my book!

Back to food! I ordered this Chicken chop. The batter has sun-dried tomatoes in it I think. And it's served with mash potatoes and corn. I thought it was pretty good. A lil' pricy for something that seemed like a higher end version of KFC, but still pretty ok (RM28). 

My friend ordered the quiche. It's only RM18 and it's served with so many side dishes! This looks more worth its price, don't you agree? I had a bite of it and it was pretty yummy! Might go back to Palate Palette to have this again! The portion was just right; not too sure about you big eaters though.

Here's the Smoked Salmon Pasta which was also RM28. My gal pal who ordered this couldn't finish it because she said it was too filling. Haha. It's served with a raw egg-yolk so you're suppose to burst it and mix everything up! Kind of Japanesey eyh! I tried it and it was really good! Similar to carbonara but the sauce was very rich and there's bits of shrimp roe in it! Super nice! Kinda wish I ordered this dish instead. Haha.

Since it was my friend's birthday, we ordered all of the desserts to celebrate! On the left is a ginger creme bulee (which I'm not a big fan off), the middle bottom is carrot cake, above it is pavlova (favourite!), on top is a dark chocolate cheesecake and on the far right is chocolate mousse (also my favourite!). We also had tiramisu served in a martini glass but I forgot to snap a photo. I'm sorry!! 

The cheapest out of the bunch was the creme bulee (RM12) and the most expensive, the tiramisu (RM19). But my ultimate favourites were the pavlova and the chocolate mouse (RM16 each) because, who could go wrong with these two classic desserts? 

Overall, I am in love with this restaurant! It's a little far so I'd definitely go again for special occasions, not on a regular basis. It's a little pricey but the food was good and well-worth the price. I have yet to try to coffee so perhaps on my next trip, I'll do so! Desserts were great (except for the ginger creme bulee. I'm sorry, I can't handle ginger). 

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice environment that's complimented with good food! The ambiance is wonderful. Perfect for birthdays and anniversaries, really! 

VERDICT :

Food ♥♥♥♥
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥♥♥

Service ♥♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥♥♥

Address : 

21 Jalan Mesui,

50200 Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia

It's at Bukit Bintang, very nearby Changkat, next to The Establishment.

Open everday 12pm-12am Friday & Saturday till 2am Closed on Mondays

For reservations, please call 03-2142 2148 or email hello@palatepalette.com.

For more information check out their official website at : PALATE PALETTE

Or check out their FB page at : PALATE PALETTE FB PAGE

D'ITALIANE

D'ITALIANE

[dee ih-tal-yuhn]
Halal; Serves alcohol

Italian food is one of my favourite things to eat to date! I can't live without my pasta. While having a nice shopping day in Paradigm with my friends, I noticed this fancy looking restaurant at the outdoor courtyard of the mall. It immediately attracted me! So we decided to have pasta for dinner! And I can safely say that I was very impressed by how delicious the food was.

View from the outside! There are seats outside for those who prefer the less cold air-conditioned air. Comfy cushioned seats for you!

Timber pallets and exposed light bulbs every where!

View from my seat. The left is the bar counter! They serve cocktails here too. I have yet to give the drinks a go!

View from my seat. Stone cladding wall finish as the feature wall! Compliments the whole colour scheme of the restaurant doesn't it? 

Here's a peak at the menu! This is the pasta section, divided into 3 parts; Olive Oil/Clear Sauce, Tomato Sauce and Cream Sauce.

I ordered the Pasta Con Bestica and an Iced Lemon Mint Tea drink. The pasta was SO DELICIOUS and SO FILLING. RM25 is worth it for that plate of food! It was so tasty that I'm salivating just typing about it right now. The drink is alright. It tastes like lemon tea with a lot of mint in it - a bit like drinking toothpaste (haha). But it's pretty refreshing after a hardy meal!

Friend ordered Alla Carretiera (RM24) which was also very very good. The mixture of tuna, garlic, beef bacon; just everything in this pasta dish was so sublime! Next time, I will order this dish! Even though my dish was delicious too.

Another friends ordered the Smoked Duck Aglio Olio and this was also so very delicious! The duck was cooked well, not too oily nor too fatty, the angel hair pasta was smooth and the fried garlic is a super nice garnish to complete the dish! This one is the priciest though, assuming cause there is duck in it (RM29) but it was worth the cost!

I love this restaurant so much! I will definitely go back to try other dishes! I feel like I will be here very often! Though it is a little pricey, I think you will definitely get you money's worth!

VERDICT :

Food ♥♥♥♥♥
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥♥

Service ♥♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥♥♥

Address : 

GB 03A & 05, Level G,
Paradigm Mall,
No 1, Jalan SS7/26 A,
Kelana Jaya.

It is outside at the courtyard of the mall, in front of Starbucks and Chillis. 

Business hours: 10.00am to 11.00pm on weekdays
10.00am to midnight on weekends

For reservations, please call : 03-7802 8968

Unfortunately, they don't have a Facebook page or a website so just go and try out the restaurant and enjoy!

BACI ITALIAN CAFE

BACI ITALIAN CAFE

[bah-cee ih-tal-yuhn ka-fey]
Halal

BACI in Italian means "kisses", so I would assume that the restaurant name is called "Kisses Italiana Cafe" (haha). Anyway, this restaurant is located in Citta Mall, next to +wondermilk. I like this restaurant somehow! It's very low profile but they cook and serve really good food! I managed to drop by for a short lunch only though. Will definitely go back to try more dishes! 

When you enter, you immediately see the cashier on the right where you order you food and drinks, the display of pizza, bread and desserts in the middle and on the left, the seating area.

The menu is written on chalk board for you but if you prefer, they have actual menus at the cashier too.

After ordering, you wait for your drinks to be made and pick them up at the station next to the cashier, and off you go to your table.

View from my seat! Looks like a peaceful place to eat doesn't it? I really like this restaurant.

On this short lunch, I managed to try the Roast Chicken with Herd and Cilantro Pesto. This was half a chicken, as I was sharing with my BFF (it was about RM20 or so). It was REALLY GOOD! I really liked the wedges that came with it too. Delicious! But the salad was a little bland. Basically just eating leaves. 

DETAILS :

Another restaurant that successfully pulled off the white wall. They kept it minimal with just a Coffe-o-graphy chart and a simple ornament. The wall texture makes everything look better too!

Will definitely go for a second visit! To try out the pasta and pizza next! While trying the roast chicken, I could smell the freshly baked pizza from where I was sitting! The waiters served it to the family sitting nearby my table and they gobbled it all up! I CAN IMAGINE HOW DELICIOUS IT IS.

VERDICT :

Food ♥♥♥♥
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥♥

Service ♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥♥♥

Address :

Lot G47, Ground Floor, Citta Mall
No.1, Jalan PJU 1A/48, Ara Damansara
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

In Citta Mall, next to  +wondermilk.

Opening Hours : I forgot to check but I assume opening hours are the same as Citta Malls. 

For more info, check out their official FB page here : BACI Italian Cafe

COFFEE STAIN BY JOSEPH

COFFEE STAIN BY JOSEPH

[kaw-fee steyn bahy joh-suhf]

After I saw Chuckei (a famous local blogger)'s Instagram about the cute latte art made by the barista from Coffee Stain by Joseph, I just HAD to go try it out, and challenge the artist to draw something cute for me!

The signage outside of the cafe!

Here is what I ordered! A hot Mocha! And I challenged the barista to draw for me, TOTORO, from the Studio Ghibli movie, My Neighbour Totoro! She did a pretty good job too! Too adorable! Took me a while to drink my Mocha because I was too busy admiring the latte art.

Close up shot of the latte art. Really cute huh?

View from my seat. It's a pretty comfortable cafe. On the table, they display the different coffee beans from different countries. They even have the most expensive coffee bean called Luwak, which is harvested from Civet poop ... yes ... POOP.

DETAILS :

There's a lovely mural at the cafe of the map of the world, made of the names of the countries! Something nice to look at.

Overall, a pretty okay cafe. I'd definitely go back to challenge the barista again for sure. The coffee however was alright. Good on my part, but can be much better. Room for improvement!

VERDICT :

Food -
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥

Service ♥♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥♥

(I gave the coffee a 4/5 because the latte art was too cute!)

Address :

• D4-G3-01, 
• Solaris Dutamas,
• 50480 Kuala Lumpur, 
• Malaysia

Opening Hours :

Tue - Thu: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri - Sun: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

For more info, check out their official FB page here : Coffee Stain by Joseph

LOKL

LOKL

[loh-kuhl]

Halal

There's this adorable cafe restaurant called LOKL that I've heard of over at Jalan Tun H. S. Lee. I had the time to visit the place and yes, it is extremely adorable! It's very difficult to get there though, since Jalan Tun H. S. Lee is a busy one-way road, but regardless, it's a place to go and visit at least once in your life.

The very old school signage found outside of the cafe.

I tried to grab a panoramic view of the cafe but, as you can see, was somewhat unsuccessful. Sorry. But from this photo (look from right to left), the entrance is on your right, and it leads to the cashier/dessert station on the left. In the middle, the space is connected to a courtyard that caters for the back packers staying in the Back Home. The cafe is kind of small so best to go off peak hours.

Here's a closer look at the courtyard! It's really charming, in my opinion. You can take a few minutes to explore the area while waiting for your food.

Here's their menu (photo taken from their official website).

When I was there, I had the Mandarin Orange Chicken Chop with a side of salad (which also had Mandaring oranges in it). It was interesting in flavour, I quite enjoyed it, but was a little disappointed by the portion. I was still hungry after the meal. And it wasn't very cheap considering the amount of food served.

Here's a slice of rainbow cake for you! It was pretty nice, like a normal vanilla butter cake.

DETAILS :

I'm in love with the signage above the cashier and also the graphics they framed and hung up on the walls! Gives the space a nice touch of colour against the concrete and tiled finishes. 

Overall, it was a nice visit. A bit pricey so I suggest you go there when you feel like splurging. It's also difficult to drive there so I suggest taking the LRT to Masjid Jamek station and visit the place when you want to take a rest. It's a nice place to chill in and chit chat with friends.

VERDICT :

Food ♥♥♥♥
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥♥

Service ♥♥♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥

Address :

LOKL Coffee Co,

30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 

Kuala Lumpur.

At the end of Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, nearer to Masjid Jamek LRT Station.

OPEN EVERYDAY (Except Sundays) from  7.30am til 5pm.

Contact no : 03-2022-0788

For more info, visit their official FB page here : LOKL FB PAGE

Or visit their official website here : LOKL Coffee  Company