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

GRAFA

GRAFA
[gra-fa]
Halal

This is an extremely hidden restaurant, at a sharp corner of row SS15/4B. It doesn't have much of a facade to it, but if you look hard enough, you'll see the Pattern Store located right in front of the actual restaurant itself, and there you go, Grafa appears. 

This is the Pattern Store I mentioned. It sells pricey hipster stuff. I like the display though. They used timber pallets to show off their sale items!

I like this little corner of Grafa. All the colours and textures compliment each other (except for that fan!).

From this view, you can see the chalk board menu. They don't display the price though, you have to check that in the menu itself.

Seating areas on the outside. I really like the used of pallets! Well done! Utilizing recyclable materials in a pretty tasteful way!

On the left is a Chicken Wing dish (I don't remember what it's called). The sauce tastes like it has Marmite in it. How nostalgic! On the right, is Spaghetti and meatballs. Nothing special really, the taste of the spaghetti wasn't rich or something memorable, BUT the portion is HUGE. I kid you not! It is massive! So if you're the kind that goes for portion instead of savoury flavour, Grafa is the right place to go!

On the left, Ice Longan Tea (which is something awesome to have on a hot day) and Iced Mocha! The Mocha was alright, nothing special as well. And on the right, is a plate full of creamy spaghetti (I don't remember what it's called but I remember that the portion was so big that I couldn't finish it). 

 DETAILS :

I know this is just a basin to your guys, but just look at it! I love this corner! It's such a nice corner for washing your hands! Or is it just me?

Overall, nothing special. The food was alright. Ambiance was alright too. Lacks depth in the restaurant. It's slightly different at night though. Quite crowded and loud! But overall, just ok.

VERDICT :

Food ♥♥
Coffee, Tea and Drinks ♥♥

Ambiance ♥♥♥

Service ♥♥♥

Price for worth ♥♥♥

• Address : 
• No 55 SS15/4B, 
• Subang Jaya,
• 47600, 
• Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Same row as OREGI, nearby Subang Avenue.

Open EVERYDAY from12:00 pm - 1:00 am

For more info, do check out their FB page here : Grafa

CRAYON BURGER

CRAYON BURGER

[krey-on bur-ger]
Halal

I'm not a HUGE fan of burgers, but I have my days when I crave some meat or a whopping burger. When I heard about Crayon Burger, I was like whaaa ... ? Colourful burgers? You mean like Krabby Patties?

I guess that's what the restaurant owners were, somewhat going for, except they claim that their burger buns are made with natural yeast (no preservatives or added colouring). Intriguing, no? 

The restaurant is super white. Like super. I'm not a big fan of spaces that are so ... white. It comes across as boring to me, but at least there are quirky murals to compensate for the amount of WHITE in the restaurant + their feature chalk wall. 

Here's their chalkboard menu which explains the content of the burger + shows the colours of burger buns available. It's a lil' pricey for a burger meal (but then again, what isn't expensive nowadays?) but if you're a student, you get a few % discount (I don't remember how much. 10%?) + the set comes with fries and refillable drinks. Not too shabby.

On the left, Hashtag and  Zombie Burger.

On the right, The Boss, Cheese Fondue and Zombie Burger.

I recommend The Boss, if you like wasabi because this fusion of wasabi and meat patty is surprisingly pleasant. I enjoyed it! The Zombie Burger is also their best seller, and it was really yummy, I must admit.

 DETAILS :

I LOVE this mural! It's so adorable! Nice to take photos with.

Others found on different walls. Quite cheeky larh the murals. I really like 'em!

I'd definitely go back to Crayon Burger, especially when I'm craving something heavy and filling.

VERDICT :

1) Food - ♥♥♥♥
2) Coffee, Tea & Drinks - ♥♥♥

3) Ambiance - ♥♥

4) Service - ♥♥♥

5) Price for worth - ♥♥

Address :

38, Jalan SS15/4,

Subang Jaya,

45200, Selangor,

Malaysia

Facing the SS15 Pasar area, HUGE red and white signboard with the restaurant's name on it. Hard to miss.

Photo courtesy of Crayon Burger (taken from their FB).

For more info, please check out their FB page at : Crayon Burger