Uncle Jang @ Kota Damansara

Dak Galbi ♥ ♥ ♥

Whenever we yearn for Korean cuisine, BBQ meat accompanied by side dishes would always come across our mind. Nonetheless, "dak-galbi" has emerged into the recent trend of Korean meal.

What is "dak-galbi"??

➜ To stir fry the marinated chicken with cabbages, sweet potatoes, onions, toboki, etc., with hot & spicy chilli pepper paste.

Uncle Jang is a Korean restaurant serving dak-galbi, that is decent enough to be one of the best in Klang Valley.

Commencing its first branch in Solaris Mont Kiara, Uncle Jang has currently opened up its subsequent branches in Kota Damansara, Puchong, and Bukit Rimau.

P/S:  Pictures illustrated are from the Kota Damansara branch -

         upper level of TK Bakery.

Uncle Jang located in Kota Damansara is very clean, tidy, and spacious.

Besides than the dak-galbi, there is as well food such as bulgogi, kimchi noodle soup, and chicken cutlet.

As how Koreans always have with their meal, you could order soju likewise (I don't like the taste though x'D).

Menu is very user friendly that they teach you how to order your dak-galbi.

You have to choose at least 2 portions to have the dak-galbi.

To enhance your satisfaction, you could add on items like 
ramen, udon, and cheese.

So, this is the 2-portion dak-galbi comprising of the normal and the spicy one. The spiciness is just perfect for me, but some might think that it is too hot. =P

The waiter will then stir fry all the marinated chicken, cabbages, onion, sweet potatoes with the chilli pepper paste. Apron is prepared for everyone, as you might smell oily afterwards. =X

Adding on ramen would be nice as it could absorb the spicy chilli pepper paste.

Mouth-watering... =D

Dak-galbi is done when it turns out to be reddish and well cooked.

Of course, cheese is a compulsory add-on-item. Yummy!

Sliced cheese is poured evenly on top of the dak-galbi right after it is cooked.

The heat will melt up all the cheese eventually! ;D

Vegetables are provided for you to wrap your dak-galbi with. Otherwise, you could just merely consume it without wrapping. Apparently, kimchi is served in every Korean restaurant.

Uncle Jang has delicious dak-galbi that I'll crave for in every few months. I love how flavourful it is, with the right amount of spiciness. Forgetting about the fats and calories, cheese is the best part that you must add on. 

Dak-galbi serving here is very big portion that would always make me feel like a glutton. Nevertheless, every dining session here did gratify me! ♥

Address: 48-2, Jalan PJU 5/11, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47830 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00
Tel: 03-6211 2536

CHEERS! ♥☺

One Six Five @ Intercontinental

- I VI V Lobby Lounge -

Located in Intercontinental Hotel KL, One Six Five (I VI V) is a classy, modern and cozy lounge serving nice afternoon tea set.

Next to its glass wall, there is fascinating scenery view of the green nature. This is definitely a good place for us to get out of the city hastiness to enjoy some peaceful tea session.

Bits and bites of desserts are displayed in front of the entrance to catch our attention.

The afternoon tea sets are available daily from 2pm to 5pm, with merely two choices offered @ RM75 each, includes a pot of selected house tea. Otherwise, you could go for a cup of coffee instead.

One Six Five serves English tea, as well as tea leaves originated from China. We opted for the Shanghai rose tea and organic jasmine pearl tea.

Taste was good, but not fragrant enough.

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For a typical Malaysian, you could go for their Malaysian styled afternoon tea set:- 

The 'selera' afternoon tea set

The 1st tier always starts with the scones: Sesame & plain scones for this, and i personally prefer the plain one, with crunchier texture and of original taste.

Next, followed by the 2nd tier of savouries: mini beef rendang burger, chicken satay pao, tuna and avocado 'kuih paiti', lamb samosa with mango chutney, butter prawn saffron roll. These savouries have been customised close to Malaysian's flavours, which is more appetising. That was why it is named 'selera' i guess. =P

3rd tier to "cuci mulut" with all the sweet pastries: Durian eclair, red bean & chocolate opera, mango panna cotta with coconut sago, egg tart with pineapple carpaccio, kuih lapis.

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For those who are sick of Malaysian food, there is traditional English high tea set:-

The royal afternoon tea set

Similarly, the 1st tier comprises of the scones: Raisin & plain scones for this, and yes, i still prefer the plain one. xD

The 2nd tier savouries: Crab remoulade roll, smoked salmon and caviar crostini, lobster and asparagus bagel, hoisin peking duck with cucumber, wagyu beef tartare with wasabi and brioche. Albeit it is an English tea set, I think that this is a fusion one, with a mixture of Chinese and Japanese cuisine into the Western one. A big round of applause should be awarded for the creativity.

"Save the best for last" 3rd tier pastries: Lemon meringue tart, caramel eclair, chocolate and pistachio opera, green tea creme brulee, hazelnut and tonka bean macaroon. I like that there is sour pastry added, instead of having all the sweets only. Macaroon was of perfect sweetness too.

Me & my 20-year-BFF ♥♛

Apparently, One Six Five puts great effort in serving extraordinary kind of afternoon tea set, instead of the routined savouries and pastries that we had actually got bored of. Portion served is not too big, and thus, we won't feel overfull towards the end. Not all of the pieces are decent, but in overall they are nice. Of course, we love the environment here that keeps us calm and relax.

Address: 165 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-00:00
Tel: 03-2782 6168

CHEERS! ♥☺

Daro Crispy Chicken @ Bangsar

Peanut Butter Fried Chicken

Daro Crispy Chicken is a fast-food-concept restaurant originated from Canada, locating next to Tous Les Jours in Bangsar. Apparently, through the name itself, we know that it is selling crispy chicken.

Fried chicken has always been my frequent craving. Therefore, I would consistently look for any nice one. Recognising that Daro Crispy Chicken is a newly opened chicken shop in the busy street of Bangsar Telawi, thus visiting it is a must for me. xP

Daro Crispy Chicken has very spacious outdoor & indoor sitting area, 

which looks simple but comfy.

Like how any fast food restaurant operates, food and drinks are to be ordered in the counter & we ought to collect them ourselves.

Menu from the counter

Vibrated UFO plate is given while waiting for your meal ready to be collected.

Chickens can be ordered in a la carte, or in set. Combo meals would be preferable since they are more worthwhile. They come with sides of fries & salad, and a cup of beverage, in cheaper price.

✿ There are several choices offered for the chickens. 

We can opt for either the crispy wings & drumettes, 

the drumsticks, the chicken chop, or the chicken burger.

The crispy wings & drumettes (left) &
the fried chicken chop (right).

Daro Crispy Chicken is extraordinary in the sense that they have special sauces (original/ spicy/ honey lemon/ peanut butter) for their chickens.

✿ For first timer, peanut butter is a compulsory one 

as it is the unique selling point of the Daro Crispy Chicken. 

Boneless fried chicken chop (combo meal @RM10.60) with peanut butter
spreaded around. Peanut butter sauce is sweet and mild.
It was a bit disappointing as I expected a flavour that is nearly identical
to the Skippy peanut butter, instead of this bland, tasteless peanut butter. x'D
Chicken was a bit flaccid, but wasn't awful.

Crispy chicken wings & drumettes (combo meal @RM8.95)
with our chosen spicy sauce are slightly crispier than
the previous one, but still not crispy enough.
Chilli sauce is nice, and less greasy than the peanut butter's.

Combo meals including:

★  Fries are sprinkled with chilli powder that somehow I think that 

     they taste like Mister Potato. xD 

★ Salad is in fact Chinese pickles with sweet and sour taste, 

     very appetising and nice. 

★ Drinks: ice lemon tea or soft drinks.

Besides than the chickens, Daro Crispy Chicken serves seafood such as calamari and fish fillet too.

A very filling lunch which only costs 2 of us RM20. ;D

From my viewpoints, Daro Crispy Chicken is average only. To be frank, I would rather to go for the Texas Chicken instead. However, it is a good try for those who have never tried a peanut butter sauced chicken before. Moreover, the service is good and prompt. 

Since peanut butter works well on chicken, I am looking forward to a more decent one yet to be introduced in the city soon, perhaps.

"Happy weekend, peeps! ♥"

Address: Lot 38, Ground Floor, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Operating Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 09:30-00:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-01:00

CHEERS! ♥☺

Mitasu @ Central Plaza

Japanese Ala Carte Buffet..

Mitasu locating in Central Plaza, nearby Pavilion, KL is a Japanese ala carte buffet styled restaurant.

 

Mitasu costs us RM56.90 each for its ala carte buffet, subjected to additional 10% service charge. Others than that, there are value lunch sets on the weekdays only.

Ala carte buffet menu in 2 pages only,
simple but of wide varieties.

Value set lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm only.

Reservation is preferable as it is always full house.

Fresh sashimi is available here and u could order as much as u can. But bare in mind that every 100g of wastage will be charged for RM10. x'D

Sashimi including the salmon, butter fish, tuna fish, and half grilled tuna fish. 

 

For those who could not take any raw fish, the grilled ones would be better.

Grilled green mussel cod roe is delicious with
its slight burning taste.

Saba fish with crispy skin.

Too bad that the salmon fish head is out of stock! =(

Otherwise, there are wider selections for the teppanyaki meat. The teppanyaki serving here is cooked with butter instead of the cooking oil, thereof better in taste and smell.

Tasty squid butteryaki with great texture and seasoning.

Beef butteryaki

Chicken butteryaki

Sweet salmon teriyaki

Garlic fried rice

Of course, the cold cuts are the compulsory stuff to get in every Japanese restaurant, especially for the buffet styled's.

Fresh oysters and tiger prawns given in generous amount.

Oyster is a bit lack of the sweetness though.

Seasoned jelly fish, baby octopus, and seaweed is appetising.

Chuka kurage, chuka lidako, chuka wakame

Edamame for some itchy bites. =P

Deep fried stuff such as deep fried prawn, squid tentacles, and scallop could be obtained here.

Shishamo is very big in size! hehe..

Deep fried breaded chicken cutlet comes with mayonnaise sauce.

Some healthy greens to balance the portion of meat and vege. xP

Assorted vegetables salad

Smoked duck salad

Sashimi salad

Moreoever, hotpot of soup in sukiyaki style would be good to complement the entire meal.

Niku sukiyaki with great amount of beef slices and vege.
The soup is nice and sweet.

Besides than these, there are maki, sushi, temaki, tempura, noodles, as well as donburi. Prior to the limited space in our stomach to fit all these more filling stuff, we did not order them. x'P

Aftermeal fruits and desserts like cake, jelly, and ice cream to end up the feast! ;D

Watermelon

Ice cream is available in vanilla, chocolate,
black sesame, strawberry, and green tea flavours.
But.. too bad that they aren't Haagen Daaz. x'D

Generally, it was a great dining experience in Mitasu as we could get all the delicious fresh stuff in our desired portion. Besides than that, we do not need to walk around and queue for the food like how we did in other Japanese buffet, as we are being served like kings and queens here! hehe...

Address: B-01 Central Plaza, No.34 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.

Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 18:00-22:00, Public hols & weekends 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00 

Tel: 03-2110 2833

CHEERS! ♥☺