Food Garden, The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur

If you ever find yourself upon a tight food bill in The Gardens Mall, you can still have an affordable as well as juicy dish during a Food Garden. Food Garden is The Garden's version of a food court, whereby mixed food vendors set up in a usual area, you travel around as well as if you like what you see, you place your order with a particular vendor as well as lift your own food to a list in a usual dining area.



In my opinion, Food Garden is one of a nicer seeking food courts in KL as well as is utterly spacious, graphic many food courts, whereby a dining area can be utterly close in order to maximize a usage of space. This agreement allows diners to sup in joy in a good ambience.

How does a food here fare?

I had a Pineapple Fried Rice set (RM9.90) from Lanna Thai, a stall portion Thai cuisine. The Pineapple Fried Rice is their bestseller since their opening in January 2009. The Pineapple Fried Rice upon its own is already RM7.50 so it makes sense to go for a set, as you will also get a mango salad, tom yum soup as well as a slice of watermelon.


Served in a halved hollowed out pineapple, a rice was stir boiled with raisins, prawns, long beans, eggs, turmeric as well as of course, pineapple chunks. It was very juicy as well as fragrant. The portion was huge as well, though I managed to finish it all upon my own as it was very good.


The tom yum soup was g reen as well as spicy, with a aroma of lemongrass being utterly distinct.


The mango salad was appetizing, owing to a green young mango used.



Hubby upon a other hand, had Black Pepper Beef with Fried Rice (RM7.00) from Mini Wok. The beef was rather tender, so no complains from Hubby.



For desserts, you common a Ice Mango Special (RM5.00) from a Sweet Temptation stall, shaved ice topped with mango puree as well as chunks as well as vanilla ice-cream. Refreshing as well as sweet!


Christmas decor in The Gardens

Other food accessible here have been Korean cuisine, kebabs, duck rice, Penang food, Japanese bento, claypot noodles, prata as well as teppanyaki.


Self-service

Price: The food here is very reasonably priced, as well as is one of a cheapest eats in The Gardens. You can get an extra 10% off upon all food as well as beverages if you have The Gardens Club card.

Location: Food Garden, T-216A, 3rd Floor, The Gardens, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (next to Borders)
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Cilantro, Micasa All Suite Hotel, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Mummy! I swallowed Cod Sperm!

from Paranoid Android by Paranoid Android

(no pork served)

After 3 weeks of suffering from separation anxiety, with tears, whimpering and tantrums, I am back. Everybody teases me about my abnormal fixation to Sage. I know. It's that bad. My week is never complete without me being tantalized and seduced by some of the finest food available in KL. And now, Sage's mother cum precursor is back in business.

"Cilantro, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Ci-lan-tro: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Ci. Lan. Tro."

(plagiarized from the opening passage of Nabokov's Lolita)


Had a horrid day, and a have a feeling that I will be having an impending meltdown soon. I need to be reminded why I have to work. At the precise moment, the radio blasted out Black Eyed Peas who are probably psychic and they were singing:

A feeling, woo hoo, that tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good night
That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

Tonight's the night, let's live it up
I got my money, let's spend it up
Go out and smash it like oh my God
Jump off that sofa, let's get, get off

I know that we'll have a ball
If we get down and go out and just lose it all
I feel stressed out, I wanna let it go
Let's go way out spaced out and losing all control

That is just about as close I can get to a religious experience, I guess and a sign for me to go for my overdue visit to Cilantro.

Clockwise from top left: 1. Interior, Cilantro. 2. Another shot of the interior with the stairs leading down to the Cigar room. 3. Venison Carpaccio 4. Sea Urchin Angel Hair Pasta.

The feeling that I got when I entered was claustrophobia. Used to the space and view at Sage, Cilantro felt like a dungeon. No window views, and the cellar and cancer club in located one floor below. The few mirrors they had on the pillars did not do much to give the illusion of space it required. But the old, familiar figures from Sage were there, including Jason the knowledgeable Maitre'd/Manager who does an excellent job of puting diners at ease and recommending dishes and wines.

Seaweed Butter (foreground) and Truffle Butter (background)

The loaves at Cilantro are perfect, as expected. Instead of the Pesto like olive oil mix in Sage, they were served with the most unctuously fragrant truffle butter and a very very lovely seaweed butter. I wished I could take them home with me. I could have wet dreams thinking about them.

Tsubugai with Oba leaf

I arrived very late, at about 10pm and all the other diners were either leaving or waiting for their checks. I am really grateful to the chef for being able to oblige me with the degustation menu, which consists of 5 items. 3 starters, one main and desserts plus coffee. The amuse bouche was Tsubugai with Oba Leaf. Tsubugai is a kind of whelk that is slight chewy and that evening it was served Sashimi style with a minty Oba Leaf. Beautiful play of taste and texture.

Tuna with Arenkha

The plate of hors d'oeuvres was a source of amazement and wonder. The tuna with arenkha was fresh and beautiful. Venison carpaccio served with daikon and truffles was a divine mouthful of indulgent creativity. Sea urchin with Angel Hair begged for an encore and the oyster reiterated my belief that it is a gift from Neptune. The platter came with a shot of Japanese Plum wine.

Oyster

The plate of hors d'oeuvre left me panting for more. Everything was so perfectly executed and in place. It was frighteningly perfect.

Consommé with Tarashirako

The meal proceeded with Beef Consommé with Tarashirako, or more precisely, Cod Sperm Sac. The Consomme broth was beautifully clear with scallions and truffles. It was the first time I swallowed some fish cum but I have to admit that it was a marvelous experience. Creamy smooth and rich, only a genius could have masterfully matched this with a perfect consommé.

Unagi with Foie Gras

The Pièce de résistance of Cilantro. Unagi with Foie Gras. Breaded and fried, and then baked and doused with a tiny bit of Port Sauce. The consistency of the foie is perfect and creamy. A marvelous showpiece of ingenuity and perfect cooking technique.

Main Lobster Acqua Pazza with Asari

The chef decided to do something off menu for the mains, the Maine lobster was poached in Acqua Pazza (Crazy Water) together with Asari (Japanese Clams). The results was a heavenly blend of briney perfection, with hints of Basil and seafood. I'm in love, and transported to the sea. The texture of the lobster was slightly too rubbery, but other than that, no grouses.

Chocolate Terrine with Pistachio Ice Cream

The desserts at Sage has never disappointed me. At Cilantro, it is also beautifully perfect. Chocolate terrine with Pistachio Ice Cream. A sinful, indulgent treat with an irreproachable texture and taste. I went home and threw that last piece of dry Sacher Torte that I have been saving up.

This is certainly not the proper place to discuss the morality of Humbert's obsession and lecherous intentions for a 12 year old Lolita, nor the place to debate the difference between love and lust. But the book is both lyrical and has a dark sense of humour.

And just like Humbert, I too have an obsession for Cilantro. Having to accept that the world is imperfect and having to brace myself to the necessity of having to trudge through the mundane chores everyday, it is a blessing to be able to dine in solace in a place where the food is almost faultless. Cilantro has risen again and Easter came early to KL, last December 16th to be exact. Hurrah!

Cilantro
Micasa All Suite Hotel
Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur

To Read Lolita:

1. Cheap and Easy: Downloadable in PDF at http://www.vahidnab.com/lolita.pdf

2. For Scholars : The Best version would be The Annotated Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov and Alfred Appel Jr. ISBN: 978-0679727293. I last saw it at Kinokuniya, but you can purchase it from Amazon or get the lovely, helpful elves at Kinokuniya to order it for you.

3. For lazy readers. The book is chillingly read by Jeremy Irons. Lolita Audiobook (Unabridged) Read by Jeremy Irons ISBN: 978-0739322062. Last spotted at Borders before Borders was put into a shrinking machine. I stopped going there after that out of disgust and disappointment.

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New World Park Swatow Lane, Penang, perfect for a bit of everything

The title says it all
New World Park during Swatow Lane, off Burma Road is the best place for the overall experience of Penang food, underneath the single roof.

Hot off the main road from the highway, sleepy & flustered, we chill down with this.

Ice Kacang surfaced with assorted fruits banana, mango & the vanilla ice cream!

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and the the undiluted way to get the sugarine pour out for energy too

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Tee Nya Kueh (alkaline cakes), chewy & honeyed with gula melaka (palm sugar) ..only in Penang!!

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Then it is DUCK egg char kuey teow, boiled dry & fluffy please.

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A plate of oyster omelette,

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..with many juicy oysters..!

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Chee Cheong Fun with the heh kor (prawn paste), honeyed plum salsa (tee chiw) & chilli; the sharp Penang specialty.

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But we love it! we can never get used to the KL version.

The BF needs his Curry Mee, with thick abounding coconut gravy & loads of sambal.

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Oh, dont dont consider about the see ham (cockles), (the bigger the bloodier! Yum!) , pigs red blood cubes & loads of packet leaves.

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I love my Penang Lor Bak..

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..whic h comes served with the starchy gravy & chilli..

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..and usually, we will chuck in the prawn fritters, fish cakes as well as taiwan pork sausages too!

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The child from Ipoh needed his kuey teow thing (rice flour prosaic noodles soup)..

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as well as this chronicle aint bad by Penang standards. Flavourful pork-bone formed soup check, springy fish balls check, gizzards check, surfaced with the imperative garlic bits in oil & pork lards check!

Mood improved, tummies filled, the time to check into the lodgings ! And which was lunch yesterday folks!)

New World Park,
Swatow Lane, OFF Burma Road
Penang.

Spacious, purify & merry.

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Food were systematic from stalls as below:

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All pics taken with the Panasonic GF1. What do we think? ;-)

Consensus: Food during New World Park is generally good. There have been improved versions of any plate elsewhere no doubt; though for diversity & convenience, New World Park is ideal for the large group. Food here is sure to fit most, if not all.

Its operation hours additionally contributes to the popularity. New World Park is open from morning til night.


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Penang New World Park Swatow Lane, perfect for a bit of everything

The pretension says it all
New World Park during Swatow Lane, off Burma Road is the best place for the altogether experience of Penang food, under the single roof.

Hot off the main road from the highway, tired & flustered, we chill down with this.

Ice Kacang surfaced with assorted fruits banana, mango & the vanilla ice cream!

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (8)

and the the undiluted approach to get the sugar pour out for appetite too

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (6)

Tee Nya Kueh (alkaline cakes), chewy & honeyed with gula melaka (palm sugar) ..only in Penang!!

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (2)

Then it is DUCK egg char kuey teow, fried dry & fluffy please.

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (4)

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A plate of oyster omelette,

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..with many juicy oysters..!

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (15)

Chee Cheong Fun with the heh kor (prawn paste), honeyed plum salsa (tee chiw) & chilli; the pungent Penang specialty.

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (17)

But we adore it! we can never get used to the KL version.

The BF needs his Curry Mee, with thick rich coconut gravy & loads of sambal.

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (5)

Oh, dont forget the see ham (cockles), (the bigger the bloodier! Yum!) , pigs blood cubes & loads of packet leaves.

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (7)

I adore my Penang Lor Bak..

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (13)

..which comes served with the starchy gravy & chilli..

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..and usually, we will throw in the prawn fritters, fish cakes and taiwan pork sausages too!

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (12)

The child from Ipoh needed his kuey teow thing (rice flour prosaic noodles soup)..

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (19)

and this chronicle aint bad by Penang standards. Flavourful pork-bone based soup check, springy fish balls check, gizzards check, surfaced with the imperative garlic bits in oil & pork lards check!

Mood improved, tummies filled, the time to check into our lodgings ! And which was lunch yesterday folks!)

New World Park,
Swatow Lane, OFF Burma Road
Penang.

Spacious, purify & merry.

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (21)

Food were systematic from stalls as below:

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (1)

Penang - swatow lane, brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand brand new universe play ground (22)

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All pics taken with the Panasonic GF1. What do we think? ;-)

Consensus: Food during New World Park is in all good. There are better versions of each plate elsewhere no doubt; though for diversity & convenience, New World Park is preferred for the large group. Food here is sure to suit most, if not all.

Its operation hours additionally contributes to the popularity. New World Park is open from sunrise til night.


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