Namoo on the Park, Korean Dessert Cafe N Bistro, Publika KL

When I read on Sean's blog that Namoo serves rice burgers, my interest was piqued. Namoo on the Park is a Korean Dessert Cafe & Bistro in Publika serving Korean food fused with a modern twist.

What a cute little cafe..


I loved Namoo's cute mascot (lil animal chef), if I was a passerby in the mall, I would immediately be drawn into this cafe. Inside, the restaurant has tall glass windows and doors and decor is contemporary modern. We took a seat by the front on one of the very comfortable seats. Overall, this place has a very nice ambiance and is fairly quiet, hence it is good for catching up with friends.



A little bit about Namoo

The menu here is a reversal of regular menus, starting with beverages on the first page, followed by desserts and then mains. The desserts apparently were only found in the king's kitchens in the past - it is something I would definitely return to try. The plan was to eat my rice burger and then order desserts but the burger portion was much larger than expected. Not that I'm complaining ;P

There is the option of either grilled chicken breast with ! bibi sau ce (RM19.90) or grilled handmade beef patty with fried egg (RM23.90). The latter appealed to me because of the fried egg option ;) The rice burger is a substantial portion, with the beef patty sandwiched between two thick handmade grilled rice buns. Even the waitress couldn't believe that the rice burger was my order and not Hubby's.

The rice burger feels healthier than regular burgers, and I also felt it was rather balanced with fresh vegetables, rice, meat, cheese and egg. The rice buns are nice but very filling (hence no desserts for me). Was very happy that the fried egg had a runny yolk as well. The rice burger is served with a side salad, which had an appetizing dressing and potato wedges (very nicely done).





Runny egg yolk ;)

Hubby had the kimchi fried rice (RM13.90), whereby the fried rice was served wrapped in a fried egg. Pretty neat way of serving it and it tasted delicious too. This was served with a healthy side salad and pickles.





Verdict: I will definitely return as there are still many things I would love to try such as the white kimchi cold noodles, as well as the desserts!

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Pork-free.

Service: Good.

Location: Namoo on the Park, Korean Dessert Cafe N Bistro, Publika, Lot 4A, Level G3, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

GPS Coordinates:3.171068, 101.665249

*All photos taken with iPhone4S.

Bazaar Ramadhan Recipe Courtesy of Makan Kitchen: Kari Udang Mamak

The next Bazaar Ramadhan recipe byChef Zul, Malay Sous Chef of Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur is Kari Udang Mamak.
Kari Udang Mamak

Resipi oleh Chef Zul, Malay Sous Chef,
Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Ramuan dan bahan-bahan:
100ml Minyak Masak
1kg Udang galah (dibelah tengah dan di bersihkan)
5gm Halba Biji
5gm Biji Sawi
5gm Daun kari
5gm Cili Kering
300gm Bawang (di hiris harus)
10gm Cili Hijau (di hiris halus)

Bahan-bahan dikisar:
15gm Bawang Putih dikisar
15gm Halia - dikisar

10gm Tomato
30gm Serbuk Kunyit
20gm Serbuk ketumbar
20ml Air
15ml Yogurt
150ml Santan
5ml Minyak Kelapa
Daun Ketumbar
10gm Garam & Gula (secukup rasa)

Cara-cara memasak:

Panaskan minyak ke dalam periuk yang besar. Masukkan rempah (biji halba dan biji sawi) cili kering dan daun kari. Tumiskan.

Masukkan bawang, cili hijau, bawang putih dan halia yang dikisar. Kemudian masukkan tomato. Masukkan serbu! k kunyit dan serbuk ketumbar. Tumiskan sehingga minyak pecah.

Tuangkan air and kacau. Setelah kari mendidih tuangkan santan beserta yogurt dan kacau. Selepas 30 saat masukkan kepala udang galah dan masak selama 10 minit.

Setelah itu, renjiskan sedikit minyak kelapa ke dalam kari dan bubuh garam secukup rasa. Akhir sekali setelah masak, hiaskan dengan daun ketumbar sebelum dihidang.

Jamming With Elvis @ MyBurgerLab Seapark

Wrapping up what's become a MyBurgerLab trilogy. Earlier entries: July 11 and July 16.

Jamming With Elvis, a gone-in-sixty-seconds guilty pleasure. Beef, peanut butter, blueberry jam, caramelized onions and cheese combine for one of the sickest burgers we've had this year. MyBurgerLab served this as a two-day special this past week, but we hope it'll become a regular.

Bulging with Aussie grass-fed beef, a perfectly crisp hash brown and mustard-like curry paste, the Curry Crunch is a fresh, flavor-rich entry on the menu. It'd be a brilliant brunch burger, if MyBurgerLab ever opens in the morning.

The Shroom Shroom Shroom should satisfy mushroom maniacs _ a threesome of portobello, shiitake and enoki, caressed by sensually creamy S! wiss che ese.

Customize a burger! We call this the Big Beautiful Mess. Take a Beautiful Mess Version 3.0 _ beef, fried portobello, egg and mozzarella _ then pile on a chicken patty, cheddar and Swiss cheeses for an Olympian-sized Goliath that earns a gold medal for juiciness.

"The only thing we have to fear ... is fear itself" - FDR.

If/when MyBurgerLab expands, let's cross our fingers that the next branch will feature milkshakes and/or booze. But for now, nightcap-thirsty customers must find their way to, say, The Bee at Publika, always buzzing in the evening.

There regularly seem to be new cocktails and alcoholic milkshake flavors here, such as this terrific Two Men Tent Espresso Martini (vodka, kahlua, espresso) and absolutely awesome Cointreau milkshake, filled with bits of orange peel for extra texture.

The Bee's Affogato, boasting white chocolate butter ice cream by The Last Polka.

Nymph of the Nile (organic white peony tea with Persian rose and Egyptian basil).

MyBurgerLab,
14, Jalan 21/22, Sea Park, Petaling Jaya.
Open 5pm for four to six hours, closed Mondays.

Ramadhan Buffet 2012 : The Mill, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur

**For more Ramadhan reviews click HERE >Ramadhan Buffets Wheres your favourite?

Some people asked me, after eating almost 15 Ramadhan buffets in almost all the hotels in KL, which is the best?
It was a imminent question really, one that I foresee to be one of my blogs FAQ of the year. After all, its understandable that most people would want to head over to the best of the best Ramadhan buffet in town.

While JW Marriot was close, it was The Mill, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur that impressed me the most. I wont say it was 100% perfect (frankly, there are always hits and misses in buffets) but since almost all the sections managed to please my rather fussy palate; I rate this one higher than the rest.

Below: The rather juicy, tender lamb. The best I had so far.

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Another reason why I would recommend The Mill at Grand Millennium is for the variety as well. From the lamb to the curries, Japanese and even the desserts, this spread wasnt only covering the traditional delicacies but boasts of a rather extensive medley of western and Asian cuisine as well.
I trust this is ideal as diners would have more options; and not to mention loads more food to enjoy for the price paid!

Below: Im loving the scallops!

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The Jap! anese se ction is one of my favourites for sure. Who says no to fresh sashimi anyways?

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I liked the Indian section too. The curries was flavourful and the spices has permeated into the seafood/meat of each pot, ensuring a tasty mouthful for every bite.

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This was something unique and I couldnt get enough of it that evening but unfortunately couldnt remember at all what is was! A safe bet is lamb balls.

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These lentils curries are best paired with the crispy crackers or ! warm Ind ian flatbreads (naan).

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I do love my curries and once I start, I cant stop! Heres the Malay section, where more choices awaits me.

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Lets not forget our fibres :)

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These are lamb meatballs. I personally helped myself to about 10 :)

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Another must the Sup Ekor.

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Roti and crackers again

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Though I shy away from deep-fried food, these were addictive, thanks to the marinate.

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The best were the bouncy, soft squids.

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Perfect to pair with the aromatic rice.

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Its a Ramadhan Buffet, so heres the Malay appetisers and chilli pastes (sambals).

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Should you have a Chinese stomach (I do know many friends who does), d! im sum, kam heong stir-frys, ubiquitoussweet sour dishes and your typical chap choy mixed vegetables should satisfy.

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Im not very Chinese, but I do love a simple steamed fish!

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A bit of Japanese influences added zest to the spread. Heres the lightly battered katsu and there were the all time favourite tempura as well, though not pictured here.

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Sweet Japanese potatoes.

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Below: Pink se! ared bee f from the teppanyaki station.

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Next, the Western station.

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Instead of big chafing dishes, everything here were prepared in small portions and refilled just before each plate is empty. This ensures freshly prepared hot dishes throughout the duration of the buffet.

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A touch of Italian is available as well.Pizzas are freshly baked on the spot and theres a live station for the pasta too.

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Grilled items were popular throughout the night.

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I wont go into details for the appetisers and cold stations. Take a look yourself! :d

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Fancy making your own pie tees?

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Now heres my favourite part. DESSERTS!

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Chocolate fountain are a common sight at buffet nowadays. I remember how back then it was a rarity and considered a premium for buffets.

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Speaking of chocolate, heres the chocolate souffle. It looked deceivingly like a chocolate molten/lava cake thus some of us were disappointed that there were no liquid chocolate oozing out. But hey, read the label, its a souffle!

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Mango and cheesecakes.

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Other than ais kacang, chinese soupy desserts like this were freshly brewed.

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Lets not forget the Malay/Nyonya favourites.

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Sometimes overlooked, but dates are an integral part of Ramadhan.

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Simple fried bananas goes! great w ith ice cream!

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Fruits.

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So yes, head over to The Mill Cafe in Grand Millennium Hotel if youre looking for a good spread of both kampung and international fare in ONE buffet!

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Date:17 July 2012 18 August 2012

Time:Buffet Dinner (Monday Sunday) 6.00 pm 11.00 pm
Venue:The Mill Caf, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur.
Price:Buffet Dinner RM98.00++ per person

For reservations, please call +60 3 2117 4163/4164 or email mill@grandmillenniumkl.com.

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Browse more if you wish:

  • Dorsett Regency, Kuala Lumpur
  • MayTower Hotel & Serviced Residences, KL
  • The Mill, Grand Millennium Hotel, Bukit Bintang
  • The Lounge, GTower Hotel, KL
  • The Living Room, Westin KL
  • Cinnamon Cafe, One World Hotel
  • Latest Recipe, Le Meridien KL
  • Paya Serai PJ Hilton
  • These are for last year Ramadans.
    Im running the Beckys 30 Days 30 Giveaways and for coming days it will be mostly Ramadan buffets for 2 pax. So do visit my pageRebeccaSawBlog FB here and stay tuned for the announcement. :)

    Heres the round-up for 2012Ramadan Buffets.Ill include the links once I published the posts t! his week . Im trying to write as fast as I can! :)

    1. Ramadhan Buffet at Melting Pot Cafe, Concorde Hotel, KL
    2. Ramadhan Buffet at Soi 23, Pacific Regency, KL
    3. Ramadhan Buffet at Fuzion, Sunway Spa and Resorts
    4. Ramadhan Buffet at Checkers Cafe, Dorsett Regency, KL
    5. Ramadhan Buffet at Flavors, Swiss Garden Hotel, Pudu KL
    6. Ramadhan Buffet at Cinnamon Coffee House, One World Hotel
    7. Ramadhan Buffet at Kitchen Art Brasserie, Empire Hotel Subang
    8. Ramadhan Buffet at The Mill, Grand Millenium Hotel, KL
    9. Ramadhan Buffet at JW Marriot, KL
    10.Ramadhan Buffet a! t La Mai son, Silka Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences

    11. theres more for sure let me eat first and Ill update! :)

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    Leave me a comment if you have any enquiries onRamadhan Buffets this year ok? :)