[REVIEW] Kura at One World Hotel, One Utama

More food reviews, man I think that this blog has the potential to become a food blog. NOT!

Anyway, Japanese food can only reach a certain standard, a hint of authenticity and a clear ambiance of harmony. This restaurant , amazingly achieved all of the above.

This restaurant is called KURA. But through my knowledge of chinese Japanese this word means Hidden. If its wrong, please correct me. And it really makes the cut, it is sure well hidden in 1 Utama, I bet most of the readers won't even know theres such a restaurant other than that FREAKING overrated sushi Zanmai and Sushi King.

Well, for the word hidden, it also can mean its hidden sense of food making. Its hidden power within. Thats why I'm opening this gate for you. The hidden taste behind this restaurant revealed.

Here we go, I'll run through what I think of the restaurant.

2 words, as usual, Hidden and Harmonious.

Big nice signboard outside of the restaurant.

Nice arrangement? haha.

Man, awesome sake collection!

Great Menu design, lettering too. Gives that high class feel.

Waiter in the midst of a battlefield.

Some people like it fresh'ly chopped (Doesn't mean if you sit somewhere far, all you will get is stale food)

Just look at the handling of the fishes, the attitude of the people there, NICE.

The way they do it, the punctuality, perfect.

Nature themed, don't ya think.

About the wasabi here, honestly, not that good. It has not enough of that 'spicyness' you get in those natural horseradishes. I've tasted better wasabi in my life.

Lets start with the appetizer shall we? Tamago. Also known as EGG.

If you ever been here before, but DIDN'T order the tamago here before, you are at a big loss.

A very big loss. The tamago here is sooooooo DAMN perfect. The best egg EVER. Layered and layered again. You are a fool if you think this dish is just a freaking appetizer. Takes time to make perfection even possible. Yes this is it.

The food review that is not even possible to describe. It is so good, man you have to go check up your tastebuds if you disagree.

The flavor, the texture, the everything. YOU WILL WANT MORE.
Perfection made possible.

*Wait... isn't this just egg? haha*

Tamago Appetizer, RM 10

Next round, SUSHI! Everyone looves sushi right? Sadly some don't... but I don't care! har.

When some people talk about raw food, all they think is... eyer, raw food, so yuk, imma puke 1st..

Man, I really hate those type of people, you'll never love something if you don't try something right. You'll never know.

This is the Caterpillar roll, made famous around the malaysian sushi district.

Avocado on top, unagi and tamago on the inside. Classic dish.

What I can tell after my first bite, this sushi doesn't deserve the caterpillar name anymore.

The soft avocado on the top, the crunchy unagi on the inside, it will give your mouth a nice refract on the good food and bad food.

Caterpillar roll, RM 25.

Yes, I know some of you may think, "aish, these type of sushi go jusco also can buy lar.

So rich kanninia these type of bloggers."

Well, even those small sushi can make a difference, and you can feel that difference if your mouth can even detect it.

The Negitoro maki, is just something small, something not worthy to look forward to put inside your mouth. NO. This small thing has the whole package.

Just go and try it already, will you?

Negitoro maki RM12.

If you had known me for a very long time, you will know what type of food to treat me if you are keen on making me a very happy boy.

Temaki is gods personal gift made just for me.

I mean seriously, temaki is .... just the no.1 food I can think of when eating japanese.

What I look forward to when eating japanese.

But the worst thing is, it doesn't last long. One bite, and its all gone.

So as for these 2 temaki-es, One of them, is cranky salmon, which I ordered, while the other is soft shell crab temaki.

A close up shot of the cranky salmon. What is the cranky salmon temaki anyway?

Actually, its just salmon smothered in spicy mayonnaise, topped of with crunchy bits of chips.

Not exactly potato chips, but chips.

First bite into my mouth, instant Mouth-gasm. Really, the sushi rice, the crunchyness, the spicyness, the raw salmon. MAN, I drool thinking of it.

Its sooooooooo good, I can't think of a word to describe this holy mother of temaki-es.

Cranky Salmon Temaki, RM 9 ea.

My main course, and yes I'm already quite tired typing so much crap on this post that some don't even bother reading.

Okay... so only rich people just order sushi for their dinner, and 1 japanese dinner just isn't complete without a japanese dinner set.

This is... Yakiniku Rice dinner set. A dinner set in this restaurant comes with Rice, salad, miso soup, chawanmushi, a small portion of seafood, fruits, ginger and of course, THE BEEF!

This soft beef, after mixing with rice, you can really taste the softness of the beef, and you will know that it is cooked at the perfect temperature. The whole package. Not teppanyaki tho.

If you are a japanese food lover, I think you will understand what I'm trying to express after looking at that wonderful picture.

Yakiniku Rice Dinner set, RM42.

Same as the above, and if you like your beef harder and chewy-er, this one is for you.

Teppanyaki dinner set, RM 35.

This is the Buri Kama, also a part of a fish that I really don't know, but my mom ordered this so...

I'll leave it to you whether you like it or not. Yeap, its recommended.

Btw, its on the promotion menu! yay!

Buri Kama, RM 25.

As for the last dish, one of the most classic in japanese cuisine, Chicken teriyaki dinner set.

The teriyaki here is seriously something worth looking forward to. Because of its top burnt, bottom, soft and nice source of the chicken, its unique, different from the others.

Just try it out!

Chicken Teriyaki to Sushi Set, (Didn't take pictures for the sushi beside) RM 45.

Yeah as for the sushi, real fresh sushi.

This is something new for me, cause this post is freaking long and I had put quite an amount of effort writing it.

And why is this food review different? Because I took those pics with a TAMRON 24-70 f2.8.

AWESOME RIGHT? Yeah. Freaking awesome.

Overall rating: 4.5/5

Okay yeah , the address. Check this one out. You will be amazed.

KURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT, One world hotel, First Avenue, Off dataran bandar utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 , Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Call 03-77269660 for inquires.

[REVIEW] Tea at Yogitree Mid Valley Gardens

Wow, another food review post? Don't get too bored reading my blog, cause there is more to come!

Anyway, YogiTree? What type of restaurant is called Yogitree anyway?

Its actually an organic restaurant, that serves almost every cuisine in a high class manner.

Western, Italian, and local cuisine.

Here you can have them all, guess what, its all healthy and free of harmful chemicals. Awesome right? Yeah. But not all people like to eat organic food anyway.

Its all up to your tastebuds. Why don't try something different rather than letting your tastebud lead you? Two things I can say about this restaurant, Organic and Dry.

Ok cut it, lets get straight to reviewing...

YogiTree Organic Restaurant @ Mid Valley Gardens 1st Floor.

Outer view of the restaurant. Really does give you that organic sense.

Today's specials. Yeah they change their daily special menu. Hardworking!

Menu. Looks worn out, but its on purpose. I THINK. LOL

More deco and views around the restaurant.

Oh, I'm actually a Vampire. Nah, joking. Actually this is a mix of cranberry,strawberry, any berry that you can mention. AND ITS ALL IN THIS DRINK!

It's called "Very berry", and its very berry indeed.

Average sweetness, berry lovers will definitely love this drink.

And did I mention? Organic berries. Will supply you will a high amount of Vitamin C that will keep you running free of illness for a limited amount of time.

Be warned though,

Its RM12.

You will be wondering, what is this anyway? Most people will have difficulty guessing this dish.

Its a spinach salad. With EGG!

Its really something different, nothing like those caeser salads, or other salads that you can find everywhere.

Once again, everything they serve is organic, so you get what I mean. Those vegetables, really taste vegetable-ly, and the egg really makes up for those vegetables, Not recommended for meat lovers. Oh ya, did I mention? Its a mix of herbs and spices, flavor orgasm!

Spinach Salad RM 26. <--- Inserts "WTF"

I'm gonna be honest here, I've really became a avid fan of Pastas now all thanks to that Japanese Drama "Bambino" . So I decided to order up my fav, PASTA!

This is the Pesto and mushroom pasta, ala spaghetti.

First twirl, then bite. "Wow, its actually quite normal, average only... wtf"

Maybe I just ate too much carbonara dishes recently, but I didn't quite like the taste of this one.

I mean the spaghetti was nicely cooked, and the herbs and spices, wow.

But the mushroom, its like the weirdest thing I ate for such a long time. And those seeds, really unnecessary, yup, I know its organic but... oh nevermind.

Its just too dry.

Pesto and mushroom Pasta RM 22.

Ayam perchik Rice, any comments on this one? I think not.

Its.. not bad. Didn't impress though. As Malaysians say... " Ma ma zeh." "Ok lar"

Exceptions, using brown rice, DUH, and yeah, organic chicken.

Ayam Perchik Rice RM 26 <--- Inserts "FUU-"

Finally something to make my day! Ok maybe not, I mean, how can A burger be organic anyway?

A cheeseburger in fact, first bite... DRY, really dry. Not even juicy. Asked for medium well but its like well done. I'm really specific on these things. Man, its time for me to go find ramly and request for his freaking burgers. The pickles were nice though. Nothing much to be delighted about.

Cheeseburger RM27.00, RAAARRRR MONEY MONEY MONEY!

Ok thats enough to be said on this restaurant.

If you are really keen on eating organic food, check this one out. Oh ya, you must be rich also.

The bill, A whooping RM 150 for 4 people. And its for tea time. great. >.>

All that $$ .... T.T!

Overall rating :2.5/5

The YogiTree, Lot F237-B, 1st Floor, Gardens Mid Valley,59200, Kuala Lumpur.

For enquires please call 603 22826763.

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Airasia is gonna fly to Tokyo, Japan!

Have you ever dreamt of going to Japan? But you have insufficient funds? Shortage of money?

No worries! Airasia X is launching their latest flight path.

AIRASIA IS FLYING TO TOKYO!

Its a HELL yeah for me. Otakus and Japan-maniac hold your horses cause its a big one!

Man... this is getting exciting.

For more updates, or future updates to your email, check out this link here.

Fulfill your dream, satisfy yourself and give yourself a bigger treat. A vacation in Japan.

Dreams can become a reality. Its just an obstacle high enough but you just think you are able to jump that high. Let your confidence flow through you. TILL THEN!

Just imagine... cheap... cheap... cheap... thats the only word that is running through my head.

[REVIEW] Fish & Noodle House @ Damansara

Its early in the morning, about 11am. What is in your mind? For most people, it would be..

"What are we gonna eat for breakfast?"

or

"Oi, jin kan sek mat yeh?"

How does fish noodle sound to you? Or grilled salmon with rice?

Sounds awesome right?

Here is one place that you have to try if you still have no idea where to go when you are feeling hungry as a seal.

Fish head noodles anyone?

What can I say about this restaurant? Packed and delicious.

Just look at the board of this restaurant, sure it looks old, but you can never judge food by its signboard outside. And yeah, they are patriotic. <

Just look at the amount of times this restaurant has been on the papers. Everyone wants more customers right? True enough...

My heavens, how full can this place be for such a small lot? Everyones munching away and this system never ends..

Well, I bet you heard this quote before.. "The more customers there is in a restaurant, the better the food." You'd never go in a restaurant with no customers am-I-right?

The MENU. Pricing? Reasonable. You can order anything on the menu too. (Unlike some restaurants...)

Cute deco. haha.

Drinks. On the left, Chrysanthemum tea. When thinking of ordering chrysanthemum tea, you will usually think, EYYER, Yeo's tin can drink again worr..... rm1.50 that one, so ciplak..

But as for this restaurant, no, they use the real thing, FLOWER included. Result? A bittery taste of flower with water. And thats a compliment.

As for barley... add your own sugar! Some like it sweet, but some don't.

Chrysanthemum tea, RM 2.20.

Barley Ice, RM 1.80.

Yup. Its what people come here for. This is.... The fish fillet noodle!

Why not the fish head.. okay... because I dislike fish head >.<

On to the review... this fish fillet noodle comes w/ or without condensed milk, but obviously if you add in condensed milk, it tastes much much more SPECIAL.

As for the first spoonful to your mouth, I tell you, you will not regret ordering this dish at all.

That soup with that soft bihun... just godly. Comes with tomato and the fish fillet.

Fish Fillet Noodle, RM9.50.

My main course. Of course.

Salmon Fish Fillet. With plain rice. Yup it does seem bland.. I mean.. who would just eat fish and rice, without anything else? (Tomatoes excluded)

But this is also one dish that you have to try in order to complete your life.

This grilled salmon is the complete OPPOSITE of tasteless.

Soft salmon grilled... filled with flavor... I bet you can eat it without rice.

Best of all, BONELESS!

Salmon fillet with rice RM 17.40.

This one is something more unique. Rice mixed with small pieces of seaweed and bits of salmon.

It is something different.. But when trying something new.. whats that excitement that suddenly jolts into you.. its good.

I mean yeah, I can't even describe this rice properly. I beg of you not to lick this picture to taste it. Just go down to the restaurant and try it yourself. This rice comes with A bowl of soup with "Tornado shaped" fishballs. Awesome eh?

Salmon rice with soup RM 7.00.

Fish and chips yes.. more fish.

Can't deny that you always like to eat that fish and chips in western cuisine. Yup, you can try that in this restaurant too.. WITH RICE!

Dip them into the tartar sauce, and don't forget your tissues.

Crunchy on the outside, soft in the inside, classic and yummy indeed.

Fish Fillet with rice RM 13.00

Yup come on down to the FISH AND NOODLE house and try them out for yourself!

You won't regret this, cause I told you hehe.

Recommended for... fish lovers :)

Rating: 4/5

Business hour 8am-4pm.

Closes on 1st and 3rd monday of the month.

Address:

77, Jalan SS20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor.

Call Low @ 016-3958737 for inquiries.

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Merdeka, Wait.. Birthday?

Merdeka is meaningful to every Malaysian in at least one way.

31'st August of every year. It also means something else to me. What could this be?

31 August is also My Birthday!!

Happy birthday to me... happy birthday to me... lollame.exe

Okay... This post will conclude what I've done in the past few days, its been great!

Thanks to those who gave me Ang pow/Presents , you really made my day :)

*Notices Flag is upside down*

Lets go....!

Went to Shabu One buffet with a couple of my friends last friday, BUFFET!!

Yup, with their famous RM 2X buffet, you can chow down anything you can see in this restaurant! Yummy huh? Its in Lot 10 if you wanna check this one out.

Had an amazing karaoke experience with my friends at REDBOX @ Mid Valley Gardens.

Awesome fun we had there, cake included. Sparkling juice too.

As you've seen my previous post, we went to YUZU for dinner, epic- japanese food.

Refer to my earlier post for more.

Sunday Night I had vegetarian dinner with josh and family, yeah..

Loads of fake meat located in the restaurant @ 1U, beside Canton- i , wasn't really ready to do a food review cause I was too hungry. So yeah, forgive me.

Korean lunch on tuesday at Bonga @ Solaris , mont kiara. Yeap, Korean food... AGAIN.

LOL I'm hoping for japanese food but... meh. It was great though, went with my family.

Bim-bim-bap. yes, the most awesome dish you will ever find in korean food history.

And thats about it for my 2010 Birthday celebration. I had a really great time but I don't want to spend so much time typing on it on my blog so... Thats about it.

And... IM 18 ALREADY.. Whats up with that weird angle on the cake?!!

It was really great, thanks everyone for making this happen. Now back to SPM trials T.T

So little time.... so many things to do...

Till then.