3 Meals Of Goodness

Before posting this article, I decided to run some search on this food establishment .. just to gauge some idea on the receptance of general public. I googled the name “6 to 10 Grill & Nasi Lemak” and it returned with some results. Apparently, quite a handful of “reviews” were made already.

Right … I am slow. Very slow. Probably all the eating has made me slow down. I have a whole load of backlog articles to publish … and this article alone is probably 3 weeks old !

But what the heck … here it is anyway, backlog or not …

6 to 10 Grill & Nasi Lemak isn’t any posh establishment … not airconditioned, no sofa seats or even Cliff Richard singing in the background .. although you could probably request them to play something romantic on their radio if you happen to bring your partner .. you know, just to get the mood going (amongst the other crowded patrons). But you’re there probably because you’ve heard of this restaurant within the flats in PJ Section 17 or about their RedWine Pork Rib. And you won’t regret your visit after trying it out.

Imagine….

A huge slice of tender, juicy … perfectly grilled pork rib, layers with a big round slice of pineapple and finished with delicious special redwine sauce. and as you sink you teeth into the soft yet tender meat with that slight red wine tingling taste … you can’t help but imagine where in seventh heaven are you …… hungry yet ?

Eric Lim aka “The Chef” is the brainchild behind this gastronomy delight and of course, other favourites such as the Redwine Lamb Chop and the yummy chicken chop. You must also try their legendary Special Nasi Lemak – which is very wellknown and has been around for the last 20 years or so.

The Special Nasi Lemak comes with mouth-watering Curry Chicken or Spicy Sotong (squid) .. and you can be sure your order arrives very generously portioned. Ask around the Section 17 neighborhood for this popular nasi lemak stall at the flats and chances are they will point you to “6 to 10 Grill & Nasi Lemak”.

All the talking and visualizing will not compare to the real thing … go on and pamper your tastebuds. Tip of the day .. weekends can be quite packed, you can try but do go early to book your spot! Alternatively, check them out on weekdays but stay off Mondays and Tuesdays … Mr. Eric takes his beautiful rest on these days. And due to “high” demand from their customers, they are now opened for lunches as well … so add this spot to your usual lunch destinations.

Price Guides

Red Wine Lamb Special (RM21.00)
Red Wine Pork Ribs Special (18.00)
New Zealand Grill Lamb Chops (RM13.00)
Grill Chicken Chop (RM9.50)
Grill Pork Chops (RM12.00)
Special Chicken (RM10.00)
Nasi Lemak Special with Chicken (RM6.00)

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Contact Details

6 to 10 Grill & Nasi Lemak
BG-1, Block B, Happy Mansion,
Jalan 17/13, 46400 Petaling Jaya.
Tel : 03-79554993 (Eric)

Ratings

OVERALL RATINGs : * * * * * (You’ll have a satisfied meal)
Environment Ratings : * * * (Coffeeshop style)
Food Ratings : * * * * * (Excellente ..)
Service Ratings : * * * * (food may take a little while to get prepared if crowded)
Value Ratings : * * * * * (it’s good value for what you’re getting)

Operation Details

Average Price : Let’s just put it at below RM30
Business Hrs : Wed to Sun. Lunch from 12 noon – 2:30 pm. Dinner from 6 pm – 10:30 pm
Accepted Cards: not sure

Miscellaneous Details

Halal : No
Dining Method : Dine-In . Takeaway
Food/Cuisine : Local – Nasi Lemak is terrific / Western – Go for the Red Wine Chops !!!
Ambience/Features : Open-aired Coffeeshop concept
Reservations : Accepted on weekdays

During my last visit to the Old Town Kopitiam in Prima Avenue, Cyberjaya .. I spotted a cafe next to the Kopitiam. Eventually I found out the cafe name … Padi House. Pretty interesting and creative name, I would say. So I decided to schedule one of my Friday lunches there .. which is today. I guess Padi House did score some plus points for being so close to my office. That means I don’t have to travel more than 10 kilometres to the nearest “mixed rice” source.

Arriving Padi House, I encountered my first problem … the parking lots are not accessible … apparently you can only access it using a smartcard or something. Guess what I did next, there was a huge gap beside the carpark exit barrier .. I drive right past it and parked my car. I know, I know …I shouldn’t do that … but for some reasons, I did.

The cafe has an open-air concept, pretty much like any coffee shop but the seats are quite comfy. We sat right next to a landscaped fish pond, with the fishes swimming right next to you while you enjoy your course of salmon fish….

Ordering process, unfortunately … is via pencil and form, here we go again … with the ‘tickings’. And I guess the form was too small, the waiter brought us a large piece of A4 paper to write our orders, ourselves!!! Anyway, to cut the story short, we got our orders in and waited. And waited. We were the first few to arrive. By the time the restaurant filled up, we were still waiting.

Then eventually they brought our drinks and then the snacks that we ordered. The first to arrive were the Onion Rings and then the Deep Fried Sweet Potatoes. The Crispy Duck Noodle was considerably alright. The noodle tasted very much like instant noodle probably because it is one but fortunately the duck meat was very good, though! Soft, fat-free, very tasty without any of that ’sou mei’ (overly strong meaty taste).

One of the item found in the western favorites section is the Chicken Chop Rice. This, apparently is a fusion of western (Chicken Chop) and oriental (rice) and happens to be the favorite among the patrons. Another item from the western section is the Grilled Lamb Chop, which is also a favorite order. You can choose between the black pepper or the mushroom sauce but I personally like the black pepper sauce as it brings out the taste of the lamb, with a slight touch of spiciness although some commented that the sauce is a little salty. That aside, the lambs are as tender and juicy as it can be.

Those who would like to try something different can opt to order the Grilled Salmon Fish Rice. Topped with black pepper sauce, this item should have scored high on the chart but unfortunately the Salmon is a little dry. I had to request for extra black pepper sauce for the salmon dressing.

Here’s our bill for the day
Drinks – RM2.50 – RM2.90
Chicken Chop Rice – RM5.90
BBQ Chicken Noodle – RM6.90
Crispy Duck Noodle – RM6.90
Mushroom Soup – RM3.90
Onion Rings – RM6.90
Deep Fried Sweet Potato – RM5.90
Grilled Lamb Chop RM14.90
BBQ Honey Chicken Rice – RM5.90
Grilled Salmon Fish Rice – RM8.90

Contact Details

Padi House
Block 3503, Jalan Teknokrat 5,
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor D.E.

Ratings

OVERALL RATINGs : * * (Average food … average everything)
Environment Ratings : * * * (Open-aired – plus point for the pond with fishes)
Food Ratings : * * (there’s a lot of room for improvements)
Service Ratings : * * (I got pissed, what do you think?)
Value Ratings : * * * (affordable for 2-3 visits a week)

Operation Details

Average Price : RM10 could get you a good square meal
Business Hrs :
Accepted Cards: not sure

Miscellaneous Details

Halal : Yes
Dining Method : Dine-In . Takeaway
Food/Cuisine : Local / Western
Ambience/Features : Open-aired Coffeeshop concept
Reservations : Accepted (I still don’t have the phone number ….)

Finally !!! A decent food establishment in Sahara …. I mean Cyberjaya. For the last 3 years of my employment term in Cyberjaya, I have visited countless number of food establishments in and out of Cyberjaya (more outs than ins). Let’s just say working in Cyberjaya is different, very different from working elsewhere. Be it the working lifestyle, dressing sense and even eating habits will have to change. No more frequent Bah Kut Teh sessions (the one in Dengkil doesn’t count… it’s far away!!!), I doubt you can find a decent stall with deliciously fried Hokkien mee … poor those hokkien fellows … that includes me!

The opening of Oldtown Kopitiam in Cyberjaya of course, is not my dream come true .. but it provided us fellow Cyberjayans with a sense of hope. A hope that someday, we don’t have to organize a Guided Tour Package just to go for lunch. Or visit that “Lego land” foodcourt. Or that overpriced Bistro … in my workplace. And I heard that a chinese coffee shop has opened next to the Oldtown Kopitiam as well … Padi House, I think. Thank you ….

Anyway, reverting back to Kopitiam .. after all this article is about them. Smacked right in the middle of the hot, hot Cyberjaya – behind DHL … stands the Old Town Kopitiam and apparently that area is known as Prima Avenue (I never knew). I heard froma friend, who heard from another friend about this new place – I think they opened about a week ago, somewhere in early October 2006. The place looks cool with little fountains on the front – with this huge OldTown signage. You’ll never miss the road.

There are 2 sections, outdoor if you choose to fry and sizzle in the hot sunny Cyberjayan lunch noon or indoor with the almost comfortable airconditioned area. I wish they’d fix that problem, airconditioning is a neccessity not a luxury (yes, i know it’s not true … you go sit in the sun then).

Food ordering, like the rest of the HK themed restaurants and also kopitiams .. is a hassle with the pencil ticking on a list of paper menu. Why can’t they just take the order like any other decent food establishments – just because they’ve taken off service charges?

Anyway we ticked and ordered. Some of our food came and we ate (forgive our manners, firstly it’s Cyberjaya.. what manners, secondly it’s lunch and we’re starving) while the even hungrier ones waited and waited for their food. Finally we couldn’t wait and reminded the waiter, which he eventually said ..”Hah, not yet come ah … wait ah, I check” … subsequently ALL the food came. No further comments on the service quality.

The OldTown Coffee which I presume is from Ipoh, is good, especially the “Cham” or better known as YingYong, the ice ones of course. By the way, they do sell the coffee powder, if you feel like making one yourself back in your office. The rest of the coffee are pretty much the same. I believe the Oldtown Nasi Lemak Special is their speciality, almost every customer that visited this place ordered that. Me, as usual .. ordered something else .. just so that I have more variety when I take my food shots. I ordered the most pathetically expensive Nasi Rendang Chicken, rice, with a dry piece of Rendang Chicken … a little patch of sambal and cucumber. Go imagine.

Generally, the food is somewhat common, with “kopitiam” concepts mushrooming all around town. Nevertheless, it’s a welcoming concept … think of it as a ‘chinese’ mamak if you may.

Our meal details :

Oldtown White Coffee (Ice) – RM2.50
Oldtown “Cham” Coffee – RM2.50
Oldtown Ice Blended White Coffee – RM5.80 !!!
Ice Lemon Tea (Ice) RM3.20
Lemon Coke (Ice) – RM3.20
Fruit Juices – RM3.20
Drinking Water – RM0.60 !!!!
Thick Toast Peanut Butter – RM2.80
Nissin Noodle w/Egg & Sausage – RM4.80
Oldtown Nasi Lemak – RM5.80
Oldtown Curry Chicken Rice – RM6.80
Oldtown Rendang Chicken Rice – RM7.80

Contact Details

Old Town Kopitiam Prima Avenue
Block 3503 Jalan Teknokrat 5,
63000 Cyberjaya
Tel : 03-83181988

Ratings on this particular outlet

OVERALL RATINGs : * * * (Ample parking – convenient for Cyberjayans)
Environment Ratings : * * * (thumbs down on warm airconditioning)
Food Ratings : * * (the “Kopitiam” usuals…)
Service Ratings : * * (They forgot our food!!!)
Value Ratings : * * * (stick to your Dengkil “chap fan” if you can’t afford it!)

Operation Details

Average Price : Slight more than RM10 if you want a square meal
Business Hrs :
Accepted Cards: not sure

Miscellaneous Details

Halal : Yes
Dining Method : Dine-In . Takeaway
Food/Cuisine : Local
Ambience/Features : Open-aired / Indoor Airconditioned
Reservations : Accepted

Thinking of a place to have your meal can be quite an uphill task at times. I know it sounded absurb, especially coming from a self-proclaimed “food reviewer” such as me… . I was somewhere in PJ at that moment, and “abundance” is an understatement when it comes to food establishment in PJ. Alas .. due to the lack of food, or probably a little low on brain air … I can’t come up with any place to eat. Fortunately, with what’s left of my thinking brain cells .. I manage to churn out a fellow food blogger’s link … and many thanks to Joan Chew or simply nicknames “FOOD Lover” for her suggestions, I manage to have dinner!

FOOD FOUNDRY is located in Jalan 17, PJ … somewhere near … geesh .. I really can’t think of any popular landmark there to describe to you. Let’s just say, this cafe is not an easy place to find .. especially if you aren’t familiar with PJ. But once you find it, chances are you won’t regret what you see. As I mentioned, it’s tucked in a corner .. in between some low cost flat/apartment in Jalan 17 …

My first impression of the place? Whoaa … wayyy cool …..
it’s somewhat cozy yet stylish. Even the signboard is quite happening as some would say. With a big screen latched in one corner, one can already feel so much at home when hanging out here. And apparently, this is IS quite happening … I tried googling for “Food Foundry” (like I always do, for my research before posting my articles) and came up with this name “Project OMG!”

Here’s an excerp from Project OMG!

Project OMG! stubbornly tries to exist beyond being ‘just another art scene’ in a nook of the Klang Valley. Opening its doors every last Saturday of the month to all and sundry, this event is a platform for poets, singer- songwriters, short films and non-hazardous flame jugglers to showcase raw and original material for all to listen, see and enjoy.

Anyway, getting back to the topic of food … very quickly we found our table, sat down and ordered our food. The menu is gorgeous, with very deliciously shot images of their dishes .. and superb layout. Not too many varieties, therefore choices are limited although not necessarily bad .. since you go straight to the point and order, especially when you’re hungry!

We started off with the appetizer, the Kerabu Mango … which is a little sour, with a a little tingle touch of sweetness. Now, that will definitely whet your appetite. Then came our soup, yes … the Ox-Tail Soup ‘ala Kampung style. Unlike the usual Ox-Tail soup you find elsewhere, this looked like the ones you get from your local mamak stall, nice .. hot … and spicy!

While waiting for the main course, we ordered some Tapas … just for some ‘inbetweens’. Tapas, a Spanish cuisine … are small quantities of food sold with a drink in. They can be taken as a snack or combined to make up a full meal.

I guess Tapas must be one of their speciality here since there’s quite a range of it, from Lamb Meatball to Thai Chicken with Pumpkin. As for us, we settled for some Eggplant in Spicy Sauce and Grilled Prawns .. both served with Pita Bread. For the uninitiated, Pita Bread is a round, wheat flatbread made with yeast (apparently so, according my my faithful source, the Wikipedia). For a Spanish cuisine, both our tapas dishes tasted way too ‘oriental’ .. so to say. I guess this is where the “fusion food” terminology kicks in. Heads up for those with mild tastebuds .. they can be a little spicy …

For main course, we had Carbonara with Turkey Ham spaghetti … which, is an Italian dish. It’s thick and creamy .. should be a favourite among cheese lovers. Did you know, Carbonara an Italian pasta sauce … comes from carbone, which is Italian for coal, and many believe the dish derives its name because it was popular among charcoal makers.

We also had the Pan Fried Dory with pepper marmalade … the fish, is a little dry but fortunately the pepper marmalade complimented the taste which made the meal, simply wonderful !

Somewhat stuffed, I just had to make that order of Mille Crepe (mille = million) … ! I know very little about this Mille Crepe, but they did say that .. one must not miss the opportunity to taste it, at least once!! My slice of crepe finally came … and as I sink my little fork through it, I began to wonder what is so special about this Mille Crepe. You’ll know it the moment you take your first bite … through 20+ layers of fresh chocolate cream and thin layers of crepe ….

I would like to quote this from another fellow blogger Jason Mumbles who manage to describe the feeling quite dramatically …

“????!” Soft and thin crust, sandwiched with milky cream, and the thousand layers texture feeling that melts inside your mouth, it is definitely a hero among all heroes (????????)

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Contact Details

FOOD FOUNDRY by Asianage Holdings S/B
BG-8, Happy Mansion, Jalan 17/13, 46400 Petaling Jaya
Tel : 03-79553885

Ratings

OVERALL RATINGs : * * * * * (5 stars for cool ambience, not overcrowded and ample parking spot)
Environment Ratings : * * * * (Perfect hangout spot)
Food Ratings : * * * * * (thumbs up recommendation from me!)
Service Ratings : * * * * (friendly smiley chaps although a little quiet)
Value Ratings : * * * * (for the food quality, it’s value for money)

Operation Details

Average Price : Slight less than RM20 per person for a satisfying meal
Business Hrs : Mon – Sun 11:30am – 10:00pm
Accepted Cards: not sure

Miscellaneous Details

Halal : Yes
Dining Method : Dine-In . Takeaway
Food/Cuisine : Fusion
Ambience/Features : Open-aired Classy Cafe. Features? Big Screen?
Reservations : Accepted

I‘ve always thought Manhattan Fish Market is from Manhattan, New York. Heck, I was wrong ! They are actually a “made-in-Malaysia” product !!! I’ve tried googling for it, this is the only result …

http://www.manhattanfishmarket.com/

And after some extensive digging, I managed to find out more.

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Somewhere within Taman Segar, about a stone throw away from Leisure Mall … lies something totally different. As you drive along Jalan Manis, opposite the Petronas Station .. you will come across a row of stalls by the roadside. If I am not mistaken, there should be 3 stalls along the road. Check out the one in the middle … I don’t think there’s any signage but do ask around for the stall that is famous for their “Fei Chou Jiong Jeng Yee” which pretty much translates to “Steamed Talapia Fish with Black Bean Sauce” (?????). Of course, that’s not the only dish that’s good there. I got the name from the namecard provided by them, it’s called Restoran K.T.L. or ????? (Pi Lu Kuang Tou Lau) or Baldy from Peel Road. I guess they probably used to be from Peel Road, Cheras and now relocated to Taman Segar.

Word of advice though, I believe the only fish you’d get by 8:00pm are fish bones. I don’t know if it’s packed every night but I’ve been there twice and it’s as pack on both times. Like i said, don’t expect a nice environment or airconditioned restaurants. It’s a stall by the road, under a big tree. That’s about the nest “ambience” you can get there.

As far as service in concerned, I’ve had good experiences so far .. although my colleague commented otherwise during her last visit. I do agree that the waitress aunties may not provide the best service possible but I think it’s bearable. There’s this granny working there who speaks very good english and in fact, she translated all these fish names for me. I am quite a banana when it comes to chinese … he he…

Some of the good fishes they sell there are Snake Head (it’s Sang Yee, not some WWF character), Catfish, Talapia and fish head as well. A word of advice though, to order the fish head .. you’ll need to call in earlier, as it takes 20 minutes to prepare the dish. As for the cooking style, there’s the ginger and garlic, steam with black bean sauce and plain steam. Other dishes available there are cold or hot tofu, steamed vegetable and some others which I have yet to find out. Now that you’re done with the ordering, waiting for your food to arrive can be quite a task. Just look at these patient diners…

Now you’d probably think this is gonna cost you a bomb, but surprisingly I paid around RM20+ for a fish, a dish of vege and drinks. Now, that’s a good deal for a satisfying dinner, won’t you agree? Stories aside, let’s get on with my opinion of this place …

Contact DetailsRestoran K.T.L. ? ? ? ? ?
Gerai No 3A, Jalan Manis,
Taman Segar, 56100
Cheras
Tel : 017-8727567, 012-3087311Ratings

OVERALL RATING : * * * * (this is good stuff, must try !)
Environment Rating : * (I can’t really say much about it, can I?)
Food Rating : * * * * (definitely ichiban!)
Service Rating : * * (can laa…)
Value Rating : * * * * (go ahead, bring the whole family…)

Operation Details

Average Price : RM 20+ for 2 person
Business Hrs: Daily, 10:30am – 2:00pm then 5:00pm – 8:30pm (depends on the availability of fishes or … rice). Closes earlier on Sunday.
Accepted Cards: : Err.. you must be kidding…

Miscellaneous Details

Halal : No
Dining Method : Dine-In . Takeaway
Food/Cuisine : Fish
Ambience/Features : Roadside stalls. Features? Umm.. under a big tree ?
Reservations : Accepted

Hong Kong themed restaurants are pretty much a dime a dozen nowadays. From “Char Chan Teng” to “Kei Tak Sek” and there’s even a coffee shop in Bandar Sungai Long with the name “Wan Chai”. As much as I enjoyed the food in these establishments, I don’t know how close they are to the “real” Hong Kong food … because I’ve never stepped foot on the shores of Hong Kong. If then, who am I to comment on the food since I’ve never tasted real HK food? Rest assured … I do seek 3rd party critics and advices. Those who’ve actually been to HK or lived there … and better still, actually love HK.

Anyway, our story today brings us to another HK themed restaurant, Food & Tea Restaurants (doesn’t score much creativity point in the restaurant naming dept eh?) … in Berjaya Times Square, KL. ?????? reads (Fun Hei Tei Char Chan Teng) should directly be translated as Happy Land/Ground Coffee House. There are a couple of other outlets, one in Cheras and 2 others in JB. We’ll discuss about the one in BTC since I’ve only been to this one. The outlet is located adjacent to the GSC cinema – in fact, right next to it. The owner must be real smart, choosing such a strategic location. Cinema goers would probably drop by for a quick bite before going to the movies. The restaurant has pretty decent setups, I noted 3 different types of seatings … my favourite are the bright red ones. Generally, the deco exerts a very strong modern feel … but then again .. isn’t it typical among the HK restaurants and cafes?

Fortunately, we don’t need to fill up some forms to order our food although I might add that the restaurant’s probably shorthanded. I sat there for almost a good 10 minutes and no one is aware of my presence. A little irritated at first, I finally managed to put in my orders … and waited for my food to arrive, which is surprisingly fast!

Food and drinks in this joint are quite interesting, especially the desserts. This is what I ordered, for me and my partner… I had Roasted Honey Spare Ribs Rice, Fresh Lemon Honey drink and Mango & Yam “Tong Sui” while my partner got the Pork Chop Black Pepper Spaghetti and the Mango “Tong Sui”. As I said, I particularly like the “Tong Sui” presentation … and it taste pretty good as well. As for the foods, Roasted Honey Spare Ribs Rice was good – the meat is tender and juicy … The Pork Chop Black Pepper Spaghetti is a little dry but other than that .. it tasted quite decent. Overall, I would say that the place is quite commendable … only if they improve their service a little.

Now for the ratings :

Contact Details

Food & Tea Hong Kong (BTS)
3rd Floor (Postel No. 03-108)
Times Square, Kuala Lumpur
Tel/Fax : 603-21452518

Cheras Branch
67, Jalan Manis 4,
Taman Segar, Cheras,
Kuala Lumpur.
Tel/Fax : 603-91325488

Johor Branches
2nd Floor (Lot 5.74)
AEON Tebrau City Shopping Centre, JB.
Tel/Fax : 607-3513488

Ground Floor (Lot G05)
Jusco Permas Jaya Shopping Compleks, JB.
Tel/Fax : 607-3070948

Ratings

OVERALL RATING : * * * * (good food, fair priced)
Environment Rating : * * * * (nice setups, comfy)
Food Rating : * * * * (commendable)
Service Rating : * * (need improvement)
Value Rating : * * * * (affordable)

Operation Details

Average Price : RM 12 – 15 per person
Business Hrs: Daily, 11am – 10pm
Accepted Cards: : Master Card . Visa Card .

Miscellaneous Details

Halal : No
Dining Method : Dine-In . Takeaway
Food/Cuisine : Hong Kong
Ambience/Features : Cosy . Family . Air Conditioned .
Reservations : Accepted