The ideal introduction to Chequers remains the signature waffles, painstakingly prepared with different batters to complement each preparation, some savoury, others sweet. These offerings are distinctive, offering playful waffle-based interpretations of classic favourites.
If you love Eggs Benedict, you're in for a treat with the Down Home Benny (RM 20), a savoury waffle draped with beef bacon and a seductive poached egg glistening with guacamole and hollandaise sauce. Best for brunch, but satisfying for an evening meal too.
Meanwhile, the Mexican Fried Chicken (RM 25) proves to be a jazzed-up version of the U.S. soul-food staple of chicken and waffles, with turkey ham stuffed into the crispy fried chicken, enhanced with dripping melted mozzarella and cheddar, with flavoursome garlic and scallion waffles furnishing a solid foundation for a medley of punchy dynamics.
And, if you want to take control, Chequers lets you build your own waffle too.
Beyond waffles though, Chequers promises more than enough for a fulfilling multi-course meal. You could start with one of our favourites here, the Chilli Poppers, boasting plump green chillies stuffed with tuna (RM 12), as well as the Summertime Salad, a zesty mix of greens with sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and orange slices, made complete with protein of grilled salmon and tiger prawns, tossed in Chequers' house-made French dressing (RM 28).
For mains, the possibilities are wide-ranging - you can have a relatively wholesome serving of Seabass Vierge (RM 33), showcasing chunky pan-seared sea bass with a lemony sauce that hints of olive oil, tomatoes and basil, plus sides of pesto fettuccine, mushrooms and asparagus for well-balanced nourishment ...
... or indulge in a cheat-day temptation of Chipotle Mac n Cheese Burger (RM 30), a grand slam of an all-Australian beef patty, beef bacon, chipotle sauce and so much mac and cheese, the burger turns into a culinary tower, with the ingredients deliciously spilling over each other.
The Fried Chicken Burrito (RM 26) is also worthwhile, putting a twist on what initially seems to a straightforward Tex-Mex concoction, with chicken fingers mingling unexpectedly with couscous, grilled pineapple and spicy mayo.
Weekday lunch sets are also available, with a menu that changes weekly. These come with a free selected drink and dessert at RM 18++.
Chequers is not short of a variety of desserts, but the Chocoholic (RM 18) is the apple of our eye - a velvety chocolate semifreddo that's intriguingly constructed on a waffle crust, made textured with almond brittles and Oreo crumbles, coupled with chocolate ice cream for double the cacao delight, buoyed by mixed fruits for a naturally refreshing sweetness. We'll be back for the other imaginative treats, which include a Red Velvet Smorffle and a Deconstructed Tiramisu.
Beverages for all ages abound at Chequers. Alongside the array of coffee, smoothies and juices, you can drown your woes with the Amber tea, a mix of apple, cinnamon, rosemary and lemon (RM 11), and a thick, frosty Salted Caramel milkshake (RM 13).
There's certainly no sophomore slump at Chequers; many thanks to the team here for having us.
3A, Ground Floor, Block H,Jalan Solaris 5, Kuala Lumpur. Open 8am-11pm, except Wednesday.
