Sun Hong Muk Koot Tea

In business since the 1960s, this place supposedly draws lots of Hong Kong & Taiwanese tourists (though there was none to be seen that evening).

The "Wall of Fame" is full of snapshots of celebrities who've been here, as well as politicians including a former Thai prime minister.

The bah kut teh is the main attraction. It's tasty and worth checking out, but you'll probably find better versions elsewhere in KL.

The yam rice was kinda clumpy, but the yau char kuey served its purpose well enough for dipping into the bah kut teh.

Sun Hong Muk Koot Tea,

Medan Imbi.

Moxie

For previous review of Moxie, click here (Feb. 3).

Revisited Moxie to check out some of the dishes we missed the last time.

We chose to eat upstairs this time. There's a comfy-looking lounge as well as a very romantic section by the window overlooking the street.

Seafood Nage (Venus clams, prawns, scallops and mussels) cooked in a fish fumet and topped with smoked trout and trout roe. The seafood was terrific but its natural freshness was kinda overpowered by the extremely rich broth.

Moxie Chick. Roasted chicken roulade with herb bread stuffing, Dubarry puree & apple-jack olive pan sauce. Enjoyed this. The meat was as tender and flavourful as chicken can get.

Cattleman's Barbequed Short Ribs smoked overnight in anchovy chilli sauce. This was a slight letdown; parts of the ribs were tough and overcooked, while the sauce itself was somehow not quite the right match for the meat.

Richland Shiraz 2006 (New South Wales) & Cranswick Shiraz 2006 (Riverena).

Moxie,

Plaza Damansara.

Tel: 2095-0016

Pimento

A new Italian joint affiliated with Jarrod & Rawlins, though it's strictly no-pork.

It's a gorgeous place with warm, accomodating service. At first glance, the menu looked limited and uninspiring, but we were completely satisfied with everything we ordered.

Capricciosa pizza (ricotta, artichoke, turkey ham, oregano and egg). Generously laden with toppings over a crisp crust.

Traditional tiramisu with liqueur and espresso. Totally soaked in alcohol. Tiramisu has become a cliche, but it's still nice to taste one that's done well.

Mascarpone mango lasagne. Pretty interesting; the pastry was light and thin, while the filling was creamy, smooth and not too sweet.

Gaymers Cider and Bacardi.

Pimento,

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort.

Tel: 7804-0565

Kechara Oasis @ Jaya One

This "New Age Vegetarian" restaurant features some intriguing selections, including Tibetan and Nepalese specialities.

Complimentary veggie soup. Tastes homemade; I mean that in a positive way.

Amdo Yak Beef. Had a meaty bite to it, but the sauce was a tad too spicy.

Tibetan steamed "momo." Essentially vegetarian dumplings; not bad, but they lacked a real 'wow' factor.

Butter "camel meat." Our favourite of the night, thanks to the buttery sauce.

Tibetan steamed bread, called "tingmo." A simple recipe that most bread lovers would enjoy.

Nepalese Shabalay. Vegetable-stuffed pancakes that looked murtabakish and tasted potatoish.

Tibetan butter tea. Not the healthiest drink, but yummy to the last slurp.

Kechara Oasis,

Jaya One.

Tel: 7968-1818

Top Hat @ Stonor

Recently relocated, Top Hat now occupies the bungalow that once was Wa-Raku.

Our first impression of the new premises was wholly positive. This place is classy and intimate without being claustrophobic or intimidating. 

Top hats with chilli sauce. These can't match up to my boyhood memories of homemade "pie tee" in Malacca, but they were still a crunchy pleasure, overflowing with veggies.

Chef's Signature Oxtail Stew. Tender meat in rich, dark gravy. What more could we ask for?

Nasi Kemuli with prawn & pineapple curry, mackerel sambal, ayam pongteh, panjeri terung, Nyonya veggies and blanched lady fingers. 

The dizzying array of side platters accentuated this restaurant's forte _ eating here feels like feasting at the home of someone who proudly plans the menu and lovingly cooks every dish.

Layman's Hut Cabernet Merlot (Western Australia).

Top Hat,

Jalan Stonor.

Tel: 2132-8611

D'lish

(With apologies to Bette Midler)

It must be cold there in Delicious' shadow. But D'lish is content to let its big sister shine; that's its way.

Divine Eggs Benedict (D'lish serves this at all hours; Delicious only serves this until 6pm, never without sunlight on its face). Did the chef ever know that he/she's our hero?

Bland, soggy crab meat angel hair pasta with coriander. If the waitress had asked us whether we liked this, we would have shown her beautiful smiles to hide our pain. We've got it all here in our heart.

Yummy tea-smoked salmon with zesty lime pesto. Thank you, thank you, thank God for you! Our appetites flew, flew so high against the sky, so high they almost touched the sky.

Roast leg of lamb (tough and overcooked) with garlic potatoes and (burnt) cauliflower. Why did you have to walk a step behind the salmon _ the one with all the glory and everything this poor lamb would like to be?

Banana pudding with vanilla ice cream. It might have appeared to go unnoticed (since we were stuffed by then). But we know the truth, of course we know it _ the meal would be nothing without this sweet finish.

D'lish,

Bangsar Village.

Tel: 2288-1770

Harrods @ KLCC

Look closer: Harrods @ KLCC isn't a mere retail store. Tucked away at the back is a cosy, elegant restaurant and bar.

It's an oasis of serenity compared to the mall's other sardine-packed eateries.

Grab a table with a view of the fountain for the best seat in the house.

Photographs evoke a sense of history that heightens the outlet's classic feel.

The English cuisine options range from satisfactory to stellar. 

Smoked salmon came in a creative three-style presentation. Our favourite was the salmon tartare, which was loaded with velvety avocados underneath.

Roast Barbary duck. Superbly tender. The meat's reputation as an even more flavourful alternative to regular duck is well earned.

The Harrods Roast, comprising medium-rare ribeye with Yorkshire pudding. 

Everything on this plate was scrumptious, from the thickly sliced beef to the house special soft-boiled potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Seems like an old-fashioned, boring choice, but it was the best version of this recipe I've ever had!

A combo of Harrods Darjeeling No 26 sherbet, lemon myrtle sherbet and Harrods Blend 49 tea ice cream. A sweet ending to a surprisingly strong meal. We loved the creamy ice cream, which was smooth and subtly tinged with tea.

Sea Breeze (vodka, grapefruit and cranberry juice) & Hemingway's Daiquiri (white rum, maraschino liqueur and grapefruit juice).

Harrods,

Suria KLCC.