#89 The Red Beanbag @ Solaris Dutamas, Publika

Introducing the common recommendation, The Red Beanbag restaurant @ Solaris Dutamas, for it's astounding pancakes - Skyscrapper and other mains.

I was thrilled to give this place a try 'cause I've read many good reviews and have always been wanting to come here for brunch. Lyn and I arrived at approximately 11:30 in the morning (if i'm not mistaken) and true enough, this place is occupied most of the time, regarding on weekends or even on weekdays. It was already loaded with famish patrons. Hence, Lyn and I were seated outside since inside was fully occupied.

Skyscrapper at RM17

I skipped my breakfast for this and I was hoping, it better be as delicious as everyone had mentioned. Well, true enough, it was damn good alright! 6 slices of pancakes stacked up, surrounded with fresh fruits like bananas, strawberries and black raspberries, with a generous amount of maple syrup served, topped off with a small slice of butter and chocolate syrup beautifully drizzled.

Bella and the Jets at RM22

I only had a few bites and judging base on that, it was so damn good that I'd love to return to The Red Beanbag for a plate of goodness like that! Few slices of multi-grain bread served with pan-fried portobello mushrooms, roasted chicken, rocket leaves, poached egg and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. A mix of ingredients that elicit a harmonious flavour, I'd say.

And here's a photo of my OOTD to end the post.

When in doubt, go black ;)

The Red Beanbag
Lot A4-1-8, Solaris Dutamas
Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Contact: 03 6211 5116
Business Hours: 8:30am-10pm (Weekdays), 9:30am-10pm (Weekends), Closed on Mondays.

#72 Happy 2014! @ SilverSpoon, Publika

With my baby love. Our #ootn on New Year's.

I've been a really inactive blogger, that I realize. I don't wanna apologize and I don't think any of you readers even want to see me always apologizing for not constantly updating this poor blog. Well, let me share one thing with y'all. One of my 2014's resolution is to be an active food-blogger. Yes, a food-blogger. I found both interest and passion in blogging 'bout food and places just last year. Not forgetting, the people I get to share all the beautiful moments with. I didn't have the time to sought out my photos etc lately 'cause honestly, I've been really really busy. Hence, lack of updates. But fret not peeps, i'm back! ;)

Sooo, I booked a table for 10 on New Year's Day at SilverSpoon, Publika. Could not think of any better restaurants to dine in for a hearty dinner with the bunch so I thought of bringing them to SilverSpoon. Like, why not?

SilverSpoon is an Italian restaurant that serves pastas, brunch, pizzas, steaks and so on. According to my online research, it's menu selections are abundant but it offered a special New Year's menu that night so there were very little choices. Anyhoo, here is what I managed to document that night. 

Lamb pasta.

Lamb pizza. This is the bawmb people!

Salmon pasta, topped off with a poached egg.

Juicy pan seared chicken breast with sauce.

I would rate this Italian Restaurant in an overall, 7/10. In terms of flavour, presentations, services and ambiance but I would have rated it an 8 if they didn't charge us for the filtered water 'cause I honestly think that water is usually on the house when you go to these places. Correct me if i'm wrong but my friends all agreed with me. Psh.

SilverSpoon @ Publika
Lot No.33, Level G2, Publika,
No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Opening Hours: Daily from 11am - 11pm
Reservations can be made - 03 62016800

And some photos taken with my love and friends on that night:

#49 Of Ben's General Food Store amazing Nutella Milkshake

Nutella Milkshake, RM11.90

Honestly, I prefer calling it nutshake for short. Haha!

I've always wanted to try nutshake ever since the day I got to know 'bout it. Just really curious 'bout how it'd taste like. My friends and I headed down to Publika last week and went to Ben's for a cup of drink. Apparently, it was a friend of mine who told me that Ben's is serving nutshake and it is a good one. & true enough, it tastes sooooooo gooooood that I fell in love with it instantly. I'd go back to Ben's to try the rest of their dishes and of course, have a cup of nutshake all to myself :3

Ben's General Food Store
Lot No.1A, 83-95 Level UG1
Publika, Jalan Dutamas 1
Solaris Dutamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur

#47 Namoo On The Park

I have always wanted to try out their sweet potato cake in Namoo so my friends and I decided to dine in Namoo On The Park @ Publika for some desserts since I've read a few positive reviews on Namoo. So, why not? ;)

If you're actually wondering what Namoo means, it means tree in Korean, it brings comfort and calm to everyone. So I guess that pretty much tell why did they came up with wooden or preferably vintage elements for their decorations. 

We ordered sweet pumpkin and sweet potato cakes. We all didn't like the texture and taste of the pumpkin cake though. We expected it to be spongy but it's actually very very firm. We didn't like it even from the first bite. Frankly speaking, we didn't manage to finish half of that 'cause it's too much to take in.

We liked the sweet potato cake instead. It has the right texture and flavour. I'd totally recommend sweet potato cake but it all comes down to personal preference. I might like it but it doesn't necessarily mean everyone else is gonna like it. All in all, no harm trying :)

Sweet Potato and Sweet Pumpkin: RM10.90 each

Oh and their cakes were served with a scoop of green tea vanilla ice-cream. Which happens to be one of my favourite! hee.

with Lyn

Le purdy girls ;)

And that's all for today. Thank you for reading, xx.

#46 My 19 Birthday: S.Wine Cafe

Drooling already, aren't you guys? ;)

I went out with Lyn and Chermaine on a Saturday morning to celebrate Lyn and I's 19th birthday. Our birthday falls on the same date, month and even year so we made it a habit on celebrating our birthday together every year ever since the day I met her.

So we decided to settle down in Publika, Solaris for some goooood fooooood but we got lost around the area for about a couple of hours 'cause the GPS doesn't seem to be showing the right direction. We followed our instinct and we went according to the sign boards instead. GPS can drive you nuts some times -.-

We dined in S.Wine Cafe for brunch:

 with Chermaine

Chermaine & Lyn

Pigs in Blanket, RM19. The sauce was phenomenal!

S.Wine House Salad, RM28.

Spicy Bacon & Mushroom Aglio-Olio, RM28.

The food was as good as I thought it would be so I was pretty satisfied. Not forgetting the food was served very fast as well. My friends and I were literally starving so we were hoping that the food will be served within 20 minutes but surprisingly everything came less than that. Maybe 15 minutes?

Overall, it's a good place to dine in with your family, friends or even your lover. I would rate them 7/10 for their efficiency, great taste of food and the interior which is pretty cozy.

We headed to a few places for desserts though but I shall blog 'bout the rest on a different post. So, stay tune ;)