I arrived quite late that evening owing to car problems. Really sorry to have let the others waited and also missed the chance to ‘test’ more food! hehe

Hainanese Chicken Rice

It is a wholesome bowl of Seafood MeeHoon with lots of tomatoes, mushrooms, pickled veges and of course seafood like prawns, fish slices, and fish balls. The broth is flavorful but somehow it lacks the seafood sweetness. And personally, I would love it if they topped it with some fried onions.

Claypot Seafood. Taste fine but relatively forgettable.

I love this creamy red bean soup that was not too sweet, with a tangy hint of mandarin orange peel flavor.

Look closely, this is not your ordinary lemon tea. Too exotic for our liking, we got a replacement for that.

This is for the birthday boy, Victor with our best wishes. Got it from Bisou Bake Shop.

Canoodling 

2F-29, Second Floor, Bangsar Village II, No. 1 Jalan Telawi Satu
Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm daily

First we ordered the Ayam Percik rice and was told that it was finished, and then we wanted Tagliatelle but again was made to choose Spaghetti as the former was not available.

The food came, this was the Wild Mushroom Spaghetti that was supposed to be Tagliatelle according to the menu. So much as it did not look very appetizing, it tasted just as normal. The swift serving made me feel that this was a reheated dish. Edible, partly because the ingredients were still quite fresh.

Poached Salmon. The Salmon was super puny and the whole dish was somehow plain. If this was an attempt to emulate fine-dining, the flavor had got ample space to improve.

Had the price not been so expensive, I would not have expected so much of the quality. In another word, it is over-valued.

The Yogitree

F-237B, Level 1, The Gardens, Midvalley City, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2282 6213

Located at Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, I wouldn’t say it had terrific fine dining ambience, but the key feature that made the dining experience absolutely memorable was the heartfelt effort that was put into creating each and every scrumptious dish, combining various fine ingredients. The were two options for ordering, you can either go for the set tasting menu with/ without wine pairing, or choose the dishes according to your delights. Wine is usually what makes the meal costful, so if you want to save a bit perhaps you could do away with the alcohol. But then again, le vin est la partie intellectuelle d’un repas! (wine is the intellectual part of a meal!) For true enjoyment, a little indulgence once in a while is necessary. La Fite offers a great variety of wine to pair with different dishes, and the waiter/ waitresses are always ready to give recommendations, so don’t worry if you find yourself dithering over the menu, not knowing what to choose.

Minced Wagyu Beef Tartar Millefeuille, topped with Avruga Caviar and Sour Cream. Highly recommended!

Foie Gras with Truffle Foam. Very near to what I’ve tasted in Paris, so I’m sure you will relish the experience too!

Chef made Tagliatelle Cabonara.  One bite and you can tell it’s hand made, the texture is so much different from those of mass machine produced. Very creamy but don’t worry, the portion is hardly enough to make you feel too full for the main course.

Wagyu Ribeye

Poached Butter Lobster and Hokaiddo Scallop with Black Truffle. Very strong seafood taste, and might get a little heavy after a while especially when you’ve had quite some hearty appetizers.

We had Soffiato and Chocolate Soufflé as dessert, I would say though they are decently created, they don’t leave as much of impression on me as the food doe

Certainly an extravagance! Fancy and impressive, approximate spending for dinner: RM300++without wine & RM450++ with wine (per person)

 Lafite

Lunch: Noon – 2.30pm, Monday to Friday
Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm, Monday to Saturday

In our regular order, there always was the Ade Scotch Chicken, to which also I rated as my favourite thus far. This time we’ve decided to have a change of taste by trying out some other dishes.

Braised Broccoli Soup and bacon. The richness and smoothness of braised broccoli cooked with chicken broth and blue cheese made a memorable introduction to the meal. Only the use of Rocket leaves was not that much to my liking.

Baked Ôeuf Florentine. This stuffed egg with spinach and turkey ham topped our favourite list this time. The cheese, spices and hint of wine made a divine concoction.

Roasted Lamb Shank. The tenderness and juiciness were well up to the standard, but it’s relatively forgettable and tasted like any other steaks that you are likely to get with similar price at other restaurants.

Chocolate Brownies. Although decently served, it didn’t really induce those kind of mouthwatering sensation that you’d otherwise find on truly decadent dessert.

Although there’s a few hits and misses, it is still a commendable neighbourhood dining place. Better if you know what to pick and what not.

BoatHouse TTDI
16, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 03-7727 4426

The Caramelized Roast Pork (Honey Siu Yok) :/ Not that wise of a choice IMHO.

The BBQ Pork Ribs

The Braised Beef Ribs

Overall, the service was awesome, food was beautiful and the we particularly enjoyed the atmosphere.

Must return!

Address: 120-122, Jalan Kasah, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2096 1645

Opening hours: Noon till late. Kitchen closes 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Closed on Sundays and certain public holidays. Call to enquire.

Download Menu Here

Took us around 30mins and a gps from BU to Tamarind Springs. Great place to have a simple getaway with the company you love. and oh yea, good food.