Brasserie Léon – Casual French Bistro in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

[Dining]   We recently visited Brasserie Léon in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, which was formerly known as Cocott. Now we’ve visited Cocott previously and it has been one of the mainstay premium dining establishments in TTDI. However, with changing times … Continue reading Brasserie Léon – Casual French Bistro in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

[Dining]   Read my first visit to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law first – https://timchew.net/2019/06/14/new-summer-2019-menu-at-meatology-by-chef-yenni-law-ttdi-part-1/ I was so impressed by food at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law that I decided to pay another visit, this time with Ruby, Veron and Andy in tow (unfortunately Denise wasn’t free that evening) to try more items on their extensive meaty menu! To recap – Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

[Dining]   Denise and I recently headed over to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law – a contemporary Western restaurant located in the trendy and increasingly hipster neighbourhood of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, to try their new summer 2019 menu as well as some favourites from the existing menu. Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. In July 2016, Yenni made the … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

Weekend Brunch at Cocott’ TTDI – Affordable Premium French Brunch in Kuala Lumpur

[Dining]   We recently headed over to Cocott’ in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur one sunny Sunday afternoon to try their new weekend French brunch menu! Cocott’ has been in operation in the swanky neighbourhood of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail for some years now, and derives its name from the French word cocotte /kô’kôt/ – which a pot in which food can be both cooked and served. It is often made of cast-iron, and first originated from the Netherlands in the 17th century as the English name (Dutch oven) indicates it. Cocottes are widely used in France and associated … Continue reading Weekend Brunch at Cocott’ TTDI – Affordable Premium French Brunch in Kuala Lumpur

BREF by Darren Chin in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur

[Preview]   BREF by Darren Chin is located at: 26, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.   Telephone: 03-77315032 Website: http://www.bref-kl.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brefkl/ Operating Hours: 6.00pm till late (bookings for dinner start from 7.00pm). Closed on Sundays. . Continue reading BREF by Darren Chin in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur

New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

[Dining]   We headed over to 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail recently to try out this new European cuisine establishment. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar is under the same group of restaurants/ bars which includes Private Room (which is adjoining the restaurant) and Pawn Room (which is one floor above). All three outlets are connected thus you can easily head over to Private Room for some wine, or to Pawn Room for some bespoke cocktails after dinner. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar serves European cuisine in a casual setting. The dining area is split between … Continue reading New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

Launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Glo Damansara

[Food & Beverage News]   Tracy and I headed over to Glo Damansara, Kuala Lumpur on 24 February 2017 for the launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, which was officiated by H. E. Mario Sammartino, the Italian ambassador to Malaysia. The latest F&B establishment in Glo Damansara is a new casual dining restaurant, lounge and wine bar and is a place that is suitable for both singles and families. Modi & Rosa prides itself on its authentic Italian cuisine and exclusive imported wines, and puts the famiglia or family spirit as the heart and soul of … Continue reading Launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Glo Damansara

Food Review – Meat Point Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI)

[Review] Continuing my series on food and beverage establishments in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is Meat Point – a steakhouse tucked away in a more unassuming part of TTDI between the Standard Chartered bank and Frisky Goat. Meat Point has been around for over four (4) years, and is known among residents of TTDI and surrounding areas as the go to place to enjoy good steak/ lamb. Owned by a Malay restaurateur, the restaurant is pork-free and alcohol-free and enjoys a good mix of both Malay and non-Malay customers. I’ve been wanting to try it for some time now and … Continue reading Food Review – Meat Point Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI)

Food Review – Kouzu Japanese Tapas Bar TTDI

[ADV]   The F&B scene in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI) which has seen many changes over the years. This I know first hand because I used to live in TTDI for over 20 years. When TTDI was first inhabited in the early 80’s, it was a sleepy little housing area on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur neighbouring a palm oil estate. In fact, our food choices were pretty limited to a couple of Chinese coffeeshops or kopitiams and mamaks until the arrival of KFC, McDonald’s, White Castle, Pizza Hut and Grandy’s in the late 80’s which triggered a fast … Continue reading Food Review – Kouzu Japanese Tapas Bar TTDI