Haven’t really had time to write a proper post since I got back. Had lunch with EE the other day and he says it seems like I’m always traveling because I tend to post more when I’m out of the country. Which is kind of true; work keeps me quite busy and I hardly have the luxury of a stress-free evening at home to sit down, do nothing but blog! Have been cutting down on WoW time also. But although busy, work has been getting more interesting of late. I’m finally getting to spend more time on things I am supposed to do instead of picking up slack because there is now a full team in place and the people are awesome. Just need to mentally get used to it now. Am super hyped up about new projects.
A bunch of new F&B places have opened up at work. About time. I am so sick of eating the same things for lunch although I will probably get sick of these new places soon at the rate I’m going!
D*lish is a concept gourmet fast food place that just opened next to Starbucks. The shop front is extremely inaccessible and interior feels a tad unwelcoming although the natural beech interior and low key lighting are to convey the exact opposite. There are two small entrances at the side and having the whole front closed up with glass shutters feels very hostile indeed. Especially for people who opt to sit outside. They also need to let people know that they’re not a table service joint, because the old outlet there was one and I see a lot of people sit around waiting for non-existent waiters to arrive with menus. That aside, the food’s not too shabby; I highly question the muffins sitting on the counters at face level fully exposed though. And today my pasta was undercooked and fresh orange juice (label says ‘we viciously squeeze every drop of juice from the fruit till there’s nothing left.. it’s almost scary’) is NOT fresh and has preservatives.. on contrary to what label implies. Sandwiches are nice, and I have yet to try the soups and salads (though salads are tossed upon order which is nice) and although there is much room for improvement at least there is a deli-type place within walking distance now. Eating here is a tad pricey though, given the level of service and portion sizes.
[Sidetracking about OJ - very disappointed that a a place that calls itseld a 'gourmet' joint does not understand the importance of freshly squeezed OJ. In fact many places here have 'freshly squeezed' on the menu but it is almost never the case. Sorry I'm spoilt with the luxury of freshly squeezed juices at home in the morning and I expect freshly squeezed to have just left the fruit not more than 10 minutes before serving if that's what it says on the menu. And obviously without preservatives. Otherwise don't claim it to be so!]
Seed Cafe is an extension of the clothing label and pretty much the same as the other one in One Utama. Food is above average so far but unfortunately the service is slow during peak hours and waiters apologise profusely about how long the food will take when taking orders which is a tad amusing. Prices are decent (RM15 for mains) and I like the food presentation. Important to note their mushroom soup does not come from a can, tom yam is not made from scratch but green curry is authentic. Decor is nice and clean and stylish, and apart from slow service I really dig this place. They need to have a delivery service to the offices.. haha.
Red Ginger is a modern interpretation of the old-style kopitiam. Interior is familiar and the menu is interesting. They have very good fried rice dishes and an excellent pomelo lime drink that I can’t get enough of. Decently priced and good service. I love almost everything on the menu except the fact that some dishes are quite unhealthy (a lot of oil especially in fried rice/noodle dishes) otherwise I could eat there every day. Well, almost. Prawn noodle specialty is awesome but ridiculous at RM27.
Prince Cafe replaces Ka Soh at the corner of the Boulevard Offices. I haven’t been there and I don’t think I will. 1 - Their menu mirrors that of Kim Gary. 2 - It has a bright apple green signages, random decor and tacky flooring which when packaged together tells me there is zero emphasis on the quality and consistency of the food. 3 - I don’t trust any place that serves food that is named after The man formerly known as Prince. I’m not kidding. 4 - Reports from colleagues who have been there have persuaded me otherwise. (Update: Have now been there. It is not much different from Kim Gary except Kim Gary is better!)
And finally.. Toast Box. Tucked in a little corner next to San Fran Coffee and hot on the heels of the popularity of Killenney’s. Am glad someone finally figured out that many surrounding offices = many hungry people in the morning and the mamak just don’t cut it. And this mall has a knack of creating new spaces where there were none before. Much like KL city town planning. Great, fast service (as expected) and standard breakfast/light meals menu. Nothing spectacular but always nice to have another place for toast takeaways. Bless.
Starbucks needs to hurry up with their renovations!
