FOOD: Madame Waffle @ Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

Great news to all Waffles lover out there!!! Do read on if you're one!

Artisan Liege Waffles baked with Premium Japanese ingredients for your dining pleasure

Madame Waffle is no longer a foreign brand ever since May 2015, the brand launched its 3rd store in The Gardens Mall. Today, Madame Waffle is proud to announce their new branch recently opened at Mid Valley Megamall (same floor as GSC Cinemas new location). 

Great place to hangout with friends and family

Spacious and comfortable settings of the place. The only turn off here is that it's located beside the arcade game center where it might get a little noisy when the arcade center is pack especially during school holidays.

Ice Belgian Chocolate

RM12.50

For those non-coffee drinker, this would be the drink for you while your coffee lover friends enjoys their cuppa. A very smooth and "chocola-tie" feel which has a slight coffee after taste. Just perfectly unique and it was one of my favourite of the night!

 Dark Chocolate Mocha Hot

RM11.00

Madame Waffle aims to bring about a concept of waffle & coffee with the intention to enhance the snack industry in Southeast Asia. Therefore, here at Madame Waffle, they serve 100% Arabica coffee beans, specialty grade coffee. However, last month, Chye Yuan Feng (barista at Madame Waffle), Winner of 2013 Aeropress Championship and his team decided to give its patrons a higher quality coffee by roasting a new blends with some other expensive beans.

New Coffee House blend

1. El Salvador Finca Himalaya tablon divisadero apaneca COE 2015 - 35%

2. Panama don pepe estate boquete baru volcano - 35%

3. Guatemala antigua - 30%

Kafu Waffle ( Waffle in a Cup)

The Three Beauties

(at least that's what i call it) 

 Matcha Waffle Parfait

RM12

To those matcha lovers, here's a dessert you cant wait to have! A great balance of sweetness, sourish and bitter-ness from the green tea. Not forgetting the chewy mochi hidden beneath the match ice-cream. Perfect cuppa!!

 Chocomatte

RM12.00

A dessert that melts in your mouth with the flower-like looking Ferrero Rocher! However, i felt it's a little too sweet for me personally.

Happy Tiramisu

RM12

One of my favourite of the night! Madame Waffle has one of the best Tiramisu in town! Love how the strawberries, tiramisu and waffles blend and compliments each other!

 Banana Nutella

RM18.50

Just by the name of this dessert, i bet your salivary gland has already activated! This was one of the best waffle i've every had! As a chocolate lover myself, i like how the banana compliments the nutella and waffles on this plate. Served with a side of Gelato chocolate ice-cream.

 Madame Signature

RM17.00

One this i've got to admit here is that, Madame waffle has pretty good plating skills. 

Tiramisu Waffle 

(Premium Waffle) - Best Seller!

RM11.00 

 Seasalt Dark Chocolate Chunk

RM10.50

A great & unique combination of sweet, sour and salty to this dessert topped with crunched nuts for extra kicks!

Madame Signature Deluxe

RM30.00 

Great plate especially for sharing with your loved ones! 

Almond Waffle 

(Classic Waffle)

RM7.00

A small snack for you shoppers if you would want to just grab some small bites and continue your shopping spree!

Last but not least, Madame waffle has just what it takes to provide its customers with crispy yet fluffy-soft waffles compared to the denser and sweeter Liege waffle from Belgium. They uses the finest quality flour from Japan to create waffles that are more delicate in texture yet rich in aroma! A great place for gatherings and also perfect for dates!!! 

For more information:

Madame Waffle

T-045, Level 3 Mezzanine, Mid Valley Megamall, 

Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 10 AM – 10 PM

Facebook: Madame Waffle

FOOD: Tim Ho Wan @ Mid Valley Megamall

Tim Ho Wan which originated from Hong Kong, has always known to serve one of the BEST dim sum! Being awarded with the Michelin star title under their belt, Tim Ho Wan Malaysia are proud to present and share with their diners their new range of menu for the month of September and October 2015. 

 Tim Ho Wan Entrance located at ground floor @ Mid Valley Megamall

Brightly lit and modern setting of the place 

To those who prefer a private dining session for meeting or corporate events, you could also opt to reserve a table on the first floor with a minimum charge of RM50 per person or a table with a minimum charge of RM380 per table of 10 person.

Chef Tang Kam Lit & Chef Hew Wai Leong

Recently, I was honored to be able to attend a food review organised by Tim Ho Wan to sample their new Evening Special ( available from 5pm - 10pm) & Chef's Recommendations menu! As a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, it got me very excited to try out what they have up their sleeves this time round!

Let's start off with my favourite of that night!

 Freshly Baked Egg Tarts

RM9.80

Being one of chef's recommendation, these warm shortcrust pastries boast a buttery crust and silky centre. Freshly made daily, each crumbly mouthful is simply gratifying! With it's Michelin star status to keep up, Tim Ho Wan guarantees you a gastronomic dining experience at a conventionally affordable price.

To keep surprising its guests, Tim Ho Wan will introduce new and irresistible dishes throughout the year. Different chef recommendations menu will be available at the different outlets. These dishes are on rotation and patrons can try them at their preferred Tim Ho Wan outlet during different months.

 Cereal Chicken Nuggets

RM15.80

As sinful as it may seem, this dish invites you to indulge on the super crispy chicken outside and coated with oat. Perfect match dish to just eat it as it is! YUMMY!!! #Cheatdayeveryday

Salted Fried Fish Skin

RM10.80

Exclusively only available in TimHoWan 1Utama restaurant! A crispy and addictive appetizer that can be the snack to be enjoyed by everyone! You'll definitely crave for more right from the first bite!

Quail Egg Siew Mai

RM11.80

This unique siew mai is different from the usual siew mai we have at other places. This is topped with quail egg which simply gives it an extra taste and delicious to indulge in!

Steamed fish maw with prawn paste

RM14.80

For those who love fish maw, this could be the extra kick you've been searching for in your dim sum! Fish maw is steamed to perfection not being too raw nor too cooked. Texture was perfect with it being fresh and bouncy!

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Evening Specials

Available from 5pm - 10pm

 Chicken soup with chinese Yam and wolfberry

RM14.80

A tasty, nutritious and fragrant double boiled soup containing chicken feet, chicken, pork, wolfberries and red dates. An absolute bowl of goodness with so much nutrients in it! 

 Crispy Noodle with shredded  Pork

RM14.80

A simple yet flavourful bowl of noodle being served sepearately from it's sauce. Diners are required to pour the sauce over the crispy noodles before consumption. 

Crispy Noodle

Wantan Noodle Soup

RM15.80

The prawns contained in this wantans are to be highlighted as you can enjoy the taste of prawn in every bite! Freshly made noodles by the Chefs were bouncy and springy! 

Wanton Noodle ( Dry)

RM15.80

You could also opt for the dry verysion of the Wantan Noodle. 

Braised Pork Knuckle Noodle

RM19.80

Yang Zhou Fried Rice

RM16.80

The fried rice is one of the most popular dishes preferred by diners in TimHoWan. Served with whole prawns and lots of char siew bits and not forgetting the pork floss to top it off which bring this plate of fried rice to a whole new level!

Homemade Longan Drink

RM6.80

For a change, instead of having the typical chinese tea for your dim sum meal, try having this Homemade Longan Drink from TimHoWan which is made from "Black Longan" which is said to be sweeter compared to the normal longans. Boiled with "tai hoi lam", this cup of herbal drink will "cool" your body with its cooling properties.

Good news for Senior Citizens!!! You could dine-in at TimHoWan every Monday to Friday (3-6PM) and get yourself a 20% off the total bill!  

Tim Ho Wan Restaurant

G-27, Boulevard Office Ground Floor,

Mid Valley City

Tel: 03-2201 5081

Facebook: TimHoWan Malaysia

FOOD: Ri-Yakitori @ St Giles The Gardens- Grand Hotel & Residences, Kuala Lumpur

Japanese food has always been my all-time favourite food! I'd eat Japanese food for breakfast, lunch and dinner if i could! Recently, my foodie friends and I were invited for a review session to this hidden gem located on the 7th floor of  St Giles The Gardens- Grand Hotel & Residences, RI-Yakitori

Ri-Yakitori is definitely not a foreign name for a Japanese cuisine, it brings the meaning of "skewered chicken" traditionally, now it refers to "skewered food" in general.  

 A projector screen for you to watch your favourite football match here while sipping through your glass of beer by the bar!

  A romantic view to enhance your dining experience here at Ri-Yakitori 

Ri-Yakitori has always lived up to it's name each time a new guest is introduced to it. Now, it's even better!! Headed by the recent appointed Chef Isao Hasegawa as the new Chef de Cuisine.


Chef Isao Hasegawa Profile:

Chef Isao is a Japan national. His years of apprenticing and learning took him 35 years of experience from Japan to France and now, Malaysia. He has previously experience with prestigious hotels such as Hayama Hotel Otowa No Mori, Kannonzaki Keikyu Hotel in Japan and also in France specializing in French food. 

Currently, Chef Isao expanded his horizons right here in Malaysia. His culinary skills have been sharpened during many years of experience will definitely enhance your dining experience at Ri-Yakitori Bar. Chef Isao has always been passionate in his profession in culinary trade. He only speaks in Japanese, nevertheless this is never a barrier for him to serve, create unique and delicious food for any patrons whom dine.

Specializing in Japanese Appetizer, Meat Dishes and Dessert

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We were served with items from their New Menu on that night, so prepare your eyes to feast on the dishes below! Started off with some appetizers,

 Cabbage salad
Complimentary Dish

Shredded cabbage served with a sesame or wasabi sauce

A very savoury dish which makes you craves for more after your first bite!

 Garlic Mussels served with Baguette

RM29

Tasty and chewy mussels cooked to perfection topped with chopped garlic and sauce. The garlic sauce compliments the mussels so well without it overpowering the natural taste of the mussels. Best eaten together with Baguette!

 Yakitori Moriawase - Assorted grilled chicken 

RM38

Consist of  'Mune' (chicken breast), 'Momo' (chicken thigh), 'Teba' (chicken wings), 'kawa'(chicken skin) & 'Tsukuna' (chicken meatball)

My personal favourite was the juicy and tender 'Momo' ( chicken thigh). The chicken was marinated and cooked to just right not being too salty nor being too dry from overcooking. I even wanted a second helping but unfortunately they were out of stock that night.

 Wagyu Beef Skewer 

RM41

(MUST TRY!!!)

Tender and juicy chunk of Wagyu Beef is just so heavenly! I personally like eating this plate of goodness without any sauce. Trust me, this is definitely the highlight of the night! 

 Gyutan - Beef tongue 

RM41

It's my first time trying this dish. I would say, it's rather chewy and tender compared to other parts, marinated and grilled to perfection. 

 Tempura Moriawase 

Assorted Tempura ( 10 pieces)

RM58

Consist of prawn, eggplant, carrot, aspara, pumpkin, maitake and zuchini

I usually like my tempura to be eaten just like that without dipping into the shoyu sauce that comes with it. However, here at Ri-Yakitori, the shoyu have just the perfect combination that makes my tempura taste even better with it! Try it! You'll know what i'm talking about

 Shake Ochazuke - Salmon Rice Soup

RM17

Perhaps the simplest, most homey Japanese food, Ochazuke is basically tea poured over rice. Traditionally, ochazuke comes at the end of an elaborate meal, maybe as a way to bring you back down to earth, but its often eaten by itself for lunch or a quick meal.

 Niniku Chahan - Garlic fried rice

RM17

 Mochi with green tea ice cream

RM20

This has got to be one of the best green tea ice cream found in town! The sweetness of the ice cream is just perfect accompanied by a slight bitter after taste from the original green tea flavour. Topped with kiwi fruit, strawberries, grapes and mochi.

My foodie friends and I were also fortunate enough to be able to taste a few other dishes besides those in the new menu, however, please note that the following dishes are only available
Upon special request!

Dashimaki

Hand-rolled omelette

Agedashi Tofu

A very light and melt-in-the-mouth tempura batter coated tofu. A perfect dish for tofu lovers! 

Kamo Nabe

Duck Steamboat with Japanese Soba

Japanese soba

Fattyjason's Rating: 

FOOD: 9/10 

AMBIANCE: 8/10

SERVICE: 8/10

OVERALL SATISFACTION: 

Highly satisfied! Ri-Yakitori has got what it takes to serve you the premium class of yakitori! Spacious and comfortable settings just the right place to relax after a long hectic day! Able to accommodate large amount of people for gatherings and functions too! Overall, it is a very pleasent visit to Ri-Yakitori and will definitely be back soon! 

Last but not least, thank you Ri-Yakitori & The Gardens Hotel & Residences - St Giles Grand Hotel for having us!

For more information:

Ri-Yakitori Bar

St Giles The Gardens- Grand Hotel & Residences

Level 7, Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-2268 1188 ext. 6323

website: St.Giles Hotels