El Cactus Bistro and Bar

Probably this is the only western restaurant in Port Dickson that I know. El Cactus actually serves Mexican cuisine.

So, this is how it looks like around 6pm like that. It looks a little more romantic during the night time with all the candles lighted up in the dark environment but don't expect too much lah.

Pan Fried Red Snapper (RM35.00) 
Rating: 3.5/5

Pan Fried Red Snapper is actually a dish that served with buttered potatoes and boiled broccoli, carrot and cauliflower.  According to the menu, it was suppose to be buttered potatoes but what I think he gave us was actually a hash brown. Anyway, is ok lah because I like to eat hash brown. So no issue. I think the sauce is nice and it taste good with the fish as well.

Mixed Grilled
Rating: No comment because I don't eat beef.

For your information, I am not the one that ordered the food so I am not sure what is this. If I am not mistaken this is Mixed Grilled, a combination of grilled beef, chicken and prawns served with vegetables & choice of either mushroom, black pepper or BBQ sauce. No comment on this because I don't eat beef but I tasted their black pepper sauce. Not bad.

Spaghetti Seafood Alio Olio with Sun Dried Tomato (RM28.00) 
Rating: 4/5

I like their alio olio. The taste is good and the taste is just nice. I think this is the best among the dishes we ordered that night.

Cactus Polo Loco (RM25.00) 
Rating: 1.0/5

Cactus Polo Loco, grilled chicken served with your choice of sauce with mashed potatoes and salad. This is sucks. Definitely, I wouldn't go for this anymore. First of all, the sauce is like a bit tasteless. Secondly, is chicken breast which I hate so much.

French Fries (RM10.00) ~ Small 
Rating: 3/5

So, this is their fries (*Obviously). It taste like..... fries lor. Haha. No comment on this actually.

 

Part of the Seafood Fajitas

Seafood Fajitas (RM30.00) 
Rating: 2.5/5

Fajitas is actually a Mexican specialty where a choice of seasoned beef, chicken or seafood with laco spices are grilled on sizzling hot plate served with flour tortillas, Mexican rice, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa sauce. This is my first time eating fajitas. The seafood itself is quite nice la the taste but if everything mixed and eat together, I think is average only.

Rating: 3.5/5

El Cactus Bistro and Bar
Lot 2674, Batu 2,
Jalan Pantai,
71000 Port Dickson,
Negeri Sembilan.
Tel: 017 - 3936124 or 06 - 6463503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Cactus/169588423094752

Operating Hours: Tuesday - Friday (5.00pm - 1.00am) & Saturday - Sunday (8.00am - 1.00am)
                        

Caffe Bene @ Solaris Mon't Kiara

Annyeong Haseyo!! No doubt to say that korean trend is emerging as an influential global trend.  This happen in Malaysia as well. This trend have been getting stronger too. No matter are in terms of their song, their drama, their dressing style, their language or even their food. I believe that most of us more or less will know one or two Korean words right like "Annyeong Haseyo"(Hello/How Are You), "Kamsahamida"(Thank You), "Otoke"(What to Do), "Chon-Mahn-Eh-Yo"(You Are Welcome). When you talk about k-pop idol, I guess everyone know who is Big Bang and Girls' Generation right?? When you talk about drama, who don't know the latest and hottest drama, My Love from the Star (Lai Zi Xing Xing De Ni) even me myself is watching this drama right now. I know this drama was quite sometime already but because I was too busy with my assignment and exam previously so forgive me for being a bit outdated. Is A BIT only ar!! Lol. Next, when you talk about food, who don't know what is tteokbokki, kimchi and dak galbi right? So, same goes for their dessert as well like bingsu. I'll let you know more about bingsu in a short while. Let me introduce you to Caffe Bene first. 

So, Caffe Bene is actually a coffeehouse chain that based in Seoul, South Korea and was founded in May 2008 by Sun-Kwon Kim. Caffe Bene mean "Good Cafe". Caffe Bene has more than thousand of outlets across countries such as Korea, US, China, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, Cambodia, Singapore, Japan and of course Malaysia as well. They offer a wide range of products from waffles to honeybread, gelato, frappeno, cocktail, coffee and bingsu.

There are only 2 outlets in Malaysia. First outlet was opened in Sunway Pyramid and the second one was in Solaris Mon't Kiara. So, this is how Caffe Bene in Solaris Mon't Kiara looks like. I went here with my friends two weeks ago after eating our dinner at Gangnam88. Again, the cafe was full with people and there were people queuing as well. We waited awhile before we get a place to sit. They actually practise a self service concept where first of all you have to place your order at the counter there (*obviously). Then they will give you an UFO plate. When your UFO plate light up and vibrate, it means that your order is ready for collection. Is the same concept used in Snowflakes.

Gelato with waffle (RM14)

Gelato ~ Single / 1 Scoop (RM6)

Gelato ~ Double / 2 Scoops (RM12)

Gelato ~ Small / 3 Scoops (RM18)

Gelato ~ Large / 5 Scoops (RM28) 

Their gelato are available in eight flavours namely strawberry, espresso, blueberry yoghurt, yoghurt, cream cheese, green tea, vanilla and dark chocolate.

I saw this fake and "rusty" clock on their wall. They have this similar clock in their Sunway Pyramid outlet as well. I don't know what it mean or what it actually symbolized. Perhaps is their trademark. Anyway, it attracted me and I think it was quite nice as well so I captured it. 

Cookies and Cream Bingsu (RM22.80) ~ Large 
Rating:1.5/5

Finally, this is the bingsu I mention just now. Bingsu is actually a Korean shaved ice topped with nuts, cereal flakes, fruits, biscuits, jelly bits, beans, ice cream, cream, yoghurt and etc. They have five flavours in total namely strawberry bingsu, coffee bingsu, green tea tower bingsu, cookies & cream bingsu and the latest one is choco devil bingsu. They are available in two sizes that is small (RM12.80) and large (RM22.80). Since we went here after dinner, we were so full that we only ordered one large size of bingsu to share. My friends went and order this large size cookies and cream bingsu. They should have order two small but different flavours instead. Anyway, I think their cookies and cream bingsu is not really nice. Is kinda diluted and a bit too milky the taste. I think McDonald's Oreo Mcflurry is so much nicer. I guess that other flavours might be nicer. This is what I guess only la. Lol.

By chance if I go again, I would definitely like to try their other flavours of bingsu, their honeybread, their gelato and their waffles which look so freaking delicious.

Oh ya, by the way we actually ordered one of their drink that day. I don't know what was the name of the drink because it was ordered by my friends which I think it was quite nice and refreshing. I guess it might be either lemonade or iced fruit tea.

Anyway, there are actually quite a number of Korean restaurants in Solaris here. A bit like Korean Village at Ampang there. Maybe you can check it out and see how was it.

Rating: 3.0/5

Caffe Bene
K-G-04 Solaris Mon't Kiara,
No.2, Jalan Solaris,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 - 6143 5333 or 03 - 6143 6333
Website: http://caffebene.com.my/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caffebene.asia

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (9.30am - 11.00pm)

P/S: There was another branch as well in Sunway Pyramid. Please visit http://caffebene.com.my/outlets/ for more information.

Gangnam88 @ Solaris Mon't Kiara

So it was the last paper of my final exam which ended two weeks ago on the 31 May 2014 at 7pm. My three months summer break officially start. Since my birthday is around the corner, so my friends celebrated it in advance for me that night before each of us is going back to our hometown the next day. Before this, we actually planned to celebrate it by having a buffet dinner at Tao-Cuisine. There were two reasons why we ended up not eating in Tao. First reason is because by the time we finished our exam and reached that place will be very late for buffet already. Second reason is because we didn't do any booking.

So my friend suggested us to go to Gangnam88 since she heard some good reviews from her friends. We reached that place around 9.00pm and the restaurant is full with people and there were people queuing as well. We waited for like half an hour before we actually get a place to sit. So, all of us were thinking the same thing. "Must be nice huh"! It turned out to be a disappointment though. Non of the food we ordered were nice and non of these food we feel like going for the second time. I don't mean that it taste really bad la but what I can say is it doesn't taste good. Is eatable only. At this moment, I think Daorae in Sri Petaling is still the best Korean food I ate so far. 

Beer Chicken (RM50.00) 
Rating: 1.5/5

So, this is their so called best seller. We actually read in someone blog that every table had this order and we saw in their menu as well that this is their best seller. So, we decided to gave it a try and we regret for ordering it. First of all, it is not tasty at all. The chicken itself is a bit tasteless unless you dip in black pepper or some sauce like mayonnaise which I don't I like. Secondly, I don't think that there is any beer taste at all. Thirdly, you need to wait for 45 minutes to an hour time for this particular dish. This was stated in their menu. Surprisingly, we were served with this dish within 15 minutes that day.

Rabbokggi (RM33.00) 
Rating: 1.5/5

Another dish that we ordered that night was rabbokggi. Rabbokggi is actually a combination of korean rice cake or better known as tteokbokki and instant ramen noodle or better known as ramyeon. They have egg, veggies and dumpling in it as well. I love to eat tteokbokki a lot because of their chewy texture. To determine whether it is nice or not, I think the sauce itself play a very important role. In this case, I don't think the sauce is nice and so the tteokbokki as well. 

Kimchi Jjigae (RM20.00) 
Rating: 1.0/5

I don't like to eat kimchi but surprisingly I am okay with kimchi soup. But I don't like the above  kimchi soup taste as well.

BBQ Pork ~ Dwaeji-Galbi (RM49.00) Large 
Rating: 2.0/5

Their special savory pork ribs sauce recipe is originated from South Korea Jeju Island restaurant, a traditional recipe for more than 30 years. Again, I think this is average only.  

So, these are the side dishes they offered and the good thing is it offers unlimited refills as well like other korean restaurant.

This is the inner view of Gangnam88 with lots of K-pop idol's poster around. If you are a K-pop fans then you might like this place because you can have a look on their posters, listen to their songs and watch their shows while enjoying your korean meal. 

A lot of people right? Honestly, for me, I don't really like the food here but maybe you can try and see because different people may have different taste. What I don't like doesn't mean you don't like as well right.

Rating: 2.0/5

Gangnam88
No. 1-1, Jalan Solaris 3,
Solaris Mon't Kiara
Off Jalan Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 - 6206 5888
Website: http://www.gangnam88.net/

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (11.30am - 1.00am)

P/S: There was another branch as well in Kota Damansara Giza Mall. Please visit http://www.gangnam88.net/bbs/board.php?bo_table=z5_0 for more information.

Morganfield's

Morganfield's is an Europeanized American casual diner specializing in pork ribs. A wide range of products are available here which includes mouth-watering appetizers, crispy salads, succulent steaks, fresh seafood, juicy burgers, chicken, delightful sandwiches, and of course, their signature pork ribs - Sticky Bones!

So, this is how Morganfield's in Pavilion looks like.

So, what come into your mind when you see this picture? Why so few people one? Hmmm.. Should be not nice huh. Don't get cheated by this picture. Actually this picture was taken during the weekday 5 to 6 pm.

We went early for dinner that day. 

Tadaa... This was how it looks like after office hour around 7 something like that when we were about to leave that time.

So, this is how their menu looks like. I prefer the book style menu which is easier to see.

Jack Daniels Glazed Iberico Baby Back ~ Per Slab (RM45.90) 
Rating: 4/5

Jack Daniels Glazed Iberico Baby Back are served with crispy onion rings and coleslaw. 

I think this is the best of all. The taste is just perfect but I don't really like the onion rings. Too much onion. It would be perfect if the onion rings can be switch into french fries.

Hickory BBQ Spare Ribs ~ Half Slab (RM39.90) 
Rating: 3/5

Hickory BBQ Spare Ribs are served with crispy french fries and coleslaw. It tasted a bit like tomato sauce rather than BBQ sauce. I thought perhaps it was my problem but my friend also have the same opinion. So, that mean is not my problem la. Haha. I like tomato sauce but somehow I don't really like this taste. I don't know why. We actually ordered half slab each and that was too much for us as well. Imagine I am a meat lover but I can't even finish it and my friend actually forced herself to finish it. Don't get me wrong, she actually forced herself to finish her own meal not mine. I think this is a bit too much. If you are not that hungry or if you are small eater, maybe you can consider sharing. In terms of coleslaw, I got no comment because I don't eat coleslaw.

Smoked Peppercorn Spare Ribs ~ Half Slab (RM39.90) 
Rating 3/5

Smoked Peppercorn Spare Ribs are served with red skin mashed potatoes and garden veggies. If you are a black pepper lover then you might like this. For me, I think one or two bite is okay but eating this whole thing would be too much black pepper.

In terms of drinks, if I am not mistaken they do served alcoholic drink. Obviously, we didn't order that. Anyway, we ordered Coke and Iced Lemon Tea (RM8.90 each) to share. These two drinks are free flow. There are a few more drinks are free flow as well. Sorry for being so cheapskate. Lol.

There is one thing that I wanna highlight about Morganfield's in Pavilion is that their service was very good. I am very satisfied with their service. The staffs are friendly and they served us well as well.

Rating: 3.5/5

Morganfield's
Lot C4.03.00,
Level 4, Pavilion KL 168,
Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 - 2141 3192
Website: http://www.morganfields.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganfieldsmalaysia

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (11.00am - 1.00am)

They have other branches as well in Publika, eCurve, Gurney Paragon and Queensbay Mall.

Tous Les Jours

Tous Les Jours (TLJ) is in the town now!! It is located just opposite Lot 10 shopping mall. The environment here is pretty good. TLJ is actually a French inspired Korean bakery serving wide selection of breads, pastries, cakes & beverages. It was established since 1997, with the first store opening in South Korea. TLJ has more than 1300 outlets over 8 countries from Korea to China and then USA. Well, I think I should stop here and let the pictures tell you more.

So, here we go. We have the outer view of Tour Les Jours during the night time.

When we have the outer view, of course we must not miss out the inner view as well right? 

So here you have it.

Tous Les Jours sell a variety of pastries. Price from RM3.00 ++ onwards.

Apple Pie (RM3.30)

Apple Pie, a flaky pie with apple and cinnamon.

Kaya Pie (RM3.30)

Kaya Pie, a flaky pie filled with traditional kaya.

Custard Croquette (RM3.30)

Custard Croquette, a french term for donut. Filled with fresh custard and covered with cornflakes for a crispy texture.

Praline Cream Bread (RM4.50)

Praline Cream Bread, a sweet bread filled with praline butter cream and walnut 
topped with natural almond flake.
Brought this for my parents. There is no complaint from them. Meaning?? 

Should be okay, I guess. Haha. 
On top of that,  I also brought Walnut Cream Cheese (RM3.90) for them as well. 
My mum said got a lot of nuts. 
So, if you are a walnut lover maybe you can try that.

Blackrice "Pulut" Bun (RM4.80)

Blackrice "Pulut" Bun is made from Korean black rice and glutinous rice flour, 

filled with cream cheese.

This seem to be quite unique huh.

Cranberry Apple Cream Cheese (RM3.90)

Cranberry Apple Cream Cheese, a soft white bread mixed with cranberry and filled with apple flavoured cream cheese.

Chocolate Cheese Cake (RM9.90)

Classic Cheese Cake (RM9.50)

Blueberry Yoghurt Cake (RM8.90)

Blueberry Yoghurt Cake, a soft mousse cake with blueberry jam and yoghurt cream.

Berry Berry Tiramisu (RM8.90)

Berry Berry Tiramisu, a soft mousse cake with cream cheese, rasberry jam, fresh cream and macaroon.

Tiramisu (RM8.90)

Tiramisu,  mousse cake with coffee and cream cheese.

Chocolate Strawberry Fresh Cream Cake (RM8.50)

Chocolate Strawberry Fresh Cream Cake is actually a chocolate sponge cake with chocolate fresh cream, strawberry and macaroon.

The other one on the right is actually Strawberry Fresh Cream Cake which is made up of vanilla sponge cake with fresh cream, strawberry and macaroon.

Feel like trying these two. By chance if I go again, I'll definitely try these two.

Cheese Tart (RM7.90)

So these are their Cheese Tarts. 

Ooopppss... All this while, I thought it was their egg tarts. Lol.

Blueberry Yoghurt Cake (RM8.90) 
Rating:3/5

I think this is not bad actually. I will rank this as the second best dessert I tried that day.

Ganache Mousse Cake (RM9.50)
Rating: 0.5/5

I think you will regret if you order this. I tried one bite and I don't feel like eating it anymore. I am quite amaze of my friend as I don't know how she actually finish it. Haha.

Black Forest Cake (RM8.90) 
Rating: 2/5

Tiramisu (RM8.90) 
Rating: 3.5/5

Of all things I tried, I think Tiramisu is the best!

So here you go another picture of tiramisu from different angle.

Only four of us went that day. Some more, we went with a full stomach. 

So, at most we can only can order four pieces. Arrrhhh... how great it will be if there were ten people then I can try ten flavours of cakes or tarts. Haha...so greedy!

Cafe Mocha (RM9.00) Rating 2.5/5

In term of drinks, I think is average only. What I can say is like normal lo. Nothing really special.

Tous Les Jours also sell a variety of jam, rice bar, jelly, nuts and etc. If I am not mistaken, these products are imported from Korea.

*All price are subjected to 10% service charge and 6% government tax.

Rating: 3.5/5

Tous Les Jours
Wolo Bukit Bintang,
126, 126A-C, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 - 4065 0088
Website: http://tlj.com.my/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLJMalaysia

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (8am - 11pm)

P/S: There was another branch as well in Bangsar. Please visit http://tlj.com.my/store-location/ for more information.