Molten Lava Cafe @ One Utama

Molten Lava Cafe is located at the lower ground floor of new wing of One Utama Shopping Centre right opposite Cold Storage. Why would I introduce you to this cafe?? Is not because of their coffee nor chocolate. Is definitely because of their churros. Some people might ask what is churros then?? Churro is actually a fried-dough pastry which is sometime referred as a Spanish doughnut. This is the place where I had my first churros. I have never try any other churros before so I cannot really compare. Beside that, I also don't know where I can get churros except this place. So, whenever I come to this cafe, I'll eat their churros. 

Churros with Icing (RM4.80) 
Rating:4/5

The churros here were made upon order. With this, you can always enjoy your hot and crispy churros. Imagine the churros are hot and crispy outside and soft inside. Wah, is so awesome!! Can you imagine what I am saying?? In fact, the taste is so perfect with the icing sugar. I always ordered churros with icing because I think that with icing, you can always taste the original taste of the dough unlike chocolate which will covered up the entire taste of the dough. This is something like when you eat roti canai, if you eat it with dhal, you will never get to try the original taste of the roti canai dough. But when you eat it with sugar, you can actually taste the original roti canai dough taste. I actually like roti canai with sugar as well.

Btw, don't get me wrong! Molten Lava Cafe also served other food as well like funnel cake, macaroons, noodles, rice, coffee, chocolate, tea and etc. Indeed, I only get to know that they are selling noodles and rice through the internet. Lol. For your information, you will hardly see customer in their shop. But their churros are really nice lah. So I don't know why. Maybe their other food are average only. Perhaps! This is what I guess only lah.

Rating: 4/5

Molten Lava Cafe

LG312B, Lower Ground Floor,

Oval, One Utama Shopping Centre,

No.1 Lebuh Bandar Utama, 

Bandar Utama Damansara, 

47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Telephone:03-7725 1777

Operating Hours:  Monday - Sunday (10.00am - 10.00pm)

Texas Chicken @ Empire Damansara

This place is called Empire Damansara. You can see there are lots of umbrellas here. I actually came here for dinner and to take some photos as well. Since I never try Texas Chicken before so I decided to eat that as my dinner. In fact, before this I heard there were quite a number of good reviews about Texas Chicken.

One Whole Set (RM11.80)
Rating: 3.5/5

So, here you go my set of Texas Chicken. This set is actually made up of 2 pieces of chicken, 1 honey-butter biscuit, 1 mashed potatoes, 1 coleslaw and free flow of drinks. I know you sure wondering '"where got coleslaw, is french fries what" right?? And now you noticed that you just look back at my picture. Lol. Anyway, what I did was I requested them to change the coleslaw into french fries for me. This is simply because I don't eat coleslaw and at the same time I love fries so much. 

Btw, I think this is comparable to KFC. I pretty like it lah. First of all, it is not so oily. I mean the chicken. You wouldn't see any oil dripping like how KFC's chicken do nowadays. On top of that, their chickens are more soft and tender. Even their chicken breasts are soft and tender as well. You can imagine I am person that do not eat chicken breast and I would say that their chicken breasts are soft and acceptable. In term of taste, I cannot really compare. This is because each of them has their own unique taste. So, this is definitely not comparable. 

Next, I would like to talk about their honey-butter biscuit. Their honey and butter combination is just perfect. But, please don't expect a crispy biscuit texture. I guess their biscuit texture is more to like a scone texture. On top of that, I also love their mashed potatoes and fries as well especially when it is hot and crispy. Their fries and mashed potatoes taste are completely different from KFC. Is a different taste. So, again it is not comparable. Each has their own uniqueness. Last but not least, their drinks is free flow!!! The good thing is you can refill yourself. They have quite a number of flavors of drinks like iced lemon tea, sprite, coke and etc. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with it and I'll definitely go for second time and maybe I'll try their dessert in my next visit.

Rating: 3.5/5

Texas Chicken
G02 & G03, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8,
47800 Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Telephone: 03 - 4065 0041
Website: http://www.texaschickenmalaysia.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasChickenMalaysia

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (10.00am - 10.00pm)

They have other branches as well in Sunway Pyramid, Sri Gombak, AEON Bukit Tinggi, The Mines, Kajang, Klang Parade, KLIA 2, Jaya Shopping Centre and The Main Place, Subang Jaya. Please visit http://www.texaschickenmalaysia.com/locator.html for more information. 

Paddington House of Pancakes @ The Curve

My sister and I tried to be a vegetarian on last Tuesday. So, we went here and there hunting for food without meat. At first, we went to A Pie Thing located at uptown to eat pie as our brunch. Unfortunately, it was not opened until 4pm. Since my sister wanted to buy cupboard in IKEA, so we decided to go over there for food instead. Then we wanted to try dip n dip in The Curve but again it not was opened. Very unlucky huh?? At the end, we decided to eat pancake at Paddington House of Pancakes instead. They do served a variety of food like American pancakes, European pancakes, burgers, nachos, soups, steak, fish, seafood, pasta, smoothies, milkshakes, coolers, beers, and many more! When we opened up their menu, we felt like ordering this and that as in everything lah. All look so interesting but we know that we couldn't finish it if we order two sets. So, eventually we decided to order only one set instead. It was so freaking difficult for us to make a choice. So, guess what we do?? Lol. I suggested that we list down 5 food that we wanted to try individually and then compare and choose the one where both of us had listed it. What a coincidence! Both of us had actually listed 3 similar food that we wanted to try (codes of the food we wanted to try were 2006, 3003, and 5006). Again, we need to choose one out of these three. Problem arise again. So how?? This time what we do was, we arranged according to order from the one we wanted to try most to the one we wanted to try least out of the three food. So my arrangement is 5006, 2006 and 3003 while my sister arrangement is 3003, 2006 and 5006. Was totally opposite this time. Lol. So at the end, we ordered food code number 2006, our middle choice instead which is a chocolate roll.

So, this is the interior of Paddington House of Pancakes in The Curve. Is so colourful. Looks quite nice ya?

Chocolate Roll (RM15.00) 
Rating: 3.5/5

And this was the one we ordered. Is a chocolate roll with peanut butter, ice cream, oreo crumbs, chocolate sauce, nuts, and whipped cream. First of all, I like the texture and secondly, the taste was not bad as well. Overall, it was quite nice. I am a chocolate, nuts, ice cream and oreo lover. That's the reason why I say the taste was quite nice because it have all the things I love in it. My sister said it tasted a bit like apam balik. Lol. Anyway, this kind of food cannot really eat a lot as you will ultimately get bored if you eat a lot. That's another reason why we only ordered one set to share.

 So, here you go another close up shot of my pancake.

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

Rating: 3.5/5

Paddington House of Pancakes
Unit 142-143, First Floor, The Curve,
6, Jalan PJU 7/3,
Mutiara Damansara,
47800 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Telephone: 03 - 7732 9105
Website: http://www.paddingtonpancakes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaddingtonPancakes

Operating Hours: Sunday - Thursday (10.00am - 10.00pm)
                        Friday - Saturday (10.00am - 11.00pm)

They have other branches as well in Ampang Point and Plaza Shah Alam.

Standing Theory @ SS2

Standing Theory is one of the growing cafe in SS2. I cannot really say it is one of the latest cafe since it have been brewing for like almost 9 months already (launched on November 9, 2013). What I can really say is that it is one of the hidden gem since it have been hidden in one of the housing area in SS2. Despite of that, they are still able to attract a large crowd. Malaysian are really a food hunter. So long as they heard about something new or special, they will just explore it regardless of how far or how hidden it was especially for food wise. I am a typical Malaysian as well. Meaning?? I went and explore this place as well with my sister on last Sunday after hearing so much about this place. So, we went over here for breakfast on last Sunday (Oppsss...I should say brunch instead).

 So, this is how Standing Theory looks like from the inner view. We went around 12 something to 1 something on Sunday and it was full with people.

 

These were the food and drink we ordered that day. And these had made us poorer by RM26.

The good thing is, there are aren't any tax or service charges.

B.B.C Waffle (RM16.00) 
Rating: 3/5

The choices of food here are quite limited actually. They only offered 4 types of set lunch (from 11.00 am - 4.30 pm) and 5 types of set for dinner (from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm). Since, we wanted to try out some waffles, so we ended up ordered their B.B.C waffle. In fact, this is the only waffle offered by them during lunch hour. B.B.C waffle is actually a combination of waffles with smoked bacon, banana, fat baby cornflake ice cream plus gula melaka syrup. I like the combination of their ice cream and their waffle itself but not everything mixed together.  If everything are mixed together, I think the taste is average only. Anyway, I saw there were quite a number of people ordered this. Indeed, I am interested on the other waffle in which they only offered during the dinner time. That one is actually a combination of waffles, coconut candy ice cream, crushed peanuts and gula melaka syrup. Sound interesting??

Hot Chocolate (RM10.00)
Rating 3.5/5

Standing Theory is actually quite famous for their coffee like flat white but since both of us cannot really drink coffee so we decided to order hot chocolate instead. Don't get me wrong. I actually love coffee. Just that I couldn't drink much as I will suffer breathing difficulty during the night time if I drink a lot. I think the chocolate is perfectly balanced as in it is well mixed lah. The taste is okay as well. So far, I have not try any chocolate which I think is the best yet. Any recommendation??

I always see this pose whenever people post their coffee picture on Instagram. So, I am trying to imitate that pose as well. So, here you go my imitation. I think it turns out to be quite good huh? Haha. (*self compliment). Anyway, this is chocolate, not coffee. Surprisingly, they have art on their chocolate as well. Most cafes only offer art on their coffee but not on their chocolate.

Isn't this is cool when you still can see the art/design even after finishing it??

Rating: 3.5/5

Standing Theory
26, Jalan SS2/103,
47300 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
Telephone: 016 - 212 4421

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StandingTheory

Operating Hours: Tuesday - Sunday (11.00am - 11.00pm) 

Cielo Dolci

So, what is gelato?? Gelato is actually the Italian word for ice cream but in English it generally refers to varieties of ice cream made in a traditional Italian style. Cielo Dolci, pronounced as “ceh-lo dol-chee”, means heaven’s dessert, in Italian and it specialize in Italian Frozen Desserts (gelato). It is located at the lower ground floor of Paradigm Mall. Basically, they have 8 to 9 permanent flavours (vanilla beans, salted caramel, coconut, cielo hazelnut, belgian chocolate, cielo pistachio, peanut butter, mango sorbetto, durian) and 2 to 4 seasonal flavours. So far, I have tried quite a number of flavours and I will strongly recommend you to try their hazelnut flavour, durian flavour, macadamia flavour and butterscotch flavour. I think vanilla and coconut quite nice as well. I would use three words to describe their gelato. That is smooth, cheap and delicious. For your information, their ingredients are all natural and there are no artificial flavouring, colouring and preservatives. That's why I said the price are reasonable and it definitely worth a try in term of the taste.

Cielo hazelnut and durian. (RM9.80)

*Small (2 Flavours) - RM8.80

  Medium (3 Flavours) - RM15.80

  Large (4 Flavours) - RM21.80

  Jumbo (5 Flavours) - RM26.80

  Waffle Cone - Add RM1.00

Rating: 4/5

Cielo Dolci
Lot 50, Level LG,
Paradigm Mall,
No.1 Jalan SS7/26A, 
Kelana Jaya, 
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: 03-7887 5683
Website: http://www.cielodolci.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cielodolci

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (10.00am - 10.00pm)

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul was established since 1936 and was founded by Mr. Tan Teik Fuang. They specialize in providing the best chendul in Malaysia. However, the first time I ate this chendul, I don't think it was really nice because it was really too little chendul although the taste was not bad. Since, it was my first time, it give me a bad impression. After months, my brother "dapao" it and that was my second try. This time my brother requested for extra chendul and that guy really give him a lot. Then, I tasted it and I'm like... Wow!! This is so much different from the first time I ate and is so delicious. I will say this is one of the best chendul I ever eat and it worth a try. And... I went again today (hehe). The one I ate was actually in Paradigm Mall which is the franchise and the shop is very small where it always full with people. Hence, they are shifting to a bigger shop near Delifrance which is going to open in May. Anyway, don't get me wrong, they are still located at the LG floor of Paradigm Mall. By the way, the original one was actually at Lebuh Keng Kwee in Penang and for your information, they do serves other special Penangites desserts and snacks as well like asam laksa (aromatic noodle in tangy fish gravy topped with shredded fish, pineapple, onion), penang curry (yellow egg noddles/ mee hoon/ chee chong fun with spicy curry soup, chili sambal and coconut milk), teochew rojak (sliced fresh fruits mixed with tasty fermented shrimp paste topped with roasted peanuts and sprinkled with sesame seeds) and Teochew fried (dim sum made up of rice flour deep fried with dried shrimp and peanuts).

Chendul Original (RM4.90) ~ Take Away

Chendul Original (RM4.90)  ~ Dine-In

Rating: 4/5

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Lot 08, Level LG,
Paradigm Mall,
No.1 Jalan SS7/26A, 
Kelana Jaya, 
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
Website: http://www.chendul.my/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penangchendul

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (10.00am - 10.00pm)

They have other branches as well in Sunway Pyramid, Penang Road, Komtar Walk, Prangin Mall, Bagan Ajam, Sunshine Farlim,Shah Alam Giant Hypermarket. For more information, please visit http://www.chendul.my/html/location.html

Betty's Midwest Kitchen

Went to this place once with my family. Then my friend told me there was a place in Damansara selling a dish called "dog food" but she can't remember the name of the restaurant. So, we decided to gave it a try after going to Paradigm Mall that day. When we reached only I found out that, oh.... I went to this place before. I went twice and twice also have pretty lot of customers which I remember I waited quite some time before I get a place to sit. All the tables are full and there are queue and still there are people coming in. This happened months back. Sorry for the late blog. Just browse through my computer and found these photos so I decided to blog about it. For the environment wise, I think not bad where it resemble a little bit of American style. For the food wise, we tried their dog food (fries drenched in gravy, topped with cheese and oven cooked) which I think nothing special...perhaps I don't really like cheese. We also tried their country fried chicken (a quarter chicken marinated and special deep fried for crispy skin and tender meat. Served with traditional home-made country gravy, house mash potato and peas) which I think the price during that time was quite cheap for a quarter chicken and I kinder like their  home-made country gravy, house mash potato. Lastly, we tried their aglio olio with mushrooms (spaghetti sauteed in olive oil, garlic, bacon and mushrooms) which I think it doesn't really taste good. 

Dog Food (RM10.00)
Rating: 2.5/5

Country Fried Chicken (RM15.00)
Rating: 3/5

Aglio Olio with Mushrooms 
Rating: 1/5

P/S: These prices are last year prices!!

Rating: 3.0/5

Betty's Midwest Kitchen
A-G-40, PJU 1/43,
Aman Suria Damansara,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
Tel: 03-7880 0196
Website: http://midwestkitchen.com.my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestkitchen

Operating Hours: Tuesday - Sunday (11.30am - 3.00pm, 5.30pm - 10.00pm)

Nyonya Delight

Well like what I said, I love to eat and I'm a dessert lover. I like to eat food that are sweet, salty and also spicy. That's the reason why I love to eat "kuih-muih" especially the nyonya kuih but it is not easy to find one that taste good, not too sweet, soft, smooth and nice. Yesterday my brother brought me to this "Kedai Kuih A'Han" at Seapark to buy some kuih for tea time. I found out that their nyonya kuih are very nice and worth a try. The shop located next to the My Burger Lab shop. Apparently, it is just an ordinary shop and not much furnishing but who really cares right, the most important thing is that their kuih taste good then is good enough already. They sell a variety of kuih such as kuih talam, kuih sago, kuih lapis, kuih jagung, kuih angkoo, kuih sago ubi, kuih bingka ubi, kuih koci, kuih kacang merah, rempah udang, pulut tai tai, fatt koh and etc. All are freshly made. So far, I only tasted a few. I like their kuih sago, kuih talam, kuih sago ubi and kuih angkoo. They also sell a variety of biscuits. Their kuih is slightly more expensive compared to those that we normally eat. If I'm not mistaken their kuih is around RM0.90 to RM1.00 onwards per piece. But I still think it worth a try!!

Kuih Talam

Kuih Lapis

Kuih Sago Ubi

This whole box cost me around RM9.40

Rating: 4/5

A'Han Nyonya Kuih
16 Jalan 21/22
Sea Park,
46300 Petaling Jaya, 
Selangor, Malaysia