It was one fine day, my fellow foodies and I paid a visit to this relatively new Chinese restaurant in Mid Valley Megamall.
I was intrigued by the decor upon entering and by the looks of it, this place really brings back old childhood memories!
It’s dinner time! Noms π
Talk about old skool chalkboards we had in school huh?
Aptly named Reminisce, this restaurant had the place all done up ala old skool Chinese style. The interior was rustic and filled with antiques as decorations in every nook and cranny of its vicinity. Even the walls were just bare bricks!
Some specialties they’ve blown up for all to see
I can’t wait to taste them all already
But first! Before the delicacies arrive our tables, I’d usually check out the place first. When it comes to an awesome restaurant, you’ve gotta look at all aspects, never just the food!
The ambience and setting plays a huge role in the atmosphere of a complete dining experience π
So yes, pretty pretty pictures of my surroundings coming your way!
Framed up old skool Chinese comics from circa 1950s!
I bet popoh and my late kungkung recognizes this
I’m diggin’ the way they use old stereo players, cassettes and video tapes as decoration!
Thumbs up
Anyone up for some Tic Tac Toe and Marvel comics?
I used to have all of them when I was little!
Goodness gracious wow! Ya can’t get any old skool than this, can you? π
Nothing really beats an ol’ beat up pair of rusty roller skates and a typewriter
Here’s something right beside our table.
A rattan birdcage atop a cupboard full of ancient stuff as well.
Highly coincidental π There used to be a similar birdcage in popoh’s old house as well
I was then beckoned back to my seat by the fellow foodies π
The drinks had arrived!
Among all the glasses of various drinks, mine was ice-cold Green Tea π
The first meal then arrived, very light – serves as a good appetizer before the heavy stuff comes in!
Here’s the toasted soft bun with Bak Kwa, Meat Floss & Egg
A good start! π
Next up was the Traditional Yam Cake which was simply delish
It was tender and flavourful
Kinda the type that melts in your mouth! π
The next meal that came was somewhat a little heavier, but one of our personal favorites of the night.
Behold, the Dry Curry Chicken Noodles!
Loved loved loved the curry flavour and the potato chicken!
So much so that we asked for another one. Yup, irresistible!
Tastes just like the ones popoh used to make. Noms
Mei Yee and I having our 2nd plate of the said dish π
Ken twirling with the noodles just before he chomps it all down!
Before we finished devouring the curry noodles, more delights came our way π
Here’s something not in the menu – a specialty! *winks*
Check out the Mongolian Spare Ribs
Wicked, juicy and bursting with flavour.
The following meal kept me hyper throughout dinner.
Here’s something I absolutely love since I was a child, it’s the Herbal Drumstick Noodle!
Don’t be fooled by the word ‘Herbal‘, trust me it ain’t bitter or yucky at all π
Have a bite? π
Another plus point of this dish is that when you spoon up the chicken,
the flesh is soft enough to fall off into your spoon by itself!
I apologize to my Muslim readers for the next photo, as it is Non-Halal. Bear with me, okay? π
To every other pork lover, here’s the Stuffed Pork Balls with Satay Sauce
Though I ain’t a pork lover, this one really got me going wow π
Here’s a more common one for the not-so-adventurous! π But yummy all the same
It’s the Crispy Chicken Chop with Steamed Rice combo
A pretty decent and quick meal for lunch! π
And who could ever miss out the -arguably- most popular dish in Malaysia?
If you wish to opt for a Malaysian cuisine, make way for the Nasi Lemak with Curry Chicken!
*drumroll*
So gooooooooood! π In fact, I’m bias to all Nasi Lemak
How can anyone seriously go wrong with cooking this? Unless one is a horrid failure of a chef haha!
Before it was time for desserts, I had to take a walk around to continue where I left of – and to ease my full tummy :D
Looking around at pretty thingamajigs make me smile
This set-up is just behind their cashier counter!
I like that calender thing on the right. It’s quite an icon in Chinatown streets π
Recycable glass bottles as ornament pieces
My, what a genius π
I’m not too familiar with these but was told that those are some of the popular Chinese candy/snacks!
And is that beer I see in the carton below? *winks* hehe!
See that stand fan? Most Chinese coffee shops back in the days own those! π
And the portable keyboard with the stick-it notes on the background.
Really cool, if i do say so myself.
Props to the owners and the team who actually made the place look so close to a food outlet from the past!Β
When the desserts came, I peeked and wondered what it is π
Why is Ken laughing at me!? haha
Among some of the desserts they have, here’s my favorite pick!
It’s called the Black Sesame Tang Yuan in Coconut Milk & Sago Pearls
Really delish! But, I honestly wonder why it has a ‘black’ in its name when it’s pure white! π
hehehehe π You should order this when you go to Reminisce. It’s joy in a bowl
Right, Ken? π Sweet tooths will love it too.
I can’t bring myself not to finish it!
All in all, I had a great dinner with a group of fab friends. Of good food and company, what could be better?
Thanks Reminisce!
Feel free to check out this post of meΒ inΒ CHIN’S Stylish Chinese Cuisine if you’re interested!
omg! i saw this kat mid valley but i nevere tried before!!
looks veli nice wei. thanks
hahah u should! π π it’s really simple yet yummy food! Very affordable also. go try!
LOVE the pic of both of us dearie! And yes, the curry chicken noodles ROCKS!
LOL yaya me too π and i feel like going back there for the curry chicken noodles with potatoooooooooooooe. woots! yummmehhh
Wah, they got curry chicken noodles with potatoes? I never tried that before-lah. The place look so neat and nice when it brings back my saddess childhood memories back at no.49, Jalan Meru in Klang @ granny and grandpa home where it is sold to some Ah Sum (aunty) and the whole family chop down our dearest 30 years old mango trees. Sob π Sob :-(, then something cheer me up when I saw this chicken chop combo less 50%, I just brought the voucher ONLINE to go there this weeeeeeeekend with Vic, my beloved hubby! Definately worth a try:)
I swear I had or had so many of those decorations. They really do take me back to my own childhood. The mixture of nostalgia in the decor and the wonder selection of what would be new food to me looks delicious. I wonder if they played old television commercials and jingles over the speakers too?!
wow schweeeeeet! π u too? Haha yuppp then it shows we do really live old skool back then! the classics, ahh yess siree π Yes it’s all new to you but it shan’t be soon! Come visit Malaysia nyahaha π
and LOL i hoped they would! The familiar jingles hehe!
PLEASE, please DO NOT tempt me with Malaysian food! They are THE BEST…….before I start licking them on my computer screen! (oh wait, already did that !~!!!)
ps: Man, that Dry Chicken Curry Noodle looks absolutely FABULOUS! Make sure you bring me here couzzie……
hehehehe yes omg!! and I SWEAR the Dry Curry Chicken Noodle was just to daaaaaaaiiiiiii for!!!!! π π
Most of my friends on the table love that one too!!
yesyes of cos i’ll bring u here. u better come down soon b4 i *may* go to Aus okay! mwahs <3
I miss my nissin curry chicken noodle ….. likey that so much! Springy and satisfying curry sauge … slurp!
omg! Don’t remind me! T___T I also miss! Yummmmmmyyyy. I have a weakness for curry chicken aaahh!! ghahahahaa
damn. looks reli good too! the place AND the food
hahahaha thanks! go try go try!
I love the retro theme and the food looks so delicious. You’re all smile, I’m sure it’s top. Thanks for sharing, dearie π
yaaaaaaaaaaaa! π me tooo!! the retro theme is such a classic! π top notch. thanks for sharing the same opinions too! hehe
Greatttttttttttttttttttttttt, I am on diet and you want me to see this food post T_________T
All those food looks so yummy makes me wanna fly back to eat it immediately!!!
hahaahha π π power of determination! π
I still have a lot of cassette tapes and also 12 inch vinyl records, one of the vinyl is Alan Tam’s album wtf. Yes, you’re bias to nasi lemak because you don’t like Chinese food π
WHAD!!! why u still keep all those one??? hehe π can use meh?
and yes hau u remember i dont eat chinese food u clever XD XD
Cassettes were bought by my sis and I when we were in high school. The vinyl records were my aunt or uncle’s collection I think.
I see! π But im surprised u still keep them hehe! antique collection yo
Loved the retro decor of the restaurant. Pix looks yummy!!!!
Cant wait to savour the food esp curry noodles … droooOooooling d
hehe i know meeeeeeeee tooooooo!! π π
Yep, u should go when you’re down to mid valley. woo hoo!
im a die hard pork luver…needles 2 say d mongolian spare ribs n stuffd pork balls look damn invitin..tiu! too bad im nt at mdvalley!
hahahah woots! π Yes the mongolian spare ribs was really good. Stuffed pork balls were very flavourful too! π Nvm! when u come KL gotta go there eat!
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Nice post, thank you!
thanks! no probs, glad u enjoyed it π
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