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My 24th Birthday | Episode Three: With my sweethearts at PickNik, Publika!

August 3, 2013 by thejessicat

 

[dropcap type=”square” round=”yes” color=”#f5f5f5″ background_color=”#800000″ ]W[/dropcap]hen you think you’ve gotten enough of birthdays for the year,  your best friend decides to spring up on you and take you out on what would be your third birthday celebration to date.
Needless to say, I couldn’t refuse. Thanks, sweetheart!

 

Check out Episode One and Episode Two for the previous celebrations!

 

So when bestieJoyce returned from her holiday trip with Jo, she asked me to pick a cuisine or pick an area.

I chose my new favorite spot, Publika, and left the restaurant choice to her.

 

I was dressed rather casually, as I didn’t feel too dressy on a weekday right after work.

Jessicat wears: Off-shoulder top in black by MNG, denim jeans by Forever 21, clasp-belt by Radioactive,

stiletto pumps in houndstooth by Forever 21, vintage web boston bag by Gucci

 

Coincidentally, we were both very early. Now, that’s something new 😛

We arrived at just about the same time and got a tad lost because we didn’t know where PickNik was located exactly. It’s probably more difficult for patrons new to the Publika establishment (like me) to locate this cafe off-hand.

 

But after making a quick phone call to PickNik, we landed ourselves there in no time!

 

They chose this restaurant as Chef Nik Michael Imran is the mastermind behind it.

If that name doesn’t ring a bell, he’s one of the finalists from MasterChef Malaysia Season 1, and has since opened his own outlet!

 

Ordered some drinks to begin our night!

 

 

Soon after, bestieJoyce gave me my birthday present that she bought from her trip to Sydney.

 

I loved it. My iPhone needed some new clothes anyway.

Oh and you know what’s awesome about this iPhone case?

 

It doubles as a vanity mirror. Squee! Now, I can always keep my make up and hair in check.

Gosh, I sound like such a girl when I’m excited.

 

Thanks BFF! xo

 

We caught up quite a lot and as usual, had a great time with each others company.

Without waiting long, the dishes began arriving our table consecutively. We ordered lots of tapas for sharing!

Here’s what we had for the night:

 

Deep Fried Squid. Battered squid fried to golden brown served with wasabi mayo.

★★★★☆

 

Sauteed Mushrooms. Button mushrooms sauteed in butter and herb

★★★★★

 

Nachos. Tortilla chips served in guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos and minced beef tomato salsa

★★★☆☆

It was delicious, with a good variety of toppings/sauces.  But the portion of tortilla chips was ridiculously meagre.

In the end, we were left with lots of toppings with nothing to dip it with.

 

Soft Shell Crab deep fried with wasabi mayo.

★★★★☆

 

Papardelle Bolognese. Authentic beefy italian

★★★★☆

This was very flavourful but EXTREMELY SPICY! Caution! Do not be caught unaware.

 

We took our time to eat everything on the table, over wonderful conversations and shisha (from next door).

Despite always being occupied with our own thing, we never fail to catch up often.

 

BestieJoyce and I with our lychee shisha!

 

If it’s anyone that I trust with my life and have serious conversations as well as bantering with, it’s this lovely lady that I’ve known forever right here.

A while later after all the talking, laughing, as well as deep and meaningful conversations, the lovely bunch birthday-surprised me with something! I totally didn’t expect that. Looks like it’s your turn to catch me off-guard, eh guys?

 

Peanut butter slice: Peanut butter with cream cheese on a biscuit crust

★★★★★

This was heavenly! I chomped it down like a voracious glutton.

 

BestieJoyce and I with my present and the awesome birthday “cake”!

 

Make a wish!

 

Credits go to the boys as well for making my night wonderful.

Thanks Jo, for tonight!

 

Okay it isn’t fair if I put up pretty photos of us girls but unflattering photos of the boys.

 

So.. here’s a decent-looking one.

 

I was a very delighted girl that night.

Picknik was a great choice, which set an evening like this perfectly.

Love you guys… and thank you!

 

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For more information on PickNik, you can:

LIKE them on Facebook at: PickNik Comfort Food Cafe

Contact them via their phone number: +603-6411-6499

Drop by their outlet at this address:

PickNik,
Publika, Block A4, UG1-05,
Solaris Dutamas,
Jalan Dutamas 1,
50480 Kuala Lumpur

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A charcoal-grilled dinner feast in this cosy, city cavern! The Steakhouse KL @ Changkat Bukit Bintang

July 8, 2013 by thejessicat

 

 

Changkat Bukit Bintang is an enclave all-too familiar to KL city-dwellers, tourists and food afficionados alike.

Though more commonly recognized and famed as an upbeat bar street where nightlife sees no daylight, Changkat has also carved a name for its exquisite dining outlets and fine choices of international cuisines.

 

Just last week, I was invited to experience one of the establishments fringing Changkat Bukit Bintang.

To enjoy the evening even further, I brought Konzy along as my date. heart

Where did we dine?

It was none other than at The Steakhouse KL, another premium dining outlet

established by expatriate restauranteur, Mr. Werner Kuhn.

Upon arriving, we were ushered to a table that was reserved specially for us.

It was nice to be seated right in the middle of the restaurant! smiley

When we sat down, the waiter opened a bottle of mineral water and poured it into our glasses, before gently placing a napkin onto our laps very courteously.

Soon after, we were given a menu for our perusal.

He soon returned with a basket of The Steakhouse KL’s own complimentary house bread and butter.

It was very soft, fluffy with a light, herb aftertaste. yes Lovely, but I would have prefered it to be served warm!

After scrutinizing the menu, we let our stomachs and tastebuds lead the way to our selections.

For now, it’s time for a visual tour of The Steakhouse KL’s cosy interior.

The dining lounge area boasted a very rustic atmosphere enhanced by soft, sombre luminaires.

The arches were reminiscent of a traditional European tavern.

Dimly lit, a chandelier hung from above and wall lighting which resembled street lamps flanked each column.

It also had a fair share of traditional bare brick-walls, exposed beams as well as ornaments of

classic, whiskey pin-ups and dark walnut wood surfaces complemented by a similar dark, leather upholstery.

The al-fresco dining area utilized wooden wicker chairs and bare tables for a more casual, outdoor feel.

We got back to our seats after a brief exploration of the interior.

Our meals arrived before we knew it; leaving no room for us to be kept waiting.

Let’s begin with our choice of starters and soups! wink

 

Scottish Smoked Salmon

This starter came as four strips of neatly rolled-up smoked salmon, served with a side of salad.

I did ponder upon the absence of the cream cheese, as do most Scottish Smoked Salmon dishes. But nevermind that, as the strips of salmon were deliciously thick and fresh with a mild oceanic aftertaste.yes

This dish also gets extra points for its presentation – rolling it up to resemble a flower bud with a caper bud placed right down the middle. Nice touch! smiley 

Garnished with chopped parsley and horseradish cream, they double as a dip for an otherwise plain bite of smoked salmon.

 

Baked Portobello Mushroom

When this dish arrived, I was astonished by how it looked!

Of all the portobello mushrooms I’ve had in all my years of food tasting, food reviewing and dining out in general, they’ve all been very predictable; served as the usual 4 – 5 pieces of tiny, bite-sized portobello mushrooms.

This one, on the other hand, was presented as one, enormous portobello mushroom! yes

This plus-sized Portobello mushroom was topped with spinach and seafood.

The generous amount of lush spinach was sandwiched in between a mix of fresh seafood cooked au gratin. It was cheesy and filled with shrimps, scallops and squid rings.

One bite had me going for more… and more. Each mouthful spelled warm bites of very thick, juicy mushroom with its naturally rich taste and a smooth, creamy texture.

Florida Crab Cake

This dish came as four oval balls served with a saucer of tropical tartar sauce.

enlightenedCaution! It is served very hot.enlightened  Best to let it sit and cool for a short while before consumption.

After letting it cool down a little, we enjoyed that tiny piece of delight.

It was crispy on the outside, yet soft and meaty inside! Crab meat is such love heart

As tasty as this one was, I wouldn’t consider it an actual cake/pastry though, as its make up had little to no similarity to that of a usual cake. Its texture – dusted with crumbs and slightly crunchy to the bite – was more to a resemblance of breaded, deep-fried crab patties/balls.

It’s main composition were, apt to its name, shredded Florida crab meat and bits of vegetable and herbs.

Ready for the next one? smiley

Escargot

 

As a dish known for its acquired taste and indulgence, these baked snails with garlic herb butter was a sure winner in my books. 

The escargots came in a hot plate and were presented still in their shells. 

 

enlightenedCaution: hot!enlightened

I loved its charred and smoky flavor, enhanced by the sharpness of the cheese and the piquancy of the herbs.

I know making snails edible require lots of work. Toxins have to be purged, shells are to be cleaned thoroughly
The Steakhouse KL did a marvellous job! yes Thumbs up.

On to the soups! We ordered all three soups as I wanted to compare and contrast them.

 

Potato and Seafood Soup

 

I was slightly dissapointed with this one. Not only did the presentation required a lot of room for improvement, the consistency of the soup was relatively diluted and a tad too powdery.

However, in the taste department, this soup scored extremely well! yes It was fresh, light and mild.

It had an adequate taste of potatos and it was filled with a liberal serving of shrimps, squids and scallops. Almost every spoonful had at least 1-2 seafood treasures in it. 

 

Wild Mushroom Soup

 

This warm bowl was served with a dash of olive oil and chives. 

It lacked the boldness I was expecting in a wild mushroom soup. The courseness and deep, ground-earthy wild mushroom aroma just wasn’t there and it also felt slightly watered-down.

 

Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t tasteless and neither was it bad.

It just wasn’t as good as other Wild Mushroom Soups – mostly due to the lack in texture and intensity of flavour

With all due respect, I certainly have had better ones.

But I do recommend that you sprinkle some ground black pepper as accompaniment. It worked magic wink

French Onion Soup

 

This soup, I swear, is unlike, I repeat: UNLIKE the French Onion soups I’ve ever tasted in my life!

Nevermind French Onions, it is unlike ANY OTHER soup. It doesn’t even look like soup, but pot pie sans its crust.

This was the first French Onion soup I’ve had that stuck close to its 18th century French roots, as it was traditionally topped with baked cheese and croutons. yes This “soup”, baked with two different types of Swiss cheese – gruyere and emmental cheese – was thick, decadent and extremely flavourful. 

 

Some may find it too cheesy, too thick and chunky. I may not disagree, but then again,

I’m certainly not going to slam the merits of its fine originality and the uniqueness of the soup in itself! 

This bowl contained explosive flavours of sweet and tangy french onion, tantalizing each and everyone of your tastebuds the moment you indulge in so much as a mere spoonful. yes

Mining through it was like a treasure hunt, for I found caramlized onions aplenty hidden at the bottom and as you can see, this soup was laden with croutons as well. 

This soup was undeniably filling too, and those tasty croutons soaked in the flavours of this soup? No crouton was left untouched wink

Mains: Grilled Black Cod Fish

It was well-presented, with good colour combination and, despite the flowing juices, boasted a clean arrangement.

The black cod was grilled and lightly charred around its sides and skin.

 

 The fish was very tender and warm inside, bordering it was a yummy, crispy skin.

It was served with sides of baby spuds, mushrooms, baby tomatos, chili flakes (underneath) and garnished with parsley. The creamy wasabi pesto sauce gave this fillet of perfection an extra zest too! yes

Cooked to the most accurate time and temperature,

the flesh of this black cod was tender and gently came apart section by section.

Now… for the gastronomic star of The Steakhouse KL! Prepare to salivate and yearn for…

24oz./750gm T-Bone Steak – cooked medium rare

 

For all of their Chilled Australian Grain Fed beef, the steaks are served with a side of grilled vegetables, a choice of sauce and a choice of potato.

Sauces: black pepper, red wine, mushroom, BBQ or Béarnaise sauce. 

Potatoes: french fries, mashed potato or sauteed potato.

When asked for our preference, we opted for the latter for both choices.

 

The steak was divine! It was huge slab of Australian T-bone; very tender and juicy, still pinkish towards the middle and almost bloody right in the centre – the perfect embodiment of a medium rare steak. yes

It was firm on the outer surface, with its sides well-browned and the top and bottom part of the steak charred to crisp, dark brown.

 

As if all I said wasn’t impressive enough, I’d like to up the ante.

The steaks at The Steakhouse KL are all charcoal grilled on the open fire! yes

 

Though I usually prefer my steaks medium well to well done (not quite the fan of blue, raw cuts and anything close to it), this steak got my date whirring with culinary delight. smiley

Still, I had a quarter of it and loved it nonetheless!

Steak doneness relies heavily on temperature and precise timing and only a good, experienced griller can

execute a steak with the desired level of doneness, without having to poke through the middle to check.

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Poured Béarnaise sauce all over it. I would suggest against this!

Lightly dipping each chunk into it was fine, but to pour the entire thing? indecision

The buttery emulsion killed it for us as it masked the aroma and flavour of the steak.

When we were finally done with our mains, I was feeling a tad full from all that eating.

Took a short walk around the restaurant to “rest” my stomach, which was hard at work this entire time. 

Jessicat standing amidst the dining lounge.

Just lounging at the corner! Perfect place for some tête-à-tête and after-dinner cuddles, or in stark contrast,

even a large but intimate gathering with loved ones on the comfortable, plush leather seats.

They say it’s good to save the best for last. And that’s probably why dessert is put at the end of a course!

We’ve come to the part where all sweet tooths would rejoice in unison and that extra spacious dessert compartment in your stomach would be best be utilized right about now. wink

 

Andreas Special – A Dream in Chocolate

This fantastic dessert comes in an excellent combination of tastes and sweetness.yes

It consisted of white chocolate ice cream, milky chocolate mousse, chocolate syrup, banana in passion fruit, and pear in red wine.

Carefully arranged layer by layer and presented in a glass, Andreas Special tasts just as good as it looks.

For the non-adventurous, I implore you to try their homemade chocolate ice-cream. It’s the bomb! yes

 

Classic Italian Tiramisu

 

Its presentation intrigued me. Not only did it not come presented still in glassware, as do most tiramisus I’ve had, this one came neither in a cube form but in a shape of sphere.

This piquant coffee-flavoured dessert came garnished with strawberries and drizzled with mango sauce, and tasted molto buono! The Italians would be proud yes

 

Baked Cheesecake

This cheesecake had a nutty biscuit base that tasted like, to my best guess, either walnuts or pecans.

The texture was soft, fluffy not too rich and had just the right amount of crumbliness. On one side, was decorated with strawberries while the other was decorated with blueberries and ice-cream.

 

I was overjoyed that this cheesecake wasn’t cloyingly sweet nor did it melt in my mouth too quickly.

I like to savour a good cheesecake and this one undeniably, falls into that category wink

 

That’s a wrap! 

Flanked by Restaurant Manager, Henry and F&B Manager, Chris.

With them around, you can be sure you’ll be getting the most of an impeccable service. They are also approachable, friendly, and had been very open and receptive to my suggestions and constructive criticism. yes

Oh and before I forget, don’t take my words too harshly or seriously, as I can be quite the nitty-gritty, food critic and perfectionist when it comes to documenting my culinary experiences.angel

Last but not least, is the man himself behind the famed chain of prestigious restaurants.

Mr. Werner Kuhn and I. Thank you, for having me at your premises that wonderful evening!

Your best bet for a swanky, yet intimate dining session over premium food and whiskey or wine.

I had a brilliant dining experience at The Steakhouse KL that Tuesday night. heart

Shall be back to try their Deluxe Chilled Seafood Mountain, BBQ Short Ribs, Shanks and
Roulades some time soon, as I was not able to stomach anymore that night! laugh

 

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For more information on The Steakhouse KL or to make your reservations/book a table, you can:

Visit their outlet at this address: 48 Changkat Bukit Bintang 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Call them at this contact number: +603-2143 2268

Opening hours: 4pm – 3pm (everyday)

Log on to their official website at: www.SteakhouseKL.com

LIKE them on Facebook at: facebook.com/TheSteakhouseKL

 

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A birthday double-date affair at Silver Spoon, Publika KL!

June 10, 2013 by thejessicat

 

 

Having said about a million times before that I haven’t been to Publika ever in my life, when its probably one of the most frequented malls by youths, artsy community and hipsters alike, I have finally been there for the first time!

This marks my second time in Publika and I was spoilt for choice on where to go for bestieJoyce’s belated birthday dinner.

 

Besties since circa 2007

I probably don’t need to begin telling you who this girl is anymore, especially for those of you who have been long time readers of my blog. Hence, no introduction needed; the caption above says it all smiley

I decided to check out an Italian restaurant, Silver Spoon, for dinner as we have both not dined there before.

Plus, some fancy Italian delights sounds good! wink

As theboyf and I arrived first, we grabbed some drinks before the rest joined us.

His: Paulaner draft beer | Hers: Apple-Orange Juice

More often than not, the four of us always opt for alfresco dining, so a nice table right out front was booked for us. Thus, I took the chance to explore more of Silver Spoon to check out its lovely interior. devil

 

Just before entering its indoor premises.

To my right, there was a rather elaborate bar, counter and a cake display below.

I liked how neatly they exhibited their bottles of alcoholic beverages and wine glasses.

They seem to complement the chandeliers above, which looked like glasses themselves!

As I walked in further, there was an wall almost entirely dedicated to their bottle display shelf

and huge flat screen TVs adjacent to the dining area.

To my left, there were more dining tables, catered to fit a bigger number of patrons.
To the left of the entrance, were even bigger tables for maximum capacity! Group dining would be a breeze.
enlightenedDid you know that their chandeliers are made of actual silver spoons itself?
Hence the name of the restaurant.
A slightly closer look.

Made my way back out again and took a seat back at my table.

Still, nothing beats the enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere of the alfresco dining! smiley

Maklumlah, aku dan kebanyakan rakan2ku lebih menyukai menjamu selera di luar restoran, berbanding dengan di dalam premisnya. Ini juga telah menjadi kebiasaan kita semua.

We perused the giant menu and kept getting distracted; 

we just couldn’t stop catching up and talking to each other! 

We all took so long that I wonder if the waiters were beginning to think that we weren’t exactly planning on dining in their restaurant but instead, just planning to sit here freeloading their seats haha! devil

We eventually ended up ordering so much food! Yummm.

 

Our boys and their beers (like the men they are)

Us girls and our fruit juices.

Let’s get on to the food shall we?

We didn’t have to wait long before the first dish came. The rest all came consecutively – all at one go!

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

★★★★✩

It was made with oven-roasted pumpkin puree blended with vegetable stock, with croutons on top.

I didn’t quite fancy the rather oily,  cream based on top of my soup, although aesthetically, the design was pretty creative, forming a beautiful presentation for a soup dish. yes

It tasted wonderful, made with just the right consistency of a perfect pumpkin soup!

Caesar Salad

★★★★★

This is one unique Caesar Salad, that’s for sure! Instead of the regular ingredients like chicken strips and regular hardboiled eggs. tandoori chicken chunks and hardboiled quail eggs were used. yes Delicious!

Apart from that interesting twist, it came, typically, with baby romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

★★★★✩

These were fantastic! The mushrooms were so soft and juicy, bursting with even more goodness of herbed mushrooms stuffed inside. Very flavourful, though I was expecting more stuffings than just mushroom inside. 

Either minced meat, bacon bits, sauteed onions or capsicums would be a nice addition to the stuffings inside the mushroom caps. But I guess this works as well smiley

 

Norweigian Salmon Fillet

★★★★★

The risotto was made with squid ink, hence the blackened colour.

I loved how thick the flesh of the salmon was, and it was grilled to perfection too. Soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. The spinach was a nice touch to balance the meal.

 

Chicken Tandoori Pizza

★★★★★

This thin-crust pizza was very well made and crunchy with each bite!

The mint sauce yoghurt goes very well when paired with the tandoori chicken – pretty sure the Indians would approve! It also had mayo underneath, tomatoes and onion rings, decorated sparsely with mint leaves.

 

Braised Lamb Shank

★★★★★

I couldn’t find a single flaw in this dish. It tasted too good, tender and tasty, exceeding my expectations!

It is rather balanced a meal with a generous helping of vegetable sides too.

The Fantastic Four feeling all burped out (a sign of satisfaction!) and well-fed. yes

Hi! It’s us again.

I then quietly excused myself and whispered to the waiter of how I would like the grand entrance of her birthday cake slice to be like. They did an excellent job! Not only a ‘Happy Birthday’ song was played, but the staff were singing the song as well.

From their array of cakes, I chose their Molten Lava chocolate cake.

 

Molten Lava Chocolate Cake.

★★★★★

(I would give more stars if I could. Actually, I will)

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Five stars from EACH of us. You deserve it, little one! heart

 

Here’s a keek from us. laugh Special guest tonight: bestieJoyce!

Jun 5, 2013 | I never got to spend bestieJoyce’s #birthday with her this year so here’s one from me! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL ❤ by imthejessicat on Keek.com

Happy 25th birthday again, sweetheart.heart

May we spend many, many and many more birthdays to come!

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To book a table or for more information on Silver Spoon, Publika, you can:

Call them at: +6013 5201 6800 (Opening hours 11am-11pm daily)

Visit them at: Lot No 33, Level G2, Publika, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Log on to their website at: www.silversp.com.my

Like their Facebook page at: fb.com/silverspoon

 

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That fateful night I was blindfolded… and got my belly stuffed with Pizza Hut’s Cheesy 7 pizza!

October 10, 2012 by thejessicat

 

 

 

Have you ever been put under duress to only use four out of your five basic human senses while eating?

I have… last Tuesday, albeit not at gunpoint LOL. My dinner experience will never be the same again!

 

My plus one for the dinner function 

 

We're both absolute cheese lovers and was more than up for this! 

Thanks to Pizza Hut Malaysia for inviting me to the Sneak Preview Media Launch of their Cheesy 7 pizza

 

 

Cheesy 7 pizza? Sounds familiar, you say? 

 

Yup, that's because it is.

The all-time favorite Cheesy 7 is coming right back at us… on our plates and into our stomachs! YAY!

 

((STYLESHOT OF THE DAY))

Jessicat wears: Off-shoulder top in teal by G2000 Blu | Skinny Jeans in Dark Blue by GUESS |

Metal Owl neckpiece from a local bazaar | Superman Shield Belt by DC |

Raspberry Sorbet Tote Bag in Red by Burberry | Suede Peep-toe wedges in Dark Grey by Vincci |

 

So I dolled up, brought my appetite & empty stomach with me and I made my way to…

 

Pizza Hut @ Kota Damansara

 

Entering!

 

Looking around made me soon realize that I haven't stepped into Pizza Hut for quite a while.

Today's entry will be quite a nostalgic one. The interior of the Pizza Hut outlet brought me fond memories of all the Pizza Huts I've dined in when I was growing up 

 

OLD PHOTO IN PIZZA HUT @ BAYAN BARU PENANG | CIRCA 2006

 

My gang of homies and I would often infuse our dishes with copious amounts of cheese. (As above)

Even that is an understatement! We'd pour the entire cheese-shaker into our pizzas, soup & all the side-dishes and giggled to ourselves when the Pizza Hut waitress jawdropped in disbelief when she brought another FULL cheese-shaker to our table.

Heh. heh. heh. The joys of being obnoxious teenagers. :P

 

Now we don't have to do it anymore because I heard Pizza Hut's Cheesy 7 is making its comeback!

 

Ready for another blast from the past? :D

Yeah, you can also derive pleasure in laughing at old photos of the young Jessicat.

 

OLD PHOTO IN PIZZA HUT @ GURNEY DRIVE PENANG | CIRCA 2007!

(Haha I was chubby & goodness gracious, the hair! I must be emo)

 

After college lessons, my classmates and I used to head to the nearest Pizza Hut for lunch!

We spoke of silly things, did ridiculous stuff with our pizza & crafted pretty ingenious ways of eating it LOL

 

OLD PHOTO IN PIZZA HUT @ KINTA CITY IPOH | CIRCA 2008!

 

My family and I often patronize Pizza Hut for both occasions and non-occasions Family dinner/reunions with thefockers always keeps all our stomachs happy! :D

Granny loves the cheese Uncle Mike loves the crust, Mom & I love the topping, Aunty Queenie loves the salad, Goddy loves the side-dishes (especially the buffalo wings) & the couzzies just munch down everything! So.. where else but Pizza Hut?

 

OLD PHOTO IN PIZZA HUT @ MAJU JUNCTION MALL | CIRCA 2009!

 

Pizza Hut loved me enough to invite me to a food review of their new Crunchy Cheesy Bites back in 2009

Blogpost – here;)

 

As you can see throughout the years, Pizza Hut saw me growing up. 

They loved me. But I loved them more 

 

A little mouse dropped this into my mailbox last week  :P

 

And today…….

 

NOT OLD… BUT NEW PHOTO IN PIZZA HUT @ KOTA DAMANSARA | OCTOBER 2012! :D:D

 

We were given a welcoming speech by April Yim before everything began.

She gave us a breakdown of the agenda for the evening 

 

She then announced a Twitter contest!

 

The person who gets the most RTs of "Dear @PizzaHutMsia , bring back the #cheesy7 pizza!" will win!

So all of us spammed our timeline coaxing our dear friends at Pizza Hut Malaysia to bring back what we love

 

Haha! Just a small part of our whole night efforts of convincing :P

 

LOL boyfieKon snapped a photo of me tweeting all night

 

Mr. Yusof Ishak, Marketing Manager of Pizza Hut, also gave a few words and expressed his warm welcome and gratitude to us who came for tonight's Cheesy 7 Sneak Preview Red Carpet Media Launch party :)

 

Pleasure's all ours, actually! ;)

 

We were told that we were going to be sampling four new types/toppings of Pizza Hut's Cheesy 7.

I was all fine & dandy until… I found out that we were going to be blindfolded. Wha–WHAAADDDD??? 

 

BUT BUT BUT I need my eyes to appreciate how yummy the pizza looks like!

What am I going to see with now? 

 

 

I soon found that it was precisely their point. You don't need your eyes to taste food, yo.

With one sense down, I was able to solely focus my sense of smell & taste on the flavours of the pizza

 

Evelyn helped me take photos of me while I helped her take photos of her. 

Any better ideas? Heck, we were blindfolded & happened to be sitting in front of each other!

 

Before our pizza arrived, I stole a few self shots & peeked at what was going on around me. :P

 

They might've stripped me away of my sense of sight, but I still have very powerful sense of smell & sense of taste!

Okay now I risk sounding like a hunting bloodhound 

 

CAN'T SEE? NO PROBLEM. Let my tastebuds be the judge 

 

Generation X & Y these days can never seem to get off their gadgets – even to eat in peace.

Being blindfolded would mean we were not able to tweet, take photos, share nor do anything except EAT and appreciate our food. It was a terrific move, I must say! 

 

The first pizza!

Muahahahha since I wasn't able to see how it looks like, YOU WON'T TOO :P:P

 

As I sank my teeth into the first slice, it had me at the first bite. 

The first pizza tasted amazing and was very cheesy (duh)! I reckon it had chicken chunks, chicken meatloaf & chicken sausages in it… also tasted some onions (and capsicums I think?), a yummy tomato base and needless to say bursting with 7 amazing cheese flavours.

 

Here's an unglamorous photo of me ravaging my favorite one outta the four pizzas…

of which I THINK could be the Chicken Supreme?

 

As the second pizza came, the Pizza Hut staff helped us to our plates and passed us our pizzas directly into our hands as we obviously couldn't see where the pizza was placed.  

We didn't even know where the plates were if we didn't feel it in front of us!

 

The second pizza! 

 

The second pizza had a completely different taste to the first one altogether. This one, apart from also being very cheesy, was juicier and the seafood smell was a giveaway :) I could taste the Thousand Island sauce in it. I then bit into what tasted like tuna and crabmeat slices!

I speculate this to be the Island Supreme?

 

The third pizza! *sniff sniff*

 

I didn't fancy this one too much – perhaps I was almost getting full? 

This one had very meaty, beefy taste to it & I somehow found it a tad overwhelming for me. But I don't exactly fancy beef too much so you can't take my word for it. This would undeniably be a meat lovers' dream though:)

 

It was served piping hot! Had to blow on it first, lest I burn my lips! :)

 

I could taste (and you can see LOL)  chunks of beef, ground beef & beef pepperoni that rised above the strong taste of cheese

I reckon it COULD be the Super Supreme or the Pepperoni Delight?

 

The fourth (and last!) Pizza!

 

This, to my best experience throughout all the years of pizza-eating, is undeniably Hawaiian Supreme!

I could definitely distinguish the chicken meatloaf & zesty pineapple chunks :D I liked this one too

 

***

 

After I finished all four different Cheesy 7 pizzas, I was full to the brim but decided against unbuckling my belt or unbuttoning my jeans.

We were individually asked to share what we thought of the four pizzas to the rest at the table.

 

Thanks for the photo, Evelyn!

 

With my favorite being the first and the second pizza, I recounted my (blindfolded) experience while eating them & put my opinions forward.

The first pizza wins hands down! I can't wait to eat it again when Cheesy 7 finally decides to return to Pizza Hut :D

 

As we speak, it returns TOMORROW!! 

 

Realizing that I can't be glued to my chair forever, I just had to walk off my extremely full stomach.

So here are some photos of my buddies and I during our Pizza Hut moments

 

 

So many happy faces! Clearly, we all enjoyed our Cheesy 7 experience. :D:D

Just when we thought that was all, *poof* appeared Pizza Hut's signature side-dishes on our table!

 

Favorites Platter

A delightful platter of all-time favourites. A combo of Toasted Chicken & Cheese Rolls, Criss-cut fries

and New Orleans Drumettes that's lip smacking tasty complete with carrots and cucumber sticks with Cool Lime Dip.

The rolls are awesome, no joke right there!

 

Spaghetti Aglio Olio

Succulent prawns and roasted Shitake mushrooms tossed with red capsicums, fried garlic and roasted onions.

Garnished wish fresh parsley and chilli flakes.

I'm always a fan of Aglio Olio pasta so yes, I approve of this! 

 

Meatballs Bolognaise Spaghetti

Meatballs, minced meat and roasted onions simmered in tomato sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

BoyfieKon sure liked this one!


Oooooooooohhhh.. what's that, Yusof?

 

Tempura Prawn Garlic Rice

Aromatic garlic rice served with roasted onions, fried garlic, chicken loaf, crabsticks, silced mushrooms,

diced red capsicums and tempura king prawns.

The tempura prawns were gone within a split of a second. What? Don't look at me! *whistles* ;)

 

Hehe thank youuuuuu Pizza Hut for feeding us so well & making sure our tummies are happy 

My Tuesday dinner has never been better. Good times, good food & good company!

 

EAT. LAUGH. SHARE. That was certainly what we all did – because that's what we're good at! 

 

One thing made me a notch happier that night.

Remember the Twitter contest I mentioned at the start of this blogpost?

 

 I was one of the winners! :D:D Now I have free Pizza Hut vouchers aplenty!

 

Which means, more cheesy pizza for boyfieKon and I! 

So much to go around… can't wait to give my family a Pizza Hut treat too 

 

We returned home stuffed and happy… and cheesed!

 

In the meantime…

 

BRING BACK THE CHEESY 7 NOW!! NOW NOW NOW I IMPLORE YOU!


Thank you Pizza Hut Malaysia for an amazing time!

Till next time! You'll see me and my loved ones at your outlets again very soon 

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Our little lunch-date ♥ David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terraces @ Strawberry Hill atop Penang Hill!

March 27, 2012 by thejessicat

 

 

 

Who would’ve thought a cosy and quintessential British colonial restaurant would be tucked away amongst the lush greeneries; up high at almost 3000 feet above sea level?

Yup, with an authentic British heritage and garden ambience, as well as a bird’s eye view of Penang’s landmarks and its city skyline, David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terraces stands tall (literally!) as the perfect, memorable dining spot in Penang

 

The other half and I paid a visit to David Browns for one of our mensiversaries!

(Yes, that’s the term for a monthly recurring date of an event)

 

It took us approximately 15 minutes to get up to the peak of Penang Hill via the funicular train

 

I was in for a pleasant surprise upon seeing the train that we were about to take.

2011 boasted a new and improved version of the funicular train – and I took a ride on it it last month! 🙂

It had air-conditioning, wore a much sleeker design and zoomed so much faster that it previously did!

 

The engineers did an amazing job updating this train. 😀

 

Up up up we go!

Spotted the old train permanently parked mid way whilst zooming up!

The cold temperature and his warm embrace do go really well together ;)

When we arrived, we were buzzing around – just like everyone else – taking in the picturesque scenery of the entire Penang island and mainland.

Our tummies got the better of us so, we adjourned to the elegant, British-styled restaurant for lunch + tea time.

 

Had to walk past its cafe/bar outlet downstairs first 🙂

The view from the top once we’ve climbed the flight of stairs!

We’re on top of the world! 

Approaching the old-world furnished mansion!

We stopped by to take pictures by the iconic lily pond…

 

Okay, I get it. You’re hungry 😛

We initially sat inside the mansion

It was not only beautifully appointed, it was baronial – the historical British interior design was lovely!

The dining area was spick and span, spacious impeccably furnished with rustic wooden furniture and a brick-built mantelpiece as well

 

Theboyfie and I found the restaurant to be really warm and cosy!

But being the al-fresco enthusiast I am, we moved out into the terrace; on the porch overlooking the garden.

A little bit of sunshine does everyone good!

 

Just us after placing our orders

The waitresses were sweet and accommodating 🙂 We also didn’t have to wait long before our meals arrived.

So here they are!

 

French Onion Soup as the starter

It was amazing! The buttery hint and rich aroma of onions was to die for. If you’re a fan of onions just like us, that is.

We also loved the texture, so thick and chunky not  too creamy at all. Crisp croutons came as an accompaniment.

 

Can’t wait for the main course!

Our meals came right after we were finished with the soup

Mine : Roast Lamb Shank

I loved this in its entirety! It was such a delicious and hearty meal. 

The meat had just the right tenderness. It was definitely simmered to perfection, thus juicy and succulent as you sink your teeth into it.

Its rich and flavoursome gravy alongside baby carrots, onions, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms did a magnificent job in complementing the meaty taste. It came with Mashed Potatoes as a side too.


His : Oxtail Soup & Dumplings

Despite the flavourful tomato and meaty taste, most of the oxtail chunks had very little meat on it.

It was so difficult to gnaw into whatever little meat that clung onto the bone! Must be a very skinny ox, with an equally bony tail, methinks. Don’t order Oxtail before reading how to eat it properly lest you end up looking like a Neanderthal. 

 

Theboyfie struggling to eat his Oxtail when I’ve been long done with my Lamb Shank!

We took a short break from eating – chatting by the lily pond and serene atmosphere

Wanting to make the best out of this visit (and being the sweet tooths we are), we ended up ordering some chocolatey dessert!

 

Yes, I DID say chocolate. Now wait for the boyfie to return to the table please?

 

Spent some time camwhoring while he excused himself to the loo 

So glad we moved outside. It was windy and I just loved the garden scene

When he came back, he asked me to go to the toilet to find a very interesting set of toilet rules.

I did as I was told, and had a great laugh!

 

LOLOLOLOLOL

When I came back to the table, the dessert was waiting on the table for me! 

Tempting.. tempting..

 

Chocolate Crepe served with Chocolate Ice-Cream & Strawberries

What can I say? We both love chocolate. This sweet and simple dish suited our tastebuds well

Fork a swatch of the crepe, dip it with the ice-cream and poke into a strawberry – and that’s the way to go! 

 

We took a light stroll around the cottage garden after our meal

Well fed by David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terraces, it’s no wonder we had to walk around a little bit to ease our over-filled tummies!

Pretty sights amongst nature and walking along the gravel path – count me in! 

 

Heavy wooden latch-door by the brick-built fence!

Under a giant lilypad!

Took in a last view of the breathtaking scenery

The sun was about to set by then!

Great times and great memories atop Penang Hill

Much love! 

Check out my list of top Cafes in Malaysia here if you’re interested!

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