Lan Je Steam Fish @ USJ 1 Subang Jaya

Came across this restaurant from Emmie's Diary blog post. She recommended me to dine here, the popular restaurant which only serve FRESH Tilapia Fish, in Klang Valley. This shop originally from Rawang, and recently opening a few branches in Klang Valley which attracted me to try it out. It's a good news for me. I don't need purposely travelling down all the way to Rawang just to enjoy FRESH steamed tilapia fish anymore because Lan Jie Steamed Fish now nested in US1 Subang Jaya.

Main Entrance

I feel weird, as I walked into the shop, I saw everyone in every table was eating their own fish. First time ever seen this scenario, I'm shocked with it, can't wait  to ask the waitress. Introduced by Lan Je, "One Person One Fish". Finally I have unlocked the mystery behind this, no wonder everyone in the restaurant was having a whole fish by themselves.

Non-Spicy RM16.00

A bit of complicated when the ordering process took place. The waitress explained further in details, they only STEAM the Tilapia fish. I'm sure it's dull just to eat like that right? Fred not, a few choices of topping available for your selection. Non-Spicy topped with dashes of soy sauce, chili bean paste sauce, diced garlic, shredded gingers to cover up the fishy odor.

Fish meat was chewy, smooth, velvety flesh and juicy

Fish was served to us slightly about 25 min, I use the fork to poke out the meat, hot steam coming up from the meat, can't wait to try it out. Fish meat was chewy, smooth, velvety flesh and juicy, that's the perfect timing in steaming fish.

Mild-Spicy RM16.00

Next was the mild spicy that we ordered for the night, consists of the basic ingredients and garnish with mild chili padi into the fish and eat with that. If you like to challenge your taste bud, recommended you to try out the highest level of spiciness with lots of chili padi till burning your tongue and your ears.

The Sing kong Tofu RM13.00

We ordered side dishes to balance out everything. Slightly disappointing, because limited selection for the side dishes.Next wast the The Sing kong Tofu is smooth and tasty, nothing much to complaint about. Huge portion just enough for 3-4 person.

Kam Heong Chicken balls RM14.00

Next was the  Kam Heong Chicken balls, which something different to try it out. Used to had pork balls but too bad, this restaurant is 100% PORK FREE. It's HALAL restaurant indeed.

Stir fried Four Angled Beans RM12.00

Stir fried Four Angled Beans tasted good which good Wok Hei, huge portion just enough to get you bloated. Overall, I love to dine but can't bear with huge crowd of people especially during the weekends. Some time no place to seat, recommended to come early if you want to dine here. Price for the food here always reasonable compare to other seafood restaurant.

Restoran Lan Je Sdn Bhd
No. 16 & 18, Jalan USJ 1/1B,
Regalia Business Centre,
47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Business Hour:
11.30am - 3.00pm & 5.30pm - 9.30pm
(Close on Tuesday)

Umai-Ya @ IOI Boulevard Puchong

First time been to UMAI-YA for my birthday dinner with my siblings. I heard of this restaurant famous for FRESH Shashimi. Now I got a chance to try it out myself.

Umai-Ya @ IOI Boulevard Puchong

And the best place for dining it's Uptown at Damansara branch, but it's too far for me to travel down just for dinner. Before that I did a search where the nearest branch from my house, oh yes nearest would be in Puchong, specifically nestled at IOI Boulevard the new business commercialize park. Now it's so much nearer, that I can go there anytime without delay.

Wasabi

Not much different from other Japanese restaurant, Umai-ya was decorated with wooden floors, some tatami seats.Walk in, saw a few VIP private rooms are available to cater business function or personal private functions. Weekdays normally not crowded with people, easily get your seats.

ChawanMushi RM9.90

We were given menu, the waiter suppose to take orders immediately but nobody answering us. Waited almost 20 min just to get our orders done definitely it's unpleasant experience to be. Our drinks been serve almost 15 min late. Services not very good here, because I can see lack of waiter and waitress in serving customers during the weekdays, I can't image if the particular day it's a weekend for the buffet type.

Out first dish was the appetizer ChawanMushi, I would say ok to eat, not bad the taste. Sister still prefer ChawanMushi from Sakae, she admitted Sakae Sushi better in serving ChawanMushi. Next was the Katsu Chicken Rice and Katsu Chicken Noodles for both sister and brother. Both of them said the gravy it's rather watery, the tasting running out a bit, should be thicker and more creamy.

Katsu Chicken Rice RM25.00

Katsu Chicken Noodles RM25.00

Next was the very famous dish in Umai-Ya, FRESH Shashimi. Thick slices of fresh Salmon, always my favorite, raw fish consists lots of omega. Once i put into my mouth bite, ok ok to eat. Some how my taste bud said not the freshest as compare other Japanese restaurant. But I have no complaint about this Shashimi, 5 pieces for RM22, worth for the value money.

Shashimi RM22.00

Next round, I ordered Salmon Bento set for my dinner. Slightly huge portion with a bowl of rice, a few pieces of Salmon sushi and a big piece of fried salmon with soup, salad and fresh fruits. I love to eat fried salmon just nice not overcook, tasted good it's cost about RM52 per set.

Salmon Bento Set RM52.00

Fried Salmon and Salmon Sushi

Sister decided to have Ladies set, consist of big bowl or mushroom soup, salads, mixed varieties of sushi and also serve with fresh fruits. This set specially design for ladies who want go for slimming eat less. It cost about RM32 per set. Nothing much to complaint about, according to sister.

Ladies Set RM32.00

Big Bowl of Salad and Mixed Varieties of Sushi

Honestly, the quality of the food overall is ok, just that services need for improvement for better quality. I enjoyed myself here on my birthday dinner, thanks to my family for lovely treats. Love you all. Cheers!!

Umai-Ya IOI Boulevard
Block A, IOI Boulevard,
Jalan Kenari 5,
Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong.
Tel: 03 8075 1113

Umai-Ya Damansara Uptown
49A, Jalan SS21/37,
Damansara Utama, PJ.
Tel: 03 7726 4410

Umai-Ya Suria KLCC
Lot No. 428, Level 4, Suria KLCC
Jalan Ampang,Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 2161 3939

Birthday Surprise 2012

Another birthday surprised this year, from colleagues during the tea time break. I was totally blur suddenly someone prompted me there's a birthday cake for you. I thought was a joking part, but some how it become real. I'm totally clueless and shocked with it.

Close working colleagues

The Ladies xD

The Birthday girl xD

They bought me a Tiramisu Cake from Cake Sense. Tiramisu tasted good, moist and soft cake topping with Chocolate powder. Not too sweet just nice for young and elderly people who like to enjoy cake. One of my favorite bakery at the heart of Klang Valley. Enjoying my time with them. Thanks to them for the lovely birthday celebrations. Thank you so much, Cheers~ =D

Suki-Ya @ Paradigm Mall

I been treated for nice yummy food during weekend, one of the Saturday last month for my pre-birthday lunch. I been brainwashed by one of my friend who actually love shabu-shabu very much. Keep on talking about this Suki-Ya repeatedly non-stop, thus I suggested to dine here for my pre-birthday lunch.

Suki-Ya

I'm really blur about this restarant, more like I did not do any research on it. Walk nearer flipping on the menu near the door entrance, only found out that this Suki-Ya is a Japanese buffet concept "EAT ALL YOU CAN" which serve hot pot on shabu-shabu and sukiyaki in a healthy environmental concept, low fat food in a warm atmosphere.

Buffet divided into two categories: Buffet lunch (Adult) RM29.80++ and Buffet dinner (Adult) RM39.80++ while 50% discount for children below 12 year. Make sure you reserve your seats earlier before dining in else you will be ended up standing at the long queue over the weekend during peak hours. Note: Additional 20% charges apply to waste of food.

Buffet Concept

At Suki-Ya, four choices of popular soup base to further entice the diner's palette with the FREE FLOW of freshly sliced meat. Fans of sukiyaki will certainly love our paper thin sliced beef. To complement the rich selection of meat, Suki-Ya offers healthy vegetable bar that always stocked with fresh greens and premium pasteurized eggs. They have specially made dipping sauce available for selection or you can always DIY own favorite sauce. Aside they also have a-la carte menu with choices ranging from tofu to the ever popular Salmon Sashimi.

Specially made dipping sauce

DIY own favorite sauce

I love this place because they have a salad bar there and I can't live without vegetables. Everything well balance here. The vegetables are very fresh and they have various kinda fish balls and meat balls. Crunchy and chewy plus the sweetness of the soup mouth watering. This restaurant is PORK FREE and it's HALAL.

The Salad Bar

Fresh Meat Balls, Fish Cakes, Fish Balls

The best thing is FREE flow meats, till you get bloated. There's few selection of meats such Chicken, Lamb and Beef available for your choice. You can choose all the meats together at one time. One thing I like here the fresh meats and thinnest slice, deep until the meats is properly cook and it's ready to eat.

 FREE FLOW of freshly sliced meats

I personally love the Shabu-shabu Soup and Sukiyaki Soup, good combination with the meats. Shabu-shabu soup offer low calories and light on the palate, wafer thin slices of meat dipped into simmering konbu broth and cooked for a few seconds is popular in shabu-shabu. The Sukiyaki Soup cooked in a sweetened soy-sauce broth, sukiyaki is a favorite of both the young and old people.

If you love to challenge your taste buds try out their Kimuchi Soup, a  mildly spicy soup made with authentic Kimchi base, spicy Miso and various vegetable base. Enjoy it with spicy Miso sauce, hot pepper or garlic.Caution: It's hot and spicy. If also like Miso soup, their soup it's made from fermented soybeans, full of antioxidants like vitamin E, as well as protective fatty acids. A few simple steps for to enjoy delicious Sukiyaki. Read more here

Shabu-shabu soup and Sukiyaki soup

Fresh vegetables

Afraid of not enough full? Fred not, FREE FLOW of Ice-cream too. A few flavors such Matcha [Green Tea], Chocolate & Vanilla flavors for your selection. I love to go with mix chocolate and green tea, soft and moist, melting inside your mouth. You can eat with a cone or a even eat with a cup. Not just an ice-cream but it came with toppings. Chocolate chips, corn flakes, etc for toppings. I love Green Tea till max!!

Free flow Ice-creams 

Although it's a bit expensive to dine at Suki-Ya, I think it worth the price as the place is more hygienic, fresh, and in a systematic system. Friendly services by management adapted by Japanese culture complete with air condition system, cold enough and you wont be sweating like mad while you are enjoying your meal, unlike those other restaurant that serve buffet steamboat. Recommended place to be, cheers!!




Suki-Ya @ Tokyo Street / Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lot No. : 6.24.04, Level 6
Telephone +603 2141 4272
Email info@suki-ya.com

Suki-Ya @ Paradigm Mall
Lot UG (4th)-12, Upper Ground Floor,
No.1, Jalan SS7/26A, Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Telephone +603 7887 3042

Strawberry Tart Cake @ RT Pastry House

I'm shocked to receive birthday surprised right immediately after I reached home from work. Tired and exhausted, never thought of celebrating it, suddenly siblings came out with a birthday cake from RT Pastry House. This is the hour for me to spend some time with siblings, cutting cake ceremony that bring everyone closer to each other. They got me small Strawberry Tart cake weighted about 500grams on the 25th June 2012 =)

The Strawberry Tart was actually a Japanese cheese cake surrounded with cereal crust and topped with strawberries and cream. First time ever try this cake, oh yeah cheese cake must be cheesy. I'm afraid that the strawberries would be very sour, but it's was not at all. Cereal crust was very crispy, cheese was moist and soft until it instantly dissolved when I put into my mouth. The best recommendation store into fridge, let it cold a while take it out enjoy it, just like eating ice-ream. Thanks to my family for the lovely cake. I'm touched, Love you all and wishing myself "Happy Birthday". Hope to have a better ahead for next year.. xD

RT Pastry House (Subang Jaya Branch)
Address : B6-G, Jalan SS 15/4D,
ubang Jaya, 47500 Selangor.
Tel : +603 5621 6758
Business Hour : 8am - 10pm Daily

Brother Yat Restaurant @ USJ Subang Jaya

I'm craving for this restaurant quite some time ago. It's very near to my residential area, always came across but no chance to try it out, co-incidence the F4 Fish Head Restaurant were full house on Mother's Day 2012, so I decided to eat at Brother Yat Restaurant.

Factories area

After I read quite number of reviews from food bloggers, their signature dish was "Sauna Prawns" Firstly I find it hard to find this place, but through out research and guided by GPS, Brother Yat located somewhere among the factories, light industrial factories in USJ, Subang Jaya

A pot of hot tea

Heard of the stories of cooking Sauna Prawns, now is my chance to watch LIVE show, how they actually sauna it. It's actually a very simple method, require a hot pot filled with sauna stones and a cup of Carlsberg beer. Live tiger prawns are then poured on top of the preheated pot, follow by a cup of Carlsberg beer into the bottom segment of the pot, and then cover the lid, preventing the evaporated beer from escaping. Tiger prawns cook with steam in quick timing, actually to avoid overcook it.

LIVE Tiger Prawns poured inside

Sauna Prawns in hot steam

Tiger prawns ready to eat

Fresh juicy prawns filled with Carl bergs

After the steam was over and tiger prawns turn into orange color, means it's ready to eat. I couldn't believe with my eyes tiger prawns were fresh after I tear it out. It' was juicy with the smell of alcohol when I first tasted on the prawn. Nearly forget that there's a special homemade sauce blended ginger and garlic with some vinegar for you to eat with it together. Tiger prawns weighted about 500 grams - RM45.00

Homemade sauce blended ginger and garlic

Next dishes was the Mantis prawns deep fried with salted eggs it's good to eat. In my own individual opinions, I still prefer the  F4 Fish Head Restaurant, even more crunchy and taste better.

Mantis prawns deep fried with salted eggs

My youngest brother love eating fried pork skin, marinated with some secret ingredients. Pork Skin were crispy indeed. The sauce was nice, with a bit of sourish and black soy taste. Can even just eat like snacks or treat as appetizers before the main course arrive.

Lastly, was the green leaves vegetables, sweet kang kung leaves fried with sambal belacan, tasted alright. Everything well balance here, the food in this place in general tasted good, quick services and you do not need wait for long hours just to fill up your stomach.

Enjoy dining here, I have tried different styles in cooking prawns such as deep-fried, grilled, boiled, salad, steamed, fried, etc but just not like this in a unique way of cooking sauna prawns. Recommended to try the "Sauna Prawns"

Brother Yat Restaurant
Lot B1-765, Jalan Subang 4,
Taman Industri Sungai Penaga
(Ultramine Industrial Park),
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

GPS Coordinates: N3 02.812 E101 35.807
Tel: 012-6846276

Hokkaido Ice-Cream @ Paradigm Mall

Never come across my mind that I would actually try this is out. Was invited by Alicia for desserts after dinner. Got to know she's desserts lover, like to try out  many desserts around Klang Valley area. I been wondering what is so special about this Japanese Ice-cream. As usual, I used to by pass this store while on the way to Sushi ZanMai for food.

Hokkaido Ice Cream Paradigm Mall

Tempting Menu booklet

You know, now days ice-cream it's so expensive to eat. Not normal ordinary ice-cream but a good quality of ice-creams deserve more than the price. Hokkaido Ice Cream inviting us to taste the wonderfully milky, creamy ice cream and sumptuous desserts.

Macha, Japanese Green Tea & White Chocolate Ice Cream

We couldn't resist, even though we just had dinner! A lot flavors and varieties range to choose from, and we reserve a small little space in our tummy for a small scoop of ice cream. The scoops of ice cream comes in two sizes: Single scoop 40ml RM4.80 and 60ml RM6.80 or Double scoops 40ml x 2 RM7.80. Alicia loves Macha, Japanese Green Tea combine well with White Chocolate ice-cream definitely thumb up. Fine art of Macha created mild green tea flavor, which is not too sweet for the overall.

 Marshmallow Vanilla Caramel

I opted for Marshmallow Vanilla Caramel RM9.80. It's Vanilla & Salted Caramel  Ice-cream topped with  Butterscotch Sauce, Almond, Pecan & Marshmallow. From the menu it's tempting, I tasted each flavors, and  I love Salted Caramel tasted good with roasted marshmallow. Every scoop melting in your mouth, hard to describe the feelings, and enjoy it till max. Worth for the money you're spending, lovely Japanese ice-cream brighten your days.

Hokkaido Ice Cream @ Paradigm Mall
Lot 1 FK-01, First Floor, Paradigm Mall
No. 1, Jalan SS 7/26a, Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Goreng Kuey Teow Tong Shin @ Puchong

Been quite long time after my first visiting during the first opening on 6 October 2010, Goreng Kuey Teow Tong Shin (一品香 炒粿条) formerly known as Tengkat Tong Shin of Bukit Bintang now had been relocated in BANDAR PUTERI, Puchong, Selangor.

I was here for dinner with Singapore ex-colleague, Marc. He's giving 100% support to this owner of the shop, Ricky Ooi. We both been very close with Ricky, because we used to work together in a same company previously. I admired Ricky's hard work and his passion setting up own shop, came true at last.

Front Shop

From the designing till the opening ceremony, Ricky puts a lot efforts into it.  The shop was spacious, famous with newspapers decor and it's painted in red color. As I walked in I saw large prints on the wall full with the reviews that's actually prompted me in mind that all the food here was good.

Ricky generously, greeted both us with a welcome. He's is humble in what ever way and we asked us what do we want for the night. I told him "Can you recommend us your signature dish?" Automatic Ricky share with us what is good in his shop.

Fat fresh Popiah 

Fresh shredded Seng kuang and eggs wrapped with fine tiny dough

After taking down orders, he served us with drinks and some light refreshments as appetizers for us while waiting for the rest to arrive.  The very famous Popiahs with decent ingredients such as fresh shredded Seng kuang and eggs wrapped with fine tiny dough. Not forgotten, with sweet and chilies sauce covering the layer of Popiah. The measurement of cutting just nice, to put a piece into my mouth. Juicy, filling and crunchy while chewing it.

Char Kuey Teow fried by Ricky

Char Kuey Teow, with fried Lap Cheong, cockles, & medium size of prawns

Next was the very famous Char Kuey Teow fried by Ricky himself. Could not wait to taste it with his own hand. Here comes the fragrant Wok Hei Char Kuey Teow after waited for 20min, a few meters away from the kitchen till my table. Hot and warm with a plate of Char Keuy Teow, generous with fried Lap Cheong, cockles, and medium size of prawns inside. It tasted heavenly delicious. In the middle of eating, I accidentally bite some crunchy stuffs which I've have no idea about it. I asked Ricky, and he said it's FRIED PORK LARD [Chu Yau Cha] that was the credits for overall presentation and I prefer to go with fried Pork Lard while eating it. One word it's absolutely yummy yummy.

Fried Rice with Lap Cheong

Next we were served by Ricky, the Fried Rice. This Fried rice is a very special with Lap Cheong superb if you ask me and also together with good Wok Hei. Rather classic, he fried is traditional style, with thick black soy sauce giving a nice aroma flavor and mixed with Pork Lard as well. Warm and hot, absolutely tasty, just nice not too salty.

Lam Mee with big and chewy pork balls

Marc was craving for noodles, Ricky recommended Lam Mee to him. This Lam Mee, generous with ingredients such as eggs, medium size prawns and my favorite was the big and chewy pork balls with thick black broth sauce that makes the Lam Mee well balance and it's a good eat.

Hokkien Prawn Mee, mixed with spicy blended chilies

Not forgetting the Hokkien Prawn Mee, with decent soup and ingredients, mixed with spicy blended chilies [secret recipe] historical from generations till now. According to Ricky, blended chilies need a lot hard work,  not just ordinary chilies but to cook a good spicy chilies takes about FOUR hours, need to stir it non stop till it form thick spicy chili sauce. Beware of the spicy chilies hot till your tongue, lolz.

The Menu

Worth while to dine here, with reasonable price that everyone can afford to eat. Varieties range of prices available for your selection. Quick services over here. Thanks to Ricky, for the time with us. Enjoyed the food over here. Cheers xD

Goreng Kuey Teow Tong Shin (一品香 炒粿条)
Address: 27-g, JALAN PUTERI 2/6, BANDAR PUTERI, Puchong, Selangor
Location: Shop is near easy parmax n opposite Mr DIY.
For more details read here on Review: Tong Shin Char Kuey Teow
Contact Number: Ricky Ooi @ 012 -205 2583