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Today's latest headlines comes directly from Japan, and it states that if you're going bald, the remedy to that is rubbing Wasabi on your head. A common condiment to sushi and a wide array of Japanese cuisine, wasabi has its own health benefits. But recent reports from Japanese Wasabi company - Kinin, stated that chemicals found within the wasabi plant help regrow hair faster than current hair-loss remedies such as Rogaine (minoxidil).
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Believe it or not, my first project when I was interning at a Architecture firm was designing toilets. Back then, it felt a lot like a 'shitty job' (no pun intended), but I soon realised the importance of a great toilet or bathroom.
Much like searching for a hotel, I'll always look for the cleanest if not prettiest bathroom I can find. It's pretty much 50% of my decision making right there. Which is why when it comes to bathrooms or toilets, I myself am pretty particular.
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I've never been much of a Mille Crepe fan until I found Vanille Mille Crepe. It's not exactly something that would wow anyone, but once you've tried it, I'm pretty sure you'd be as hooked as I did.
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If you're looking for a quiet, classy and relaxing place to dine around KL; Pavilion, Lot 10, Sungei Wang etc, then Greyhound Cafe might just be the next best place. Situated in between Lot 10 and Fahrenheit 88. Greyhound Cafe is a concept from Thailand, serving a fusion of western and Thai delights in modern and contemporary setting.
I'll have to say that the interior is absolutely gorgeous.
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Over the years, Somersby had launched a series of flavours from pear to blackcurrant, but their latest take on Rose is definitely my favourite.
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There are an abundance of Japanese restaurants here in KL, and there certainly are several that are good. For fans of Unagi (eel), I'd definitely recommend this, KL's best and only Unagi-specialised restaurant - Makoto Japanese Cuisine, here in Desa Sri Hartamas.
Fans of Unagi will definitely enjoy what Makoto has to offer - apart from its obvious Unagi-glory, they too have a variety of other interesting and unique dishes to offer.
Kicking things off with some palette cleanser - Oshinko Moriawase - a concoction of homemade Japanese pickles that is light, slightly sour and packed with natural sweetness. Personally, I love pickles, especially pickled radish, and this is definitely one of the top 5 pickled radish that I've had so far.
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I've always been a fan of Japanese food, and finding one that is both delicious and affordable is fairly difficult. I tend to go to Rakuzen quite a bit due to its consistency across most of the outlets in Malaysia, but now, I think I might have found something new.
Matsu Sashimi Moriawase
Kicking things off with the most amazing selection of Sashimi Moriawase. Definitely my favourite in any Japanese restaurant, with its selection of air-flown Salmon, Maguro, White Tuna, Ikura, Scallops, Yellowtail and of course, your choice of a freshly pressed wasabi (horseradish).
Fresh as hell, highly recommended for anyone who loves sashimi and definitely well worth the price.
Soft Shell Crab Salad
Next up, their Soft Shell Crab Salad, topped with Crispy Fried Fish skin. A fairly simple salad with generous amount of fish skin, as well as a whole soft shell crab, garnished with tobiko, and finished with their homemade sesame dressing.
Otoro
Now this my friends, is the star of the day. The most exquisite, luxurious part of a Bluefin Tuna - it's belly! Only 1% of an entire fish can be considered as the belly, and it's the most popular part of a tuna. It's smooth, it's creamy and the underlying sweetness was superb - it's a must-try for any sashimi lovers, at least once!
Extremely rare in Malaysia, also incredibly pricey. However, I guess Kimi-Ya's version ain't too bad - only RM48 for 3 slices - which I have to say, is really affordable.
Bara Chirashi Don
Now, as much as I love Sashimi, I love my rice too. And this bowl is definitely something that I look forward to in any Japanese restaurant, if I don't plan on having anything heavy. It's fresh and delicate, making it really easy on the stomach.
Mentai Tama Don
Anyone who loves egg or even Mentai-ko sauce will definitely like this dish. A creamy finish to something simple, a dish that can be eaten from day to day without feeling overpowered - a fantastic dish indeed.
Toro Salmon Pirikara Miso Nabe
I love soup, and I love it even it's savoury. Without a doubt, this is my top 5 picks in Kimi-Ya, and I'd highly recommend! The body, the aroma, the textures and the quality in general, was great. Loved the salmon belly, and pretty much everything within this dish. Oh, they also provide a side of chilli paste to make your soup spicy!
Zaru Inaniwa Udon
This is one of Kimi-Ya's specialty. Though I'm not too fond of Soba noodles, I found this to be fairly interesting. The portion of noodles will be used to dip in a clear soyu-based broth (the cup). To the broth, you can add in quail eggs, spring onion and wasabi - as much or as little as you like to tweak its flavour.
Wagyu Fried Rice
Now who've thought to use Wagyu beef in a fried rice. Regardless, I would say that this plate of fried rice was well packed with Umami. It's richness can be tasted throughout each grain of rice, and having just half of this was satisfying enough. I'd recommend to share if you're not the type to indulge in heavy-tasting foods, but to most, it's not a problem.
Unagi Cheese Roll
Like in every Japanese restaurant, Unagi Cheese Roll seems to be quite a popular choice. I mean I'm not too fond of it, but I guess it's okay. The unagi was tender and well-seasoned, and the cheese in the middle added a layer of creaminess. Overall, pretty good.
Cawanmushi
Oh, before I forget, I'd highly recommend you to try the Cawanmushi - absolutely divine!
Abekawa Mochi
For dessert, I had a serving of mochi dusted in soy powder, served with red beans on the side.
So there you have it, a neighborhood Japanese restaurant with a fantastic selection of dishes, some of which are even air-flown weekly! They also tend to have monthly-promos to entice their customers to come back, like the Otoro (Tuna Belly) and many more.
Free Valet Parking is provided, so don't worry about the parking. Just come on down and enjoy yourself with your friends and family!
Address:
G-2, Avantas Residences, 162, Jalan Klang Lama, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm
Tel: 013-239 3406
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There has been a number of Thai restaurant blossoming around Klang Valley, and pretty much majority of them are quite similar. Until recently, I've found Kanom Jean Thai Cafe at Empire Damansara. Apparently, they're serving 'Thai Village' food, instead of the standard Thai restaurant offerings.
Check that out, definitely a beauty!
Kanom Jean Large Set - RM45.90
There are 2 version to this - a Single set or a Large set. As you'll expect, the Single set serves only 1 of 4 available gravy, while the set, you'll be able to taste all 4.
The 4 options of gravy are Red Namya, Chicken Yellow Namya, Namphrik, and Green Chicken Curry. I personally love the Green Chicken Curry as I found it to be the most flavourful. I also loved the Namphrik as it was the most spicy one available!
It's a very DIY dish, and I like how you could just mix in what you like. For example, noodles, chicken grinds, anchovies, full boiled egg, and green chicken curry, or stir it up with a mix of gravy too! It's entirely up to you.
If that isn't enough, you could also add-on extra!
Thai Grilled Beef - RM19.90
Next up is one of my favourites - Thai Grilled Beef! It's marinated overnight for that extra flavour, grilled to tender and smoky perfection and served with a lime wedge as well as chilli on the side. Absolutely flavourful and juicy! Highly recommended.
Thai Fried Chicken - RM10.90
Crispy, juicy and highly addictive. Kanom Jean's version of the fried chicken was an absolute delight. Especially when paired with sauce on the side - spicy!
Green Curry Fried Rice - RM16.90
It's simple but incredibly fragrant. You could smell the curry even before it's served onto your table. It's also quite flavourful, though I do not fancy fried fish as much. Overall, not too bad.
Signature Thai Iced Muddy Tea / Signature Thai Iced Dirty Tea - RM9
Let's not forget the drinks! I really really like Thai milk tea, and it's even better when it's mixed correctly. Here, you have 2 different options, both of which I'd highly recommend.
Mango Sticky Rice - RM9.90
To finish, a graceful serving of Mango Sticky Rice, topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh cut mangoes on the side.
Overall, I would say that Kanom Jean Thai Cafe is definitely one of my top 5 favourite Thai restaurants in Malaysia. For one, they're serving something different and 2, flavours and pricing are great.
Address:
Empire Damansara, F07, G11, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours: Daily 11.30am - 9.30pm
Tel: 03-7611 4557
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