Their concept is pretty much like an eatery that I used to love but has since closed, Theori Food.
Of course I had to check it out.
And when I got inside, that's when I realized that the location was exactly where Theori Food used to be.
But gone was the cold clinical feel as the people of Wishever have injected color and warmth to the place.
Now, for the food.
You choose one main, one base, three sides and one taste (ie topping). With each bowl comes a default side of one egg and chopped nuts. You also get a free cold brew tea.
For the main, you will be spoilt for choice. There are three options for the main - vegetarian (RM12.00), chicken (RM15.00) and seafood (RM18.00).
The sides are more limited, you select three from a choice of eight. Of course, you can have more at a price. For the big eaters, you can also upsize your base and your main.
On my first visit, it took me some time to decide what I wanted.
In the end, I settled for the Korean Spicy Stewed Chicken (of course, Korean, right?) with a base of brown rice, three sides of broccoli, edamame and Japanese kyuri (cucumber) and a taste (topping) of fried shallots.
I was asked if I preferred very spicy or mild and with memories of Buldak Myeon still fresh in my head, I opted for mild.
The spicy chicken had dried chilies in it and though it was not the Korean taste that I had expected, it was still enjoyable. The heat was quite potent and luckily the cold brew tea help to easy the sting.
The cold brew tea (this one is jasmine) is served in a pouch. I should have asked for a cup but I did not. This tea is lovely, fragrant and light.
Yes, I returned. This time I was given Earl Grey and a glass. Nice! My first time tasting Earl Grey tea, jakun or what? I loved it, very fragrant and so refreshing.
This time, I chose the Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken (code MV02). There is another Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken (code Mv01). What's the difference? MV02 is fried while the other is pan-grilled (confusing, no?).
Having said that, the sauce was a welcome addition to flavor the rice. It had a nice taste and was not too salty.
I enjoyed this meal more than the first one. If at all I have anything to comment, I feel that the chopped nuts and egg would be better placed as a choice among the sides.
Some people may not like nuts or may not want an egg. Me, I am good with egg anytime but I have a quibble with the nuts. In keeping with the health promoting theme, the nuts are lightly (it at all) roasted and have a smell and taste that all raw (or almost raw) nuts have.
Personally, I prefer a deeper roast and if given a choice, I would skip the nuts. That's just my opinion, though I would gladly eat those nuts.
Tell them to cut their eggs with a thread - they will have nicer looking eggs.
ReplyDeleteYa, I heard Village Park has an upstairs section too, always full so have to climb up the stairs to find a seat.
Cutting with a thread might not be practical for them. I really don't mind the egg looking like that.
DeleteTheir menu serves very interesting fusion food! So this new place actually recycled some of the furniture of the previous outlet. Honestly, those stools would never attract me to walk inside to sit when my size needs a more stable and comfy seat to dine longer. I thought I was alone until I heard from another blogger whom you know and her hubby is very heavy weight. We used to talk and when suggestions of new dining places popped up, she would definitely ask about the type of chairs being used. It took me sometime to understand this.
ReplyDeleteI see that you have chair issues just like my brother. I prefer chairs too but I don't mind stools. You must be talking about Small Kucing's daddy. He is my cousin and from my dad's side. My paternal side are all heavyweights!
DeleteDrinks served in a pouch like that, it's not meant to drink from a glass...haha! :D I would just unscrew the cap and drink direct from it...although it would be easier to drink from a plastic bottle. This packaging must be cheaper. Yes, you're right...I'm one of those people who don't like nuts in my food (especially not with rice, I'd tolerate if it's a salad).
ReplyDeleteI find it very awkward to drink from the pouch. Susah lah! hee..hee... The only rice that I like with nuts (cashew nuts to be precise) is nasi minyak or nasi briyani.
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ReplyDeletewhy pouch? tht pouch can bring home? this place serves food that is too healthy which is not for me! LOLx! i want meat and deep fried food! the place is quiet & cosy though....I can fall asleep in a place like that.
ReplyDeleteOf course the pouch can bring home. LOL! I won't say that the food is too healthy but is is comparatively healthier. They have deep fried chicken mah (which I ate and mentioned) and meat choices too.
DeleteI like to eat nuts. You don't like the raw nutty taste? Definitely will enjoy food like this kind of healthy food bowls.
ReplyDeleteI prefer roasted nuts because to me it taste so much better.
DeleteThere was such pouched milk tea sold in supermarket. I was tempted to buy but my man stopped me as he thought it wasn't healthy stuff.
ReplyDeleteNice and clean place. Everything so nice.
I have seen Ribena in such pouches and this is the first time I had a drink in a pouch. LOL!
DeleteNot so much into nuts. What you had looks good, I don't mind healthy food like this once in a while. I also won't be used to drinking from a pouch like this.
ReplyDeleteI happen to love nuts but they must be roasted. I can't get used to eating raw nuts >.<
DeletePokebowl look alike, hehe. I wonder how come Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Chicken became fried chicken popcorn? =.="
ReplyDeleteTheir Chinese name.... sound like bad word, haha!
LOL! They need to review and maybe make amendments to the menu. But printing cost is a concern...
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