Punching Your Food

This was my first visit to Restoran Foods Punch, The Starling.

I wrote about my subsequent visit in an earlier post.

Ordering is via QR code which I like because I can take my time to look at the menu before making my choice.

On that first visit, I was in a bit of a hurry because I had to deliver lunch to mum. So I overlooked the saver combo and ended up paying (a bit) more for my meal.

These were served almost as soon as I placed my order.

This is the Stir Fried Yellow Beef. 

And a side of Stir Fried Meat with Chili Peppers.

The highlight here is the pounded green chili.

It's quite nice, not as spicy hot as I had expected.

Now, let's address the pestle that does not seem to have any function at the table. I was wondering why the restaurant is called Foods Punch.

When I read Rose's comment in my previous post, I realized that "punch" may have meant "pound". So the pestle is a novelty factor to emphasize the action of pounding of the ingredients (the green chili).

I did not require refills of either rice, soup or snacks. There is already more than enough rice in the bowl and the soup is rather unremarkable. As for the snack (crispy chickpeas), even though I enjoyed it, I did not want to eat more.

I find that I enjoy the food here and there will be (and has been) many revisits. Rice with tasty dishes is very appetizing!

Amen to that!