HUNGRY BACON SS21 Damansara Utama Petaling Jaya

Pure Indulgence Of Porky Treats

At  HUNGRY BACON

Whetting Pork Lovers' Appetite

Let's talk about porky-licious food today, shall we? Strictly for PORK LOVERS only ~ One of the latest discoveries on my gastronomic adventures was at Hungry Bacon serving some of the best pork dishes in Klang Valley. If you enjoyed pork cuisine cooked in any style, then you are in for a treat with the porky menu Hungry Bacon has to offer on their menu. Read on for more... 

ROD DEE DED MALAYSIA IN DAMANSARA UPTOWN SS21 PETALING JAYA

ROD DEE DED MALAYSIA IN  DAMANSARA UPTOWN

Premium Thai Beef Noodles & Hot Pot With Lavish Difference Of Australian Wagyu Beef

SHOWER BEEF EXPERIENCE AT ROD DEE DED MALAYSIA 

Have you heard of 'SHOWER BEEF'? Newly-opened ROD DEE DED in SS 21, Uptown Damansara, Petaling Jaya is offering beef-lovers a new way to enjoy sliced beef introduce for the first time in Malaysia. SHOWER BEEF is a new way to enjoy sliced beef introduce with Premium Wagyu and Prime Wagyu which explains why it was so tender and ridiculously delicious in every bite!

'SHOWER BEEF' Dining Experience At ROD DEE DED Malaysia

This is my first 'SHOWER BEEF' dining experience at ROD DEE DED Malaysia, indulging in a beefy-licious meal with a selection of premium beef such as the oyster blade, ribeye, sirloin, chuck and short rib. For more beefy story, read on...

TIPSY FELLAS BAR & KITCHEN AT DAMANSARA UPTOWN SS21 PETALING JAYA

TIPSY FELLAS BAR & KITCHEN

Gastropub Serves Up Guilty Pleasures With Its Fusion Offerings

TIPSY FELLAS BAR & KITCHEN 

DAMANSARA UPTOWN SS21 PETALING JAYA

There's a new kid on the block and the name is TIPSY FELLAS. It's a new gastropub that has taken shape at the affluent neighbourhood of Damansara Uptown in SS21 Petaling Jaya.

They opened its doors to customers two months ago in early Feb this year making its mark on the map as a trendy chill-out restaurant bar. Read More ...

Pudu Chan Fatt Wanton Mee ~ Heritage On A Bowl At Damansara Uptown Petaling Jaya

PUDU CHAN FATT WANTON MEE 

Heritage On A Bowl

Pudu Chan Fatt Wanton Mee ~ Heritage On A Bowl At Damansara Uptown Petaling Jaya

It all began 63 years ago in 1955 when migrant Wong Poon and his wife, Lee Yit Lee made and sold fresh wanton mee and dumplings in Pudu near the Jalan Pasar Wet Market in Kuala Lumpur. Chan Fatt Wanton Mee was, in fact, one of the well-known wanton mee shops during that era. In 1996, both of them - by then already in their 60s, called it quits for their Pudu outlet.

Megan, their youngest daughter, decided to venture into food business after her retirement as an accountant. She has successfully revived her parent's heritage family wanton mee business opening Pudu Chan Fatt Wanton Mee in Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya last year.   

BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB Korean Restaurant Uptown Damansara Petaling Jaya | Korean BBQ With Cheese

BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB Korean Restaurant
Grilled Goodness In Heart Of Uptown Damansara 

A new kid on the block, BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB Korean Restaurant is the latest addition to lots of Koreans bbq restaurants mushrooming around the Klang Valley. The relatively new Korean BBQ restaurant prides itself on serving authentic with the original taste of Korean cuisine run and owned by 2 Korean chefs.   

They have been getting rave reviews from foodies since opening for business around 3 months ago. Ensconced in Uptown Damansara - one of the Petaling Jaya's all-embracing food hubs - the BBQ restaurant's pinkish-blue lanterns and bright neon signage will catch your attention as you enter.
Totally a no-frills restaurant - Simple and clean offering Korean food lovers affordable yet wholesome and delicious menu for families and yound adults dining.

While most Korean restaurants in town are backed by international chains and large corporations, it's refreshing and a pleasant surprise to find one, run by individuals. This popular Galbi restaurant focuses on serving marinated and non-marinated galbi, both pork and beef versions together with some seafood selections of baby octopus, prawns and house made smoked duck. 

Alfresco Outdoor Dining 

Diners can choose to dine comfortably in their indoor air conditioned area or opt for the outdoor alfresco dining style at their spacious corner shop lot. I prefer to dine outdoor to enjoy the aroma of the grill meats, with the sights and sounds while treating myself to the sizzling live visual performance of chefs in motion at the grills.

Come early as things can get a bit hectic on the weekends, but with some of the best galbi in town, you're in for a complete Korean experience. 

Meats On Fire 

What's makes them special is that charcoal is used for the barbeque or grilling, therefore the meats are infused with a delightfully smoky flavour. 

These are the amazing fiery shots taken at the back of the restaurant where hot charcoal stoves are being prepared and fired up before being placed on the dining table.

BBQ SET MENU 2 (For 2-3 persons)

RM 79

BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB's menu is simple and easy to choose from. Diners can take their pick from the BBQ Set menu or A la carte food items. For RM79 only, you will be served with 3 choices of meats - Sliced Pork Belly, Spicy Grilled Pork Belly, and Pork Ribs marinated in soy sauce with a hearty bowl of  Kimchi Stew.  

Kimchi Stew

Spicy Grilled Pork Belly

Sliced Pork Belly

Pork Ribs Marinated In Soy Sauce

Get into action to cook these well-marinated pork ribs and enjoy fresh galbi right off the charcoal grill. Remember to keep an eye while grilling as the charcoal stove is really hot and your lovely meat might get burned or charred, losing its juiciness if you don't watch your stove. 

I thoroughly enjoyed both the marinated pork in soy sauce and spicy pork belly. The marination of the meat was thorough and good enough to eat off the grill, without any sauces. Take your first bite on its own without any sauce, and followed by wrapping it in fresh crunchy and juicy lettuce with a slice of garlic, green chilli, and some dipping sauce for the Korean experience!

If you're not an expert in grilling, I suggest you leave it to the chefs or 'Grilling Master' to cook them for you. Just inform the waiter that you would like yours to be prepared, just sit tight and wait patiently for the experts to serve you those tender and juicy grilled-to-perfection porky- licious dishes.

     

Melt-In-The-Mouth Cheese Dipping

Oh yes, one of their special offerings is the Cheese Dipping. I bet cheese-lovers will be over the moon savouring their grilled meat with these cheesy hot dipping which is available upon request. Absolutely mouth-watering and can get addictive too!

Hunje Ori Gui ( Grilled Duck )
RM 28

Check out this house made Grilled Smoked Duck - tender slices of freshly prepared duck meat marinated and smoked to soak up plenty of flavours and flame-grilled for that unbeatable smoky taste. Another Must-Try if you're a serious duck meat lovers! 

Smokin' Grilled Duck

Well, that's almost irresistible and enough to tempt any meat lovers. It was finished within minutes once served on our table. Best eaten without any sauce wrapped with the fresh crunchy lettuce or with some Japanese warm rice! 

Pork Skirt Meat

RM 23

Fulfil your fatty cravings with some Pork Skirt Meat also known as "Secreto" in Spain. You must be wondering what is this "Pork Skirt Meat"? This cut comes from the belly of the pig (where the meat for bacon comes from). Layered with lean meat and fat, it's tender and juicy making it just perfect for marinating and grilling quickly.

The meat was supernaturally tender with a mild, nutty, porky flavour. Thanks to its generous visible fat, Secreto is juicy and sinfully rich.

Spicy Rice Balls

RM 18

If you have the stomach for more, order the Spicy Rice Balls for some carbs attacks. The Spicy Rice Balls is warm sticky Japanese with homemade sambal sauce made from caramelised onions and chillies topped generously with shredded seaweed and fragrant sesame seed. 

Easy to made these rice balls, just mixed everything up evenly and use your palm to form them in cute round rice balls. Get creative and be adventurous, you can form them into any shape or design you like - flatten like a burger, or even in a heart-shaped to impress your partner. These cute round rice balls are definitely filling, that's no joke. Grilled them in the hot pan for the added crisp and charred effect or just eat them as it is.  

 Buckwheat Noodles Soup (Cold) with Grilled Pork 

RM22

Complementing the tasty grilled food is the Buckwheat Noodles Soup (Cold) with Grilled Pork. Served cold with flavourful broth, the buckwheat noodles is a refreshing change from the fiery hot grilled food. Doused the flame with these slurpy cold noodles with some special housemade mustard sauce for the kick. Guaranteed to heighten your tastes and senses with its strong pungent wasabi taste.    

Banchan
Complimentary Refillable Sides Dishes 

The best part of dining in any Korean restaurant is their refillable and unlimited varieties of sides dishes to savour upon. Feel free to request for the unlimited servings of the "Banchan" - at least 6 to 7 small plates of side dishes will be served on the hot plate.

Banchan menu is changed on a daily basis so diners can be assured of different side dishes every day. Must have is their Kimchi and that night we get to taste some tau foo, pickled turnip, spinach, mung bean sprouts, and Korean salad.

Following are some of the outstanding and unique Banchan dishes that deserves mentioned as follows:

Jap Chee

I have tasted many variations of Jap Chee or Korean Glass Noodles but I have to say that so far, this is the BEST! The glass noodles were cooked to the perfect springy textures as how it should be, not too soft neither too hard, just loved the flavour and sauce used to soak the noodles. We had 4 plates of this lovely dish, and that is until they ran out of it that night. 

By the way, if you wanna try this... it's only available on Fridays and Saturdays only. Do come early as they run out fast too!

Kimchi

Kimchi lovers will in love with the first taste of their Kimchi. My family and I (with the exception of my hubby, Uncle Hong) love this traditional fermented and very healthy side dish. My daughter and son just loved this spicy and sourish seasoned vegetables, a popular Korean staple dish. 

Meanwhile, if you really love their Kimchi, they are also for sale at around RM10 per container.

Korean Salad

Their house Korean Salad was the first thing that caught my attention while dining here. Although it's a simple Korean salad, I guessed it must be the right mixed of ingredients such as lettuce, scallions, mung bean sprouts together with the dressing of sesame oil, vinegar, sugar and salt that makes it so captivating and addictive too.   

Korean Flavoured SOJU

Beverage wise, there's the Korean flavoured SOJU, famous Makgeoli (Sweet rice alcoholic Korean beverage) and SAC-SAC (Korean fruit juice). 

Korean Rice Wine
Korean Red Ginseng Makgeoli & Original Makgeoli

Sac-Sac
Korean Juice Drink With Real Fruit Kernels   

It was an enjoyable dining experience especially for family or group dining, where everyone gets to try and share some of the best Galbi cuisines from BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB, a culinary expert when it comes to Korean style of cooking. Price wise I would say it's pretty affordable if you order their Set Menu 1 RM59 or Set Menu 2 RM79 only.   

So, for a truly delicious and satisfying meal from the first to the last bite, BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB is an excellent choice.

Korean Restaurant
BBQ MA EUL CUP BAB
No: 48 Ground Floor
Jalan SS21/58
Damansara Utama
47400 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 7732 9955
HP: 012-282 9555/ 012-282 9049 
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Wakon Japanese Restaurant ~ For The Authentic Izakaya Experience @Uptown Damansara Utama Petaling Jaya

WAKON JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Japanese After-Work Culture Hits Town

With Time For Good Food

Wakon Japanese Restaurant, a new izakaya Japanese restaurant hits town 2 years ago. Ensconced in Damansara Utama or more commonly known as Damansara Uptown - one of Petaling Jaya's all embracing food hubs such as Village Park, Fat Spoon, WonderMilk, Umai-Ya, Lameeya and much more.

While most Japanese restaurants in Klang Valley are backed by international chains and large corporations, it is refreshing and pleasant surprise to find one run by individual. Sundy Chim, a Hong Kong chef whose love for authentic Japanese cuisine; has brought him to open up his F&B business in Malaysia, a country he was rather fond of with the laid back and relaxed nature. 

Just like the Japanese spirit, Wakon Japanese Restaurant is about having the innovative spirit while keeping the Japanese tradition. Stepping into the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by a simple and comfortable Japanese Izakaya-style interior. There is also a private room for small gathering or get-together function that seats around 20 paxs.

Wakon being an izakaya restaurant, focuses on Japansese grills called yakitori that appeals young crowds where they can relax and chilled over small bites with alcohol drinks, to savour some good food and a heck of a good time!

Choose from their simple menu comprising of grilled dishes such as Pork Neck Skewers, BBQ Squid, BBQ Chicken Wings and many more. On top of these, Wakon offers ala carte menu such as rice options, ramen and their signature such as Black Truffle Mixed with Udon.

On weekdays, izakaya restaurants in Japan are almost a must-go after-work hangout for office workers. So for Malaysians, Mr Sundy foreseen the same trend thus prompting him to set up his favouirte type of restaurant here, to charm the pants off the locals with his selections of authentic dishes and sake to go along with the good food.

To ensure their customer have the best experience, Wakon is determine in serving quality dishes. Since it’s an Izakaya restaurant, you can expect to savour some sake over your meal at Wakon.

Crab Roe Salada
RM13.90

Our meal started off with this light and refreshing Crab Roe Salada, a fresh mix of thinly sliced zucchini with julienned crab surimi tossed in Japanese dressing. Creamy yet light enough to kick-start our palate for the next dish.

 Wasabi Gyoza

RM14.90

If the salad starter does not excite your tastebuds, do try out their Hokkaido Style Wasabi Gyoza, well-flavoured with wasabi pan-fried gyoza should do the trick. Something different from the usual ones as these are served with fragrant but not so pungent wasabi sauce as topping.

BBQ Pork Belly
RM 6.90

Grilled meat on skewers are always my favourite food items to eat at any Japanese restaurant besides the sashimi. Wakon's sizzling delights of BBQ Pork Belly - truly Wakon's triumphant warrior: a skewer of pork belly ~ perfectly grilled to juicy and succulent texture, not dry yet so tasty - simple and unpretendious. Recommended for its deliciousness to the max!

I believe the skills lies in the experienced chef to patiently grilled the pork belly with the right timing and perfection. Waiting time can be a little longer, so be more patient as good food needs diners' patience. It may takes you 3 minutes to consume the whole skewer that took 20 minutes to cook.

Waiting for your food to be cooked is one of the more trying experiences in life. It truly tests your patience. So, remember to take your time to savour the pork belly slowly as you you slowly melt into a blissful post-grilled pork coma!

MUST TRY

BBQ Pork Neck Meat 

RM 7.90

Another winning dish to try is Wakon's BBQ Pork Neck Meat. This is equally delicious with charred bits and smokey flavour to melt your hearts too. Pork neck is quite different from the other cuts of pork. It has a very enjoyable crunchy, springy texture and is marbled with fat throughout, so the grilling makes it tastier... Yummy! 

BBQ Squid 

RM 18.90

Tantalising epicurean dish for seafood lovers is the BBQ Squid. Well-seasoned thick Japanese squid grilled to perfection. served in chunky slices with topped with ebiko or fish roe and chillie flakes. While the grilled squid is good on it own, but it's made tastier with the extra toppings for added taste.

Mentaiko Chicken Wings

RM 12.90 per Set of 2 pcs

Mentaiko Stuffed Chicken Wings (Mentaiko Teba) would be a real treat to those who enjoys mentaiko alot. Well, for some,  mentaiko is not just an ingredient, it is a love affair. This Japanese delicacies; salted cod roe have so many fans eating it in so many different ways. 

Eating the Mentaiko Teba at Wakon will get you a fish roe cholesterol overdose, hahaha! Every bite of the grilled chicken wings practically comes with a burst of the saltish and tangy of sea flavour mentaiko, generously stuffed into the wings. 

Take note, this dish is only for those serious mentaiko lovers!  

BBQ Brinjal

RM 9.90

If the dainty items have not filled your tummy, there are a number of noodles options that will do the job. Following are some of the few udon dishes I have sampled that is worth checking out.

Black Truffle Mixed Handmade Udon

RM 46.90

One of Wakon's best-seller and highly recommended must eat is their Black Truffle Mixed Handmade Udon. A combination of mentaiko and black truffle with slurpy udon makes it a tasty presentation of udon in its simplest form.

Wonderfully rich, the truffle paste infuse the rather bland-tasting udon with the distinct flavour of truffles. The mentaiko on the other hand, complement the udon as well... transforming it into a very addictive dish.

 Tonkatsu Udon

RM 8.50

Tomato Udon

RM 8.50

Apart from the grilled items, diners can choose to have some udon in soup to fill up the stomach. According to Sundy, the Japanese usually enjoy their light bites of yakitori with drinks to be followed by having some udon or rice to fill up their tummy.

Take your pick from  Tonkatsu Udon or Tomato Udon. For me, I prefer the rich creamy pork broth to the sourish tomato-based broth. Both coming in small serving, just enough to fill your stomach after your gastronomic treats of the mouth-watering variety of skewered meat.

Currently, Wakon has an ongoing PROMOTION as follows:

1. Purchase RM50 above, get any non-alcohol drink for free.

2. Purchase RM100 and above, get a bottle of 300ml Sake for free.

Wakon Japanese Restaurant

No.75 Ground Floor
Jalan SS 21/1A

Damansara Utama

47400 Petaling Jaya

Tel: 03 - 7733 5996

Business Hours: 
Mon-Sun 12.00pm – 3.00pm
 6.00pm – 11.30pm (10.45pm Last Call)  

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