Food: Lobbee Thai Connection @ Empire Damansara, Damansara Perdana

For those who would like to add some spice in their life, Thai food is the way to go. True enough, if you've ever been to Bangkok and tried some authentic Thai cuisine, you will realise that the dishes are aromatic or mostly, sour and spicy. For me, Thai cooking is one which will definitely awake your senses and tantalize your tastebuds.

I was ecstatic to be invited for a review at the two weeks old, Lobbee Thai Connection at Empire Damansara. We were a little lost while trying to locate this restaurant although it wasn't our first time here. Just take note, Lobbee is at the same floor as the parking area. 

It was about 3 pm when we reached and surprisingly, even during this 'dead' hour, there were still customers who came for a meal. First impression was, the food must be so good that people probably crave for it at random hours. Well, no surprise, I always crave for Thai food as well and particularly, I enjoy 'tomyam' very much. Anyway, the name Lobbee was crafted out from the combination of their specialty lobster and Bee, the name of their chef. 

The interior had a rustic & modern feel to it. Simple layout without any elaborate decorations, Lobbee aims to focus on the younger generation who enjoys good food. You will find that the food served here isn't your regular authentic Thai cuisine because they've came out with their own creations from the original Thai recipes. 

Self service chilled lemon water

SALADS

Fried Potato with Thai Salad Dressing (RM 11.00)

Real potato strips which are fried till golden brown and served with special chili sauce. The spicy, sourish sauce is made from peanuts, long beans, fish sauce & palm sugar. It really compliments the fried potatoes and perfect as a healthy snack.

STARTERS

Chicken Skewers with Sticky Rice (RM 9.00)

This appetizer is a favourite in the north east part of Thailand and it is usually made with pork instead of chicken. However, Lobbee is a pork free restaurant so, they have decided to use chicken instead. The chicken is marinated before pan grilling and then served with sticky rice. Bear in mind that the rice is different than the usual mango sticky rice. This version is slightly chewier and harder and less oily.

Thai Squid Cake (RM 12.00)

This is an improved version of the original Thai fish cake but here, they decided to add some squids inside. This isn't too oily and its good for weight watchers who tend to avoid fried food.

SINGLE PLATES

Stir Fried Flat Noodles with Chicken & Brown Squid (RM 15.00)

We were guessing that the flat noodles used here is the usual koey teow but uniquely, they changed it to 'chee cheong fun' because they found that the smooth texture was more suitable. Served with eggs, lettuce, fried chicken skin, brown squid and garnished with some spring onions, this dish is a perfect comfort food.

COMBO TOMYAM NOODLES

Lobbee Combo (RM 98.00)
This is the main star of the day with Asian Green lobster, king crab legs, salmon, squid, mussels and soft boiled eggs. You may select your noodles from a choice of; Thai kuey teow, Thai instant noodles, flat noodles & vermicelli noodles. All the ingredients which were added in is exceptionally fresh and initially, it wasn't very spicy but as you continue enjoying this dish, the spiciness will really settle in. Anyway, I think its a great deal for the generous amount of seafood and noodles in this bowl of heavenly goodness. It's good for sharing among 3-4 pax unless you're a big eater of course.

DRINKS

Red Lemon Soda (RM 8.00)
Don't this look cute? A bottle within a glass. The idea originated from Thailand but the concoction is Lobbee's own creation.

Lobbee Iced Tea (RM 9.00)
Roasted tea with blended lychee at the bottom, very refreshing and a definite must try.

Iced Butterfly Pea Lime Juice (RM 9.00)
The colouring used to make this drink blue is from the same as in 'nasi kerabu': butterfly pea flower. Pouring the lime juice inside will actually change the colour of the drink.

And, it becomes a nice shade of purple.

For those who really love Thai food, I highly recommend this place to satisfy those cravings you've been having. Most of the items are reasonably priced with a large portion. So, here are the details for those who would like to try it!

Lobbee Thai Connection

LG-07, Empire Damansara, 

Jalan PJU 8/8, 

Damansara Perdana

Phone: 03-7629 4869

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Food: Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

German food is one of my favourites because I'm a big fan of sausages. Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant is definitely not a foreign name for German cuisine in Malaysia and they have outlets at Mid Valley, Sunway Pyramid and Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC). 

Last weekend, I was delighted to be invited for a review at the BSC outlet and I was introduced to so many different German food. It's not all about sausages only at Brotzeit. For the unitiated, 'brot' means bread and 'zeit' means time, therefore when put together the restaurant's name stands for bread time.

The bar where you can enjoy your glass of fine German beer while admiring the beautifully decorated bar counter.

The outdoor space for those who prefer to dine under natural sunlight or moonlight.

We were served items from the breakfast menu, lunch specials, bar bites, core menu and of course, desserts. So, feast your eyes on these picture perfect dishes. Well, just make sure you have a handkerchief with you to wipe away those drools. :)

BREAKFAST MENU

Brotzeit Signature Breakfast (RM 32.50) - available daily until 3pm
This is a good choice for those who prefers a filling breakfast. It comes with a combination of hot and cold; hot (two farm fresh fried eggs, strips of streaky bacon and two nuremberger sausages on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes) and cold (two open sliders of honey baked ham, belly bacon, emmenthal and cream cheese on a bed of multi-corn bread). This breakfast set comes with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.

Hangover Breakfast (RM 30.50) - top up RM 5.50 for a short glass or Radler

This choice of breakfast is pretty special as it is only available on Sundays & public holidays until 3pm. It has a cheeky name and as the name suggests, the combination is great to cure a hangover especially after a party night out on Saturdays. This set consist of farm fresh fried egg, smoked salmon, strips of gypsy belly bacon and a bowl of beef goulash soup with a laugen bread roll. 

LUNCH SPECIALS

The lunch specials are served from 11am to 3pm daily except on Sundays and Public Holidays. Each comes with a free ice lemon tea and prices start at RM16. There is a lunch card promo and every lunch ordered is entitled to one stamp and after the 4th, 8th and 12th meals, there is a food favour reward! 

Pork Chili con Carne with German Egg Noodles (RM 16.00)

Personally, I found the egg noodles are pretty similar to our regular 'pan mee'. But, the difference is that, this has a slightly stickier and bouncy texture to it because its made from eggs. It's a bit bland to eat just the noodles on its own, so mix it with some pork chili con carne and it will enhance the flavour of the noodles.

Gypsy Belly Bacon Carbonara (RM 17.50)

This was a milder, less creamy version of carbonara. It was made using the same German egg noodles and some bacon was added in it. You may choose to add on a soup for RM 5.00 or green salad for RM 7.00. With any add on, you will enjoy a free dessert of the day.

BAR BITES

Mini Brotzeit Platter (RM 35.00)

A good choice for a mid day snack; when you're craving for something to munch on, this is great. I love cheese, so I really enjoyed this platter which comes with Gouda & Ementhal Cheeses, cold cut cuts of belly bacon, and honey baked ham plus 3 spreads, bacon, cream cheese and pork liver pate, topped with some pickles and olives.

Pigs In Blanket (RM 20.00)

These pork cheese sausages were wrapped in gypsy belly bacon and seared to perfection. It comes with a side of spicy wedges.

Spicy Chicken Sausage (RM 17.00)

Spicy chicken sausages sauteed  with onions and peppers in a spicy chilli/tomato marinade

CORE MENU

Crispy Chicken Salad (RM 44.50 - regular, RM 30.50 - large)

Crispy chicken strips on a bed of salad greens with potato salad, drizzled with house dressing and garnished with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumber and semi dried tomatoes. This bowl of heavenly goodness is a great appetizer before your main course. The greens are imported and of the highest quality, so it's freshness is guaranteed as well.

Signature Pork Knuckle (RM 99.00)

This is known as Schweinshaxe in German; with either a roasted ham hock or pork knuckle and this is pretty popular in Bavaria. Here, at Brotzeit, their pork knuckle are oven roasted till crisp and served with homemade beer-infused gravy. As we were snapping away, we could hear crackling sound all over the dish. It is made with lots of detail especially the flower design from the pork skin. There are some sides of potato salad, pickles & sauerkraut to go with the pork knuckle. The meat was quite tender and the skin was so crispy, perfection indeed!

DESSERTS

Sweet & Savoury Duo (RM 29.00)

Chocolate coated bacon with cream, served with sliced strawberries and kiwi. This is something different, especially with combination of salty and sweet from both the bacon and chocolate. 

Paulaner Draft Bier Sampler

From right to left: Dunkel Hefe-Weissbier, Hefe-Weissbier, Original Munchner Urtyp, Original Munchner Dunkel

For an authentic German experience, I would recommend you to look no further and head over to Brotzeit.

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant

G130, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 

285 Jalan Maarof, 

43200 Kuala Lumpur

Phone Number: 03 2282 9516/7

Website: http://www.brotzeit.co/

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Food: My Oak Bakery Cafe @ Ara Damansara

Ara Damansara is the latest happening area to chill or hang out and I've recently found a gem hidden within this area. My Oak Bakery & Cafe is nestled in the new and quieter side of Ara Damansara but, its definitely worth to pay a visit to this place. Read on to find out why I am absolutely in love with this cafe.

The whole shop is decorated beautifully and the moment you step in, you get this natural, calm feeling from all the greens around.

Some of the buns and pastries which are made fresh daily. By the way, their soft euro buns are a tad bit different from the usual ones you find in other bakeries.

Cakes and desserts for the sweet tooth!

So, we were served the bestsellers of their menu and you'll definitely be in for a surprise because their pastas are so unique here. You can expect a variety of pasta cooked in unthinkable or rather, a different style. 

Spicy Seafood Pasta (RM 18.80)

This plate of heavenly goodness is made from clams stock (vongole), giving it that orange-y appearance. So flavorful and fragrant and as I'm typing this, I'm craving for it again, that's just how yummy it is! There are prawns, fish fillet, clams, squid and mussels in this. Although, it is named as spicy seafood pasta as they've added some chilli flakes in it, it's pretty mild and doesn't exactly burn your throat. You can choose to have yours with more fiery oomph, just make a request for it.

Squid Ink Pasta (RM 18.80)

This popular item is the latest trend nowadays, and you can find this at most restaurants. However, this is my first time trying it because I genuinely wouldn't order this if given a choice. It looks like a glob of black pasta and definitely not that appetizing from the way it looks. Surprisingly, this was exceptionally good. The pasta, which is cooked al dente (firm to the bite) is made from squid ink purchased from a local supplier and believe it or not, they actually home made their pasta from scratch. You can also find tiny squids inside the pasta.

Matcha Chicken Burger (RM 15.80)

The unique part of this burger is its buns which are made from green tea. Its something I haven't seen before, considering the numerous amounts of cafe I've been to before. According to the chef, they chose green tea because the combination of both the colour and the smell goes well with the sesame seeds. 

Prawn Pink Sauce Fusili (RM 17.80)

A definite must try! One of the chef's creation which uses both tomato sauce and cooking cream to make the 'pink' sauce. Plus this is topped with generous amount of prawns, this is worth your every cent spent. The 'pink' sauce turns out to be very creamy and slightly sour, who knows that it would be such a perfect combination. A comfort food for me!

Just a note, you can choose different type of pasta fro different styles but whichever is stated in the menu is usually the best pairing.

Mixed Nuts Danish (RM 5.90)

This is what every Danish pastry should be like, savoury. light and flaky. 

Mixed Fruit Danish (RM 7.90)

Premium Butter Croissant (RM 7.90)

This golden, mouth watering croissant is huge and rich in butter! Its crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, absolutely scrumptious :)

Caramel Macchiato (RM 11.90)

Almond Bavarois (RM 16.00)

Made with premium almond pastry cream, topped with fresh blackberries and raspberries with almond crisp cookies, this dessert has a velvety, mousse-like texture to it. Using cracked almonds, they cook it in caramel to have a combination of sweetness and crunchiness. The ground almond biscuit which served as a topping is similar to macaroons but in minimal sugar.

What's a review without a picture? Teehee.

My Oak Bakery Cafe

 J-1-6 Level 1 Block J Pacific Place 

Jalan PJU 1A/4 Ara Damansara 

47301 Petaling Jaya

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Phone Number : 016-229 1121