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In the middle of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle and few steps away from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC is the luxury The RuMa Hotel & Residences. Featuring the local and colonial heritage, contemporary and luxurious impression. Another serene sanctuary worth visiting.
Unlike any other hotels and resorts, The RuMa truly express its breath-taking interior of contemporary urban and heritage design. Symbolising the mantra of the stay.



Bespoke front office hospitality, welcoming you for a first-time check-in process and accompany with welcome refreshing drink.


RuMa's Deluxe Room
Loving the walk way to the room. This image perspective seems endless.

Fortunate enough to secure a deal of RM 350 for one night of Deluxe Room with The RuMa back then. Highly value for money whereby you get to enjoy a large room size of 42m sq, that comes with great amenities such as HD Smart TV, Nespresso Machine, Tea set and consumable mini bar and custom bathtub in the middle of the prime location.






Facilities @ Level 6
Santai Pool Bar and Lounge at level 6, overseeing the beautiful city view and infinity pool.



Dining @ ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery
Your Malaysian cuisine takes place here with the most authentic and freshest meal you can ever taste. Open-concept kitchen that integrates into the dining space.



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The all-you-can get premium ingredients is from The Rare Food Company in Empire Residence. The Rare Food Company serves premium ingredients from different regions, offering engaging food produce and premium selections of alcoholic beverages in town.
A team of wild fire chefs, meticulously produce the finest plate before expediting, flare and flare non-stop. You will be able to see the finest cut of meat being slice, fresh octopus being plate on. Sound and aroma of the sizzling pan from the kitchen really arose the appetite.
If you notice, ratio of the seats are mostly alfresco rather than indoor. Glad that it wasn't that hot or humid choosing seats at the alfresco area because there's sufficient high-powered wall fans around the structure coupled with natural outdoor wind. The alfresco seats overlooking the beautiful residential view of Damansara Perdana.


 
Started with the appetizer - Pan-seared Iberico Gyozas (RM 28.00). Not the usual typical minced meat fillings inside the skin. They used the premium Iberico that was used for the filling then pan-seared gracefully at the right temperature to retain the succulent inside. The gyozas served with jungle garlic sauce for dipping. For me the gyozas has no difference if I were to compared them against any other gyozas from the Japanese restaurants. Unsure why this dish is in high demand?

Second appetiser for that night - Japanese Oyster Omelette (RM 29.00). A plate of omelette size of a hand palm, moist texture that was cooked right. Topped with fresh Japanese Oysters then highlight with the organic Yuzu and chilli. This dish you will enjoy the acidity and heat from the yuzu and chili, fresh ocean from the oysters.

The third dish that comes in with surprise - Pulpo (RM 78.00). The Spanish Octopus chargrilled to perfection (not rubbery but tender), beautifully charred drizzled gracefully with olive oil & paprika and served with smoked sauce to give a little heat to it. Highly reckon on this! Even the size of it is quite big.

Want some carbs? This is the Wagyu Bacon Don, served with pickled Kyuri & Shitake with Kombu Butter (RM 38.00). It is a small sized rice bowl that they make sure you don't outrun your calories calculator. Portion is just right, kombu smells great, together with the wagyu bacon slices.

The star and limited edition dish is the Uni Scallop Truffle Capellini. No doubt that the uni, scallops and roe are very fresh and delicate to enjoy with the capellini, however, the flavour of the broth seems to be lacking on my taste bud. Until they improvise the flavour, I will still recommend Darren Chin's signature somen. 


Personal Summary:
-Reservation is required.
-A place to impress your date with alfresco dining overlooking the beautiful view within Damansara Perdana.
-Be mindful of the portion as well as the price.
-Highly recommended dish: Pulpo 
-Consider twice on: Pan-seared Iberico Gyozas & Uni Scallop Truffle Pasta


Score
Price: 3.0 /5
Service: 3.5 /5
Ambience: 3.5 /5
Food & Beverages: 3.0 /5


Rare The Food Co @ Empire Residence
2nd Floor, The Club@ Empire Residence, Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tuesday - Sunday: 6pm - 10pm
Close on Mondays.
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Looking for a quick getaway without compromising city lifestyle, KLoe Hotel KL is a great place to be. Not far away from the Golden Triangle, this young boutique lifestyle hotel comprises of 85 rooms shaded with lush green walls for a refreshing serene environment. Every room in KLoe Hotel features real oak wood floorboards, hand poured terrazzo counters, and curated collection of bespoke furniture, lights and ceramics. Moreover, the best 5 lofts (suites) comes with dedicated design to art, food, music, reading and gardening. 

However, in this review, will show you the standard room (with City View) from RM 280 ++/night.

About the room
Standard Room (with City View - Facing AIG)

This Standard Room features detailed of real oak floorboards coupled with custom-made furniture, lights and ceramics. It is 22 sqm that fits king-sized bed, work desk by Lain Furniture, Room Stationary by L.inc, lightings, ceramic lamps, curated art and 43' smart TV with Chromecast.

The size of this standard room in KLoe Hotel is comparable against my past stay in Alila Hotel KL. Spacious enough to do yoga around the additional space. Sound-proof is good, no nuisance from the busy street during peak hours. The air-cond can quickly fill in the space too!
Bathroom - well fully fitted toiletries, bespoke ceramic tiles, glass panel that separates the wet and dry area of the toilet. Strong water pressure for shower, good drainage and ventilation system.


The Amenities
Room amenities - Well equipped by the Hotel. Laundry bag, hair-dryer, electric kettle, mini-bar, Aesop toiletries, bathrobes, telephone, desk and a unique tray of childhood local snacks. 


Facilities & F&B
Facilities - Hotel guests can enjoy swimming at KLoe Hotel's Courtyard Pool, with view of the surrounding cityview. Not to forget the indoor holistic approach towards wellness by B.est Mind & Body. Alternatively, linger at KLoe Hotel's Living Room for gathering moment with friends and family while enjoying coffee freshly brew by Lucky Coffee Bar.

For F&B - What's available in KLoe Hotel for food & beverages?
Read More for Monroe KL - Click HERE
Read More for Lucky Coffee Bar - Click HERE
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Personal Summary:
-Great place for staycation shaded with lush greens without compromising your city lifestyle.
-5 minutes walking distance to Golden Triangle district.
-Sound-proof, no nuisance from the streets during peak hours.
-Bespoke room amenities and interior.
-KLoe pronounce as "Chloe".


KLoe Hotel KL
227, Bukit Bintang St, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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Recently just discovered another new coffee space (spacegrey coffee) alcove within Floralreef in SS 2. Considering spacegrey coffee as a hidden gem coffee place because the initial business started from word-of-mouth concept and has no signboard as indicator.

As you walk into the shop, it feels like you are stepping into another realm. Quiet, seriously spacegrey interior greeted with natural light - everything just feels breath-taking. Reminds me of my days exploring cafes around Chiang Mai city.

Currently, solely one-man-show owner cum barista managing the business from coffee brewing to light food. According to owner, he has plans to increase the seating capacity as well as extending his kitchen for more output on food aspect. Plans aside, his ultimate goal is to put a smile on customers' face, ensure customers enjoy the overall services and vibes.

Oat Milk Latte (RM 10.00)


Personal Summary: A new quiet coffee space in SS 2, good spot for dating, self-reflection or work. Mostly on beverages. Check with owner for any light food or pastries. Space is tiny, about 10-15m sq.


Spacegrey at floralreef
149a, Jalan SS 2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Wednesday to Monday: 10.00 am - 6.30pm
Close on Tuesdays.

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Superfine.kl is inside the Seventeen Mall at Section 17 Petaling Jaya, easy reach for the surrounding neighbours to grab a quick cuppa joe or even a healthy brunch. Also consider one of the top eatery among the rest within the area itself - the waiting list at the entrance speaks for itself!

Broad dining space and the natural bright light from the floor-to-ceiling window makes the interior feels inviting and comfortable as a place to enjoy food and conversation over coffee. Easy to oversee how barista brew the coffee or to see what's available on the cake station.


Lamb Tacos al Pastor (RM 21.80) - Slow roasted New Zealand lamb shoulder, topped with harissa mayo, grilled pineapple, pickled onions, salsa roja and fresh coriander wrapped tortilla. Perfect choice especially for ladies that trying to stay away from carbs. Love the combo of every ingredient on this tortilla. Savoury, juicy, bright. Simply healthy and delicious!

Eggs Benny (RM 26.80) - Homemade polenta, sous-vide thick-cut streaky bacon, poached kampung eggs, brown utter hollandaise, french beans sautéed in miso-garlic butter. The polenta loaf is tasty but slightly salty as you continue to eat over time. I think might need another extra eggs to melt on to the salty polenta. Otherwise, it will be a good balance breakfast meal.
On a side note, vegetarian option also made available: mushroom medley (white button mushroom, brown shimeji & osyter mushroom).

Kraftkorn cake (RM 16.00) - Flour, Rye Flour, mixed seeds and mix flour. One word, delicious. 

Superfine also has the upper advantage as they have wide selection of beverage ranging from coffee to tea, kombucha to craft beers. Coffee starts from RM 9.00 (espresso shot) up to RM 18.00 (for filter coffee). Premium and classic chinese tea at the price of RM 11.00 per cup. Ale craft beers price starts from RM 20.00 per pint.


Personal Summary: Bright and broad environment, suitable for large group and big family. Superfine serves healthy breakfast and lunch, as well as wide variety of beverages - up to craft beer! Friendly and attentive service crew. 

Score
Price: 3.0/5
Service: 3.5/5
Ambience: 3.0/5
Food & Beverages: 3.0/5

Superfine @ Seventeen Mall - Section 17 PJ
5a, Jalan 17/1, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Daily: 8.30am - 10pm

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Are you a fan of northern-style foodie? If yes, do check out this Bob & Family hawker store in Kota Damansara. As some of you might have already know, the business itself has its own reputation, known for his northern style of cooking on "pasembor", "mee goreng" and "kuey teow goreng".

Besides the reputation on the chef's cooking approach, all types of food menu only cost you RM 6.00 per plate. Affordable indeed, but does it compliment well with the price? Read on!

There will be customers all around the business hour, seats are limited but customer turnover is reasonably fast. Meanwhile, Chef Bob & family frenzied towards customers' orders, stir fry with furnace, expediting orders out from the hot work. Quick-hand they got there!




Mee Goreng without Sotong (Above) vibrant and smells good at first sight. It was delicious, well seasoned and stir fried perfectly without overcooking it to dry. The dish taste even better with lime squeeze all over the plate. It gives more acidity at the end of your palate.
If you want to add sotong (squid) to your Mee Goreng, refer to the image below.


Pasembor wise, a "No" from me. Why? I won't say that the whole dish is inedible but this variation is just way too watery for me. There's also some undissolved sugar as I chew, making it strange to have this as a meal. Conclusion, I will stick back to their Mee Goreng.

Personal Summary: If you miss having northern food, feel free to visit Bob & Family in Kota Damansara. An affordable place to enjoy great local cuisine. Highly recommend the Mee Goreng. If you like watery gravy Pasembor, then give it a try. 


Score
Price: 3.5/5
Service: 3.0/5
Ambience: 3.0/5
Food & Beverages: 3.0/5


Bob & Family
Lot 38, penjaja seksyen, 6, Jalan Cecawi 6/19a, Bayu Perdana - 1, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Saturday - Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM
Close on Friday.
  
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