Xin Cuisine @ Concorde KL

I've heard of Xin in Concorde serving good dim sum, like more than 10 years ago.. So, took advantage of my 'supposedly' photography day, to try food at Xin, before we head to snap pictures around KL.

As we were there rather early @ 11.30am, the restaurant was rather empty, however, got more crowded slightly after noon.

Inside Xin

Yummy

Aloy was all smiles, cos real hungry liao.. But who is this lousy photographer, that did not capture what he is taking.. Sigh...

I somehow didn't find the steamed pork rib tasty enough as I wish its a little more tender.

Steamed Pork Rib. Price-RM7

I loved the rather big sized siew mai, which was filled with pork and prawn.

Siew Mai. Price-RM7.30

I loved this scallop and prawn dumpling. The portion of scallop was big enough, for us to feel the sweetness of the scallop and the chewy fresh prawn.

Scallop Dumpling. Price-RM12

Lately mini egg tarts has become one of my favourites. The one served here tasted alright, but not flaky enough.

Egg Tart.Price-RM7

The beancurd skin was really thin, and fried till real crispy. Nice.

Prawn Beancurd. Price-RM7.30

Although we were quite full, I requested to order the 'char siu pau', otherwise, will feel that we haven't taste all the dim sum basic 'must-haves'. Oops, didn't tried the 'har kau' which is supposedly be in this list as well. The texture of the pau was really fluffy, and the char siu inside was sweet. I liked this.

Steamed BBQ Bun. Price-RM7.30

I just love dim sum. Wonder how many other dim sum places that I am able to try out, soon..

Xin Cuisine
Concorde Hotel
2 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 KL
Tel : 03-2144 8750

Business Hours :
10.30am-2.30pm (weekend), 11.30am-2.30pm (weekday)

(My actual visit here : 211109. Total Bill-RM62. Thanks Aloy for brunch)

Purple Cane @ Chinese Assembly Hall

A call from Jo this morning 'informing' me that she's not that tied up at work this few days + an initial plan to watch 2012 was cancelled (as its fully booked) = ended up having dinner with Jo tonite.

Been to Purple Cane at Chinese Assembly Hall few years back, and we decided to revisit this place tonite. I like the clean and simple deco of the restaurant.

Inside Purple Cane

Going through its menu and seeing that each dish are served with tea, somehow made me 'guilt-free' for I have the impression that here is all about healthy dishes.

Once Jo stepped in, immediately she questioned me, 'have you ordered, so hungry, so hungry'. We quickly decided on what to order. First pick from Jo was the boxing chicken... Alrighty babe..

Ordered the ginseng chicken soup that came in a small teapot - just like the dobin mushi soup I love from the Japanese restaurants, and this is even better.. Cost about 4-5x less. Only RM4. I love the sweetness that derived from the chicken and ginseng, which was boiled with the Dong Ding Oolong tea.

Ginseng Chicken Tea Soup. Price-RM4

The pieces of boxing chicken were well coated with the sticky gravy (as it was cooked together with honey and lychee black tea). By the side of this dish was a few small size 'yiu diau'.

Simmered Chicken Boxing in Tea. Price-RM12

This egg topped with crunchy anchovies was an interesting combination.

Pan Fried Egg with Anchovies and Tea Mill. Price-RM7

I particularly liked this homemade beancurd. The outer layer of the beancurd was well fried, yet, the inner part of the beancurd was really soft. The cuts of dried meat, tea and minced meat was fried till real fragrant too.

Homemade Braised Beancurd in Tea Sauce. Price-RM15

This stir fried lotus fried with 'yiu diao' , mushroom, capsicum and chestnut was a rather 'clear' dish, and we can actually taste the freshness of the ingredients used in this dish.

Stir Fried Lotus Root & Waterchestnut with Tea. Price-RM12

Babe politely asked 'can I eat now?'. Hehe.. Babe, sorry to delay your eating time by 2 mins.. *<>*

Me & Jo

2 balls each to end our dinner - this rice balls were filled with black sesame and peanut. Nice. Not too sweet.

Rice Ball Dessert. Price-RM4.50

Though Purple Cane restaurant has been around for some time, this was probably my 3rd visit or so. Can't wait to try other dishes from its long list of items.

Purple Cane
KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
No 1 Jalan Maharajalele,
50150 KL
Tel : 03-2272 3090

(My actual visit here : 191109. Total bill-RM72.25)

Limau-Limau Cafe @ Malacca

This is a cafe I absolutely love. Using various types of chandelier as deco, it gives Limau-Limau Cafe a dramatic yet real cosy 'feel'. After a day of walking around, this is a real ideal stop to chill out.

Limau Limau Cafe

Nice view

What better than to have glass of cold drink on a hot Saturday afternoon? The price of drink here is also reasonably priced. I just love the combination of lychee with lemon. Lychee gives the slight sourish, coupled with sweetness, combined with the tangy taste of lemon. Refreshing.

Me, ordered the laici lime drink, Price-RM7, whilst Janis had the apple with asam boi, Price-RM9

Me and Janis

The inside of Limau-Limau Cafe

I can't wait to be back here again. The next time, I gotta experience having breakfast here.. *<>*

Limau Limau Cafe
No 9 Jalan Hang Lekiu,
75200 Melaka
Tel : 012-6984 917

Business Hours :
0930-1830 Mon-Thu, 0930-2100 (Fri&Sun), 0930-2300 (Sat).

(My actual visit here : 171009)