If you’ve been to Wong Kok Char Chan Teng, Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant will be no stranger to you.
Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant is a Hong Kong-style restaurant that not only serves authentic traditional Hong Kong-style cuisine but is also committed to combining tradition and innovation.
How to get there
If you’re riding the MRT or monorail in the city centre, stop at Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial. Pavilion is a short 5 minutes walk from the stations.
However, if you’re driving, you can park in Pavilion itself or in the nearby malls like Fahrenheit 88, Lot 10, and Starhill Gallery.
Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant is on level 1 of Pavilion.
Jordan Hong Kong Restaurant
In addition to the outlet in Pavilion, Bukit Bintang, there are already other outlets in Ipoh and other parts of the Klang Valley: Kepong, Sunway Pyramid, Cheras, and Klang.
The restaurant is brightly lit and spacious for small to big group dinings.
Anyway, I ordered the Braised Pork Belly Rice (below) at RM19.90 for lunch.
In addition to the braised pork belly rice, some of the recommended foods with the 👍🏻 are:
Experience Kuala Lumpur’s energy and rich culture at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection.
Also known as STRIPES, it is located in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia’s business district. Stay right in Kuala Lumpur’s business and social hub, near some of the city’s top restaurants, art galleries, shops and legendary landmarks. It is also near to the Stesen Monorel Medan Tuanku, Dang Wangi LRT Station on the Kelana Jaya line, and Bukit Nanas Monorail Station.
KL Tower is 2.3 km from Hotel Stripes. It is also 2.9 km to Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC, while Aquaria KLCC is 2.6 km from the hotel. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 68.3 km away.
Brasserie 25 exudes a rustic charm. With its red brick arcades, mid-century copper sputnik chandeliers and dark wood floors, this restaurant and bar located on level 1 provides a dramatic yet relaxed vibe.
Throwback to 2018, when we had afternoon tea with cakes, macaroons, and tarts at Brasserie 25.
Looking for some quiet time, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Check out these 5 unique bookstores in Malaysia that you absolutely must visit!
Location: Level 2 Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 KL
Operating hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Tsutaya Books is one of Japan’s best and most beautiful bookstores, and it opened its doors to the Southeast Asian market, with Malaysia as its first destination.
Located in Pavilion Bukit Jalil, it houses an extensive range of books, a cafe, specialized merchandise, curated gifts, fine writing stationery and more – to put it simply, it’s a book lover’s wonderland. Head over to Tsutaya and sign up for an enlightening experience.
Owned by a Malaysian couple who are ex-journalists, Lit Books is an indie bookstore in Petaling Jaya that aims to instill love for reading in both adults and children with their carefully curated collection of books and cute merchandise that you can add to your cart.
Specializing in English literary titles, this bookstore boasts fiction and non-fiction books, classics, new releases and contemporary reads for all ages. The bookstore also has its own cafe, allowing you to browse or relax to your heart’s content.
Location: 63, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 KL (Bangsar Village II)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 7pm
This bookstore is home to a variety of Malay and Indonesian novels, with a collection of fiction and non-fiction books written by local authors.
With rave reviews from visitors, this is your go-to place to find hidden gems – rummage through their bargain bin or the antique bookshelf in the back of the shop, and you might find something worth keeping.
Location: L1-13A & 13B, Level 1, Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Bookxcess’ latest store opened its doors at Lalaport Bukit Bintang, with a unique twist. Inspired by the former Pudu Jail, this bookstore repurposes elements of the penitentiary with an unconventionally eerie touch.
As you enter the bookstore, you will be greeted by an eccentric arch made out of repurposed materials from the former Pudu Jail, as well as a large collection of discounted books in many different categories, allowing you to save on your new reads with prices slashes ranging from 50% to 80% off year-round, plus free shipping with a minimum spend of RM59.90 if you buy from their website.
Location: EcoWorld Gallery@Eco Grandeur, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 10pm
Last but not least (and let us cheat here), the Ink Library Cafe is more of a book cafe. Either way, this sanctuary for book lovers boasts ceiling-high bookshelves and a gorgeous interior, with its iconic bicycle welcoming you as you enter.
Located in EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Grandeur, this container cafe carries indie magazines from the US and UK, a selection of fiction and coffee-table books in English, Chinese and Malay. Albeit the drive out from the city centre, enjoying a cup of coffee or a taste of their delicious dishes while admiring the sunset view makes it a trip worth your time.
“Strike while the iron is hot!” That’s what one of my friends said in anticipation for another foodie trip to a Middle Eastern restaurant for lunch.
Last week, we were at Balqis Restaurant in Putrajaya. I also left a review of Shawarma Damascus on Google Maps. We’re back at another Middle Eastern restaurant for lunch in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
How to get to Tarbush Restaurant
Today, we’re at Tarbush Restaurant at 138, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
If you’re taking the train, stop at the Bukit Bintang MRT or Bukit Bintang Monorial, and then walk towards Jalan Bukit Bintang. Tarbush is just directly opposite Lot 10 and Fahrenheit 88 shopping mall.
Parking is not really an issue, as you can also park in Lot 10, Sungei Wang Plaza, or Starhill Gallery, and walk across to Tarbush. If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to the ground floor.
Tarbush Restaurant and Menu
Qualifying as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best dining experience, TARBUSH actually had extremely humble beginnings.
In 1998, it started with a small sandwich bar in Ampang Point serving shawarma and other small bites to the mall goers. Even then, TARBUSH’s dedication to using only the freshest and finest ingredients was paramount.
2001 saw the opening of TARBUSH Bukit Bintang. Strategically and conveniently located at the heart of the Golden Triangle, the casual dining outlet originally occupied only the ground floor. Today, with a newly renovated and upgraded interior, TARBUSH at Jalan Bukit Bintang doesn’t fail to impress guests with its classy ambience and of course, its wonderful dishes.
Tarbush embarked on their first ever fine dining restaurant on June 15, 2005. The invitation to open a restaurant at Starhill Gallery’s Feast Village was extended only to a few – TARBUSH being one of them.
Tarbush Website
Tarbush has a modern, interior design. At the entrance, you’ll be greeted by a standing kebab griller.
The restaurant is multi-storey, so you can sit upstairs at the balcony and enjoy street view of Bukit Bintang.
Browsing their menu, there is a wide spread of middle eastern and pizzas. Check out their menu below.
Learning from our experience at Balqis Restaurant and dining in a group of 10 people, we ordered:
Go Tarbush Mix Grill (RM65.00)
A favorite dish for grill lovers with assorment of delicious lamb, juicy chicken and premium type of prawns served in one special platter.
Mixed Grill (RM60.00)
Special grilled variety of juicy lamb and chicken with some onions and tomatoes on the side.
Mandi Lamb (RM60.00)
From the finest types of basmati rice with a chef’s touch, the original Arabic spices and ghee with fresh chicken or lamb in bone, we offer this dish for Mandi lovers.
Pepperoni Pizza (RM45.00)
We prepare pepperoni rings from the finest types of meat and baked it with mozzarella cheese with our special sauce.
Fatayer Cheese (RM22.00)
A pastry dish prepared from the finest fresh cheese, added with ghee and chopped parsley.
Check out what we ordered on instagram below. Swipe for more.
Lot 10 is located at a cross junction in Bukit Bintang. It is the intersection where Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail meet. Many cars wait at the traffic lights and cross the junction.
Furthermore, the Bukit Bintang MRT and Bukit Bintang Monorial are just outside Lot 10. Parking is not really an issue as customers can also park in Lot 10 or Sungei Wang Plaza, and walk to Lot 10.
If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to LG. But if you’re coming from the Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial, take the escalator or stairs from the ground floor down to LG. Matcha Hero is not hard to miss, as it is directly in front of the Hu Tong entrance in Lot 10.
We’re back with another ramen (restaurant) in J’s Gate Dining in Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Previously, we were at Japanese Tokyo Ramen @ Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur. If not ramen, check out Ma Maison Ebisu, also on the 4th floor in Lot 10.
Anyway, back to the main topic of today’s post: Mitsuyado Ramen.
Currently, there are 3 Mitsuyado Ramens in Malaysia:
The Starling Mall [Unit S-229, 2nd Floor]
J’s Gate Dining [Level 4, Lot10]
The Gardens Mall [LG-201A&B, next to Jaya Grocer]
“This” Mitsuyado Ramen is on the 4th floor in Lot 10. The 4th floor – J’s Gate Dining – is commonly and famously known as the Japanese food floor.
How to Get to Mitsuyado Ramen @ Lot 10
Lot 10 is located at a cross junction in Bukit Bintang. It is the intersection where Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail meet. Many cars wait at the traffic lights and cross the junction.
Furthermore, the Bukit Bintang MRT and Bukit Bintang Monorial are just outside Lot 10. Parking is not really an issue as customers can also park in Lot 10 or Sungei Wang Plaza, and walk to Lot 10.
If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to the 4th floor. But if you’re coming from the Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial, take the escalator or lift from the ground floor up to the 4th floor. Mitsuyado Ramen is not hard to miss, as it is directly in front of the lift and Isetan Kuala Lumpur.
Menu
We use Japan most premium wheat to make noodles. Our noodles are smooth and yet chewy with a hint of wheat’s aroma. #mitsuyadomalaysia#mitsuyadomy
Give the original ramen a skip and go for the different and unique types of ramen. For something sweeter than yellow corn ramen, why not try out their green matcha ramen.
Tokyo Ramen is on the 4th floor in Lot 10. The 4th floor – J’s Gate Dining – is commonly and famously known as the Japanese food floor. As for Tokyo Ramen itself, it is in the private dining area – Isetan Kuala Lumpur.
Grounded by warmth and humility through service and hospitality, values inherently associated with the Japanese tradition of Omotenashi, The Tokyo Ramen inherits the ambience The Tokyo Restaurant has to offer.
An epicentre that connects family, friends, and acquaintances, underneath the blush of coral tapestry and amber incandescence. Elegant booth seats and leather-grain furniture further cosset you away from the strains of the world beyond.
“A bowl of happiness from Japan, served fresh for Malaysia”
Sink your teeth into the umami-rich ramen option from THE TOKYO RAMEN! Made with authentic Malaysian free range chicken, The Tokyo Ramen incorporates The Tokyo Restaurant’s rich flavours and is the perfect gathering spot for ramen lovers of all races and religion. Celebrate the deliciousness of true Japanese ramen, and fill your heart and bellies with joy and satisfaction! Strictly no pork used.
Let’s dive into their menu. Hungry for lunch, we ordered the Asakusa Sho-Yu Ramen (signature ramen), Bara – Chirashi, and Tori Chashu Don.
“Halal Authentic Ramen, Produced by Japanese Muslim Chef”.
The Asakusa Sho-Yu Ramen (RM30)
The “Yukiri” process in the cooking of Japanese noodles like ramen, udon, and soba involves pulling the noodles out of hot water and shaking them free of liquid in a colander so that they retain their delicious springy and perfect texture.
This method ensures that the liquid in the noodles does not dilute the soup, leaving you with textural perfection as well as an intensity of flavours that soothe the soul. All expert noodle-makers are well-versed in this art; but you, too, can be your own expert by properly draining your ramen noodles at home!
Bara – Chirashi : Assorted Sashimi Sushi Rice BowlTori Chashu Don : Chicken Chashu Rice Bowl
You can follow Tokyo Ramen on their instagram below or click “Menu” above to explore their menu online.
When Ma Maison Ebisu at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur opened, I was first introduced to tonkatsu. What is tonkatsu? A Japanese dish of meat coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
All set meals come with rice, tonjiru (miso soup with pork), cabbage, and pickles:
Rosu Katsu (Deep Fried Pork Loin)
Hire Katsu (Deep Fried Pork Fillet)
Okonomi Katsu (Variety Katsu)
Iroiro Katsu (Assorted Katsu)
Rosu Katsu (Deep Fried Pork Loin with Cheese)Sakana Set (Deep Fried White Fish)
If you’re coming from Lot 10 parking lot, take the escalator or lift from the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th floor down to the 4th floor. But if you’re coming from the Bukit Bintang MRT or monorial, take the escalator or lift from the ground floor up to the 4th floor. The 4th floor is also known as Js Gate Dining, where there are only Japanese food on this level in Lot 10.
Then in 2019, when I was holidaying in Japan, I ate the tonkatsu at Tonkatsu Wako Pole Town, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Also known as Shi Shi Do Ramen Bar (to me), is in the Gasket Alley. The Gasket Alley is not hard to miss, as it is directly opposite Jaya 1 shopping mall and behind Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya.
The Gasket Alley is a small warehouse with restaurants, dessert outlets, an IT store, and Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya. Head right to the end where you’ll find the authentic Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen in Section 13, Petaling Jaya.
If you’re not Grabbing to the restaurant, within the compound, there is a short row of visitor’s parking. Alternatively, you can park at Jaya 1 or the office complexes down the road, and walk up to the Gasket Alley.
During lunch hours or rush hours, there can be long queues outside the restaurant. So it’ll be best to go early and time yourself beforehand.
Inside the Ramen Bar
Instead of going to Japan, Japan is brought to you. And you’re transported back into time inside the ramen bar.
There is a ground and mezzanine level. On the ground floor, it feels like you’re eating in the streets of Japan in the old days of history’s past. You’re surrounded by “shophouses” and an old street lamp post in the middle.
Ramen Bar Shi Shi DoFood
The pork broth is delicately boiled and skimmed up to 48 hours to bring out the natural yet rich flavour of the finest pork bones. On top of that, the meticulously custom-made springy noodles are perfect to be slurped up with the creamy soup, alongside the tender braised pork shoulder, soft boiled egg, black fungus and spring onion. With a 9 years of history, the artisans have been focusing on serving the ultimate tonkotsu ramen, from the stove to the serving table, only for you.
Orders are made with the touch screen tablet on the table.
There are three types of ramen to choose from. Each mainly with a different meat given: pork shoulder slice (1 piece), Yakibuta (2 pieces), and Ippon Yakibuta.
Then you can choose and mix the flavour, from single, to double, and triple flavours. Single flavour consists of either pork soup, black garlic pork soup, spicy pork soup, curry pork soup, basil pork soup, and pepper spicy pork soup. From these selections, you can mix and match to double or triple flavours.
Ajitama Chashu Ramen (RM25.00)
If not ramen, you can make your own hot pot. There’s Shishido Original Tonkotsu Hot Pot and Shishido Original Spicy Tonkotsu Hot Pot.
Shishido Original Tonkotsu Hot Pot (RM22.00)
They also have three types of Tsukemen to choose from: Tonkotsu Tsukemen, Yakibuta Tsukemen, and Ippon Yakibuta Tsukemen. Like the ramen, you can also mix and match the flavours. The single flavours are black garlic pork soup, spicy pork soup, curry pork soup, basil pork soup, and pepper spicy pork soup.
A fusion of Pan-Asian and modern western gastronomy, the Brew House can be found at Sunway Pyramid. The Brew House @ Sunway Pyramid is located at Sunway Pyramid West and under Sunway Clio hotel.
The Brew House is not just at Sunway Pyramid. It can also be found throughout the Klang Valley, in Ipoh, in Penang, and in Johor.
Parking is convenient. You can park in the basement under Sunway Pyramid itself or under Sunway Pyramid West, and then take the lift up to the ground floor.
The Brew House is a corner lot shop on the ground floor fronting the NPE highway.
The Brew House
Whether you are popping in to sample their latest and freshest brew, a quick after work glass of wine or, having lunch, dinner or supper with friends or families, have a great experience.
The Brew House offers an innovative approach to dining. The food is a fusion of Pan-Asian and modern western gastronomy, and is as inspired and varied as their brews.
Expertly prepared by their Executive Chef with the freshest ingredients and flavours that is ever-evolving, the meals are ideal for any celebrations with friends and families. They also offer a selection of meats, pastas, pizzas and asian delicacies – perfect just for grazing and the ideal accompaniment to a pint of the freshest Brew or glass of wine.
Swipe on instagram to view the Roasted Whole Pork Knuckle, Brew House Signature Pork Chop, and Roasted Pork Belly.