Dining on the 56th floor with the view of a beautiful sunset overlooking KL City, everything from the ambience to service were top-notch and extremely welcoming. A bottle of Fiji still water for RM28, sparkling water for RM38 or an array of Sake and drinks from their beverage menu, that’s where you’ll kick start your feast.

Omasake is a Japanese term that means "to entrust,” therefore the dishes served were all by the chef’s choice, and that’s what I had that night. For RM285, I had a five-course Omasake set that consists of two cold dishes, two hot dishes and one dessert.

The first dish was White Fish in lemon yuzu sauce with condiments like coriander and chili to neutralise the sourness of the lemon. The second dish was three slices of Seared Tuna with a side of Chef Matsuhisa’s special dressing. I don't usually consume fish but these two appetisers gave myself a surprise at how much I enjoyed them.

A bowl of deep fried Tiger Prawns (not pictured) came for the next dish and what brought it to life was the Ponzu sauce that was drizzled over it. The main course of the night was Grilled Beef Tenderloin cooked to medium rare which was exactly to my preference, it came with some grilled vegetables on the side as well as three different dipping sauces to enhance your taste buds.

The last dish was no other than dessert, a plate that consists of a doughnut on a stick and albeit on a small portion, it was just right as it has melted dark chocolate on the inside. There’s also a scoop of pandan ice-cream and some pistachio nuts on the side that ties the trinity together.

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I'm usually not one to be caught off guard but Breakfast Thieves stole my heart at first visit.

Glasshouse-like exteriors, industrialised wood and steel – it was a spontaneous decision to drop by this Melbourne original cafe after hearing so much hype about it. Be prepared to get in line for a table (averagely 20minutes) but if you don't mind Malaysia's climate/smoking section, I got myself an outdoor seating almost instantly.

Fancy a tasteful Eggs Benedict to start your day with? Mr. Terry Benedict and a pot of Lemon Ginger Mint tea (pictured above, RM29, RM10) made great companions though it wasn't long till they ended up in my tummy. The beef cheek, braised for 24 hours were tender and the mixture of strong flavours consisting of sweet (Honey Apple compote), salty (cauliflower) and sour (Yuzu-Hollandaise sauce) complimented each other perfectly.

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Of crunchy and savoury friend chicken that you can indulge in with your bare hands. KyoChon is no fast food, it's known to be Korea's number one fried chicken. It has made its way to Kuala Lumpur several years back but its new outlet just opened in Sunway Pyramid.

Pictured above are Wingette and Drunmette dishes in 8 piece Soy Garlic and Honey series. (RM18.50 and RM20.50 respectively) being tender and moist on the inside while having a crunchy exterior, it's not as greasy yet tastier than most fried chicken dishes that I've tried. Kudos to KyoChon for providing disposable plastic gloves for a more enjoyable dining experience (and hygienic too).

KyoChon definitely lives up to their promises so here's a little taste of Korea's famous fried chicken to your tastebuds!

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Tai Syou is a newly opened Japanese Restaurant located along the stretch of Ss15's heaven for Japanese cuisine (A few shops before Hyotan). Opened by one of Jyu Raku's former chef & partners, Tai Syou offers their customers an extensive selection of skewers and seafood grilled to perfection. Averagely priced at RM40 per person.

Being a grill-based restaurant, it's air ventilation system around the bar area could still be improved so there's a tatami section where you can choose to dine at to avoid the smoke. Table space for more people might also be on the tighter side so do take note of that!

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Thursdvys, one of my go-to cafes for scrumptious yet reasonably priced caramel glazed Cronuts (RM5 each). This time, paired with a sparkling Raspberry drink among their variety of different flavours to beat the heat (RM10). What i loved about their grilled cheese was their sides of sweet potato chips which were not too crispy, the way I like it (RM12).

At Thursdvys, its cosy environment, soft chatters, incredibly friendly baristas and artsy interior design will make you feel like it's home, albeit rather full even on weekdays with customers engrossed into their work on their laptops. This just proves that Thursdvys is great for food, chill & work.

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What better way to unwind after a day's work than to treat yourself to some dessert? Better yet, Alcoholic Ice Cream ✨

Ice Cream flavours here are all homemade from scratch by the owners of Melt'On themselves – select a flavour (Alcoholic flavours RM9, non-alcoholic flavours RM8 for single scoops) eat them on their own or pair them with a Belgium Waffle or Brownie! Pictured above is a double scoop of Rum & Raisin and Bailey's Oreo RM15, these flavours are pretty strong on their own but oddly creates a perfect balance when eaten together.

However, customer service could be improved as the cashier/waiter who served us that day has left us a rather unpleasant first impression.

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Yesterday is a quaint cafe nestled in Courtyard SS15. With its English styled interior & British-Japanese fusion cuisine, what's there not to love about this place?

Signature Yesterday's toast (RM15.90) which is a Shibuya toast, a dish that Yesterday provides with different toppings to choose from for you to enjoy as a dessert and there's even a breakfast box option, which is a toast served with ingredients of a big breakfast. For the salted egg lovers, they have Golden Satsuma Fries (RM8.90) which are crispy sweet potato fries with a side of salted egg dip. They serve a variety of food on their menu such as salads and pasta, they also have a Kids menu that comes with a cup of Babycino together with every meal.

Plus points to Yesterday for paying attention to the mixing and matching of high quality tableware and utensils. Pair your meal with a cup of coffee or tea and all in all, this is a pretty nice place for weekend catch-ups and hang outs.

Kuey chap; a teochew dish of flat rice sheets swimming inside a bowl of tasty herbal broth which consists of salted vegetables, beancurd, pork intestines/stomach.

Having it being my first time trying this dish, I was a little disappointed as I had rather high expectations from the constant raves of my peers from all over the country. Generally, the kuey chap (RM8.80) at Auntie Sim's restaurant tasted satisfactory to me, the innards were handled and cooked properly but there was a slight taste to the kuey that I did not really enjoy as it left a bland taste in my mouth.

Hopefully, I'll be able to discover a place nearby that will allow me to have a better kuey chap experience next time!

If you're a Malaysian situated in Damansara, chances are that you've heard about Village Park Nasi Lemak before as it has became one of the most popular nasi lemak stores in the city. Despite being local, it was my first time trying it as parking in the area has always been a big problem, but no regrets for me because it surely did lived up to its hype!

Nasi Lemak with Ayam Goreng, picture above (RM9), the Chicken was fried to golden brown, crispy on the outside whilst being smooth and juicy on the inside. On the other hand, the sambal wasn't too spicy either which made it very complimentary to the texture of coconut rice – an excellent and satisfying meal indeed.

There's also a choice to order Nasi Lemak with a wide choice of different side orders from the food counter inside.

Located inside Da:Mén, USJ. It is no surprise that GO Noodle House serves noodles, amazingly delicious ones in fact! So be prepared for long que's during peak hours.

You can select between mi xian or bee hoon, to go with a superior (clear based) or spicy soup. The wide list of side orders to go with your noodles vary from beef/pork slices (pictured above, RM12.50) to their signature bursting meatballs, where flavourful soup bursts out after every bite, think of it as a chewy and meaty xiao long bao (RM10.40). For extra fragrance, you can request for their Chinese cooking wine and splash a spoonful into your meal.

Verdict? GO Noodle House has definitely gained a loyal customer 🙌🏻

Geylang Lor 9 is a chain restaurant, well known in Singapore for their fresh frog porridges (田鸡) where they serve them in piping hot clay pots. It's located in an air-conditioned shop lot so it doesn't counter too much with the blazing heat of our local weather.

Their specialty dishes are Kung Pao (fried chilli) and Kiong Chong (ginger and scallion) style porridge, but I'm personally not a big fan of spicy food so I tried their plain frog porridge. It tastes rather similar to chicken except that they have a more sweet, delicate and smoother texture which I thoroughly enjoyed. However, a bowl for two people will cost you RM26 and it would be more value for money if they were to be more generous with their serving of frog meat as compared to the amount of porridge given.

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If you’ve ever been to Sarawak (specifically Kuching, like myself), then you’ve probably tried Kolo mee; If you haven't, then you’re probably keen to have a bowl.

Situated inside Restoran Hock Thai, a hawker stall in SS2 that serves a variety of cuisine, lies in it a gem for authentic outland Sarawakian noodles. From the texture and colour of the noodles, to the rightful addition of onion shallots, red char siew and minced pork (I opted for extra vegetables - RM1), there is an art form to these noodles that few outside the eastern Malaysian city have managed to conquer and Aubrey’s Kolo Mee Stall is one of those fews. For a small fee of RM6, you are now able to have a tasteful trip to the east and it is definitely worth a try (plus you’ll save a load on plane tickets!).