In this day and age we’re getting more aware of our health and where our food comes from. At grocery stores we’re starting to see more organic and health food products and restaurants are adding healthier options on to their menus.
Being a bit of a health food fanatic I was eager to try out the offerings at this new hidden gem. It’s situated in a little bungalow just off of the busy Jalan Maarof and is an organic food store, restaurant, and spa. The outdoor seating is pleasant with the greenery and small garden and it is indeed a relaxing spot to indulge in good food and unwind.
I was happy to read on their website that they never use anything artificial in their food preparation which means no use of preservatives, MSG, a microwave, trans fats or even Teflon coated cookware. When cooking they use natural salts and filtered water.
The menu is still being developed and expanded upon so we asked the owner, a German woman by the name of Elke, to bring us a few of the recommended dishes; a lemongrass meehoon soup, quinoa mango salad, and a seaweed fried rice.
They happened to have fresh organic guava that was just delivered and so we started off with a guava juice. The juices here are thick and come with all the fibres therefore making it a very nourishing drink. The guava was refreshing and quite filling after just one glass. We also tried out the black and white soybean milk. Both were natural and creamy…full of goodness. These drinks are practically a meal all on their own.
"Flavours are light yet distinct"
The lemongrass meehoon soup is similar to a white tom yam but less spicy. The flavours are light and yet distinct. The bowl is chock full of organic veggies and some prawns, chicken and squid. The carrots were juicy and sweet complimenting the spicy soury broth.
I especially enjoyed the seaweed fried rice served with stir fried veggies and a poached egg. The rice has a chewy bounce between the teeth and is completely speckled green with salty briny seaweed. The poached organic egg is a gorgeous orangey golden as it breaks open on the plate. The colour of the yolk is evidence that the chicken is living a healthy organic life. No pale yellow yolks here!
The quinoa mango salad is chewy and sweet with a hint of limejuice and lime zest. This is refreshing on a hot day but could benefit with a hint of chilli maybe something resembling the Thai mango salad. Or maybe it’s just my Malaysian palate that is demanding more flavour.
To finish off the meal we enjoyed a banana raisin pudding with a lime vanilla sauce. The pudding is mushy and rich with bananas and the top is deliciously caramelized. The portion is not too big and is a nice sweet way to end the meal.
Thanks to Boolicious who recommended this hidden gem to us!
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Rich and thick...filled with all the good stuff!
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Foodster's Verdict
Eco-Oasis
Taste
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Ambiance
Address:
7, Jalan Riong, Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2284 2393
Open:
10am - 10pm
Pros:
Organic local and western food. The location is very peaceful and quiet.
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