Dine In with Chef Yusuf by The Loaf, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Dine In with Chef Yusuf is the latest dining concept from The Loaf, presenting KL-ites with a taste of refined traditional Malay cuisine from all over Malaysia. Located in Pavilion KL on Level 4 of the outlet, you can expect a delicious taste of authentic homely goodness along with great service and ambiance. 

Helming the kitchen here is Chef Yusuf Mahron who hails from Kuching, Sarawak and has been with The Loaf  since the opening of its first outlet in Langkawi in 2006. The menu consists of 14 carefully selected dishes including Daging opor and Patin tempoyak from Pahang, Ayam kuzi from Kelantan and many more. Diners can opt for Set Meal for 1 (RM32), Set Meal for 2 (RM66) or Set Meal for 4 (RM126); see below for the full menu.

Some of the dishes we tried here here include Ayam kampung masak lemak cili api, Daging balado, Sambal terung, and Pari asam pedas. All rice sets come with three types of condiment: budu, cincalok and sambal belacan Sarawak as well as ulam and crispy keropok ikan.

The Ayam kampung masak lemak cili api originating from Negeri Sembilan is a personal favourite of Chef Yusuf. His version is rich, creamy and pretty mild, much like a Thai green curry. The Daging balado is another crowd favourite, with tender beef served in Chef Yusuf's special spice mix. 

My personal favourite was the Melaka-inspired Pari asam pedas; sting ray served in a  spicy, tangy and sour sauce. The flavours were spot-on and super appetizing! They also offer a few vegetable dishes, such as Bendi tumis ikan kering (ladies finger with dried shrimp) and Sambal terung (fried brinjal with dried anchovies sambal). 

For noodle lovers, the Sarawak Laksa (RM25) is highly recommended. Totally authentic, from the thick vermicelli to the prawns, shredded chicken, beansprouts, shredded omelette and rich, well-spiced stock. So good!

Dine In with Chef Yusuf by The Loaf Menu

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Other than the newly launched menu from Chef Yusuf, we also sampled some favourites from The Loaf's a la carte menu. On The Loaf's menu, you can find breakfast dishes, Asian delights, pasta, burgers, salads, mains, and pastries, often with an Asian fusion twist. 


Kerabu Mee Siam (RM24) - Kerabu meets Thai-inspired lemongrass-based sauce, served with rice vermicelli, prawns and squid. Very appetizing and delicious!

Kecek Kelate Burger (RM26) - tender grilled chicken in Kelantan-style percik sauce, sauteed onions, lettuce, cucumber served in a flaky Danish doughnut (it has a croissant-like texture), with curly fries and salad of the day.

Nasi Lemak Rendang (RM24) - Malaysia's national dish, nasi lemak with a healthy twist. Coconut-flavoured basmathi rice is served with a whole rendang chicken drumstick, cucumber, ikan bilis, peanuts, hard boiled egg and sambal tumis. 

Spaghetti Pad Thai (RM28) - spaghetti tossed in tamarind-based sauce and sauteed with assorted seafood and egg.

I'm so in love with their glass-fronted seating area on Level 3 of The Loaf at Pavilion KL. Natural sunlight floods in to this cute space, perfect for an afternoon of people-watching while savouring a cuppa coffee or tea with some of The Loaf's signature pastries such as Tropical Square, Cranberry Cheese Oyaki, Black Beauty Oyaki, Chocolate Croissant, Caramel Mix Nuts Danish, Chicken Mushroom Pie and Nutella Oyaki. 

Cappuccino and matcha latte with pastries

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You can find The Loaf outlets in these locations around Malaysia: Pavilion KL, Nu Sentral, Sunway Pyramid, IOI City Mall, EkoCheras Mall, Langkawi Plaza Cenang and Langkawi Perdana Quay.  Dine In With Chef Yusuf is exclusively available at Pavilion KL outlet only.

Opening hours: 10am to 10pm. 

Location: The Loaf, Level 3 & 4, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot 3.13.00, E3.13.00 & 4.12.02, 168, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.(Parking rate RM3 per hour)

Tel: 03-2110 1119

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheLoafAsia

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