Wildflowers KL, Petaling Street

Wildflowers KL is a new restaurant and bar located in the bustling Petaling Street. Brought to you by the folks of Merchant's Lane, the restaurant is housed in a refurbished heritage shop house, retrofitted with a shiny, modern bar on the ground floor. Meanwhile, the upstairs dining area gives off a sexy industrial vibe, interlaced with live plants and lots of natural lighting during the day.

On the menu, you will find creative Asian fusion dishes such as snacks, small plates, greens, carbs, proteins and desserts as well as craft cocktails and rice wines (tuak, soju, sake). They also offer a small selection of lunch items such as rice and noodles.

We started with the Mapo tofu with nachos (RM26), a fun, unique dish fusing the popular Chinese dish from Sichuan and tortilla chips from northern Mexican. Scoop up some of the flavorful, spicy mapo tofu, featuring silky smooth tofu and minced chicken, using the crisp nachos.. great finger food for sharing.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Deep fried salmon bites salad (RM34), which came with generous amounts of deep fried salmon chunks, mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, edamame and a delicious creamy roasted sesame sauce, which brought everything nicely together.

Some of the dishes from the menu, such as the proteins are only available from 6pm onwards. The Irish stew (RM42) had a wonderful homemade quality to it. The lamb shoulder has been braised until tender, with potatoes and carrots. Usually when I make it at home, I serve it with garlic bread, however Wildflower gives this an Asian twist, serving the stew with toasted Hainanese bread drizzled with truffle oil. Perfect for soaking up all that delicious sauce.

For dessert, we had the Deconstructed tiramisu (RM25), where the ladyfingers are soaked in Korean soju and served with coffee brittle, coffee jelly, and cream cheese. Absolutely luscious.

Their handcrafted cocktails are delightful; we highly recommend the Mugunghwa (RM34), their signature cocktail named after Korea's national flower, a concoction of soju, elderflower, lemon and lemonade soda. My kind of drink for sure!

Named in honour of Captain Jack Sparrow and the Jungle Bird is Jungle Jack Sparrow (RM40), made with white rum, Campari, gula melaka, lime and pineapple.

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Opening times: Sun, Mon, Thurs 12pm - 10pm; Fr & Sat 12pm - late. Closed on Tue and Wed.

Location: Wildflowers KL, 153 Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-2856 3369

Nearest MRT: Pasar Seni (200m).


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Blackbyrd Dine & Lounge, Platinum Park, KL

Soaring high on the 50th Floor of Platinum Park KLCC is one of KL's latest dining hotspots, Blackbyrd. The contemporary restaurant and lounge boasts panoramic views of the KL city skyline, including unobstructed views of two of Kuala Lumpur's most iconic buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Towers. Malaysian touches can be found in their interior, such as locally handcrafted wood and custom-made rattan chairs.

Come for the view and stay for the food; the menu is an eclectic mix of comfort food, with a focus on quality ingredients. Here at Blackbyrd, guests can indulge in Asian fusion dishes, as well as light bites, salads, steaks (USDA Black Angus and Japanese Wagyu) and pasta.

The kitchen is led by culinary maverick, Philip Mimbimi who hails from Michigan and also heads other kitchens by the Ismaya Group. Whenever possible, Chef Philip uses locally sourced ingredients such as the duck for his Bebek Goreng dish and vegetables from Cameron Highlands.

Start your meal with Blackbyrd's bestseller, the Crispy Nori Crunch (RM28). These delicious bites have it all - a great crunchy tempura nori seaweed base topped with fresh, spicy chunks of salmon, salmon roe and a generous shaving of Parmesan cheese. Great textures and flavours and so beautifully presented too!

The Tuna Feuillette (RM36) was equally fantastic. Thinly sliced raw tuna is placed on a crisp tortilla and is garnished with microgreens, caramelised onions, truffle aioli as well as balsamic pearls which gives it a lovely, complementary burst of sweetness.

For truffle lovers, the Truffle Tagliolini (RM49) is a real treat for the senses. Known as the "diamonds of gastronomy", this delicacy is used in 6 different forms in this dish. Truffle oil, truffle butter, truffle paste, shaved black and white truffle and finally a spritz of truffle perfume makes this a truffle dream come true. Too much truffle.?.. Said no one ever! I loved every mouthful of it... absolutely brilliant!

Just like the tagliolini, the cavatelli pasta is also made in-house daily. These gluten-free small pasta shells are sauteed with chopped escargot and porcini mushroom, both of which gives this dish quite an earthy flavour. Giving the dish some vibrancy are the green pea puree dotted around the dish as well as a mound of rich stracciatella (the delicious center of the burrata) to finish.

Escargot Cavatelli with Porcini (RM28)

Another popular dish here at Blackbyrd is the Mie Goreng Sambal Matah (RM28), whereby handmade noodles is stir fried along with sambal matah, a Balinese-style sambal, seabass fillet and served with fish cracker sourced from Terengganu.

For a sweet ending to your meal, the Es Cendol Waffle (RM18) will definitely hit the spot. This creation combines two fantastic Asian desserts - the HK-style egg waffle and the much-loved cendol. The pandan-flavoured waffle is topped with slivers of jackfruit, cendol, toasted coconut, grass jelly and coconut gelato. Pour over the gula melaka syrup just before enjoying.

Sip on cocktails at the sexy, sleek bar and lounge, adjoining to the dining area. Bar manager Diniy served us some of their fabulous signature cocktails - the bestselling Mango Crush (RM38), Madame St Germain (RM42) and Blackbyrd Espressotini (RM48). The lounge is also home to an extensive list of wines and spirits.

Operating hours: 12pm - 11pm daily.

Location: Blackbyrd KL, Level 50, Platinum Park, Naza Tower, 10, Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Parking rate RM4 per hour).

Tel: 012-689 8576



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Lucky Tora, KL: Modern Japanese & Cocktails

*This restaurant has closed down. Pizza Mansion is currently located here.

Be a cool cat and visit Lucky Tora, a fun-dining, modern Japanese restaurant and bar showcasing innovative cuisine and delicious cocktails.

Located on Jalan Mesui, the casual restaurant which translates to "lucky tiger" oozes cool vibes, with its Insta-worthy neon sign and chic al fresco dining area. The menu features an interesting array of Japanese fusion dishes, injected with an Asian twist - such as Sarawak umai somen and Thai tomyum udon.

For lunch, Lucky Tora offers lunch sets (available everyday!) which come with miso soup - choose from various rice bowls, fried rice or ramen, with prices starting from RM22. We had the Beef Katsu Curry Rice (RM32), deep fried breaded beef with Japanese curry (with potato and carrot), egg and rice. Comfort in a bowl!

Come evening, there will also be makimono (sushi rolls), okonomiyaki, salads, yakitori and delightful sharing platters. We highly recommend the vibrant Sashimi Ceviche (RM22), perfect for whetting your appetite. A selection of raw fish such as tuna and octopus is cured in lime juice and then served with Tora-style salsa and deep fried crispy wantan skin.

Cheong fun is usually filled with shrimp or char siew. However, here at Lucky Tora, cheong fun (rice rolls) gets a fun makeover, and is filled with raw salmon, crab meat, foie gras, lady's finger and dried shrimp, served with homemade sweet chilli sauce.

Foie gras salmon cheong fun (RM28)

Juicy gyozas, anyone? - Yes please! Diners can opt for either prawn or chicken dumplings, which are deep fried and served with a sour-spicy dip.

Szechuan-style gyoza (RM24)

Restaurant manager and mixologist, Haniff, sets the bar alight with his creative, crafted cocktails. Haniff enjoys infusing local ingredients such as pandan and assam boi into his creations. He surprised us with his delicious cocktails, namely Mr. Miyagi, Lucky Tora Whisky Sour, Tora! Tora! Tora! and Zen Garden.

My personal favourite was Mr. Miyagi (RM24), a refreshing sake cocktail with assam seed. Coming in a close second is his version of Whisky Sour (RM42), which uses a blend of Suntory and Jameson whisky along with sugar, honey, lemon, egg white and finished with some Himalayan sea salt. Absolutely fantastic!

Tora! Tora! Tora! (RM39) - featuring Plantation Dark, Plantation O.F.T.D, gin, amaro, cassis, honey, bitters, served with a cool, branded ice cube.

Lucky Tora Whisky Sour (RM42) and Zen Garden (RM36), a floral, gin-infused lavender tea with lemon, elderflower, rose and egg white.

Order some yakitori, which will pair perfectly with your drink. A selection of grilled meats and vegetables are available - such as chicken, lady's fingers, mushroom truffle, tsukune, lamb, saba fish, unagi and Wagyu beef.

A scoop of luscious rum and raisin ice cream will ensure you end your meal on a sweet note.

Reservations are highly recommended, as it gets exceptionally busy for weekday lunches and on weekends. Book your table online here:

Pork-free.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 5pm - late. Sat-Su 12pm - late.

Location: Lucky Tora, 25, Jalan Mesui, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2859 0489

Nearest MRT: Bukit Bintang.

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