Kagura Malaysia - Halal Chicken Ramen in KL!

Earlier this week, we visited the new Kagura Malaysia located in J's Gate Dining in Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur. Serving authentic Japanese chicken ramen from Tokyo, everyone can enjoy this as they are proudly Halal.

From their menu, diners can choose either to have the premium or natural soup. The difference - the premium soup will contain more collagen, hence richer and creamier, while the natural is like a clear consomme. Once you have selected the soup base, you can choose the flavour - shio (salt), shoyu (soy) or spicy miso. 

I wanted to try both the natural and premium soup, so I ordered a shio natural (RM14.90) and a shio premium (RM19.90). For us, the premium one is the way to go as the rich broth is the type of ramen broth we are accustomed to. I do know of people who prefer lighter broths, so by all means, try the natural soup - add in some chilli flakes for an extra kick.

The soup is made by using chicken only (no pork), as well as ingredients directly imported from Japan such as  Hidaka konbu, dried mushrooms, dried bonito, dried scallop and dried cuttlefish from Hokkaido and seaweed salt from Seto. Noodles are also certified Halal. We enjoyed the springy noodle texture and portions are good. The noodles are topped with beansprouts, spring onion, seaweed and a piece of chicken. The chicken was decent, moist with a smokey grilled aftertaste.

This is the premium shio - the soup looks more milky as it has more collagen

BabySumoKids had the premium shio ramen

Hubby went for the premium Shoyu ramen (RM21.90) - we were told that this is their bestseller. I tasted some of the soup, and out of the three, this was definitely my favorite.

They also offer some side dishes - all priced at RM5.90 each. Baby C loves her aji tama and she proclaimed this as the best ajitama she's had. Hopefully they will revise the price as RM5.90 is really expensive for an egg. Other side dishes I wouldn't mind paying RM5.90 for such as sushi roll, shrimp tempura, sashimi, chicken katsu etc.

The kids also shared the ice cream (RM5.90), which came with a scoop of green tea ice cream as well as yuzu. Worth trying as the green ice cream was creamy with a distinct flavour.

Menus

The main store is located in Tokyo with the name of Seimenka KAGURAYA

Opening times: 11am to 11pm daily.

Price: Total bill RM78.85.

Location: Kagura Malaysia, J's Gate Dining, Level 4, Unit P1-20, Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2110 2366



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La Juiceria Superfoods Signature, Nadi Bangsar - Healthy is Sexy

If your resolution is to eat healthier in 2018, the newly opened La Juiceria Superfoods Signature in Nadi Residence, Bangsar is the place to be. With the focus still firmly on healthy food and the use of superfoods, the menu here features new Melbourne-inspired brunch dishes and will differ slightly from the other Superfoods outlets.

Not only do they have fantastic food and drinks options here, every spot is totally Instagram-worthy and we love the natural light flowing in through the ceiling to floor windows. The new chic cafe can house up to 100 guests, and has a private room (that can seat up to 12 pax) as well as a children's play area.

The great thing about La Juiceria food is that as well as featuring healthy ingredients they have nailed the flavour profiles of their dishes. For example, the Fried Rice Quinoa (RM24) made using quinoa, kampung eggs, seasonal herbs and chopped vegetables with a side serving of teriyaki grilled tofu (+RM6).

We were amazed that it tasted exactly like Chinese fried rice (it even had the "wok hei" feel) ..... all of the taste but with additional health benefits (protein-rich and high fibre, packed with essential amino acids). It's also very filling, and would definitely keep you full for hours. Winner!

The Bangkok Salad (RM22) was also big in flavour and texture. The salad is made up of romaine lettuce, grilled cherry tomatoes, steamed broccoli, carrots, roasted pumpkin and fried shallots, topped with tender, moist sous vide chicken and a Thai coconut red curry on the side. The curry dressing was extremely moreish, making this one tasty salad!

One of the prettiest dishes on the menu is the Avo mashed greens (RM22). Instead of the usual avocado mash, La Juiceria's version comes with green peas for extra texture. The green mash is topped on crisp toasted bread and crowned with the most beautiful poached kampung egg. The plate is also garnished with pesto, cherry tomatoes, feta crumbs and sesame seeds.

Can't visit La Juiceria and not have their cold pressed juices. Hubby had the Goodness greens (RM12.99 - organic kale, organic spinach, celery, kyuri cucumber, parsley, apple lemon) while I had the Beet aid (RM13.99 - carrot, apple, beetroot, lemon, ginger). The Beet Aid was super yummy, loved it!

Eating healthy doesn't mean forgoing desserts. The Acai berry bowl (RM24) is packed full of deliciously healthy ingredients such as Brazil acai berries, banana, almond milk, maple syrup, premium granola, strawberries, bee pollen, dessicated coconut and chia seeds.

We also had the Cake of the day - a chocolate cake from The Honest Treat. Made with dark chocolate, the cake was rich and moist and finished with drizzles of salted caramel and sea salt flakes - a lovely, indulgent treat! We enjoyed the cake with a matcha latte (RM12) for her and a turmeric latte for him (RM12).

The food and drink menus can be viewed online here.

Opening times: 8am to 10pm daily.

Location: La Juiceria Superfoods Signature, Unit No. Retail 1, Ground Level, Pangsapuri Servis Nadi Bangsar, No. 16, Jalan Tandok, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Currently parking is free at Nadi Bangsar for La Juiceria customers).

Tel: 03-2201 9923

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


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