Fahana Italian Restaurant-Halal Western Food-Bangkok

I have to admit that despite the fact that being in Bangkok you have to savour all the authentic Thai dishes available there, sometimes it could be an overkill to eat those foods on daily basis and you do need a different taste to your palate. 

As ive always mentioned in my blog, its not hard to find halal foods in Bangkok and in Thailand generally due to the sporadic nature of the Muslims communities in Thailand, you just need to know where to go as what we've found in Rayong of Chillie Chalies Steakhouse in Rayong in my entry here Halal Food in Rayong

As for Bangkok, recently ive managed to visit one restaurant specializing in serving halal western styled dishes, Fahana Italian Restaurant. Though it is named as "italian restaurant" but the foods served here are not limited to pizzas and spaghetti but also includes steaks, salads and other varieties of choices to suit your palate. 

This restaurant is located at New Rama Road 9 with details of the location can be referred here: http://www.bgsm.co.th/amh/halal/web/cer_01_bkk_Fahana.php

The Menu

what i ordered:

Ice Lemon Tea, a little bit on the sour side

Black Pepper Steak, nothing to shout about really but the meat was tender, i was hoping that the cream sauce would have more "kick" in it. Also the portion was on a smaller side and the sides are really basic, without even a piece of bun, which would have helped this dish being a more filling dish.

Compare to the steak that ive tasted in Rayong, this was nothing short of it and due to the price being on a high side, was quite a disappointment. Anyway, dont be put off by my comment and i recommend to give this place a visit and taste their vast arrays of dishes offered as can be seen in their menu.They also serves ostrich meat, which is quite exotic and suitable to those who are more adventurous. Maybe i should give  Sinthorn's steak a try next time and compare the two.

Cheers-Kay2014

Food Review: Chaiwalla & Co Container Cafe

Lets forget about Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaves and consider new options in indulging our cravings not only for gourmet coffee but also for milk and bubble teas-enter Chaiwalla & Co Container Cafe. This coffee joint is 100% local Malaysian establishment and operated in a novel concept whereby their coffee stands (mostly) are made up of refurbished cargo containers. But i noted one of their stall in City Square JB is operated in the normal enclave of the food court built up and not in container, albeit theirs is at a corner and stood up from the rest for their distinctive black and white art deco design.

One think that i love about Chaiwalla is that you can choose the level of sweetness in your drinks and this would be good for most of us who are more health concious nowadays, as for me its more of a matter of taste, i dont like the sweetness dilute the original taste of the ingredients.

As at today, ive visited their City Square store and one in the Curve Damansara and i can safely say that im satisfied with their offerings and friendly service and not to forget affordable price. I havent got the chance to taste much but only their passion fruit smoothie which is to die for. Apart from drinks i saw that they also serve desserts and pastries but not sure if they prepared those themselves or purchased from third parties. Anyway do expand you culinary experience and do support our local products, especially one with novel and creative concept and good products and services such as Chaiwalla & Co-cheers-Kay2014

*Chaiwalla at the Curve Damansara is located at Lot K-G16-W, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara between the exit of the Curve and the entrance of Tesco.

Food Review: Coffee Time@ Tujo Barserrie&Grill

In the busy bustling and always crowded city like KL, it will be quite a challenge to find a place which offers privacy and quiet atmosphere, while still being within close proximity to all the hotspots of the town. 

Enter Tujo Barserrie & Grill, located at the side of Ascott Residence KL, Jalan Pinang and opposite the back entrance to Mandarin Oriental Hotel KL, this is a place where one can sit back, relax and still enjoy the mad rush of city life by looking out of the window, while enjoying some good foods and drinks of course.

Tujo is part of the eateries managed by Soulsociety, known for its other well known eateries such as Souled Out. As per others, this restaurant serves eclectic mix of western and local dishes at affordable prices.

I really love the modern and simple design of the restaurant, with comfortable sofas laid around the more strategic areas of the restaurant for guest to enjoy the outside views and also some tables are placed at other hidden corners offering much needed privacy to those prefer the same.

the extensive menu, note it's creatively designed in a newspaper form...

as we've just had a hefty lunch, we decided to order some beverages and light snacks only

 hot chocolate

 cappucino

 set lunch promo-really affordable

kerala spiced chicken

Im interested to taste the foods here in my next visit, but for the atmosphere and ambiance alone, this place definitely deserve a return visit in the near future.Kay2014