Gee and Geek @ SS2

With a motto like"Bringing the yums to your tums", its no wonder Gee and Geek is catching the attention of many. Being one of the newbies, this cafe cum restaurant offers a cozy ambiance, friendly service and most important of all, brilliant F&B to their customers.

Digging the logo.

Nothing says snazzy like customized napkins.

Buck tooth for the win!!!

First, lets talk beverage. 

 We had our usual Americano and Cappuccino that night and boy, were we not disappointed. Their coffee was of a single origin roast, so its a bit more full bodied and smooth. Having said that, its not too strong and had a floral cocoa aftertaste; perfect for coffee addicts who would like a cuppa at night, without having to worry about not being able to sleep that night.

Cappuccino (RM10) & Americano (RM8)

Next, the food. 

First up was their Linguine ala Goma, or their Chicken Linguine. Linguine, stir fried with a sesame dressing and peanut sauce with grilled chicken, topped with some greens and sesame seeds. Peculiar? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely. We didn't know what we were getting into because we have never seen pasta cooked this way before but, it works. The sauce is not overly dense and the chicken is uniquely scrumptious. All in all, it was an excellent dish. Definitely worth the try.

Linguine ala Goma (RM19)

Then, came the star of the night, their Egg & Cheese Pork Burger. A grilled pork patty, topped with a fried egg and melted cheddar cheese on some lettuce, in between toasted butter buns, served with a side salad and some fries. We think the brilliance of this burger comes from its simplicity. Each element is well executed that it does not need much help for it to be a fabulous dish. Even without a sauce, this burger is never dry and we can taste each ingredient, from the pork patty to the toasted bun. This is one of their signature dishes and it definitely did not fall short.

Egg & Cheese Pork Burger (RM21)

We also ordered a side that night, which was Homemade Sweet Potato Fries. Sweet potatoes, julienned, battered and fried, tossed with salt and a tinge of sugar. One of the better sweet potato fries we've had, its crispy exterior is countered with its creamy and sweet interior which makes for a delicious bite for a long night's talk.

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries (RM8)

Ultimately, Gee and Geek really lived up to its hype and we are excited to see what else they would bring in the future.

Gee & Geek
46, Jalan SS2/4a, 
Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 

Coordinates: 3.111895, 101.610667
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm.
Phone No: 03-7496-5907

A'Perfetto @ SS2

Is it Italian? Is it Japanese? Well, we settled that its a brilliant blend of both; A'Perfetto looks to combine the best of both worlds in their quaint, yet fancy restaurant.

Simple yet elegant silverware and serving dishes

Love the yellow against the black, such a bright splash of color

Wine anyone?!

Now, the food.... Bare with us, as some of these dishes may sound bizarre, but there were delicious nevertheless. :D

First dish that came was the Sakura Chicken Salad with Mentaiko Dressing (RM12). Grilled chicken with steamed sweet potatoes and raisins sitting on a bed of greens. The chicken was grilled well and is complemented with the sweet potatoes and greens. The raisins give this dish a different sweetness which works when eaten together. Simple, yet beautifully done, this was the favorite of the night for us. 

Anything with mentaiko, is always good to go.

Ying Yang Duck (RM 29) was the next dish to have arrived from our order. Smoked duck with quail eggs, topped with fish roe, sitting on a thin sheet of tortilla with a spread of avocado puree. Impressive at first sight, better when tasted. The smoked duck is obviously the star of the dish, though you can still taste the other elements of the dish, making it well balanced and leaving you wanting more.

Is it s pizza? Is it an open face sandwich ? You choose 

Last but not least came the Seared Salmon with Yuzu Sauce (RM 25). The presentation itself is enough to get your senses tingling. 5 slices of seared salmon with sides of lemons and Yuzu sauce. As dish deconstructors, we are really glad to say that the salmon was perfectly cooked, but the Yuzu sauce was on the saltier side. Fret not, because if you eat it all together, you will be surprised of how different it will taste as compared to if its eaten separately. 

There was a legit party in the mouth 

The 2 drinks we ordered were Cucumber Honeydew (RM 10.50) and Mango Berry (RM 10.50). Like we said on the top of the page, bizarre combination but it works. These ice blended drinks are well thought out, being both refreshing and unique. One sip will just wake you up.

Breakfast in a glass

We also got a chance to sample a glass of their wine, compliments from the restaurant. One of Argentina's signature varietal, the 2013 Aires Andinos Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon exudes of smooth black fruits on the palate with warming hints of spice at the end. 

Now that's a good end to a good meal

A'Perfetto boasts comfort and class, while serving delicious, well balanced food for all. If you are looking for a place for a date or a gathering, this is the place we would recommend to impress.

A'Perfetto @ Chow Yang

22 Jalan SS2/10, 

Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 

Coordinates: 3.115639, 101.616688

Tel: 03-7865-5139

Tonkatsu by Ma Maison @ 1 Utama

 Tonkatsu by Ma Maison was established in I-Setan, 1 Utama since 2013 and has been frequented by many for lunch and dinner. This fine establishment sits right at the back on the 2nd floor in I-Setan. The ambiance of this restaurant has a bit more of an intimate feel, with its dark blue-grey walls and low-ish lighting. Their friendly staffs are always at the ready to serve and tuck you in before your meal arrives. 

As you are flipping through their menu, you will notice that their dishes do not vary much from one another, being that most are pictures of their breaded deep fried pork cutlets. However, don't let that fool you as the prices may vary due to its different cuts and sizes. 

Depending on what you prefer, once ordered, you will be served with an appetizer, preserved radish. You can eat it as it is, or, as recommended, you can add tamarin to the radish, to whet one's appetite for what is installed. 

Once you are done experimenting with the appetizer, before you know it, the main course would have arrived!!! Every main course will be served with an unlimited helping of rice, thinly julienne cabbage  and miso soup. No, they can't serve unlimited pork, we've asked them ;).

Multi Grain Rice

We usually would opt for the healthier choice of multi grain rice, instead of white rice, but its up to you.

Miso soup with pork

Their miso soup would be served covered and very hot, so be careful when taking the first sip. Also, spoons will only be provided if you ask for it. Its customary for the Japanese to drink soup from the bowl. Everyone does it, so don't be shy... Try it... But again I caution, first sip, HOT!!

Their pork will be served hot, and yes, its as crunchy as it looks. If you ordered the leaner cut, for example the loin, the meat will not be as moist as say, if you ordered the fillet cut, but fret not, it won't be to the extent of dry, chewy pork.

The cabbage served as mentioned, is refillable. You can eat it fresh, or you can add in the sesame seed dressing which is on your table to go with your cabbage. As you can see, keeping to the "glut" name of our blog, both of us finished half the bottle of the dressing on 3 helpings of cabbage ;)

Dessert too is served, this mildly flavoured herbal jelly is just the right ending to a very satisfying meal.

Tonkatsu Ma Maison @ Eat Paradise - Isetan

2nd Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Center,

Bandar Utama 47800 Selangore, Malaysia

+6 03 - 77273337

Standing Theory @ SS2

Standing Theory is one of those places that is tucked away in a nondescript row of shop houses in the midst of the SS2 housing estate. Frequented by lunch, tea , dinner and supper crowds. Their menu is simplistic, having only a few selected items for lunch & dinner. 

The interior of the place is mostly industrial looking, with exposed piping and chairs that looks like it's been fashioned with steel from a very old factory. It adds a cozy atmosphere with their naked light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. There are even times when the staff get really creative and fashion objects with recycled items used for running their establishment. Case in point the milk carton Christmas tree below :

Merry Belated Christmas!!!

Onward to the main part of this place, their food and beverages. 

First up, is their coffee. 

We had 3 different coffees that night, their Long Black (RM 7), Cappuccino (RM 10) and their Cold Brew Coffee (RM 8)

 

 For those who like a strong, smooth coffee, you should order their Long Black. Single origin dark roasted beans with a hint of flowery aroma justifies why they were shortlisted as TimeOut's best coffee of 2014.

Their cold brew is served in a small test tube, with a glass of ice. 

P.S. You can keep the test tube ;)

The bean used for the cold brew is the same as the long black, however, the cold brewing process brought out the considerable flowery note of the bean.With the pleasant aroma enveloping your nose prior to drinking it, makes one very interesting drink.

Next is the food!!

Fried Chicken with Waffles (RM 18)

4 succulent pieces of fried chicken, nestled against a crunchy and fluffy waffle, brought together with a honey glaze. Its delicious apart as it is together. For those who think this is a weird combo, trust us, you will not be disappointed. Note that they only serve this at night.

Adobo Pork with Cous Cous (RM18)

Juicy pieces of vinegar marinated pork with carrots and tomatoes, sitting on a bed of cous cous. The sourness of the vinegar cuts through just nicely when paired with the plainness of the cous cous. 

This is one of our must haves when we dine at Standing Theory. 

Pesto Fusilli with Almond Flakes (RM16)

This is the "healthiest" option on the menu that night. The fusilli is coated in pesto, on the top there's parmesan gratings with almond flakes. This dish in quite under seasoned that night, though the basil and pine nuts could be tasted in the pesto, there is nothing more off putting than an under seasoned pasta dish.  If you're a health nut, and are looking for something less artery clogging, this might be just a good option for you 

Miso Butter Chicken (RM 19)

This is what I call a great juxtaposition of East & West. Miso + butter = lusciousness!
A succulent grilled chicken thigh on top of a bed of smooth mashed potato, accompanied by a simple slaw with sesame dressing. The miso butter sauce that graced the chicken has just the right amount of savouriness that cuts through the chicken, and having the mash with the miso butter sauce was too fantastic! 

A meal isn't complete without desserts!!

Waffles with Ice Cream and Bacon Bits (RM 13)

This dish has been one of our to-go waffle desserts since we tried it. Crispy, crunchy waffles with 2 scoops of coconut ice cream and maple glazed bacon bits. What more can a person ask for? Moreover, its not overly sweet, so you can keep going till the end. =)
P.S. you could have it with no bacon for RM 3 less, then again....why would you deny yourself of bacon? 

Cakes are also on the spotlight that night. Standing Theory keeps to its selected flavors, but it is always consistent and leaving us craving for more.

Lemon Raspberry Cake (RM11)

We decided to be adventurous and tried something different for a change this time round, so we ordered their Lemon Raspberry Cake. and boy, did we not look back. 3 densely baked lemon vanilla flavored cake with raspberry jam filling and a cream cheese frosting. The lemon vanilla cake is sweet and moist with the flavor of the lemon cutting through. The raspberry jam keeps each mouthful moist and the cream cheese frosting just adds another layer of denseness and flavor to the cake.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake (RM11)

Although we did not order this that night, this cake is worth mentioning. Its a 3 layer moist chocolate cake with a peanut butter filling. Saying that this cake is rich is an understatement, BUT, somehow, we can't NOT eat it if its right in front of us.

With each visit, Standing Theory enforces our belief that, whether with food or drinks, simplicity is key. Keeping to their repertoire has established this cafe to be one of the best cafes around PJ and KL.

So... are you a Theorist yet? 

Standing Theory,

26, Jalan SS2 / 103., 

47300 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Opening Hours : 11am - 11pm (closed on Mondays)

Coordinates: 3.126856, 101.625084