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