Ramen Village - Tasty Ramen Heaven

Hi there 😄
I hope that everyone's enjoying the weekend off. 😎
Me?
I'm still here chilling while searching for other cool places to visit. 😉

*Dreaming about food... nyumzzz....zzz...

Anyway, I would like to introduce another place where I think noodle-lovers, especially ramen-lovers, will appreciate and enjoy. Introducing... Ramen Village!!! 😍🎉

Ramen Village, NU Sentral

Located on L5-09, NU Sentral Mall, Ramen Village is a place where you can get all of your noodle cravings... especially ramen, satisfied. This restaurant serves all types of ramen dishes ranging from the traditional ones with shio, shoyu or miso broth and the fusion ramen dishes which showcases the wonderful flavours of Asia.

When you arrive at Ramen Village, the first that will definitely catch your eye is the large mural featured on the restaurant's wall. Quirky and colourful, this mural is a perfect background for that Instagram shot. Spacious and clean surroundings with bright lighting inside the restaurant makes one feel comfortable while dining. Speaking of dining, this restaurant has two dining areas; inside the restaurant and outside the restaurant.

Dining area inside the restaurant.
The kitchen and the payment counter is on the right side of this picture.

Dining area outside the restaurant.

Mural on the wall.
Great for cool shots 📷😎👍

Mural above the counter

Now for the best part... FOOD! 😍👍

As mentioned earlier, Ramen Village specializes in ramen dishes; both traditional and fusion dishes. Not a fan of ramen? Fret not as they also serve udon dishes too. Apart from noodles 🍜, Ramen Village also has yummy side dishes that goes well with your ramen and udon dishes. Want to spice things up 🔥? Chili flakes and chili oil are provided on every table. If things get too spicy, cool it off with Ramen Village's drinks' selection ranging from teas, soft drinks to fruit juices 🍹 BTW, Ramen Village is a Muslim-Friendly eatery as all meats in this eatery is from Halal-Certified sources 😍👍

A Muslim-Friendly restaurant 😄👍

The menu

Traditional Ramen 🍜

Traditional and Fusion Ramen selections 🍜

Udon and Gyoza selections 🍜

Side Dishes🍗 and Drinks selection 🍹

So, what have we ordered?

Look at the FOOD!!! Nyumssss

The food at Ramen Village is afforadably-priced and the portion-size is big 😍👍

1. Tan Tan Ramen

Springy ramen noodles in Japanese-style Szechuan broth, topped with fish cake, soft-boiled eggs, chicken slices, cabbage and garnished with spring onions. Despite the broth's fiery red colour, this dish is not extremely spicy. It is just nice but I wish that this could be a little bit spicier. Love the savoury umami flavours 😘👍🍜

2. Mala Beef Ramen

Springy ramen noodles in mala-spiced beef broth, topped with fish cake, soft-boiled eggs, stir-fried beef, chili oil, dried chili, black fungus with sesame seeds and garnished with spring onions. This beefy broth is very flavourful and I can taste the Mala spice. For those who love spicy food, this is highly recommended. 😍👍🍜🔥 However, if you couldn't eat beef or if beef is not your thing, you can opt for the Mala Fish Ramen instead 😍👍🍜🐟🔥

3. Gyoza Platter

Can't decide on Ramen Village's 5 selection of Gyozas?
Choose Ramen Village's Gyoza Platter where all 5 flavours are in 1 platter.
Served with a sauce from dark vinegar and chili oil.

All of the gyozas are moist and packed with juicy filling and they are LARGE! As for the fillings, all of them are chicken unless stated. The Gyoza Platter consists of:

1. Mala Gyoza: This particular gyoza is spicy, meaty and juicy. There are green and red peppers in the lamb filling. Be wary of the Mala peppercorns though. They can numb your tongue for awhile if you bite into them and the heat will linger slightly afterwards.
   
2. Original Gyoza: Good ol' gyoza with a filling of chicken, scallions and ginger. All time fave
   
3. Thai Gyoza: Fresh and fragrant filling of chicken and lemongrass. Tasted like Tomyam
   
4. Kimchi Gyoza: It is less spicier than I expected. However, the kimchi flavour is not too overpowering.
   
5. Nyonya Gyoza: It is spicy but it is less spicier than the Mala Gyoza.

As for the drinks, I've ordered the Dragonfruit juice; fresh red dragonfruit blended with ice and served in a tall glass. A juicy and healthier alternative from those sugary drinks. It is a nice and refreshing way to end a fulfilling meal.

Overall, I had a lovely dining experience at Ramen Village 😘👍

The food is affordable with reasonable portion sizes.

The staffs are friendly and helpful.

The restaurant surrounding is clean and cosy.

Ramen Village is a nice place to have meals after a tiring day of shopping or cupsleeve-hunting or just simply a place to hang out with your friends and loved ones.

Thank you Ramen Village for the lovely dining experience. 😘👍

Will definitely visit you again someday. 😊💓

Side-notes:

- This restaurant is Muslim-friendly (uses meat from Halal-Certified suppliers)

- This restaurant is open everyday from 10.00a.m until 10.00p.m

- Ramen Village also has another branch in IOI City Mall Putrajaya 💕

Interested in going to Ramen Village NU Sentral?

Here is the address:

L5-09, Level 5, NU Sentral Mall, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur

Check out their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/ramenvillage/

and their Instagram too:

https://www.instagram.com/ramenvillage/

I guess that is all from me. 😊

Thank you 😘👍

Aroii Thai Boat Noodle - Affordable & Yummy Thai Street-Eats

Greetings, everyone!

I hope that all of you are doing great and in great health wherever you are. 😊

Me? I'm doing good but kinda exhausted lately. 😅

This is me after work... everyday 😅

For this entry, I would like to talk about an eatery that specializes in Thai street food; Aroii Thai Boat Noodle.

Aroii Thai Boat Noodle, NU Sentral

Located on LG-33 at NU Sentral Mall, this eatery is totally living up its name by serving up a scrumptious variety of Thai street delights including boat noodles, rice dishes and snacks. For those who are on a budget but wanted to indulge in an appetizing array of Thai street eats, fret not as Aroii Thai is SUPER budget-friendly. Everything on the menu is priced at RM2.09 - mains, appetizers, snacks, desserts and drinks - yep, you got that right. EVERYTHING.


Aroii Thai is easy to find if you're coming in from Brickfields since this eatery is outside the building and facing the road. However, if you're coming from inside the building or from KL Sentral, you'll need to go to the LG floor and go towards Sam Groceria. When you're in front of the groceria, take a left turn and walk straight until you reach outside. Aroii Thai will be on your left.

Aroii Thai - Front View

Upon arriving at Aroii Thai, you'll notice a spacious seating area in front of the restaurant. Not a fan eating in an open-air setting? You can choose to dine inside the restaurant where there are two areas; main area (lower deck) and the upper deck for some privacy. This restaurant is cosy with large glass windows and bright lighting. Wooden furniture and decorative paintings make you feel as if you're in a humble yet cosy restaurant in Thailand. Even the cashier counter has a roof from coconut palm fronds, adding a traditional touch to the restaurant.

Cutlery and menus on the shelves beside the counter.

Cool decorations

Photos on the wall 

The cashier counter.
Notice the traditional-style roof from coconut palm fronds above it.

Outer-seating area as seen from the main seating area

Now, let's move on to the FUN part... FOOD!

As mentioned before, Aroii Thai specializes in scrumptious and affordable Thai street-eats including noodles, rice dishes, light-bites, appetizers and desserts and all of these are served inside cutesy bowls. Whether you want to savour every dish on the menu or just want to eat and repeat your favourite dish - here at Aroii Thai, you can do any way your fancy. Afraid of lacking table space for your other dishes? You can even stack the bowls after you're done. Great for that perfect shot. 😘👍📷

The menu

Look at those selections 😍

EVERYTHING IS RM2.09!!! 😄👍

How to order?

1. The staff will give you the menu with an order chit with a pencil when you have taken your seat. Didn't receive any menu? Call the staff for assistance.
2. Take your time to browse through the menu.There are a lot options to choose from. Chicken? Beef? Seafood or Vegetables? Take your pick.
3. Fill in the order chit provided after choosing your meals.
4. Give your order chit to the staff when you're ready. The staff will check the order with you again just in case you forgot to write down something. Not sure about the food that you've chosen? Feel free to ask the staff, they will be happy to assist you.

So, what have I ordered?

A LOT! 😂👍

I was starving 😂 so I ended up ordering a lot of items from the menu; appetizer, main course, a dessert and a drink. Condiments such as pickled chilies, chili powder and chili sauce are provided on every table if you want to add something extra for your dishes.

1. Vegetarian Spicy Spring Roll

These crispy and crunchy spring rolls are packed with peppery veggie filling of cabbage and carrots. I can literally taste the veggies in every bite. The sweet Thai chili sauce adds a sweet and spicy kick.

2. Traditional Pandan Chicken

Succulent chicken pieces marinated in aromatic herbs and spices and wrapped in fragrant pandan leaf and fried. The chicken is perfectly cooked and I could taste the savoury notes of the marinade.
The sweet and spicy chili sauce really lifts the savouriness of this dish.
I loved this dish 😍👍 but I wish that this has 3 pieces instead of 2 😂

3. Stir-fried Kangkong

Fresh kangkong stir-fried nicely with onions, garlic, chilies and cili api (bird's eye chili).
This dish is a bit spicy 🔥 from the cili api but it tasted good, just the way I love it 💓

4. Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

Shredded green papaya, shredded carrots, long beans, bits of fresh tomatoes and cili api (bird's eye chili) in a special dressing with baby prawns topped with crushed peanuts. I love this dish because of the papaya's freshness and the zesty dressing. This is a bit spicy due to the cili api 🔥

5. Chicken Glass Noodle Soup

Soft and chewy noodles 🍜 with shredded chicken meat, chicken ball, veggies and topped with fried garlic. The clear broth is surprisingly flavourful and it is suitable for kids as it is not spicy at all 😊👍

6. Classic Pad Thai

Flat rice noodles fried in chili paste and seasoning with beansprouts and egg. Garnished with crushed peanuts. Despite its reddish appearance, it tasted good and it is not too spicy. 👍

7. Tom Yum Glass Noodle Soup

Soft and chewy noodles 🍜 in a tomyum broth topped with prawn and beansprouts. The broth is slightly sour and it is not too spicy. Unfortunately, this is my least favourite dish because the broth is kinda too light for my liking. 😕 Could've been better.

8. Thai Green Curry Chicken with Rice

Succulent chicken cooked in an aromatic green curry served with baby eggplant and rice 🍛. This may look simple but it is very delicious. The green curry is creamy and flavourful as I could taste the herbs and spices in it. The chicken is nicely cooked but not too dry. It is not spicy at all but it may be a bit creamy and rich for others depending on their preferences. Since this is my first time trying a green curry dish, I would say this is a great dish 😍👍

9. Mango Sticky Rice

The sticky rice (glutinous rice) is creamy from the coconut milk but it is not too overly sweet. Mango slices added a sweet and sour tropical twist to this dessert. It is quite refreshing and one of the perfect ways to end a lovely Thai meal. 💓

10. Lemongrass Drink

Unique and fragrant, this refreshing drink has its own fans since not many people consider lemongrass as a drinking option but lemongrass is believed to have certain health benefits. This is my personal favourite as it helps to cut out the richness from the dishes that I had eaten. 😊👍

Overall, my dining experience at Aroii Thai Boat Noodle is great.

The food and drinks are delicious and very affordably-priced.

The staffs are efficient and helpful and the restaurant is clean and cosy.

The service is good and fast despite being packed with customers.

Aroii Thai is a great place to hang out for yummy, budget-friendly food with friends, dearly beloved and family or just for a me-time outing.

Thank you Aroii Thai for the great experience. 👍

Will definitely visit you again someday 😊💓

Side-notes:

- This restaurant is Halal

- Only CASH payment is accepted

- This restaurant is family-friendly

- This restaurant is usually crowded during peak hours (lunch + dinner times) and weekends
- Reservations are allowed and available

- They're open from Monday - Sunday from 10.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m. 

Interested in going to Aroii Thai Boat Noodle NU Sentral?

Here is the address:

Level LG.33, NU Sentral Mall, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur

Check out their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/aroiithai/

I guess that is all from me.

Have a pleasant weekend 😊

CHIZU & HONZU - Tantalizing Snacks and Refreshing Drinks

Hello everyone 😊
I hope that you are doing great as always.
I would also like to wish Happy Eid or Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to those who are celebrating around the world. 😍
Of course, when it comes to festivities, there will be a LOT of food. 😂

Omnomnom...

Anyway, for this entry I would like to introduce CHIZU & HONZU. CHIZU is a shop that specializes in creating unique beverages made from Japanese Cheese combined with various types of coffee or tea whereas HONZU is a shop which highlights their specialty croissants with a creative twist. Couldn't get both of them? That's where CHIZU & HONZU arrives, bringing the best of both worlds under one roof 👍

CHIZU & HONZU, NU Sentral

Located on the 4th floor of KL Sentral's NU Sentral Mall, CHIZU & HONZU is a place where you can get your croissant cravings satisfied 😍. Feeling unique and adventurous? Give CHIZU's unique Japanese Cheese drinks a try 😙. 

Upon arriving at the cafe, you'll be greeted by HONZU's sign with the menu on display below it. Underneath them are the appetizing array of HONZU's specialty croissants. You can take a quick look before deciding your pick. If you're only here for the drinks, you can go straight for CHIZU's counter and make your order from there.

This cafe is bright and cozy with simple yet chic decorations. Wooden frames are used instead of actual walls, giving this cafe a nice, roomy atmosphere. As for seating areas, there are actually 4 seating areas: outer seating area, main seating area, private seating area and power socket area.

Private seating area with curtains.
Photo taken from the main seating area.

Power socket seating area.
Ideal for those who want to charge their phones or laptops.
The outer seating area is just on the other side of this area.

Now, let's move on to the best part: FOOD!!! 😍

CHIZU & HONZU is a cafe that specializes in tasty croissants and unique Japanese cheese beverages. Apart from croissants and drinks, CHIZU & HONZU also serves oden (a kind of Japanese hotpot dish) where you can choose items ranging from fishcakes, beef balls, veggie fish cakes, daikon and more in the piping hot broth that is used to boiled the ingredients with. Furthermore, CHIZU & HONZU also have their own array of scrumptious cakes and desserts. 😋

This cafe is also a self-service cafe. You must choose your own food and beverages and payments are done at the counter. Please collect your order at the pickup counter when your name is being called by the staff. As for the cutlery, you can take them from the cutlery counter beside the pickup counter.

Cutlery counter beside the pickup counter

HONZU
Look at those croissants 😍

HOW TO ORDER?

1. Take a tray and a pair of tongs from the counter beside the oden station.
2. Go to the croissants counter and choose whatever flavour that you want.
3. After choosing your croissant, please head to the counter for payment.

My selection of croissants

Oden

HOW TO ORDER?

1. Take a bowl provided on the counter beside the oden station. 
2. Choose any ingredient that you fancy from the oden station. 
3. Head to the counter for payment after you're done.

Oden menu

CHIZU

HOW TO ORDER 

1. Choose any drink from the menu displayed beside the counter. 
2. If you want any desserts, take a look at the dessert section beside the counter. 
3. Make your choice and inform the staff so they can take it for you. 
4. State your name if asked and settle your payment for your order.

Beverage Menu

Dessert Section

So, what have I ordered?

Since CHIZU & HONZU specializes in croissants, well, that's precisely what I've ordered 👍

CHIZU & HONZU's specialty croissants

From top left, clockwise: Dark Chocolate Croissant, Cheddar Cheese Croissant, Salted Mentaiko Croissant, Garlic Cream Croissant, Japanese Cheese Croissant and Original Croissant

1. Original Croissant - Good ol' flaky and buttery croissant. 😊
2. Japanese Cheese Croissant - Topped with a creamy cheesy topping. Hints of subtle salty sweetness makes this particular croissant a yummy choice. Cheese lovers would enjoy this 😘
3. Salted Mentaiko Croissant - Brushed with salted mentaiko (pollock fish roe). It is not too salty but the savoury taste reminds me of the ocean. 🐟
4. Cheddar Cheese Croissant - Topped with a creamy and tangy cheddar cheese swirl sprinkled with dried chives. I really like this one 😘👍 A must have for cheese lovers 💛
5. Garlic Cream Croissant - Brushed with tasty garlic cream and garnished with parsley flakes. OMG!!! This is so my FAVOURITE choice 😍👍 It is delicious as the garlic is not too overpowering. Any garlic bread fans? This croissant is the perfect substitute for those who wanted to switch up their garlic bread game. A lovely accompaniment to piping hot soups on a rainy day 💗
6. Dark Chocolate Croissant - Topped with dark chocolate and garnished with almonds and white chocolate drizzle. I like this because it is not too sweet. Perfect for a light sweet finish after gobbling down savoury treats 😆👍

My pick? Definitely the Garlic Cream Croissant 💗💗💗

As for drinks, I've settled down with something light and refreshing after devouring savoury and creamy croissants. 😉👍

So, what have I selected?

Super Season Fruit Tea

All drinks at CHIZU & HONZU come in environmentally-friendly adorable cups. 

No straws needed. 👍  This refreshing drink has hints of tropical passionfruit and infused with real fruits for extra burst of fruity flavours: calamansi lime, red apples and watermelon. A great drink to cool you down on a hot day or after eating that piping hot bowl of oden 😆👍

Overall, my dining experience at CHIZU & HONZU is great. 😊👍

The food and drinks are delicious and reasonably priced. 😋

The staffs are kind and helpful and the cafe's ambiance is calm and bright. 👍

CHIZU & HONZU is a good place to chill after a tiring day of shopping, hanging out with your friends, enjoying a quiet date with your beloved or just simply for having a quality me-time.

It is also a good place for organizing a cupsleeve event for Kpop fan groups 👍

Thank you CHIZU & HONZU for the great experience.

Will definitely visit you again for the yummy croissants. 😋👍

Side Notes:

- This cafe is a self-service cafe

- This cafe is pork-free and alcohol-free

- Takeaways are available

Interested in going to CHIZU & HONZU NU Sentral?

Here is the address:

L4.01-01, Level 4, 201,  Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

Check out their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/chizuandhonzu/

I guess that is all from me.

Have a nice weekend.

See you in the next post. 😊👍