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We are celebrating four of our dudes’ birthdays and we head on to Munich at IOI Boulevard for dinner. This place is recommended by twentyplus, our local Puchong guy.

The nice thing is that they have Erdinger draft here besides Hoegaarden and Franziskaner. They a current promotion of 1 + 1/2 pints of beer for RM32 but unfortunately only Mon to Thurs and we went there on a weekend .

We sat inside at the end of the restaurant and everyone is out of phone reception, those seats outside looks a lot better, think I will prefer to sit outdoor next time.

Anyway, we got drowned ourselves with beers and order sausage platters, pork knuckles to share, me and Miharu shared a plate of pork chop. Food itself is not bad and pricing is almost similar to other German type of bistro around town.

The total bill came up to a whopping 800++ for 12 of us no thanks to normal priced draft german and belgium beer. Overall food is ok but I would really come back for their happy hour promotion the next time .

Munich Gastro Bierhaus @ IOI Boulevard, Puchong
GPS: N3 02.787 E101 37.302

I was out in Taman Megah for lunch and we saw this new restaurant opened up next to Restoran Fu Kua that’s specialising in Roast Pork and the name of the place says it all Restoran Siew Yok!

This bright red sign board restaurant offers roast pork (siew yok) in a few varieties, they have the Yellow Gold which is the crispy version, Melting Gold which is less crispy but inside is softer and tender and the last is Black Gold which the skin is black in color as a result of a black vinegar being applied on it while roasting.

They also offers 3 types of char siew (bbq pork) which is the sweet (hint of chinese wine), sweet savoury (classic dark look) and spicy (tangy, sweet with a kick) variants. They also have a list of other special orders as well from big slap of roast pork to ribs, roast duck, goose, etc.

Both the siew yok ad char siew are offer at RM13.50 for a small plate, RM25.00 for medium and RM 35.00 for a big plate. I must say, pork is getting really expensive these days!

We ordered a large Trifecta (RM35.00) on the menu, which is a mixture of all the 3 types of siew yok offered and a small plate of the sweet char siew.

The yellow gold is crispy as promised, the melting gold is softer and black gold, can’t taste too much of the vinegar but quiet unique, overall its not bad but a bit costly in my opinion. The sweet char siew’s wine flavouring is a bit too strong but quite tasty.

Overall food is ok (its siew yok after all) but pricing is a bit on the high side on my opinion.

Restoran Siew Yok
25, Jalan SS23/15 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS: N3 06.994 E101 36.767

I went to Kokopelli Traveller’s Bistro with Miharu and gang… the place is just beautiful and neatly done. Its a house opposite Jaya 3 Two Square.

The place is all white with a nice green garden theme. The food is good, western and local styles with a homely and comfortable settings.

My favourite here would be the lamb shank, tender and taste great, for drinks, I have to say their teh tarik (only on weekend) is excellent but don’t expect mamak price ok, its a restaurant.

I didn’t had to pay for dinner (thank you Miharu!) so no idea but I think not cheap at all la, especially after plus drinks and all. But its a great place for the atmosphere and the owner is really friendly

Kokopelli Traveller’s Bistro
(at Jalan 20/7, PJ, just opposite Paparich Jaya 3 Two Square)
GPS: N3 06.632 E101 37.877