Delicious Favourites

My family never used to patronise Delicious outlets due to their low standard of service and poor quality food - until recently, when we have discovered hidden gems in their menu. These gems (as well as smiles on the waiters' faces) have brought us back again and again.

The Delicious Group have many restaurants restaurants such in the new block of One Utama Mid Valley, the G-Floor of Bangsar Village II, in Marc Residences on Jalan Pinang and Dua Residency along Jalan Tun Razak. All these restaurants can be easily recognised by their iconic birdcage lamps and blue cushions. They have the same menu, though the quality of certain dishes may vary depending on the establishment.

One of our favourites would have to be the Green Curry Chicken worth RM 20. This dish isn't spicy, but contains enough of aroma and flavour to keep you satisfied. The bowl of curry also contains mushrooms, green peas and eggplant - and served with a refreshingly sweet Pomelo Salad and Rice with Kaffir Lime Leaves.

The Thai Styled Steamed Sea-Bass worth RM 22 seems to be done a lot better in the Mid Valley outlet than the Bangsar Village one. The fish was firm, but flaky - and without any hint of fishiness to it. The tangy, flavourful sauce complemented the fish wonderfully - and the simple combination of rice and fish made for a great dish.

My sister loves the Classic Beef Lasagne worth RM 20. This dish is comfort food at its finest, though I have to admit that the portions were unbelievably small. Despite the small portion, the beef was plentiful and the sauce was present in the right amounts. The Salad with Dressing was a great accompaniment to this dish.

On the whole, Delicious seems to be the ideal place to go to if you and your family can't decide on a place to eat. The portions on most dishes are large and the quality and service at the establishments have certainly improved. A great place to see and be seen, chill out, or discuss business - Delicious is not to be missed.

Presentation: 8/10

Ambiance: 7/10

Service: 7/10

Overall Taste: 8.5/10

General Impression: 8/10

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Cheers,

BrianandRepublic

The Daily Grind's Burgers

I hadn't been to The Daily Grind in ages, and neither had my cousin. Seeing as she was back from Australia for a while, we decided that it was about time that we paid homage to a restaurant so renowned for its burgers - and boy, were we starving!

The Daily Grind after having been relocated, is now situated on the Lower-Ground floor right opposite Garibaldi, at Bangsar Village in Bangsar Baru. For those of you who are not familiar, the Daily Grind is well known for its juicy burgers and its various cakes - though this time, my cousins and I solely came for burgers.

My cousin ordered herself the Italian Mozza Burger worth RM 35. This burger consisted of a juicy beef patty and melted mozzarella, served in-between soft, warm multigrain buns with grilled peppers, smoky tomato sauce and some basil and pine nut pesto - giving an Italian twist to this American classic.

Another cousin of mine ordered herself a Down On the Farm Burger worth RM 33. This burger screamed 'Southern America' with its juicy patties underneath onion rings, which were unfortunately slightly chewy, barbecue sauce, and served with a side of good-tasting coleslaw and some slightly hard corn-bread.

As for myself, I ordered an All Day Breakfast Burger worth RM 25. The idea of a breakfast with a burger appealed to me straight away, with my juicy patty topped with flavoursome sauteed mushrooms, a crispy fried egg, an abundance of turkey bacon in between two slices of English muffins with a side of rustic, homemade baked beans. Yum.

Due to our food arriving slightly late, we were served some Potato Chips to snack upon. The chips were crisp on the outside and fluffy within, containing the perfect amount of seasoning and tasting absolutely divine with the Daily Grind's Homemade Tomato and Chilly Sauce.

On the whole, the Daily Grind is the perfect place for you to go to if you are craving for a lip-smacking burger. Forget McDonalds or American Chili's - because some of the best burgers are right here. The next time I arrive, my mission shall be to taste their Foie Gras Burger - and until then, no burgers for me!

Presentation: 7/10

Ambiance: 6/10

Service: 6/10

Overall Taste: 8.5/10

General Impression: 8/10

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Cheers,

BrianandRepublic