Isetan The Japan Store @ Lot 10,KL

Currently, there's only two Isetan The Japan Store in the world, the first one is in Paris while the another one is finally opening @ LOT 10 Kuala Lumpur at 27th Oct 2016.

 Kenny and I paid our visit to this brand new Isetan The Japan Store last Sunday. My second visit was friend gathering this Thursday. Hereby, I would like to combine my both visits into this post.

Each floor is designed with different experience and appeal:
LGF:The Market – experience the seasonal flavor
GF: The Museum – experience the ultimate japan
1F: The Studio – experience the fashion live
2F: The Room – experience the grateful lifestyle
3F: The Cube – experience the inspiring culture
4F: Restaurant,COMING SOON



We entered Isetan The Japan Store through 2nd floor, this new concept store designed and ambiance was so much different compared to last time, feel so cozy and classy which tightly associated with Japanese culture to detail.




2F The Room

A more philosophical approach. A masterful collection of made in Japan products featuring authentic Japanese materials in tune with technology and a new take on health and beauty.

This floor carries the beauty & well being, one of my favorite salon - 76 Style Total Beauty Salon & lifestyle shop.

Ukafe located at left side of 2F entrance.

Masterful collection of well known Japanese skin care and cosmetic - Albion, SK-II, Shiseido, Decorte and Three.



 



 

Beautiful,fine and artful living/personal goods.

 

1F The Studio

Japan's vibrant fashion culture with 3 themes - Street, Mode, Fantasy & Find Japan. Features a lot casual,street wear & craftsmanship specially curated selection of the best next-generation Japanese fashion designers.



Mode - Men's Mode/ Women Mode, Mode Accessories, Number Twenty-One

Street - Mastermind World, Porter, Undercover, G-Shock, Ambush, Y-3, Onitsuka Tiger etc

Find Japan - Here you'll find items and clothing from all over Japan. Each of 46 prefectures consisting Japan has their very own culture and aesthetic unique to themselves.

Fantasy - Place for manga and animate fans.

Sailor Moon x QPOT

GF - The Museum

Fashion, WA-Curation, Technology


Fashion - Features high street brand of fashion by COMME des GARCONS POCKET, Yohji Yamamoto, WAA-WAA, Japan Eyewear KIMPODO etc

Love this premium headphone!

Stunning installation evoking Japan's four seasons produced in collaboration with Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane and Chiso, a Kyoto-based master of traditional yuzen resist paste dying techniques. A must-see for any fan of Japanese culture.

Handmade Iphone Case by Japanese well known artist which cost RM9,000.00!

Enchan-The Japan

LGF - The Market

Shuseki, Chaseki, Washoku Style, Bakery, Noren Counter, Sweets, Perishable and Technology for Food


The floor which attracted us the most! Traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi, noodles. Hardly to believe that I am not in Japan!


Unique dining style highlighting authentic Japanese flavors and reflecting the elegance of the changing seasons. Each zone offers its own curated eat-in dining spaces with plenty to try.

Matcha Bar from Kyoto's Fukujuen

 Minamoto Kitchoan

 Can you believe this is a huge cookie??

 Smaller size are available too

Artful Japanese packaging

There are a few bar seating eateries such as Kinobu (traditional Kyoto-style cuisine), Sobaya Shige (soba/udon),Ginza Hagaten (tempura), Yakitori Hanabi, Meat Master Tamara and Sushi Shoya.



When the first time I were here with Kenny, they sold out their noodles around 4pm! My 2nd visit on weekday, my friends and I choose udon & soba for dinner at Sobaya Shige.

Japanese noodles chef cook their handmade soba & udon skillfully.

 

Choose your preference set and noodles (HOT soup or Cold dipping sauce) and pay at their counter before proceed to your seat.

Fresh handmade soba & udon

Watched how soba made process while waiting for our meal arrives.

Duck Udon Set Meal (RM31). Bowl of noodles coming with Inari Sushi, pickles and green tea. 

I choose Udon with hot soup! Generous portion of duck slices and duck meat balls. Love the udon texture! The rice for Inari sushi was added golden sesame, taste refreshing!

Kakiage Soba Set Meal (RM26). Soba was delicious while chopped vege tempura taste wise.

Ebi Tempura Udon (RM28). Tempura was so crunchy! We love it!

Conclusion for our dinner, thumb up!

Award winning pastries from Henri Chapentier, from Ashiya since 1969.

Japanese pastry chef on the process to finish their Signature Strawberry Shortcake.

Pastries

Strawberry Shortcake (RM21.20). Homemade shortcake layered with strawberries and fresh whipped cream. A must order for cake lover! 

Cream was so smooth and directly melted in our mouth! Shortcake was tender. Well combination!

Pudding Choux (RM10.60). Combination of cream puff with pudding. Choux pastry is filled with custard cream, then covered with sponge cake, and then a generous portion of pudding is boldly placed on top.

Conclusion, another thumb up for their cake and pastry!

Kinobu, fine dining from Kyoto. Traditional Japanese cuisine in 7 course.

Frozen Seafood!

Sushi counter

Fresh sushi set

Fresh sashimi

Kenny and I shared a sushi set (RM20.80). Fresh ingredient!

Onigiri rice ball! My favorite!

Bought 2 Onigiri rice ball! Dried Bonito Flakes & Kelp (RM5 each). Yummy! 1 Onigiri rice ball is enough for a meal, with green tea together!

Dorayaki!

Jelly with Azuki Bean inside.

Sol Levante Bakery. Biggest bakery in Japan.

Bread made from Japan flour.

Fresh seasonal perishable product air flown from Japan, such as fruits and vegetables.

 Juice and ice cream are available too.

 Tech food.

Last but not least, bought a piece of sweet potato (RM12/ piece) for dinner.

 Taste wise.

I would like to spend my whole weekend here! Discover the imaginative experience fully activating your five senses, through your eyes to taste.

Location: 

Lot 10, 50 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
Tel: 03 2382 7777

Hours:
Daily  (11am - 9pm)

Batu 11 Pan Mee, Belakong, Cheras, KL

Pan Mee is a Hakka-style noodle, originating from Malaysia, which can easily be found at every hawker stall, specialty shops and restaurant. Traditionally, the dough is hand-kneaded and torn into smaller pieces of broad, flat, non-uniformly shaped dough. Nowadays, the dough can be kneaded using machine into flat strips of noodle - thick or thin. Pan mee is typically served in soup, together with fried anchovies, minced pork, mushrooms, and a leafy vegetable such as sweet potato leaves or spinach. It can also be served dry with a thick black soya sauce.



Despite carbohydrate and calories, I am Pan Mee super fans, especially the broad, flat, non-uniformly shaped hand-torn pieces served in soup  - "Mee hoon kueh" 面粉粿

Recently, my colleague brought me to one of the famous among locals pan mee stall in Cheras, located at Batu 11, Belakong. I would say this stall is a hidden gem! ❤
 

I ordered mee hoon kueh (RM5.50). Generous portion of mee hoon kueh served in NO MSG ADDED clear soup and topped with generous portion of spinach, pork slices, yummy crispy deep fried anchovies and perfectly fried shallots. Their Mee hoon kueh is prefect in thickness for me liking and cooked perfectly springy.

Smooth, perfect in thickness and springy mee hoon kueh is irresistible. ❤

My colleague ordered thick noodles. We added on a piece of homemade dumpling (RM1.20 per piece) for each bowl of noodles.

Smooth, springy thick cutted pan mee.

We decided to add on deep fried dumpling (RM1.20 per piece). Their dumpling fillings: Minced pork & yam bean (Saa Gok). It's so crispy! Yum!

Homemade chili sauce is limau added sambal belacan.

They are selling pan mee outside their house.

It's opposite Tadika Mesra Ilmu, behind the shop row/ Ambank.

Currently, Batu 11 Pan Mee is my favourite mee hoon kueh place. Soup is clear and I asked for extra bowl of soup on my 2nd visit >.< I finished my meal without feeling thirsty.


This place definitely worth a try for pan mee lover.

Rating:

Food - 4/5

Price - 4/5

Service - 3/5 (Staff were friendly)

Ambiance - 2.5/5

Location: 

No. T36, Jalan Indah 3/6, Batu 11, Taman Indah, Balakong, Cheras, 43200

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Sunday  (9am - 3pm)

** Closed on Tuesday

The Owls Cafe @ Bukit Jalil, KL

Looking for good waffles & desserts for stress therapy? You should come to The Owls Cafe @ Jalil Link.


The Owls Cafe is a lively and cozy ambiance cafe with owls themed, located on the 1st floor serving desserts ( Waffles, Cakes, Macaroons & Ice cream) , Pastries, Coffee & Tea.

The Owls Cafe usually was fully packed on weekends. Waitress will writing name on waiting list.

 Little cute owls deco

 Colorful owl graffiti artwork

Space and seats was limited

Menu 

Waffles

 Beverages

  

Breakfast and Brunch

Make your order and pay at counter.

Rose Latte (RM 10). Rosie and smooth coffee serve by pretty floral cup and plate.

Jasmine Pearls (RM12/Pot).

Rebecca (RM18). One of their best seller waffle. A huge flower shape waffle with crispy edge and fluffy inside. Topped with homemade earl grey ice cream, blueberries, strawberries, banana, almond flakes and maple syrup. 

A well matched combination. Taste refreshing as it came with sourish and sweet berries.

Midori (RM21). Matcha based waffle, topped with mandarin orange, sprinkle of pistachio, homemade black sesame and coconut ice cream. Finished plate with red bean cream, rose petals and Matcha sauce. Kenny added on a scoop of his favorite chocolate ice cream (RM5.50).

Coconut ice cream was refreshing while black sesame ice cream taste dusky, nutty and sweet. Red bean cream was a highlight.

David (RM18). Waffle topped with generous amount of banana, peanut butter, chocolate sauce, sprinkle of coconut flakes and almond, a scoop of Vanilla ice cream and pretzel biscuits.

Their peanut butter sauce is good! A must order for peanut butter lover!





Every corner of The Owls Cafe are filled up with cute and unique figurines & deco of owls. They are so owl! =D

The Owls Cafe is a comfy and warm cafe for couples, family or friends to enjoy good waffles and desserts while having cup of tea . However, due to it's limited space, recommend pay your visit earlier or weekday instead. 


Will come back for Rebecca for sure which satisfied us dessert lovers ever since, credit for their amazing earl grey ice cream!

Rating:

Food - 3.5/5

Price - 3/5

Service - 3/5

Ambiance - 3/5 (Very packed)

Location: 

12-1, First Floor, Block 5, Jalil Link, Jln Jalil Jaya 6, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday  (10am - 7pm)
Sunday                     (10am - 7pm)
Friday - Saturday     (10am- 11pm)

** Closed on Monday