Saturday, December 16, 2017

The Butcher''s Table @ SS2

The Butcher's Table @ SS2 took up where Standing Theory cafe used to stood. The environment and interior were set up nicely, however the table arrangement could have been better placed. If you are coming in groups of more than 6, then the seating would not be very comfortable.

The Butcher's Table @ SS2
 If you are a meat lover, this place might be just perfect for you.

We tried out most of their signature dishes, namely Crispy Roast Pork Knuckle, Grilled Half Lamb Rack, Grilled Pancetta, Signature Should Loin, Fried Pork Stomach and their signature House-made as well as Imported sausages. 

First up, the Crispy Roast Pork Knuckle, personally, I did not enjoy this dish for the most part as the meat isn't as tender as I would prefer, however, the skin on the pork knuckle is instead crispy.
Crispy Roast Pork Knuckle at RM79

Next, the Grilled Pancetta. Think bacon, but 20x tastier! This is how good and awesome their Grilled Pancetta is. I highly recommend trying out this if you drop by. Seasoning on the Pancetta is spot on, leaving a great smokey after taste and making me longing for more.
Grilled Pancetta, with a side a green salad @ RM18
The Signature Shoulder Loin is excellent as well, tasted amazing with the seasoning & super tender meat. (Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of it!). Even so, the Signature Shoulder Loin is also on my to recommend list and a must try.

Fried Pork Stomach (RM 10) to go with their reasonably priced draught Carlsberg at RM15 a pint is a perfect match made in culinary heaven.
Fried Pork Stomach, RM10 
The fried pork stomach has is also perfectly seasoned, the taste reminds me of KFC's chicken popcorn, but better. The pork stomach after frying is not rubbery or chewy, and its cooked perfectly. Again, goes superbly well with their reasonably priced draught beer.

I keep the best for last, which is their Grilled Lamb Rack. This is by far the best lamb rack I have ever eaten in my entire life.
Grilled Half Lamb Rack, RM69

The fat to meat ratio on the lamb rack is perfect. Tender and juicy, making every bite as enjoyable as ever. Not to mention the perfect pairing with the mint sauce. The meat slides out effortlessly from the bones. Highly recommended to lamb lovers and this will definitely be on my to eat list whenever I visit this place.

Lastly, their house-made & imported sausages. I tried out their signature house sausages, the Deluxe Nurnberger Ring (RM28) and the Deluxe Cheese Ring  (RM28). Both of this sausages have consistent texture throughout and the seasoning is on point. I do recommend sharing as the portion size of the house sausages is quite large. Personally, I prefer the Deluxe Nurnberger Ring more than the Deluxe Cheese Ring. For the imported sausages, I tried the Beddar Cheddar (RM9) and the Cooked Brat (RM9). Both the imported sausages tasted extraordinary. I could not get enough of the sausages and honestly, I don't think I have ever eaten sausages that are so tender and juicy. 

House-made & imported sausages.
The overall experience here I would say a 6/10. The only thing I would say is that their table seating can further be improved to provide a more comfortable seating as I went along with 8 other people, and we were not enjoying the seat as much as we would have liked. On a side note, do try out their Grilled Lamb Rack if you are every in the area.

The Butcher's Table
26, Jalan SS 2/103, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor


Friday, December 15, 2017

A Photographer's Journey - The Beginning

"Capturing your image is not only for you, but for the generation who follows behind - Ana Brandt"
I started of photography back in 2011 as a hobby and have honed my skills by reading an abundance of tricks and tips over the internet as well as having some friends to guide me along the way.
"Anyone can take a picture, a person with passion sees the picture before it's taken"

This page serves as a reminder for why I started at the same time, I hope to inspire new photographers alike.

I will be sharing some of the difficulties I faced when starting off, hopefully, helping someone who is having similar issues.

One of the very first photos taken back in 2011. Shot with Canon 600D on EFS 18-135mm at 135mm, f/5.6 ISO 800 at 1/320. No post-editing.
You can tell by how bad my skills were back then and how afraid I was standing way back and zooming in into the subject. Back then, photos were taken in JPEG instead of raw, but I would suggest beginners trying out to take JPEG+Raw, as post-editing might require some time to get a feel of it. There are no right or wrong way to edit a picture.



Shot this year during vacation at New Zealand. Still shot with a Canon 600D on EFS 18-135mm at 18mm, f/9 ISO 200 at 1sec exposure. 

Sunday, December 10, 2017

ChimiChurri @ JayaOne

ChimiChurri at Jaya One serves delicious warm, wholesome meals from salads to wraps as well a sandwiches. Reasonably priced with enjoyable customizations; think Subway, but a whole lot more choices.

ChimiCurri is located at The School, Jaya One
You get to choose from freshly grilled vegetarian (RM10.50), Chicken Breast (RM10.90), Cajun Chicken Thigh (RM12.50) , Dory Fish Fillet (RM11.90), Beef Brisket (RM16.50) and Salmon Fish Fillet (RM17.50).
Prices
After choosing from a selection of sandwich, wraps or bowl and your choice of meat, you get to choose from a wide variety of fresh vegetables and paired it with sauces of your choice. Vegetables varies from couscous, cauliflower rice, brown rice, sweet potato mash and plenty more. The sauces range from chimichurri, apple salsa, peanut sauce (satay sauce, my personal favourite), sambal and more!

My Grilled Cajun Chicken Thigh
For those that want healthier meals, I would recommend giving ChimiChurri a try and eating them on a daily would not be an issue from the ample amount of varieties and combinations that you can mix and match with.

ChimiChurri opens daily from 9am to 8.30pm and until 7pm on Sundays.

ChimiChurri
Lot 100.1.037 First Floor,
The School @ Jaya One, No 72A, Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya