LWIN LEE | THYME TO TASTE RESTAURANT @ NEO DAMANSARA

Good food and good prices are sometimes mutually exclusive, but not always. That's the case at Thyme to Taste Restaurant which is tucked away in a corner just behind Manhantan Hotel which is total black color in a cubic form- bearing Broadway sign currently. 

Opened since last August, Thyme To Taste is a truly hidden gem at this tranquil neighbourhood. Gone are the days where most foodies would tend to flock at major cities and towns for splendour gastronomic enjoyment, but glad that this quaint little establishment fulfills most of them, if not all.

In case one yet to know, Neo Damansara is actually located just opposite Empire Damansara where both appear alluringly catchy with its exquisite and noteworthy gourmet offerings respectively.

With over 13 years of experience under his belt in hotel line specifically in Western fusion, Chef Kenny together with his team are committed to serve only the freshest ingredients with mostly are made from scratch, in dishing out their hearty repertoire repast. The chemistry of the team renders the swift service, thus depicts their howling rendition of fusion from the best of both worlds.

Let’s take a quick stroll on its cozy and aesthetic interior décor before we call for the yummy plates, shall we? (=

CHEF SALADS MYR19

Garden salad top with tuna flakes and hard boil egg

Chef’s Salad with black balsamic vinaigrette reduction with some caramelized sweetness entailed. The tuna chunks here especially moist as only those kept in water are used together with some freshly and finely chopped onions.

 

WILD MUSHROOM SOUP MYR 15

4 types of fresh mushroom blend, scented with truffle oil to first warm up your tummy satisfyingly. It has the decent thick consistency and is very aromatic in every spoonful.

GREEN ASPARAGUS (PERU) MYR 15

Grilled fresh Peru green asparagus in cream.

It’s actually a seasonal soup as the asparagus is particularly sourced from Peru(thicker) for the more pleasant and thicker palate, with mixture of potato.

SEAFOOD MARINARA MYR 25

Sauteed shrimps, fish, squid and pronto sauce, tossed with al dente Italian pasta and light dashes of Italian parsley.

MINI CARBONARA MYR 12

Beef bacon pan-fried till crispy and excess oil is removed before tossed with cream sauce, parmesan and shitake mushroom. This is definitely a luscious plate of pasta and appeals most to fans of creamy gravy. The portion is really value for money seriously.

AGLIO OLIO WITH PRAWNS AND SCALLOP (MYR 33)

Juicy Hokkaido scallop and grilled prawns sauteed with garlic and chilli flakes till fragrant, then topped with rocket (Aragula) and parsley. Customers could also opt for an original Aglio Olio at just the friendly price of MYR 13.

For small bites, try their terrific GARLIC BREAD MYR 9! (Am not pulling your leg by the way. If you don’t buy me, give it a try yourself for the verdict)

The garlic bread with thymes still remain aromatically crispy and light even had stayed expose to room temperature for quite some time during the course of our food photography session. Super duple awesome! At times, the most basic and simplest nosh could be easily attested to the skill of the chef (=

Finally, the sweet gratifying moment has come, dessert!

VALRHONA CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE MYR 15

Served with berries stew, gooseberries (physallis) and vanilla ice cream

Not too sweet and not that sinful as only 50mg sugar is involved. Baked for 7 minutes only to achieve that perfect nuance of soft and crusty from inner out. More often than not, we tend to enjoy these sweeties separately but earnestly, you should really eat them as a whole for that spectacular balance throughout consistently.

CREME BRULEE MYR 15

Served with berries stew and chocolate ice cream

Milky and satiny sweet delights that uses vanilla beans for the utmost satisfaction

Coffee over here are using 100% Arabica sourced from Sumatra with a medium roast profile that just suit the general taste bud.

CAFE MOCHA MYR 9

FLAVOURED CAFE LATTE- DARK CHOCOLATE MYR 9

CARROT MYR 10

Fruits Juices - 100% no sugar added. Thumbs up!

Classic Shakes of CHOCOLATE MYR 12.

BERRIES SMOOTHIES MYR 10

With Natural yogurt, fresh milk and red berries

Fine Dining setting could also be tailored made, same goes for any private occasion to be catered accordingly; basically you name it, they got it!

Parent’s Day Set is available starting from now till June end. So time to pamper your loved one guys!

Voila, the new kids of the block!

THYME’S FISH BURGER

Grilled thick and juicy 3 types of fish patties served with melted cheddar block slice, gherkins and tomatoes

  

JUMBO KING PRAWNS

King Jumbo Prawn form India (average 500g) for special occasion upon special request.

(MYR 110/pax for 5 course)

Two method of cooking, oven-baked with dill herbs and cheese-baked in oven.

With beetroot and apple juice reduction, sautéed greens, inhouse risotto using barle and garlic-based creamy dipping- seriously you’ll definitely get hooked on it after just a nibble, uber awesomely yummy!

Cheese-baked 

Herb-baked

With creative barley ristotto (=

MUSHROOM RISOTTO-VEGAN MYR 18 (30 minutes waiting time approximately)

Risotto cooked with shitake cubes and vegetable stock- resulting in a plate of flavorful and well-prepared risotto. I totally fell in love with it!

Fans of mushroom would surely rejoice over this!

The discerning palate of folks nowadays are blooming day by day and hence dictates a higher culinary expectation and a whole new appreciation of the food art besides gustatory wise.

As Thyme to Taste is located somewhat away from the hustle and bustle of metropolis, it could be as well likened as a serene sanctuary for any bon vivants to unwind in a unruffled manner. Dining over here allows one to fully indulge their senses in all the painstakingly crafted dishes by Chef Kenny which warrant deserving attention. So remember to check out this place soon! Me at the other end, just can’t wait to be back again, slurps!

Cheers for now and Carpe Diem!  ❤ℒℴѵℯ❤

With the ever genial Chef Kenny, kudos!

Location: B-G-02, GROUND FLOOR, BLOCK B, NEO DAMANSARA, Jalan PJU 8/1, Neo Damansara, 47820 Petaling Jaya,

Contact: +603 7733 9981

Opening Hours:  Mon-Fri   10am – 10pm  (Thur closed)

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/thymetotasterestaurant

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