LWIN LEE | BASIL PASTA HOUSE @ KUCHAI ENTREPRENEURS PARK
Recently
has seen many new establishments sprouting up particularly at this suburb near
Cheras, namely Kuchai Lama. You would never get boring and hungry as you stroll
along he square here which boasts an interesting potpourri of cafes and
restaurants to fill your gnawing tummy.
Having
said that, there is one shop particularly intrigues me the most as far as its
brand name is concerned. Me, for one, really relish in dishes that comes with
basil herbs, be it in the form of pizza paste, pasta sauce or just the fresh
herb itself. The fragrance is simply refreshing and my mom even plants it at
home to ensure it’s pesticide-free (= So yeah, the café in the picture is
none other than The Basil!
Been
in operations for nearly 10 months now, Basil certainly lives up to a luxe
dining experience at a truly affordable price to the folks around Kuchai Lama.
Why do I say that? Mainly because of its niche and unique crafted menu that
largely revolved around truffles goodness that is incorporated into most of
their signatures and served at a reasonable price. This comes naturally as the
maestro of the kitchen, Chef Alven, who came from the exquisite culinary
background of none other than French- a culture that places high emphasis on
food appreciation.
The
interior décor is chic and elegant in its own with the warm setting of lamps
and dark wooden furniture, somewhat contrary to what any passerby would expect
from the humble exterior, so it’s another pleasant surprise!
Let’s
not get too carried away with the soothing ambiance and start off with some
delish appetizers, shall we? (=
CACCIUCCO- TUSCAN SEAFOOD STEW (MYR 11.90)
Roma tomato stewed with
salmon, mussel, squid, garlic, onion, fennel, cherry tomato crostini and lemon
oil
COZZEALLA TARANTINA- WHITE WINE MUSSEL (MYR 12.90)
The French inspired moules marinieres- sautéed black mussel in
white wine butter herb sauce with toasted bread.
INSALATA CON FUNGHI (MYR 10.90)
Confit of Portobello
mushroom served with rocket leave, shaved parmesan cheese, cherry tomato,
balsamico and basil infused olive oil
Back to the classic!
PESTO GENOVESE (MYR 17.90)
Genovese style "Blanched Basil & Parmesan" green pesto, field mushroom, seasonal veggies, pork bacon and pine nut
BLACK TRUFFLE LINGUINE PAN SEARED US SCALLOP AND PRAWN BISQUE (MYR
28.90)
Linguine sautéed with
onion, white wine, black truffle paste, served with caramelized US scallop,
prawn bisque and a dash of cream.
The
sizeable scallops are terrific- huge and fully packed with juices, grilled to
slightly burnt at the outer edge.Sink your teeth across this sea treasure and
enjoy memorable sweetness oozing throughout your palate.
PORK BACON AND TRUFFLE RISOTTO (MYR 22.90)
Carnaroli rice cooked in white truffle sauce, cured pork ham, seasonal veggies, parmesan cheese and white truffle oil
CAPPUCCINO (MYR 8.90)
100 %
Arabica coffee bean from Brazil and Sumatra blend, served with carrot biscotti
BELGIUM CHOCOLATE LATTE (MYR 9.90)
For those who wanna stay
caffeine-free
Something really special
here- from its flavoured ice cube category.
BERRIES STRAWBERRIES (MYR 7)
Served with iced cream soda
SIGNATURE MILLE FEUILLIE (MYR 14.90)
Phyllo pastry layered with
pastry cream, served with mango, black grape, Champagne grape, US strawberry
and vanilla ice cream
Light and crispy to the last bite, delish!
All in
all, this is a recommended place to visit especially for bon vivants who enjoy
truffle’s unique aroma as well as enthusiastic foodies who wish to explore and
have more exposure about this treasured earthnut from southwestern Europe. In
my personal opinion, the addition of truffles somehow really accentuates the
flavor of each ingredient and hence, enriches the taste as a whole resplendently
.
Cheers
for now and Carpe Diem! ❤ℒℴѵℯ❤
Location: No. 21, Jalan Kuchai Maju 6, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park,
Wilayah Persekutuan, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 7972 8884
Business
Hours: Mon 12pm - 10pm
Wed - Sun 12pm - 10pm
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