MOVIDA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE BAR @ SUNWAY GIZA MALL
This popular eatery and
lounge in the Klang Valley is one of the most recognizable brands in Malaysia
and has been expanding its radar ever since 2010 ago. Before widening its wings
further to Bukit Bintang and Puchong, Sunway Giza outlet has been the long
standing, pioneer branch of Movida, one of
urbanites’ favourite spot, much frequented gastropub for toothsome food and
beckoning booze served at a very good deal!
Ah, bump into a familiar pal- Classic LaddieScottish Barley, that brought back the fond memories during BruichladdichMaster Class recently.
MOVIDA,
essentially meaning "party" in Cuban street slang and "Movement" in Spanish is a kitchen-cum-bar and
club lounge featuring the sounds of world music, serving up the best of
Italian, Mediterranean, Cuban, Spanish and many more cuisines. Currently the
kitchen is helmed by the affable Chef Boven, whose passion in the cullinary
métier is scintillatingly reflected throughout the conversation as we listen
attentively to his insightful sharing on his culinary journey, citing the
esteemed Marco Pierre (the youngest chef to win 3 Michelin
stars at the age of 28) as his inspiring apotheosis, who has also trained up
the famous Chef Gordon Ramsay as well.
We started off with some
best-sellers here before devouring into the mains and drinks
THE
MOVIDA PLATTER – MYR38.80
Spring roll, crispy baby
prawns, beef bacon wrapped sausages and chicken wings, the perfect
crowd-pleaser.
If the batter on the prawns fried till golden brown is lighter, it would be terrific! As that would unveil the sweetness of the seafood itself.
The
fried chicken wing was really awesome, perfectly brined and marinated with fish
sauce, soy sauce and pepper. The overall taste was flavourful, executed just
nice to my liking.
CHAR
GRILLED LAMB – MYR23.80
Sweet potato chips and
coriander salad with mint jelly, accompanying the chewy bites of brilliantly
chargrilled lamb. Meat is grilled to perfect tenderness, end with light smoky
hint. Engagingly tantalizing, not too chewy not gamey, no wonder it’s crowned
as one of the hot-sellers here!
The fact that the mint
sauce is made from scratch using fresh mint, rendering it a very fragrant
relish to have!
BBQ
HICKORY CHICKEN WINGS – MYR22.80
Juicily barbequed chicken
wings, rubbed with savory Hickory sauce and served with togarashi mayo for some added punch. The
delectable tanginess comes from the slight
brush of Hickory sweetness sealed within the subtle smokiness.
MALAYSIAN
STYLE SATAY PIZZA – MYR28.80
Here you go, Italian bake
infused with local Asian twist!
Chicken satay with crusted
peanuts, cucumber and onions.
MOVIDA
AWARD – WINNING SMOKED DUCK BREAST AND PEACH PIZZA – MYR35.80
Interestingly tweaked
pizza recipe of peach, juicy smoked duck breast, caramelized onions and cheese, liberally drizzled with balsamic
reduction. Each component is already alluring by itself which further makes a
superb combo when composed as a whole. Highly recommended should it be
accompanied with a thinner and crispier crust! Ma ma mia!
INDONESIAN
FRIED CHICKEN LEG – MYR22.80
Steam rice, deep fried
tofu, cucumber, crackers, boiled egg and served with housemade special sambal
merah that has been toned down on the spiciness to suit local taste buds
better.
We were then treated to
the bedazzling Movida’s signature cocktail first before ushering the rest of
its peers (=
MOVIDA
BLAST – MYR38
Part
of the vibrant, innovative, and criminally underrated Movida cocktail, mixture
of vodka, midori, malibu, rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and sweet & sour
SANGRIA
– MYR38
Red wine, dark rum, triple
sec, orange juice and lemonade
From
its humble roots in Spain, sangria has grown to become a popular, refreshing
party drink around the world. In the United States, sangria was first tasted at
the 1964 world’s fair in New York. The Spanish world area served this fruity
wine punch to its visitors, and history was made!
SLEEPING
BEAUTY – MYR30
Sleeping
beauty is out of the vault.
Fresh
mix of baileys, galliano, creme de cacao and vanilla ice cream
TEQUILA
SUNRISE – MYR28
Made
of tequila, orange juice and grenadine.
This
classic concoction is tasty for both day or night. Previously created by bobby Lazoff and Billy Rice in the early 1970s while
working as young bartenders at the Trident Insausalito,
California.
As for Movida’s Specialty
Drinks and Smoothies which are kids-friendly……………
(Prices shown are before 11pm)
VIRGIN
KIWI MOJITO – MYR22
Kiwi fruits, lemon &
lime, brown sugar, mint leaf and soda
TROPICAL
DELIGHT – MYR22
Pineapple juice, mango
juice, coconut milk and banana
FROZEN
VIRGIN DAIQURI – MYR22
Pineapple, strawberries,
lime and sugar
Lovely pinky beverage!
FRESH WATERMELON JUICE- MYR 10
OREO
SMOOTHIES – MYR15
Blend of Oreo cookies with
vanilla ice cream, top up with fresh milk
Lunch set has just rolled
out and currently only available at Sunway Giza mall. The lunch set is
inclusive of a salad side and choices of either a glass of soft drink (coke,
sprite or soda), ice lemon tea, coffee or tea. The best part is the lunch recipe is on weekly rotation, which means patrons gets to try various sumptuous dishes every week and could anticipate more surprises!
So nearby working
executive could now bask in the indulgence without any hurtful pinch to their
wallet. The Weekly Set Lunch is available from 12pm to 3pm daily!
CHICKEN
PARMIGIANA – MYR 19.90
Generous cut of chicken
meat gratifyingly baked with mozzarella and mushroom tomato sauce, intermixed
with dried oregano and fresh basil as part of the herbs. Also not forgetting the
addictive US Steak Fries!
I
personally love the Steak Fries very, very much! These finger snacks are dusted
with inhouse specially made bacon salt, oh yes, bacon salt, rendering it a very
engaging bites that you’ll tend to hook on to it without feeling overly stuffed
up. It’s due to this not-so-omnipresent fries that is very light and fluffy in
texture, not so dense as commonly tasted elsewhere. Personally, I would vote
for this type of fries compared to the normal wedges or thick-cut fries.
I
really love how the poultry was being done. Never coarse nor dry in every bites
but instead uber moist within the crispy crust. All juice was cleverly locked
in by the coating of tangy mushroom slices with melted with parmesan. Thumbs
up!
PAN
SEARED SALMON – MYR19.90
Norwegian Salmon Trout served atop wilted asparagus and mouthwatering
dill cream sauce with cubes of roasted Russet Potatoes.
Salmon
is done medium well locking up all the moisture and accompanied with special
fries imported from US together with fresh dill and chives in the sour
cream-based dressing, livened up with some lemon juice.
It’s said that piquancy goes really well with fresh salmon.
Nyumm………
So
what are you waiting for? Let’s heed over here soon for a quick sips or swigs
after a tiring day for a leisure evening of wine and dine at one of the fastest
growing food and beverage chains in the country.
MOVIDA
RESTAURANT | LOUNGE | BAR
Location: Unit C-03 & C-03A, Block C,
Sunway Giza, No. 2 Jalan PJU 5/14, PJU 5, Kota Damansara, 47810 PJ, Malaysia
Contact: +603
6141 8022
Operations: 12pm – 3am (Daily)
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