PEPELICIOUS @ DESA SRI HARTAMAS

Looking for some exciting crossover in the culinary art? Then Pepelicious might be one place you would like to check out for their toothsome Asian-Westerrn fusions like, have you think of enjoying your favourite Italian risotto dished up the local iconic delights- nasi lemak served in claypot? Read on! (=

It was a surprisingly smooth journey on that Friday evening as we cruised swiftly from KL area towards the usually traffic jam-prone area of Hartamas especially on a Friday evening. Well, it’s the eve of the weekend where most, if not all, the white collars folks are looking forward weekly, no? Me not spared either, hehe.

And so, we arrived to a cozy hideout that was warmly lighted lit up to create a soothing yet relaxing ambiance to patrons who dine in after a long day.

Guests who come in bigger group of 10pax and up to 30 people, can choose to enjoy their privacy at the upper floor which houses an alluring pink couch, a pool table for a game or two and  various whatnots adorning the vintage space. Private occasion can be catered here at no extra cost. Sounds ideally good for throwing a party yea?

 

Let’s not get too carried away with the many drawing auras of the enclave and dive on!

NACHOS PARMI

My all-time fave- nachos!

The homemade dipping of mixed cut capsicums and mushrooms in parmigiana sauce, goes really well with the crispy nachos. A good alternative compared to the usual salsa and guacamole relish.

GRILLED CHICKEN MISO SALAD

A good started to get the tummy warms up!

Healthy plate of crisp greens consisting of arugula, red coral, romaine lettuce, onion rings and cherry tomato, tastefully drizzled with house special miso sauce ebfore topped off with a wobbly poached egg. I particularly fascinate by its tangy sauce for if I have not been told, I wouldn’t know it is of miso based for I don’t taste salty at all, but appetizing zest. Yum!

FUNGO MUMBO

Gone are the days where the craze for salted egg is only associated with croissants, but here you get much more satiated than that. How does a salted egg pizza base sound? (=

Using naan bread as the healthy base, before sprinkled with juicy mixed mushrooms sautéed in light creamy sauce infused with salted egg, then balanced with some juicy capsicums. Best eaten while it’s hot otherwise the aroma of salted egg would diminish as it wafts through the air.

SPICY HOT CHIXX!!

A spicy version of the previous bake. Indeed challengingly mixed with chillies, minced chicken tossed in spicy relish and laid on a bed of creamed naan base. Still, it’s pretty spicy to me, hehe, while the rest with stronger tolerance of SHU, are reveling in it delightfully.

YUMMYLICIOUS CHICKEN

If to choose, I would deem this as the highlight of that evening of all the food we sampled. The poultry is alluringly and beautifully served with no qualms. However, the thoroughly well-marinated meat is already a stellar on its own even without the spicy peach salsa dressing. Having said that, I still enjoy the potato salad and moreish peach salsa sauce very much, it is just that the tender chicken thigh is so tastily done that it needs no further accompaniment that it can carry itself out well independently.

PEPE FISH

Another awesome dish dished up!

Juicy fillet of perch nicely pan seared before doused with temptingly creamy aromatic fusion sauce, while accompanied with potato and seasonal vegetables.

SEAFOOD CURRY SPAGHETTI

Once glance, two bites instantly reminds me of the familiar dry version of curry wan tan mee. Pepelicious is very generous with their homemade curry laksa  sauce that each strand of noodles is nicely coated evenly. The inviting plate of pasta is then served with assorted seafood like squids, prawns, and fish slices before finished it off with a melted cheddar slice.

Now here it comes the surprise!

NASI LEMAK GONE ITALIAN!

Yea, you heard it right and ain’t gone crazy! Hehe...............

I have always been an ardent fan of risotto especially the Funghi Risotto that I had at Michelangelo’s, the taste still remain vividly till today.

 But right now, let’s switch to loca fave mode- nasi lemak style!

The risotto rice nasi lemak was nicely cooked till decent starchiness that might appear bit sticky with the creamy spiced coconut gravy, served with the prerequisite ikan bilis sambal (anchovies chili paste), slices of succulent deviled beef slices, hardboiled egg and complemented perfectly with the crunchy silver anchovies!

Soon, it’s dessert time to wrap up the night on a sweet note.

BAILEY'S PARFAIT

Luscious alcohol-infused parfait with bailey's, chocolate sauce with intermittent layers of oreo biscuits crumbles. Make sure each scoop is till the bottom of the glass so to ensure the best enjoyment!

SPECIAL PEPELICIOUS CHURROS

Chewy churros made with house special recipe and accompanied with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce as the side.

MOLTEN LAVA CHOCOLATE

A tricky yet moreish nosh of sweet indulgence that requires the right skill and timing in baking it. And in this case, Pepelicious has demonstrated it very well with this outcome- slightly crisp on the outside but remaining gooey and soft in the middle where the molten chocolate lava liberally flows out once forked in.

It was a fantastic feast no doubt, but like everyone else, we’re also curious as to what is meant by Pepelicious. Michelle, the founder of this Italian-vibed establishments told us that the yummy idea actually came from the earnest passion in culinary as in serving up delicious food with the beauty of peppers (Pepper is 'Pepe' in Italian), hence Pepelicious!

And basement parking is very much conveniently available here, a relief from the busy street in the vicinity that leads to misery when trying to find parking.

Some might find the menu is a tad simple here, but hey, that’s the ultimate intention for more often than not, those massive menu listings does get you haywire and spoilt for choices, which at the end of the day, you can’t decide which tasty grubs to go, no? So, this would definitely make your life easier when it comes to food decision over a scrumptious selection of brilliantly fused recipes, East and West! Do remember to drop by soon!

Cheers for now and follow us at Carpe Diem for more ‘food-ful’ discoveries! ❤ℒℴѵℯ❤

Location: B-G-10, Galeria Hartamas, Jalan 26A/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Contact: +6016-335 6720

Operation Hours: Mon – Sat (12pm - 10pm)

       Sun (CLOSED)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pepelicious10

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