Ben's at KLCC

i guess the BIG group has made an impact to the F&B in Klang Valley with the enormous expanding of outlets from Reunion, Canoodling, Ricetaurant, Bens General Store, T Forty Two, Bistro 32, Plan B, Ben's Independent Grocer to the current visit of mine at Ben's KLCC. Totally amazed with the people behind all this eateries. After a few good visits to Ben's General Store, Ben's at KLCC was the right one to go during FHM 2011. this is the compilation blog for the both visits

it was packed with people for both days we went, you might have to raise your voice to talk  as everyone seems to be chit chatting along. but the business seems to be very good until the usual lunch time almost ended, its still packed with customers

they have a wide selection of food and drinks, and everything seems to be so yummy and it makes me think of Delicious menu at the same time..we had the garlic baguette, and my crime partner was comparing to the one she had in Paris.haih. but i do wish they have a more intense garlic buttery flavor coz i luv my garlic bread that way. This wasn't too bad but nothing much to shout for

next was the Asian style duck confit salad. since i was having my tummy upset and just recently recover from sick, i thought this will be quite refreshing (what was i even thinking, 'refreshing from a confit??) coz i saw the word pomelo and lychee. i remember having something similar to it at Delicious. but this was truly truly spicy. and i wish there were more duck meat and i couldn't taste the confit. It's a bit disappointing on this but i was still picking on those fruits. haha.

next was the calamari rings, some prefer their deep fried squid using those tiny squid but i like my calamari rings this way (that's why they were called calamari right). Basically, just forget about the recovery, and just eat..nom nom nom.calamri + hint of lemon + more tartare = yummy!!!

ahh..we have their traditional caesar salad. looking at this make me think of the caesar salad pizza at Ben's General Store. it looks exactly the same minus the crust right.?? silky smooth poached egg, whole anchovies (how generous), crispy bacon but it look more like a deep fried turkey ham, and one big portion of romaine, the only think not sufficient enough for me is the dressing. i think they won't mind if i ask a bit more though. next time then

and the pasta list was certainly tempting enough with the description. so we ordered a chargrilled seafood spaghettini. its almost olio style with more seafood and more flavorful,most of the food partner knew i'm always in love with olio for the simplicity. this dish was certainly that way too. pasta was al dente, simple and flavorful, seafood was fresh and seasoning was just right enough for me..stash it!!

then, we had the crispy soft shell crab tortilla, this didn't leave quite an impression on me..just remembering the soft shell crab was pretty salty but i do remember the crispy four color chips serve at the sides instead of the normal carb that came along with your main course. interesting chips and i would say lets leave the tortilla wrap for the Mexican food. they know what's best when it comes to tortilla (thinking of tortilla chips + guacamole + melted cheese..owww....)

and of course with the busy lunch, there will always be things not available, the wagyu pie was not available, the second pie we order was not available also, and lastly the hero of the day, Moroccan Lamb Pie. saw the little L in the middle, it looks so cute..if only i could request for more L. the filling was flavorful if you like those moroccan spices, lamb and carrot was also tender (i always felt carrot makes an impact in stew) with the crispy flaky crust..yum yum..

and the final main courses was the wild mushroom spaghettini with marscapone..o..o...drizzle with one my my fav ingredients nowdays, truffle oilllllll...it smells super duper good. its hard to not fall in love with truffle since my meal in Il Lido. i would wish for slightly more marscapone but one thing for sure with the cream, truffle oil, big portion, we are still able to finish everything till the last bite because its not those pasta with super thick cream sauce you had at certain restaurant where you give up half way eating. and since they mention wild mushroom, if they would have morels right..perfecto.but that certainly wouldn't be the price they will be charging by then. haha. 

and lastly coming to the end of the meal, my current addiction

the banoffee sundae, okay to admit, i'm not a big fan of bananas especially dessert that got to do with banana. my home is never lack of bananas, daddy always nag nag: eat more bananas la. really don't understand why can't you inherit my love for banana. and ill be shaking my head and laughing at the same time (wat the.....) but this was good. some might say its nothing so special, its just ice cream with chocolate sauce, caramelized banana, butterscotch sauce and do you saw the brittle, or is it toffee?? who cares...but it makes me very happy and i wish i don't have to share..next time its for me and ONLY ME..there is just no particular reason to fall in love with something so so simple.

they were definitely two awesome round of meals. and i shall come back for more.

till then

sinny

Ben's

KLCC (replacing California Kitchen)