Hidden gems are often hard to unearth in the dreary food and beverage scene in Kuala Lumpur but this place definitely trumps since its under the skillful hands of Takashi Kimura, a name familiar with fine diners. Usually overseeing Cilantro Restaurant, the talented Japanese chef is also dabbling in a little down-to-earth gourmet comfort food like sandwiches and salads at The Deli.
Even though it has been in existence since last October, not many know of this place. Judging from its setup, it shares the same kitchen as Cilantro (it is right behind the esteemed restaurant). Even those homemade ice creams we often see gracing our dessert plates in the restaurant are sold here by the scoop.
For main meals, you have a choice of salads (nicoise with tuna sashimi slices, caesar, duck leg confit, baby spinach), onion soup, a pasta of the day, fish and chips and sandwiches (grilled beef, salmon gravlax, chicken pate, mushroom). Desserts like apple tart, pithivier and homemade ice cream at RM10 per scoop (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mango, kiwi, caramel, chestnut, green tea, pistachio and earl grey) Prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food served ranging from RM10 to RM20.
We sampled the grilled beef ciabatta sandwich (RM20) and it was gorgeous - thick juicy pieces of steak on top of a soft and lightly toasted ciabatta bread with cherry tomatoes, rockets and slow cooked onions. Beef jus with onions and french fries are served on the side. The sandwiches come with a choice of baguette, ciabatta or wholemeal.The duck confit salad (RM17) was equally good, tender and juicy with a healthy dose of greens on the side. Those who love homemade ice creams will fall in love with the wonderful selection here. That particular day, we tried flavours like caramel, pistachio, chestnut and vanilla. While the chestnut was a little icy, the rest were very creamy. Incrediby good stuff that had me hankering to return here again and again. If only my office was nearer, you will see me here everyday.
Wow never knew this place existed. The duck confit sure looks good!
Darn it. My office is oso too too fat away to frequent this place - looks good!
Baby Sumo - am sure u'll make it here quickly since it's just a hop and skip away from home. Pssst, duck confit was excellent.
J - have to take special offdays to enjoy this place I reckon.
Michelle - wow, I usually come from the front portion of the hotel hence I never did notice it.
Now that's reasonable, with a chef from Cilantro and all.
Though RM10 per scoop of ice-cream sounds a little bit too much.
Small world, apparently my sr high school fren runs tis plc.. but must chk my facts 1st..either she is workin here & runs it.
minchow - it was very good and a steal at RM17.
j2kfm - well, I guess it's premium homemade icy treats.
C&C - ooooh, Cilantro Friday Lunch? How was it? Am sure it was very rich and decadent.
Everything looked so good here - if only I can make time to go all the way downtown for this!
Pureglutton - url changed already!! Love the latest post, made me salivate for dinner and that's why I'm leaving work now.
Hello boo! Always interacted with you on twitter and instagram.. finally managed to drop a comment on your blog! Nice pictures!! And very reasonable prices considering it's from such a fine place!
iamthewitch - give the place a try, this is a down-to-earth place, more for relaxed sandwiches and lunch.
hi ronnycakes, thxs for the info, will go chk it out and keep up the good work with the blog.
Paprika - oh, it's baby friendly too since it's an informal place so you can bring Maddy here vs Cilantro which will frown on kids.
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