Just An Ordinary Girl

CHAR SIEW 

Beautifully caramelized, the Char Siew glisten with just the right amount of char around the edge. With the perfect fat-to-lean meat ratio, the Char Siew was juicy, succulent and almost melt-in-your-mouth. The fatty texture blends very nicely with the lean meat. However, for those who are not a fan of fatty meat, you will probably not enjoy eating this. 

The Char Siew has a balanced savoury sweet flavor and did not contain any char burnt taste. I always hate Char Siew with that bitter over burnt taste. However, although the Char Siew was delicious, it still pales in comparison to the roast pork. If you have to choose between the two, the roast pork is definitely the winner.

Price: RM 24

The roast duck was equally delicious as well. It boasts light, crisp skin and tender, juicy meat that was flavourful but never too gamey. I like that the meat was not dry and rough like many other roast ducks out there. It was juicy, tender and flavorful. 

Lorong Galing 2

Kampung Galing Besar

25300 Kuantan

Pahang

Hours: 8.30 am - 3 pm (Closed on Monday)

The menu is extensive, ranging from traditional Middle-Eastern dishes like Kabsa and Mandi rice dishes to seafood and grilled meats. If you are unfamiliar with Middle-Eastern cuisine, the menu can be a little overwhelming, especially when you are unsure about what some of the dishes are. 

The cuisine of this region is varied, and is dominated by the foods from Arab, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Turkey and Israel. Many of the food from these countries share similar ingredients such as olives, sesame seeds chicken peas, parsley, and local spices like cumin, mint and turmeric.

After we were seated, we waited over an hour for our food to arrive. Personally, I feel that the food at Restoran Boston Baru are not worth the two hours long wait. But don't get me wrong. It is not because the food are mediocre. Although the steamed clams soup was exceptionally delicious, the other dishes were just average. Therefore, it was not worth waiting two hours just to eat the steamed clams soup. 

Although the official address of the restaurant is on the 99th floor, it is actually located on the 58th floor of the building. 

Marinated in miso, this black cod dish is bursting with savory umami and slight sweetness. The rich and savory profile of miso enhanced the overall taste and aroma of the dish, making each bite irresistible. 

Other than Lamb Short Ribs and Miso Black Cod, we also ordered their Summer Grilled Chicken. The grilled boneless chicken thighs is served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with french bean fritters on the side. Lightly charred on the outside and tender on the inside, the juicy chicken thighs meat was extremely flavorful. I love the mashed potato as well. It was velvety smooth and creamy. Lightly battered and deep fried, the french bean fritters was also a delight to eat. 

Robataya Izakaya is a type of informal gastropub that specialize in Robatayaki. Robatayaki (fireside cooking) refers to a method of cooking, similar to barbecue, in which premium pieces of meat or seafood are cooked varying speed over hot charcoal. The Robatayaki cooking style uses a sunken hearth called "Irori", which is the most authentic way for charcoal grill.

The restaurant currently has three outlets scattered across Klang Valley, as well as one outlet in Penang. We visited their branch at One Utama Shopping Centre. 

The restaurant has an extensive menu featuring Sushi, Sashimi, Nabe Mono, Tempura, Kushiyaki, Yakimono, Sarada, Tataki, Menrui, Donburi, Teppanyaki, Agemono and Robatayaki. There are a total of more than 400 dishes for diners to choose from. Many ingredients used are air-flown directly from Japan, which ensured the freshness and quality of the dishes. 

Other than food, Robataya also serve a wide variety of alcoholic beverages including draft beer, sake, sochu, wine, whiskey and cocktails. You can drink and enjoy delicious food at the same time. 

Price: RM 228 (2 Pcs)

Robataya serves premium seafood air-flown directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market. We ordered their Honjitsu no Sashimi Moriawase (assorted sashimi) set for two persons. The set consists of 8 kinds chef's selection fresh air-flown seafood of the day. We got Hotate (Scallops), Nama Uni (Sea Urchin), Salmon, Shake Harasu (Salmon Belly), Kampachi (Amberjack), Tako (Octopus), Botan Ebi (Botan Shrimp) and Ikura (Salmon Roe) on that day. 

Each kind of sashimi can also be ordered ala carte. However, if you are a lover  of sashimi, I would highly recommend you to order the Honjitsu no Sashimi Moriawase set. The set will allow you to enjoy different types of raw seafood in one dish. Each slice was thick and fresh. So delicious!

Price: RM 10

Buta Bara, or Grilled Skewered Pork Belly is one of their popular dishes. The thickly sliced pork belly is threaded on skewer, and grilled until slightly charred. Lightly salted, it was smoky and savory.

Five Guys is a popular American fast food chain known for their burgers, fries and milkshakes. Started in 1986 with one store in Arlington, Virginia, the chain currently has more than 1,700 outlets across United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and Middle East. The first Five Guys outlet was officially opened at Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands in October 2021. 

The opening of its first store at Genting Highlands has drawn phenomenal attention and crowds to its doors, with video clips of endless queues appearing on all of your social media feeds. However, I finally visited this restaurant only after the hype died down. 

Unlike most fast food joints, there was only one ordering counter. Located beside the ordering counter is an open kitchen where you can watch the kitchen crews preparing and assembling the orders.

Their menu is tiny, with only two types of beef burgers, hotdogs, a few sandwiches, and fresh-cut fries to choose from. If you don't eat beef, this is probably not a place for you. 

Five Guys serves 100% halal-certified fresh ground beef with no fillers and preservatives. There are no freezer in any of the Five Guys outlets, just coolers to keep their ingredients fresh as they do not believe in frozen goods. All their patties are hand-formed from fresh ground beef and griddled on a flat top. Everything, including the sesame-topped brioche bun, are made fresh everyday. 

There are 15 toppings and sauces available that you can add to your burger or hotdog at no extra charge. The toppings and sauces list include:

- Mayo

- Lettuce

- Pickles

- Tomatoes

- Grilled Onions

- Grilled Mushrooms

- Ketchup

- Mustard

- Relish Onions

- Jalapeno Peppers

- Green Peppers

- Steak Sauce

- Barbeque Sauce

- Hot Sauce

There isn't a limit how many toppings you want to add to your burger. You can choose to add all the toppings and sauces if you want! However, if you can't make up your mind,  you might want to consider ordering their ''All The Way'' burger. The ''All The Way'' burger comes with five toppings and three sauces, which include lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms, along with ketchup, mustard and mayo. "All The Way" is actually Five Guys "standard" for toppings. 

We ordered their signature cheeseburger with two beef patties to share. There are no trays in Five Guys, and all of our orders are packed and served in a brown paper bag. The burger comes wrapped in aluminum foil, which not only helps to keep the food warm, but also prevent the sauces from leaking out. We chose to add almost all of the toppings and sauces to the our burger, except jalapeno peppers, green peppers and pickles. Wow, we were honestly blown away by the size of it! The burger was enormous, and it was hard to eat it in one bite. 

The two thick patties are each layered with a slice of cheddar cheese, with generous toppings bulging out of the burger. If two patties is too much for you, you can get the "little" versions with just one patty instead of two. Even the "little" burger is more than enough for two. 

The cheeseburger was sinfully delicious and very filling. The coarsely ground patties are cooked well done, but a little dry and bland on its own. You can't order a medium rare, rare, or medium patty due to food safety concerns. With all the toppings and sauces added, the burger was bursting with flavors! All toppings were fresh and flavorful. But it was a little disappointing to find the cheddar cheese not completely melted.

The buns were nothing exceptional. They were soggy but soft and fresh with every bite. It can get a little messy while eating. The toppings were wet and the sauces were leaking out everywhere. Even keeping my burger wrapped, my hands ended up covered in meat juices and sauces. Despite that, it was still tasty. 

We also ordered a small serving of their fresh-cut fries to try. If you are eating with just two or three people, do not order anything larger a small fries. The smallest size is more than enough for two people to share, unless you are not getting a burger. A small fries order will get you a cup filled to the brim with fries, plus a whole lot of extras thrown into the paper bag that carries your food. Therefore, you will actually get twice the amount of fries than you ordered. 

The fries were quite bland, so you might want to eat them with ketchup or mayo sauce. However, they have a perfectly crisp exterior, and soft, mashed interior. Do take note if you have a peanut allergy as the fries are cooked in pure peanut oil. 

Whether it is the beef, the fries or the tomatoes, Five Guys does not compromise on fresh, quality ingredients. The food from Five Guys are all known to be notoriously unhealthy.  Prices at Five Guys is also quite steep, with a basic burger priced at RM 25, small fries at RM 20, beef hot dog at RM 25, bottomless soda at RM 15, and milkshake at RM 25. Although the portion sizes and unlimited toppings  make it worthwhile, they are not enough to make me spend my money at the restaurant frequently. 

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Lot SA-T2A-25, Sky Avenue

Genting Highlands