Beard Papa's (overpriced cream puffs)

Beard Papa--Auntie Anne's cousin--has this cream puff place right at the corner towards Jusco on the lower level of Mid Valley. And, the delicious smell that emanates from that place is almost as good as walking pass a Famous Amos cookie stall. I was actually on my way to get a box of Krispy Kreme donuts for the clan back at home, when I suddenly decided that perhaps Papa's Beard deserves a chance at stealing my heart (and stomach).  Bearded men are always so sexy. With the exception of Santa Claus. Gross.

The lady who was busy stuffing the cream into the puffs recommended I buy out the entire menu. Do I look like a food reviewer to you? I decided on 4 vanilla puffs and 2 chocolate ones. I'll get the Durian Puff and the Cream-filled Puffy Ring some other time when Papa grows a rocking kung-fu mustache. 

The box the puffs came in was a catchy bright red colour because of the Chinese New Year celebration. Very nice. The eco-friendly bag that fit the box like a glove was also quite cute. No wonder 6 puffs cost me some RM26. I wish I could eat the box and bag as well. I would rather exchange them with a couple more puffs. Puff. The word sounds cuter by the minute. 

Chocolate puff vs Vanilla puff. 2 -- 0
(p/s I liked Vanilla better)

Beard Papa's elaborate packaging.

The judges of Beard Papa's puffs are my mom, Armand and my sister Ocu. Here's what they said:

Ocu: The puffy bit doesn't taste like anything. The chocolate puff is better.

Armand: I like the chocolate puffs better.

My mom: You finished all the puffs!

There you have it. The puffs are good. But will I buy them again? NO. Taste and price does not balance out and it's time to give other puffs a chance.  But, I will take a big long whiff next time I pass them puffs again and recall the puffin' good memories.

Beard Papa

Midvalley, corner towards Jaya Jusco

Cleanliness: N/A

Food: B-

Price: RM26 set of 6 puffs

Satisfaction Level: B (presentation good)

Service: B

Atmosphere: N/A

Nyonya Colors (awesome food that's moderately priced--in KL)

We celebrated the year of the Dragon in Mid Valley with Mark Wahlberg and half of the KL population. And, for those of you who are movie-goers, Contraband, is an extremely violent movie. I was practically on the edge of my seat the entire two hours (wishing for it to be over). Trust the 18 rating given to the movie and leave your kids at home. Children should stick to Nat Geo and the History Channel.

Asam Laksa. YES. YES. Go for it.

Glutinous rice (pulut) with chicken curry.
YES. Ning says.

Since the movie knocked me cold somewhat, I let Ning pick the restaurant for lunch. Besides, it's not like I stuck her picture on that left wall for nothing--she does have a knack at choosing very good food. And once again, I must admit, I was impressed. The place we had lunch at was awesome, and to be honest, I wasn't even that hungry. The asam laksa was excellent. And for RM9.80 I thought it was worth every single penny: big pieces of succulent fish, thinly sliced pineapple (I am a self-proclaimed Pineapple Princess), a drizzle of otak udang and and just the right amount of mint leaves. Ning had the pulut with chicken curry. She said it was marvelous. Take her word for it. She is a loyal citizen of that mall.

So there you go. Nyonya Colors. My first ever favourite restaurant in Mid Valley. Before that, Tony Roma's had potential, but that place is too expensive for it's own good. Now until the next time Ning drags me to Mid Valley, I am going back to Alamanda. 

Nyonya Colors 

(in front of Subway) Mid Valley --there's a halal cert by the counter

Cleanliness: B+ (wasn't paying attention though, could be A)

Food: A

Price: ~RM11 excluding drinks

Satisfaction Level: A

Service: B (queue at the counter, they send your food to the table)

Atmosphere: B+ (packed midvalley style)

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