大坂 Osaka: 鎌倉パスタ Kamakura Pasta

Back to Osaka post again for my Japan trip last October. 

 It took us a mere 10 minutes walk from our Hotel Universal Port to reach Universal Studio and Universal Citywalk Osaka.  

Roller-coaster at Universal Studios Japan.

Main entrance of Universal Studios Japan during Halloween month.

It was a lucky shot with clear sky and visible half moon.

Photos of USJ are coming soon but not in this post because judging from the amount of photos I took, they just wouldn't fit in.

Universal Citywalk Osaka

is a district of retails, food and beverages and even entertainment which located adjacent with Universal Studios. Universal City subway station is conveniently located at the end of this busy district.

The famous Hard Rock Cafe at Osaka.

We didn't have any itinerary for the night, just stroll around the area looking for a decent restaurant to have our dinner. 

鎌倉パスタ Kamakura Pasta 

きのこのバター醤油パスタ  Mushroom Pasta in Butter Sauce 1,029 yen (around RM41)

フレッシュサラダピザ  Fresh Salad Pizza 399 yen (around RM16)

ベーコンほうれん草の冷製キッシュ  Cold Bacon Spinach Quiche

フレッシュバジルのトマトソースパスタ   Tomato Sauce Pasta with Fresh Basil Leaves

ティラミスのバニラアイス添え  Tiramisu Served with Vanilla Ice-Cream 

This set cost us 1,329 yen (RM53).

I wish I can describe more on the taste but the trip was months ago. I'm proud to even state the prices after digging them out from a bunch of old receipts. 

Till then!

Won Korean Dining @Eat Paradise, 1 Utama Shopping Centre

It was my birthday on March when Jason asked me to choose any restaurants from Eat Paradise, One Utama for the dinner. We walked a few rounds but settled down for Won Korean Dining as this boyfriend of mine hasn't really get to eat his first proper Korean food yet. To be frank, I'm not a fan of Korean food, at least not in Malaysia, tried a few times but it just doesn't click. Authentic Korean cuisine back at their country during my visit last year was not bad though, especially their Kimchi, taste so much better compared to here. 

But still, how can my denial on that certain country of food influence Jason's judgement? Hence, we have decided to give it a trial, whether it gains a yes or no in Jason's opinion. 

Simple interior of wooden tables and chairs along with Korean culture illustration hanging on the wall.

Iced and Hot Green Tea RM3 each

It's like a norm to order one hot and one cold drink for us: hot for me and cold for Jason.

Side Dishes

of Kimchi Cabbage, Kimchi Cucumber, Bean Sprouts and Pumpkin Pancake.

I would push the Kimchi Cabbage aside in some Korean restaurants because of its overly pungent flavor but not in Won Korean Dining. This was definitely not my best Kimchi, but for someone who didn't like Kimchi to get her plate refilled, I think they did a pretty good job. 

Kimchijigae (Kimchi Stew) RM22

Love might not be the word, but a simple yes and nod will do. Again, it was balanced with spiciness and natural taste of the ingredients. 

  

Samgyupsal (Roast Pork Belly) RM30 each

Minimum 2 portion to place the order. Such beautiful texture of the meat to feast the eyes.

In Korean restaurant, whenever one orders grilled meat, the attentive staffs would always drop by, check on the meat, overturn it and even cut it into smaller pieces for easier consumption. Though this might be a point of good services, but it is not in my opinion. I wouldn't want anyone to interrupt us during conversation then we have got this very awkward moment of staring into each other or simply looking at the action of the staff.  That.Silent.Moment. 

Aromatic with crisp texture, succulent yet not that oily at the same time. 

Lettuce and Julienne Cabbage with Carrot

Salted olive oil, spicy bean paste, raw garlic and green chili. 

With green lettuce as base, we've added in julienne veges then mix and match the sauces before putting the delicious pork belly meat on top.

We have also tried another way of eating by simply dipping it into salted olive oil.

Overall, it was a good Korean dining experience for both Jason and me. Nothing much to complain about.

Won Korean Dining

Level 2 Eat Paradise, 

One Utama Shopping Centre,

1Lebuh Bandar Utama, 

Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

03-77223089