F3. From KLCC to KLIA2

There is no specific reason why this has to be titled as from KLCC to KLIA2 foods.  Certainly it doesn't mean all the foods you can find between these two landmarks will be highlighted here.  It is simply saying one distinct food outlet in each location will be put under scrutiny.

 1. The Loaf

Many of us will start to associate the Loaf with our former PM, Tun Dr. Mahathir.  So that means I have a case to answer, simply because I didn't know about it.  I feel I have heard of that quite sometime ago.  Nevertheless, it's fasting month now, so I might as well take a fast break at the Loaf.  And my wife agreed.  Our choice, the Loaf at AVENUE K near KLCC.

 

As you got off the Kelana Jaya LRT line at KLCC station, you will notice a shopping complex called AVENUE K.  This is actually on the other side of KLCC or across the Ampang Road.  The Loaf is located just at the entrance of the mall.

It was Ramadan, so the first thing to do was to make a reservation.  There was a promotional set during the month so we just ordered the set that contained rice, percik chicken and soup.    

In the meantime, we browse through the printed bulletin that has on the front page the owner of the Loaf, yes none other than Tun Mahathir.  A little history about the Loaf is reprinted here.

"The Loaf is a lifestyle bakery and bistro, which is opened its first outlet in the picturesque setting of Telaga Harbour, Langkawi Island in 2006. Since its opening, the outlet has gradually gained popularity to both tourists and islanders alike. The Loaf currently has a few outlets in Malaysia."

A bit of chit chat by Che Det (Tun Mahathir) also can be read in that bulletin, so while waiting for the iftar, I noted about how the Loaf got its name.

While browsing the menu, I spotted one glaring mistake.  Check the picture below and try to spot it.  Don't think Che Det will be please with this.

Here comes the dishes, rice, percik chicken, papadom, and soup.

2. PASTAMANIA @ KLIA2

Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) is the second airport in the vicinity of KLIA meant for budget airlines.  This airport replaces LCCT which use to be where AirAsia and other low-cost airlines stationed.

The lighting for the mushrooms changes colour every few seconds.

Ample parking with rate of RM4 per hour.

The traveller

Our intention was to try new pizza because we were tired with regular pizza restaurant such as pizza hut, dominos etc.

PASTAMANIA restaurant is located at level CP4 of the airport building.  A little weird in the design of this airport such that after parking your car, you have to look for the connecting bridge to the terminal and there is only one bridge at level 4.  So when you enter that lift always press CP4, don't go anywhere else since you will want to go to the terminal.

 Pastamania may sounds a little Italiano, but checking their history, actually it was first opened in Singapore.

Don't worry about the food availability and the varieties, everything is shown clearly on the fluorescent display outside of the restaurant.

The MENU look neat too.

Price also reasonable.

So we settled with pizza and spaghetti, as planned.

Yummy yummy.  I can still feel the taste.

Rather budget chicken wing, same theme with the location.

The dessert.

I do not want to write so much in between, just let you 'enjoy' the pictures and imagine.  As for us, we really enjoyed it, and believe it, we can still feel how tasty those foods are.

The first restaurant wall that thanks you.

I am not pretty sure if we have to give our judgment for these two restaurants.  I think the result is obvious, and the winner is PASTAMANIA.