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When the mind wanders to the gutter, there is no turning back. That’s all I can say when I heard the name Oriental Spoon.
Oh, their tagline’s “Wholesomely Oriental”. *big smile*
Fatboybakes decreed that I had a non-existent social life and took it upon himself to ensure that I was suitably entertained at night by issuing me an invitation to dine at Oriental Spoon (upon the request of his “Godma” who instructed him one morning over breakfast to “get your food blogger friends over to Sooka Sentral to try out Ming Lee’s new restaurant”).
Let me just put on record that I am ecstatic about the fact that there is now a decent restaurant in the KL Sentral area. My office is located quite close to KL Sentral, a popular destination when it rains and I am looking for a quick bite at a covered location. But as we all know, KL Sentral offers less than appealing fare, and thus Sooka Sentral has become a boon to me, ensuring that I shall never have to starve again. There are ample carparks here and it is located a little away from the main transportation hub, which means that I can zoom in and out within an hour.
Oriental Spoon serves dim sum as well as items from the ala carte menu. Do note that food served here is halal, so it is a great choice if you’re looking to spend some muhibah time together. My favourite item of dim sum must surely be the yam dumplings (wu kok) which fulfilled my criteria of a very light and crumbly exterior with a delicious mince filling that didn’t make me notice the absence of that animal-that-should-not-be-named.
Another dim sum item that I thought was absolutely delicious was the lotus root shaped pastry that screamed of butter in a flaky shell with a minced chicken/lotus filling.
For radish cake with a difference, I recommend the radish cake with bonito flakes.
Henry the Hedgehog* wasn’t spared. The poor little critter, stuffed with a delicious black sesame filling, looked a sorry sight after the ordeal he had to endure. Well, he didn’t last long. His popularity was apparent, and his last sibling ended up in “Godma’s” handbag.
The lamb was very tender and despite a slight gaminess, it made for a good substitute for the animal-that-should-not-be-named.
Dim sum is served only until 5 pm.
The ala carte menu carries a wide range of items and it is easy to be blown away by the presentation of the food.
The Oriental Three Combination dish deserves mention. The portions were served individually in a contemporary display; a chinese soup spoon held the bamboo fungus rolls while the delicious flaky birds nest housed the venison meat. This is a special order if you wish to try it.
Just like its sister restaurant (Bangsar Seafood at One Bangsar), Oriental Spoon also serves delicious crab dishes. The stir fried crabs came in a very thick salted egg yolk sauce that clung to the shells, just the way I like it.
Due to the lack of dinner traffic at Sooka Sentral, Oriental Spoon currently closes early (at about 8pm), but they’re apparently willing to stay open for you if you inform them earlier. They also do takeaways and deliveries (within the area – call to find out if you qualify) between 11.30am and 8.00pm.
Thank you, Ming Lee, for inviting us to sample the lovely food. And thanks, Jade, for organising this. Thanks also to Fatboybakes for ensuring that my social calendar isn’t so empty, but I’m sincerely and deeply grateful for the delicious pear upside down cake and wine which you so generously brought (this remark said with tears in eyes).
Good night everyone. I’m off for some Oriental Spooning with my hubby.
Oriental Spoon
1st floor, Sooka Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, 50470, KL
Tel: 03-2261 3222
Opening hours: (Mon – Sunday) 11.30 am – 8.00 pm
(Dim sum is served until 5 pm)
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
Henry Yeo
June 5th, 2008 at 1:28 am
you love to torture me with people eating my namesake, is it?
argus
June 5th, 2008 at 1:41 am
So funny lah, that Henry the Hedgehog. So one got away in your handbag — only to be disembowelled and devoured by one Bald Eagle later?
Oooo… crabs with buttercream sauce is one of my all-time favs. Can eat six pieces of toast with the cream.
HairyBerry
June 5th, 2008 at 8:59 am
An awesome spread there…
I wonder if there’s a difference between an oriental spoon and the caucasian one…hmmm….
lotsofcravings
June 5th, 2008 at 9:22 am
wondering the same thing too with hairyberry…so where do u go for some western spooning?
J2Kfm
June 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am
the spread sounds yummy enough. but no p*rk?!! wonder how can I survive a dim sum ordeal without them …. =)
haha, must they show such lusty expressions when biting into the green thingies?
Lyrical Lemongrass
June 5th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Henry: No ler….I got 5 frens called Henry wan.
argus: No ler. Godma is Jade’s mother. I ate my share immediately. 🙂 Btw, that’s crab with salted egg yolk sauce. Very rich. Very sinful. We can try some when you visit. 🙂
HairyBerry: Why certainly there’s a difference. Would you like a demonstration?
lotsofcravings: After I show HairyBerry, maybe he can demonstrate to you, eh? (to you = with you)
J2Kfm: Actually, surprisingly, I didn’t miss the pork. The chicken was a good substitute. Yeah, those guys lust for food…that’s why they’re food bloggers. (One can only imagine what it’s like when they do an Oriental Spoon….hawt!)
Unkaleong
June 5th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I will never look at a spoon the same way again *mind wanders* Godma’s reading this you know. Hi Aunty! Hehehe…Feeling better?
team bsg
June 5th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
the science of being social is to enjoy one of many immensely most of the time as is a little of many a bit sometimes
Maybe why lonely assam laksa beside the drain is still our fav dish !
hahaha
Kenny Mah // Life for Beginners
June 5th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Good gosh. That look on Nigel’s face. Why do I suddenly feel so… dirty? 😆
Live2Talk
June 5th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
2 dudes biting the same thing … one is like “I’m going to tear you into pieces” and the other is like “I’m kissing you before I swallow you in baby”
Steve K
June 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Ohmigod… I have never seen such a delectable post. The Oriental Three Combination sounds and looks an absolute treat.
(My only regret is that it is 6,868 kilometres to KL Sentral)
PS: LL – how come no hairy chests in this post?
Lyrical Lemongrass
June 5th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Unkaleong: I’m sure Godma’s more experienced than you and me with regard to spoons and such. 🙂
team bsg: I agree with you. When you calling me for assam laksa by the longkang ar?
Kenny Mah: Nigel was making love to the camera. You can feel it, cantcha?
Live2Talk: Easy to tell who’s more garang in bed, eh? 😛
Steve K: Come to Malaysia!! 🙂 The Visit Malaysia package can include the hairy chest at no extra cost too. 🙂
Paprika
June 5th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
waaaaiiillllllll
darn you Hunky!
Lyrical Lemongrass
June 5th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Paps, please introduce the concept of Midnight movies to Hunky so that you don’t miss out on life. 😛
jade
June 6th, 2008 at 12:00 am
delectable post =)
nice one.
love the captions, love the pictureesss!
-jade-
CrunchRex
June 6th, 2008 at 12:45 am
I swear you write better than those writing in The Star..! you are gonna have to bring me along.. the next time eh.. 🙂
team bsg
June 6th, 2008 at 8:39 am
stby for a first strike !
lotsofcravings
June 6th, 2008 at 10:53 am
no thanks, hairy berry, but if he wishes to upload on youtube or “any 18sx”tube, let me know, i can learn to western spoon from there..
daphne
June 6th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
oh yum. The lotus root pastry looks so pretty.
wokandspoon
June 6th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Great photos!! And I love the little hedgehogs – too cute to eat.
argus
June 6th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Yes, I realise your crab sauce is different and yumsome, but it reminded me of my fav. (Kenny will find this… dirty.) Oh, yeah, let’s do go eat it when I’m in KL. *drool drool*
Kenny Mah // Life for Beginners
June 6th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
argus: Uhm, yeah. That just makes me feel even dirtier. But this time… in a good way. 😉
LL: Making love to the camera? Try… nevermind. I need a shower… 😆
FBB
June 7th, 2008 at 12:17 am
wah, you writche better than the star reporters, dont pray pray…
cumi&ciki
June 7th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
there’s something sinister looking in eating those green colored worm buns!
ling239
June 9th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Henry the Hedgehog!!
hopefully he has many more cousins…..
wait for me !!!
Peb
June 16th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
OMG…the food really looks so good. Stop my saliva…. great post!
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