NOT a food blog
“Have you been to The Pink Sage?” asks Randall, my hair colourist.
“Ummm…no,” I reply while spitting out mouthfuls of hair.
I stick a finger into my mouth to pull out a few obstinate strays that have found their way in.
“The breakfast there is amazing,” he says, looking away considerately as I hawk out a few more bits of hair. “Their pancakes are the best in town.”
Unlike the clichéd bartender/cocktail therapy, I am more drawn to hair salon therapy where I get my four hours of uninterrupted peace (“What? Sorry, I can’t hear you. I’ll call you later!”), food tips from a rather adventurous and well-travelled owner, and good conversation (at The Met KL, they speak good conversational English – at least I know that they’re not talking behind my back). A couple of years ago, I had the misfortune of tangling my hairsprayed long tresses around my hairbrush, and in a moment of desperation, I was forced to snip off a section. When I went to one of the numerous hair salons in KL to have my hair fixed after the catastrophe, there was hushed silence, then a cacophony of unintelligible speech, which I figured translated to “that stupid girl, she cut off her own hair ar? *&^%$ $%#^*”. I’d much rather they tell me I’m stupid in my face, in English please.
The Pink Sage is a pretty little place. White booths line the inside, and on a nice day, sunlight streams in through the glass walls. Definitely has lots of happy vibes here. The clever use of mirrors makes the place appear larger than it is. There is a decidedly casual atmosphere at The Pink Sage, and on a lazy Sunday morning, one would feel compelled to sit in just a little while longer. 10 more minutes, dear?
A greasy breakfast for a man who can handle a few more calories effortlessly. He has great metabolism, I try to convince myself. Corned beef, cooked to a light crisp, forms the backbone of this dish and is complemented by hash browns, greasy beef bacon, greasy eggs and greasy tomatoes. How can one be repulsed by so much grease? We certainly can’t. The Greasy Breakfast is priced at a very affordable RM14.50.
A less greasy, but substantially larger alternative, is the Brunch Plate (RM32) consisting of an omelette filled with cheese and mushrooms, smoked salmon bruschetta, sausages and pancakes. She asks me what kind of sausage I want – chicken, beef or lamb. I choose lamb, and it is delicious. The main star is undoubtedly the stack of three pancakes. Thick and extremely fluffy, they soak in and absorb the corn and boysenberry syrup. Interestingly, the corn syrup is packaged in disposable, single-serve tubs (a commercial decision?), unlike the boysenberry syrup which is served in a jug. The freshly made pancakes ooze sweet nectar on every bite. This is ecstasy.
He had a hot chocolate while I had a chai latte. My chai latte was very good and I think it will be my staple at The Pink Sage from now on.
The Pink Sage
Wisma RA, 12 Jalan Dang Wangi
50100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-26936000
Open: 8.30am to 10.00pm. Closed Mondays.
(Left to right: Nigel from Just Heavenly, Fatboybakes, Lyrical Lemongrass)
Those buggers were actually trying to impersonate me lah, as I tend to have my fringe flop over my right eye (why me, God, why me??). The tissue was meant to represent their fringe. Oh yeah, I like taking my glasses off when I have my photograph taken too, which explains Nigel’s coy looks sans glasses.
Anyhow….
….I did ask for the most creative response, not the most accurate response. The winner has been decided.
CONGRATULATIONS, Lavender Blue who submitted this entry:
You are Hongkong chee cheong fun – – I am Kampar chee Cheong Fun.
It was a tough fight. Thank you everyone for participating. Lavender Blue will win:
A box of cupcakes (by Fatboybakes) which will be masterfully decorated by ME. (Ta-da!) Ahem.
Thank you!
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.
Lavender Blue
July 8th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Merci! Merci! – Its a happy moment for moi.
thenomadGourmand
July 8th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Yes, luvvv their food! The burgers r good too!!
Wish i hv time for breakfast..
whatever ya do, dont order their desserts, lol!
Manggy
July 8th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Oh no, I don’t get the creative answer 🙁 The breakfast, greasy or not, looks good– I just want mah real maple syrup! 😉
J2Kfm
July 8th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
ahhaha …. what a creative answer though. Kampar Chee Cheong FUn?!!! woookay ….
i’m sure he must have burned a year’s load of calories after that gruelling 42 km!
A Lil Fat Monkey
July 8th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
BFF, your new hair rawk!!!
paranoidandroid
July 8th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Wahahaha… Another brekkie place! Muahzzzz….. ( A very platonic peck in the cheek, just in case BE is watching!)
Thanks. The grub looks great!
ai wei
July 9th, 2009 at 12:04 am
what a lovely place for a hearty breakfast! love to try!!!
btw, i love your fringe, is this your new hairstyle??? <3
Sugar Bean
July 9th, 2009 at 3:15 am
Looking at the first photo really makes me hungry! The serving of the breakfast looks huge! Will keep this place in mind. Nice one!
cumidanciki
July 9th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Lovely! wow… lucky lavender blue..
lets go for bfast at pink sage to celebrate! ;P
yin
July 9th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Oooh, another breakkie place to explore!
So loving the new look 😀
lotsofcravings
July 9th, 2009 at 9:43 am
is the pink sage the name of the restaurant or ur new hair style wor??
hehehe..
pancakes look shioks…but how to wake up so early..
Lyrical Lemongrass
July 9th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Lavender Blue: We have to arrange to meet up. I need advance notice so that we can get the cakes freshly baked and iced for you. 😀 Congratulations, once again!
thenomadGourmand: Thanks for the tip! Some of their desserts did look pretty good, though. Will give them time to improve.
Manggy: I want mah maple syrup too! Hehe. Sorry abt not winning, tho. To be fair, I had no say in it. Got an independent judge!
J2Kfm: I think FBB’s tissue paper looks like Kampar CCF. Yes, sirree! And yeah, BE has apparently lost some weight. Lucky fler.
MunkeyBoy: Thanks, BFF! Can’t wait to see ya soon! ^_^
paranoidandroid: I guessed that you would be excited about this since you like your breakfast too! hehe.
ai wei: Yes, this is my new hairstyle. I’ve come a long way since we first met, hor. hahaha. Hairy always insults me about my long curls from the old days!
Sugar Bean: The entire ensemble looks pleasing and tastes great, so it is worth a visit, for sure!
cumidanciki: That sounds like an excellent idea, girlfriend!
yin: Thanks, sweetie! Wanna visit Randall and Song? 😉
lotsofcravings: BOTH! hahaha. You’re right…my highlights are pinkish auberginish ish. LOL. I think their breakfast is served till late, so don’t worry, you can still make it. That day, I went at about 11.00am. Still got.
keropokman
July 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
ooo.. the first photo looks absolutely delicious!
do they sell chee cheong fun there ah?
ladyironchef
July 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
whoa, the pancakes, look hell lots amazing! this is so my-kind-of-place! I must try it out the next time i go KL 🙂
HairyBerry
July 9th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
ahem…Hairy where got insult your long hair wor. he just find the short hair look better mah. hotnezz…
talk about indulgence. imagine pink sage for breakfast, sage for set lunch, followed by sage’s degustation menu for dinner. woah, shiok!
will i turn into a sage (not the herb) if i frequent these restaurants? 😛
babe_kl
July 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
your new hairstyle rocks!!! very chic 😀
btw so little smoked salmon on the bread??? hopefully i can get here without detouring to Yut Kee or RA nasi lemak 😛
terri
July 9th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
you look 20 years younger with your new short hair! very nice!
fatboybakes
July 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
got ba alif ba ya one ah, the breakkie?
chis, i didnt win again! darn, must mandi bunga. such suii luck one.
Lyrical Lemongrass
July 9th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
keropokman: no CCF la…that one, u gotta go to Kampar. 😛
ladyironchef: Love the pancakes here! Yes, do try it.
HairyBerry: Yes, I remember you vaguely mentioning about long hair being quite ticklish? hahahaha. No, dear, you won’t turn into a sage. I think your fart will smell like it, though.
babe_kl: Thank you! 🙂 Little meh? Any more, and it’ll be too salty. hehe.
terri: Thank you! You saying I look 5? 😛 I know, I know…hehehe.
fatboybakes: Oh, tidak, bang. Tempat ini halal. Got lam mim ba wau in place of the ba alif ba ya bacon. It’s okayyyy…really. 🙂
Selba
July 9th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I really like your new hair-style! Looks fresh and also so prettyyyyy….. 🙂
thule aka leo
July 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Fuhlamak… mengancam with your new look huh?? Lol…
I remember going there in the morning (10 minutes before they opened for business) one particular morning, as I’ve got something to do in Kg. Baru… just a stone throw away from Yut Kee (one of ur favourite places).
The breakfast experience was good… guess it’s time for second round 🙂
gfad
July 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
هل تعلم العربية ليستفيد بلدي؟ كيف الحلو..*
Your man can go on the cover of a M&B novel.. that sardonic look, that arched eyebrow.. typical of a macho M&B hero.. 😀
Like your funky new look!
* learnt arabic for moi? how sweet…
Alexandra
July 10th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I love ping sage’s breakfast! Been there a few times…they do their ‘beef bacon’ very well…crispy and tasty!
msiagirl
July 10th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
You look so lovely in your new hair style! Glad you’re still having that Chai – coming to have some Chai with you soooon! Can’t wait!
Simon Seow
July 10th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Although I don’t run marathon but I’ll opt of the greasy one lol
dana
July 10th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
must try it. looks divine… luv yr blog. u take gorgeous pics
foodbin
July 11th, 2009 at 10:46 am
i would go for the brunch plate.
Jun
July 12th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
love love LOVE ur new style lay-deeee!! 😀 suits u darn well! and ooh, jt coming across the name “the pink sage” has already gotten me all hot and bothered ;p
unkaleong
July 13th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Short = sexy 🙂
ling239
July 14th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
i want that pancake breakfast too…
but where is wisma RA? @_@
thepinkdot
January 14th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
they had a really good vegetarian burger, it’s so unfortunate that they closed down!
Lyrical Lemongrass
January 14th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
thepinkdot: they’re now in Solaris Dutamas.
thepinkdot
January 14th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
oh sweet!
will have to go check them out there then!
thanks!
thepinkdot
January 14th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
ps: AWESOME blog!
Lyrical Lemongrass
January 14th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Thepinkdot: Thanks!! 🙂 Drop by again!