Earlier this month I was invited to the Wild Rice restaurant at Mid Valley Boulevard hotel for a food review session courtesy of foodstreet. I looked through the list of my MSN and found a dinner partner in Ringo to go there with me. (you know, a fehmes blogger to increase my street cred.)
wild rice restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seatings
The wild rice restaurant is situated on the 9th floor with nice indoor seatings as well as the open terrace with a beautiful pool view.
We were greeted by the friendly communication manager Mr. Huang, and shortly after that the dishes started coming in. The good chef prepared eight dishes for just the three of us for the night. Other than their weekend buffet, Wild Rice restaurant serves Malaysian food as well as Western dishes.
clay pot chicken rice, char kueh teow, Penang seafood hor fun
Our first dish of the night was none other than Char Kueh Teow. I usually have my reservations when it comes to this dish, but the chef (who has a very strong Penang tie) actually pulled this off rather well. The good size prawns, chives, bean sprouts, and egg combined to deliver a dish that tasted pretty good.
Similarly, the Penang Hor Fun was very nice as well. I like the way the egg is done with the yolk still half cooked while the white spread over the flat noodle. The hor fun comes with prawns, squid, dory fish fillet, and vegetables.
The chef also prepared two versions of clay pot chicken rice for us, the more usual recipe with salted fish, and a version with century egg. Although I love century eggs, I think the combination is a little weird though, this little experiment from the chef didn’t turn out very great (the dish is not on the menu). Then again, I always applaud chefs who are willing to experiment.
Hainanese chicken chop, avocado burger, pan fried salmon, oxtail soup
Then there’s the very crispy and juicy Hainanese chicken chop that I wish I have a bigger stomach to eat more. The chicken chop consists of 1/4 quarter chicken with thigh and drumstick, fresh button mushroom in brown sauce with some mixed vegetables, and of course, fries. (I wonder if they have fries in Hainan, but lets not digress)
The pan fried salmon was good as well, but I think the most interesting dish for the day goes to the avocado burger. This vegetarian dish has beet root, cheese, butter, and a generous serving of sliced avocado. If you had California Roll, you know how avocado tastes like. The combination of avocado relish, and cheese in the bun was actually delicious.
the good chef and Ringo
Ringo’s favorite dish, if my memory serves me correct, was the Malaysian oxtail soup. It wasn’t too spicy nor tasted too strongly. The soup was just nice with the meat tender and the carrots soft, serving it in a clay pot does help by keeping the temperature.
Boulevard Hotel is situated at the North Court of Mid Valley City
The best thing about Wild Rice restaurant is the fact that it is open 24 hrs a day. To me this spells the end of mamak after midnight show especially if I’m at Mid Valley.
As for price, I think they are pretty reasonable for a hotel. Soup is RM15; the burger and other local dishes are around RM 18 to RM 22. Expect to pay slightly more for western dishes, but the portions are pretty big. The good news is that the prices are nett, no extra 10% or 5%. I like that.
Address:
Mid Valley City,
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.119262, 101.677802
Tel: 03-2295 8000
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By Wannabe Economist on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Perfect chinese goodness! Woah and how come it’s open 24 hours?
By Galvin on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Hmmm…damn you KY. I don’t see you bringing me out for food tasting
By Ping Ping on May 30, 2008 | Reply
I was thinking, if I live in KL, I sure die die also want KY in my MSN list. =P That’s before I read that Ringo is a famous blogger, that’s our difference. =P
Anyway, the food looks yum. Yes, the Penang Hor Fun looks very Penang. And the Char Koay Teow looks good too. I love Century Egg too but don’t think I’ll like it in claypot chicken rice. Century eggs belongs to porridge and pickled ginger.
By KY on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Wannabe Economist,
Yes yes, 24 hours best!
Galvin,
Cos you’re a busy man with too big an appetite.
Ping Ping,
Hhahaha yeah to increase my street cred.
By joshuaongys on May 30, 2008 | Reply
DAMN NICE!! now i’m like so hungry.. i’ll just look at the pics bah.. ha
By lb on May 30, 2008 | Reply
dude did you do lotsa good deeds to deserve all these good treats !? *envious*
By KY on May 30, 2008 | Reply
joshuaongys,
Lick the monitor faster!
lb,
Good karma? I don’t know, I’m scared of karma! hehee
By Pah on May 30, 2008 | Reply
halal or not?
By KY on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Pah,
ahh, yes yes this place is halal. Let me put it in proper category.
By chris tock on May 30, 2008 | Reply
why u always get free food :’(
By angel on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Your blog makes me hungry. Mind if i link?
By Yatz on May 30, 2008 | Reply
24 hours wtfbrownsos?!
but dun think i will eat char kuey teow in a hotel restaurant..western food looks more like it..
By KY on May 30, 2008 | Reply
chris tock,
Not always ok! Once in a while only young man.
angel,
Of course I wouldn’t mind.
Yatz,
Yes yes 24 hrs!
By sotong on May 30, 2008 | Reply
hmm.. your map looks like “Ultra man” or “Baja Hitam” hehehe…
By Pureglutton on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Century egg claypot rice? Sounds a bit weird, i agree. I prefer the good old traditional claypot chicken with lapcheong and salted fish!
By KY on May 31, 2008 | Reply
sotong,
You have some crazy imagination.
Pureglutton,
Yeah, slightly odd. I still love the salted fish version more myself too.
By Miss Qian on May 31, 2008 | Reply
Wahh, u so lucky lar, always got free fooe….i was thinking why i m not in ur msn list?! lol…
By Margie on May 31, 2008 | Reply
yea man, i agree with sotong.. the map does looks like ultraman
By KY on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
Miss Qian,
Heehee, once in a while only laa.
Margie,
You’re as weird as sotong!
By Pah on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
thanks a bunch KY. will drop by la.. the food looks yummy..
By nocturnale on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
KY: I love you, man! Thanks for the review!
By KY on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
Pah, nocturnale,
You’re welcome you’re welcome.
By aeroplane1234 on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply
impressive, how u manage to persuade the chef to come out. normally these are shy bunch.
btw. since u are at boulevard hotel, did u go level 3 for………….
By KY on Jun 2, 2008 | Reply
aeroplane1234,
I don’t know what you’re talking about this level 3 thing.. lol
By JC on Jun 2, 2008 | Reply
Wow, I didn’t know they’re going to change the menu. Anyone wants to try the food there? I can take 9 people with me and we’ll eat at a discounted rate
By eiling on Jun 2, 2008 | Reply
so when are you taking me there to eat the Hainanese Chicken Chop? Looks good….
By steph k on Jun 2, 2008 | Reply
how come u neva bring me 1?! .. so many nice food ..
By KY on Jun 2, 2008 | Reply
JC,
10? that’s like a party!
eiling,
Soon soon, jom!
steph k,
You can also make one of your web-husbands to bring you!
By JC on Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
Yes KY. Like a party but I seldom have friends who are interested. The discount is pretty decent (x0% off) for all day dining except during special occasions like CNY, Raya, Xmas etc.
Sometimes I take my lunch in the hotel too. It’s good value compared to eating at some of the restaurants in the malls. Besides, can enjoy the peaceful environment.
By KY on Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
JC,
Oooo, So 10 person is 10% discount then? I didn’t know about it.
Yeah I like the ambiance there too.
By JC on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
KY,
More than that. I dun dare to say here.
You can email me and ask if u want.
By KY on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
JC,
Hahahah okay okay.