22 Mar
Moxie Restaurant & Bar @ Damansara Heights (closed down)
With a contemporary focus on food and style, Moxie is the latest addition to Maxim Image line of restaurants and cafes such as the fame Opus Bistro and Cava at Jalan Bangkung, KL. We first heard about this place from KLUE and were so keen to try it out as Opus Bistro has been impressive. The food tasting invitation from Fadlin, the restaurant manager came in when we were about to drop by, so we gladly said yes.
Sitting on a two storey shop lot, the first floor houses a main lounge area and a VIP dining area, while the lower level is the usual dining place. I love the use of vibrant red here and there that brings energy and vivaciousness. The yankee style poster prints they sourced from US are really fun and quirky too!
New York Yankee Boston Red Sox Posters and Prints
The Lounge
VIP Dining Area
Even the name itself carries a lot of energy. Moxie is a famous carbonated drink in the US back in 1884 and “moxie” has since become a part of modern American slang meaning verve, spunk and the ability to face difficulty. Just like Moxie has got moxie! How cool!
Moxie takes pride in their Australian meat but they do not market themselves as The Steak House. By offering other culinary fantasies such as chicken, lamb and seafood, it is sure to satisfy even the fussiest patron.
The Starters:
Fromage Frite (RM 18) was presented to us once we were comfortably seated. Lightly breaded and fried till golden perfection, the fromage frite was crispy, greaseless and wonderful. The creamy camembert cheese was warm, sticky, gooey and with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was served with a refreshing cumberland sauce and wild berry salad.
Next, we had the Blue Crab Slaw (RM 25) wrapped in salmon gravlax and served with mixed grilled peach salad and blue cheese crumble. The small but otherwise fine crab meat slaw and the salmon gravlax, served cold has got mixed reviews from us. KampungBoy find the crab slaw mushy and watery but I can live with that because the meat was really sweet and flavourful.
Another solid appetizer pick that spurred a surprise – Parcel of Seafood Melange (RM 22). Beneath the crispy phyllo pastry, it was an erotic combination of scallops, crab and shrimp that encourages a lusty appetite! We love it to bits.
Some tummy warmer? The Wild Forest Mushroom (RM 17), slowly simmered with thyme and Gruyère de Comté, and then aromatically finished with truffle oil was thick enough to be eaten with a fork. Aromatic and delightful, this is not your average canned mushroom soup with nothing but starch.
The Mains:
Roasted Olive Croûte Cod (RM 56). Impeccably fresh and juicy, the olive crusted North American cod was a flaky perfection! The aubergine caviar roasted with basil, thyme, paprika and black pepper was really awesome too. The verjuice (a very acidic juice made by pressing unripe grapes) was refreshing, accentuating the natural flavour of the lightly seared cod. We would highly recommend this!
Pan-roasted Chateaubriand (RM 62). The Chateaubriand steak is a cut from the head of tenderloin and was huge enough to serve two. The steak was pan-roasted and served with sautéed wild forest mushrooms, vegetable dauphine and au jus. Though it is a quality cut and was cooked just right, there isn’t any surprise element to it.
Cattleman’s Barbequed Short Ribs (RM 59). The juicy Texan-style beef short ribs were smoked overnight with barbequed anchovy chili sauce and served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Tasty is how we could describe this signature dish of Moxie. The meat is fork-tender, and the sauce is wonderfully tangy. Another winner!
For those who prefer their beef in its natural unadorned glory, Moxie is offering a selection of premium cuts (Australian 200 Days Grain Fed & Australian Black Angus Gourmet Pasture Fed Beef ). Feel free to select the cut you desire, the accompanying sauce/mustard of your choice and various individually priced side dishes from RM 4 to RM 6. You can even add foie gras at RM 35!
Every meal deserves a sweet ending and we were being treated right with the Marquise de Moxie (RM 16). Imagine layers of chocolate flourless cake, coffee crème Chantilly, candied walnuts, toasted almonds and French meringue – could anyone ask for more?
The Banana Toffee Pie (RM 14) deserves a special mention here. English toffee, marie graham crust, grated chocolate and local golden bananas, all baked together into one glorious pie. It was so delicious that we were (literally) fighting for it (after 5 starters & 3 main courses). We even licked the oozing delicious toffee cream clean.
February’s Promotion
Moxie is more than just an exciting addition to KL’s dining scene. It has got indisputable food quality, just like its reputable sister outlets at Jalan Bangkung. Though ‘glam’ dining as such is not light on the pocket (for us lar), Moxie still warrants a revisit. As I am writing this, I can’t help but to keep thinking about the seafood parcel, the cod fish and my banana toffee pie!
MOXIE RESTAURANT AND BAR
44 Jln Medan Setia 2
Plaza Damansara
Bukit Damansara, KL.
Tel: 03-2095 0016
Posted by thenomadGourmand on March 23, 2009 at 12:49 am
pics looks good.. food just as good i hope!
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Posted by lotsofcravings on March 23, 2009 at 2:26 am
tasting session??
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Posted by foodbin on March 23, 2009 at 2:57 am
brighten up my morn
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Posted by eiling on March 23, 2009 at 3:05 am
everything looked good. my friend recommended this restaurant to me but I’ve yet to try.
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Posted by 550ml jar of faith on March 23, 2009 at 3:10 am
Love the red, white & black theme. A real Monday eye-opener!
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Posted by xin on March 23, 2009 at 3:13 am
yum-nye! cant wait to read the review, and the price! looks so glam and exp.
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Posted by Suvy on March 23, 2009 at 3:46 am
Wow~ Nice!!! Waiting for your caption & review!!!
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Posted by ai wei on March 23, 2009 at 4:22 am
the environment here looks great!
how is the food?
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Posted by ai wei on March 23, 2009 at 4:28 am
btw, i love the name of this place
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Posted by Sean on March 23, 2009 at 4:34 am
i really think this is the best restaurant that’s opened in kl so far this year! i recognize the blue crab slaw and the marquise de moxie in your pics … loved those dishes.
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Posted by Chin on March 23, 2009 at 6:39 am
Looks good to eat!
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Posted by Christine on March 23, 2009 at 12:00 pm
this place looks good and sophisticated dear
How was the food pricing?
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Posted by lingzie on March 23, 2009 at 12:25 pm
nice ambience! and food looks good too! that mushroom soup looks very thick and mushroom-y. hope it was…
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Posted by Becklee on March 23, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Great pictures! Was the food yummy?
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Posted by J2Kfm on March 23, 2009 at 3:10 pm
the shots are good … and the place exudes a certain charm, with those posters and sofas …
pricey indeed, but the set lunches at RM18+ look worthy enough as introduction to the place.
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Posted by wmw on March 23, 2009 at 3:50 pm
I’ve been receiving smses from Moxie…mmm…should check it out!
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Posted by jasmine on March 24, 2009 at 1:13 am
def. would keep this in mind if i head over to d’sara heights. love the deco- moxie indeed.
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Posted by Nic (KHKL) on March 24, 2009 at 2:21 am
love the aromatic roasted cod!
ohh, din know they have set lunchs! good to know!
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Posted by cumidanciki on March 24, 2009 at 4:30 am
was just thr.. but didn’t manage to chk it out.. maybe nxt time!:D
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Posted by teckiee on March 24, 2009 at 6:16 am
Red is so my color hahah! luv the decor. Might just drop by soon.
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Posted by Bangsar-bAbE on March 24, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Great pictures! I’m now lusting after the ribs…
Rather expensive though… @_@
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Posted by YilingL on March 24, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Looks pretty damn good.
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Posted by Huai Bin on March 25, 2009 at 1:48 am
Hey this place looks awesome! Excellant interior, great ambience, presentation is impeccable. Great for a date with a loved one.
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Posted by Big Boys Oven on March 25, 2009 at 7:07 am
hahahah dont fight over the desert, order one more~ lol~
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Posted by eiling on March 25, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I like this line – erotic combination of scallops, crab and shrimp that encourages a lusty appetite! I’m seduced! Anyways I’ll be having dinner there with my wine kakis next month! So eager to try Moxie!
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Posted by sc on March 26, 2009 at 3:53 am
overall a very good looking place with tantalizing food!
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Posted by Precious Pea on March 26, 2009 at 4:03 am
Wow..am drooling at each and every dish…even the bread!!!
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Posted by lotsofcravings on March 30, 2009 at 2:29 am
tried it during the weekend..got some comments abt them..average food but i must say excellent desserts!
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Posted by bigfish_chin on April 5, 2009 at 5:51 pm
oh wow! another romantic place to visit again… thanks!
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Posted by Oo on May 20, 2009 at 6:28 pm
The poster is actually one of the Boston Red Sox, not New York Yankees. Incidentally, they’re HUGE rivals with each other ; )
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
May 20th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Hi thanks for telling us. I’m not a big fan though
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Posted by Hussle on August 14, 2009 at 10:02 am
i have been to these place about 2 months back with my fiancee and i really enjoyed the food and environment there. But what ticked me off was the floor manager who me and my fiancee got really disgusted with. He was just staring at her legs and giving her the cheecky smile that potrayed a typical pevertish face.He actually approached her with tequila and said it was on him when i went to the gents. What was wrong with that dude. It was our last day before leaving back to our homeland and that indian dude had to spoil it. But besides that the food was great and the waiters were friendly.
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Posted by kampungboycitygal on September 10, 2009 at 3:39 pm
hussle: sorry to hear about your bad experience. when we were there, the manager is a malay guy, n hes really nice
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Posted by Ms. Jazz on December 16, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Gonna go try it tonight! thanks for the recommendation!! food looks yummy!
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Posted by Valentine’s Day Dining Guide 2010 Part I – The Luxe | KAMPUNGBOYCITYGAL on February 3, 2010 at 10:27 am
[...] Moxie, Damansara Heights Where (is it): 44 Jln Medan Setia 2 Plaza Damansara Bukit Damansara, KL. Tel: 03-2095 0016 Why (here): Moxie is more than just an exciting addition to KL’s dining scene. It has got indisputable food quality, just like its reputable sister outlets at Jalan Bangkung. Though ‘glam’ dining as such is not light on the pocket (for us lar), Moxie still warrants a revisit. As I am writing this, I can’t help but to keep thinking about the seafood parcel, the cod fish and my banana toffee pie! [...]
Posted by TummyRumble on April 17, 2010 at 8:48 pm
You’ve got to try the chocolate lava cake. hohoho.. Just thinking about it made me hungry..
TummyRumble´s last blog ..Lunch @ Moxie Restaurant and Bar, Plaza Damansara, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur
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Posted by Jules on April 22, 2011 at 11:21 am
Hi from Abu Dhabi!
I hear Moxie is no more … Hello “Aria”!
Cheers
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
hi jules! how are you! yeah no more will update the headings hehe.
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