F is a big, bad word, some says. So much so that mentioning the “F-Words” is enough to cause a person to be looked at with suspicion, disbelief, and disgust. However F means fun-filled food at this little dining gem located above the ever bustling Chawan on the corner of Jalan Telawi 3.
Don’t let their obscure location or quiet weekday ambiance fool you because the aesthetically decorated restaurant has a charm and aura of its own.
First, we were first fascinated by the steps leading up to the restaurant which were chalked with various “F-Words”.
Then we push through the door to be greeted by an open kitchen with Buffalo brand pots and pans hanging on top.
There’s a sophisticated cheeriness about the in door dining area, with its polished floors and light-wood dining tables.
We were seated at the “library area”, an intimate corner donned by books and magazines.
F Concept has expansive outdoor seating, making the area good for people watching too!
The sleek and functional bar, where all the action is (when nigh falls), with flair bartenders, flaming cocktails and a killer menu.
The menu, like the restaurant, is compact, but that doesn’t make it any easier to decide what to order.
Kampungboy is contemplating a spring roasted chicken, a thick chunk of grilled beef or just a simple pasta dish.
gotta love free water!
The wait staff brought out a warm, fluffy basket of bread after we placed our order.
2 Way Crab (RM 18) – Fresh herbs, fish sauce, and chili sauce are combined with crab meat to create this Asian-inspired crab cakes that is bursting with flavor. The soft shell crab, on the other hand was crispy, juicy and non oily. My only complaint here was the meager portion size.
Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce (RM 25) – The gnocchi were not too soft, not too chewy, almost creamy in texture. Paired with a tangy tomato sauce, it was heavenly made! Who could ask for more at the end of a hard day?
Our main course sea bass, had been equally impressive. Perfectly cooked, spiced, and sauced with a beautiful presentation and over the top delicious!
The passion fruit hazelnut cake (RM 12) was nothing to shout about. We had a mediocre chocolate peanut butter cake before this too. So stick to our advice and skip the dessert.
Despite the limited dessert selection, I didn’t regret coming by for a dinner fix, for the service is fabulous and the ambiance of this place is lovely.
F Concept Dining by Buffalo Kitchens,
69-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru.
Tel: 2201-1710
Opening times: Open daily, 12noon-12midnight
Located above Chawan and opposite Bangsar Village.
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that sea bass is a beautiful dish! like the way they decorated their stairs too.
Nice deco and ambience, but the portion of the mains do look a bit small, no?
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What an interesting concept for a restaurant! I like using Buffalo pots and pans too! Haha.. but I guess the question here is the food and not the cooking equipment. I love how they present the seabass.. really creative!
Nice interesting concept, passed by this restaurant many times, but didnt have the chance to try it yet. But after seeing your photos, I might wanna go try it now 🙂
.-= Thristhan´s last blog ..Yu Kee Seafood Restaurant, Batu Belah, Klang =-.
Is that couscous under the sea bass? Fine dining concept but not fine dining pricing. I like!
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